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Emerentius‘ work was even more impressive, for his inanimate work seemed to be coming alive.
In mere ten seconds, the audience could almost witness the process of the rose’s budding state to its blooming state.
It was the work of a master.
Anyone could see that Emerentius‘ artwork would be worth hundreds of millions a hundred years later.
The audience was astonished.
They were taken aback like never before.
Thomas introduced, “This piece of work is named Burgeoning Rose.”
Right as he said that, the rich businessman who successfully bid for Eagle on a Tree jumped to his feet and yelled, “No need for
the bids. I’m buying this artwork for twenty million!”
Twenty million? The audience gasped. Price tags really don’t matter to the rich. He didn’t even ask for the starting bid and just
straight–up offered twenty million!
Right then, another wealthy businessman stood up. “Thirty million.”
Thirty million!
Everyone’s eyes were as wide as saucers.
The increment was by ten million, and the rest of them would call the businessmen lunatics for
that.
There were actually many billionaires who never bid in the previous round because while Eagle on a Tree was a new piece of
work, there was already an older version of it. At most, it would only be worth eight million.
Furthermore, the collection value of the newer version would not be as much as the older version. It was the same concept as
how misprinted stamps were far more valuable than normal
stamps.
However, Burgeoning Rose was a different matter. It was a work that stunned all, and twenty million was merely its base value.
The business owners were all lifting their hands, and in the blink of an eye, the price was at eighty million. In fact, it seemed that
it was about to surpass a hundred million.
The ordinary collectors could only stare at the scene with their jaws hanging. They could not intervene at all.
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Right then, Thomas said, “This artwork is only for display. It is not one of the auction items of today.”
“Mr. Sunderland, we’re all regular patrons of Eastfield Auctions. Shouldn’t we get some special treatment?” the people protested.
They all knew how auctioneers worked. They would first display the works to tempt the people before waiting for the news about
the item to spread. In no time, famed collectors from all over the world would gather.
By then, the art piece would sell for an exorbitant price.
Thomas shook his head and smiled wryly. “This isn’t our intention; this is what Mr. Emerentius wants.”
He wanted to auction the piece as well, for the commission alone would let them earn a hefty
sum..
However, South River King had told him that the artwork was a gift–it was not for sale–when he passed him the piece.
Furthermore, it was what Emerentius wanted, and South River King was only conveying the message for him.
Upon hearing that, the audience hung their heads, feeling sad.
All of a sudden, Thomas looked in Yelena’s direction and said with a smile, “Ms. Lynch, please come to the stage.”
“Me?”
Yelena froze, not knowing why Thomas would call out to her.
Emrys nodded. “Yes, Lena. He’s asking for you. Go on now.”
Once Yelena was sure that Thomas was looking at her and not someone else, she finally walked up the stage, baffled.
The audience was equally bemused.
“Ms. Lynch, South River King informed me that this Burgeoning Rose is a work Mr. Emerentius made for you. Please accept
this,” Thomas said politely.
With that, he presented the artwork to Yelena.
Complete silence took over the room, followed by thunderous applause.
Everyone was looking at Yelena with jealousy and respect.
Yes, it was respect.
Emerentius was the one they looked up to, and Yelena was the only one who had ever received
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artwork as a gift from Emerentiùs. Furthermore, the piece she received was a masterpiece.
In other words, the woman was someone extraordinary to Emerentius.
How could they not have respect for her if that was the case?
It was also an explanation as to why an unfamiliar face like Yelena had the right to sit in the VIP
area.
As it turned out, Emerentius had arranged for all of that.