As the host continued to speak, Flora and Oliver were engaged in a hushed conversation.
"Everyone, today's auction item is Corewood Building and its associated land, commissioned by Old Carmen. The legal procedures for the auction have been completed and meet all the requirements. I now declare the auction officially open. The starting price is 30 million, with a minimum bid increase of 5 million each round!" announced the host.
Although the auction had officially begun, Brook, feeling the need to showcase his status within the Carmen family, stood up and addressed the crowd with a smile.
"Ladies and gentlemen, normally, I shouldn't be speaking, but I feel it's essential to introduce this Corewood Building to you all. I don't mind exposing some family matters. This building was previous
