Auction Storm 1

Quentin's peripheral vision had been scanning Benjamin's direction all along. Seeing him raise the paddle, Quentin was momentarily taken aback. George had already had all the auctioned assets professionally assessed, and property 00031 was considered a subpar asset. It wasn't part of the cake they were planning to divide.

Quentin didn't believe that Benjamin's target would be this building. He stared intently at Benjamin's calm face, hoping to find some clues.

Benjamin remained...