Chapter 1158
Serena narrowed her eyes. “He’s heavily paranoid. He might have, or he might not have p>
“He could already have someone on the way to check on us right now p>
Nicholas tilted his head, his warm breath brushing against her ear. “So, what’s our next move p>
Serena shot him a look. “Why are you asking me? Since when did The Blackwood Crown Prince need someone else to hold his hand p>
Nicholas chuckled, resting his chin in the crook of her neck. “My sole purpose in life is to take orders from my fiancée p>
“You point, I shoot p>
His deep, magnetic voice carried a seductive tension, his breath ghosting over her skin.
Serena felt a flush creep up her neck but couldn’t be bothered to push him away.
She accepted his embrace, keeping her eyes glued to the screen.
The display switched to a complex interface where a red progress bar was surging forward.
It was seconds away from hitting one hundred percent.
A wicked, lazy smile curved her lips. “Then we deal with him when he gets here p>
“For now, we enjoy the show p>
Nicholas played along seamlessly. “At your service p>
Serena rolled her eyes at his antics.
They were in the middle of a raid, and he was still in the mood to flirt.
The two of them turned their attention back to the bloodbath on the auction floor below.
The bidding had hit a terrifying, astronomical ceiling.
The rapid-fire shouting had finally started to slow down.
And right on cue, the intercom in their suite crackled to life again.
It seemed to have been forced onto a public frequency.
A distorted, desperate voice screamed from the speaker.
“I want to take out a loan! I’ll mortgage everything! My oil fields in the Middle East, my castles, my estates, my private islands have endless private assets take
whatever you want, just give me the credit p>
The robotic, icy voice of an auction guard responded. “Honored guest, our rules dictate a strict
cash-for
of goods policy. Once you a press the bid button, your collateral will automatically be liquidated and transferred into the Obsidian Sun’s financial system p>
“Payment upfront. That is the rule p>
The billionaire pleaded wildly. “Appraise it! Appraise it right now! I have to win this serum p>
Mordecai’s dark laughter echoed across the public channel.
“Of course. We are always happy to resolve our guests’ troubles p>
“We can process your collateral and provide emergency credit immediately.” The tycoon let out a massive sigh of relief. “Then do it! Process it now p>
Mordecai chuckled. “Certainly, my most valued guest. However… per our rules emergency appraisals are heavily discounted. you dont mind the cut, I will have someone finalize the transfer right away p>
“I don’t care! Just do it!” the desperate man shouted.
Mordecai smiled. “Very well. A core asset valued at one hundred million dollars will grant you twenty million in bidding credit. I’ll authorize the transaction immediately.” The tycoon was struck dumb.
That exchange rate was nothing short of daylight robbery!
Yet, despite the extortionate terms.
A chorus of voices erupted over the public channel, perfectly willing to throw it all
away. “I agree! Take it all! Mortgage everything p>