Chapter 369

I pulled Norman aside. "Did you bring these people here to help? Are they reliable?" He flashed me a mysterious smile. "They are. They'll help you chip away at the other bidders' money. Normally, the auction items at the beginning are unremarkable. They'll raise the prices of these items, and the wealthy people won't be in the mood to bid for the items that show up later." Then, it hit me. So, this was the game Norman was playing at. He had gathered these trouble… I mean, helpers. After Logan socialized a little, he walked over. His expression suddenly turned solemn. "Mom's coming in a while, Norman. I want you to keep her company." Norman's expression shifted. "What is she doing here?" I immediately got nervous. Mrs. Wood? Why would she suddenly come to the auction? Was she here to humiliate me, or did she come here to buy some jewelry? Logan looked disinterested. "You're going to keep her company, Norman." Norman chuckled bitterly. "Mom has never liked me. You know that very