Chapter 124
Chapter 124:
As the hours ticked by, the charity auction for the Longevity Pills was drawing to a close. Only a handful of these coveted pills remained, attracting eager looks from numerous representatives. Phillip had initially been confident in securing one, yet here he was, drenched in sweat and struggling to reach his goal.
The presence of so many influential family representatives put him under immense pressure. Failing to secure even one pill would send a clear message: neither the Watson family nor the James family were heavyweights capable of engaging in significant ventures.
The implications were severe. Even if they managed to participate in the significant project through Sheila’s backdoor dealings, their inadequacies would be glaringly obvious.
Reflecting on this, Phillip wished he had stayed away. At least their limitations wouldn’t have been so conspicuous. Regret gnawed at him, but it was too late for second thoughts.
Clenching his jaw, Phillip resolved to win a Longevity Pill no matter the cost.
“This Longevity Pill, three million! I’ll take it!” he declared as the auction neared its end.
His determination paid off. Phillip snagged a pill in the penultimate round, though he paid a premium of twenty percent above the going rate.
Holding the small porcelain bottle containing the pill, a twinge of sadness struck him. Three million for such a tiny object!
Even though the authenticity and efficacy of the pill were endorsed by Skyline Group, Phillip found it difficult to justify spending three million dollars on a single pill. His eyes flickered with cunning as he started to formulate a plan.
The charity auction had publicly committed to donating a significant portion of the proceeds to build an orphanage. Phillip recalled that his sister held a senior management position overseeing the project.
If he could persuade her to divert those funds, he could secure the pill without spending any of his own money. Participating in the auction was initially just a strategic move to support his sister’s future maneuvers. As a lawyer, Phillip was well aware that his plans bordered on fraudulent, but that didn’t deter him. His primary concern was reclaiming the money; everything else was secondary.
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Relieved by his plan, Phillip’s mood shifted from somber to buoyant.
The auction concluded successfully with the sale of the final Longevity Pill. A staff member approached Phillip, confirmed the successful transaction, and handed him the porcelain bottle containing the coveted pill. Despite believing the money would swiftly return to him, Phillip couldn’t shake off a slight sting of loss as he parted with it.
Nevertheless, the names of the Watson and James families glowing on the thank-you screen brought a pleased smile to his face. He indulged in visions of glory and prosperity blessing both families once they participated in the significant project.
With this task now behind him, Phillip shifted his focus. His next plan was to use the genuine Longevity Pill to embarrass Ashton. If Ashton remained outside the event, Phillip was set on exposing his gift as a sham. This would undoubtedly turn Bobby, the last James family member still in Ashton’s corner, against him. A wicked grin spread across Phillip’s face as he pictured Ashton on his knees, pleading for mercy.
Without wasting another moment, Phillip uncorked the bottle containing the Longevity Pill. Immediately, a familiar scent enveloped him, making his heart race. It was the same unique fragrance he remembered from Bobby’s birthday party.
Denying the possibility, he hurriedly tipped the Longevity Pill into his palm. The sight left him stunned. Not only did it smell identical, but the dark, modest-looking pill looked exactly like the one Ashton had presented to Bobby.