Chapter 528: Land back
The auction continued, but Michael found no item that struck his fancy. Either they were completely useless to him, or something he already had plenty of.
Michael continued to play Uno with the others to pass the time.
"Our next item is something that I’m sure all of you will appreciate. We’ll be auctioning up a prime location in the Barronds District, 42nd street!"
Max immediately stiffened up as soon as he heard that. He looked back at his wife, Tracy, who showed him a regretful expression. Hearing those words again felt like a stake pierced directly through his heart.
Michael noticed this immediately. "What’s wrong?"
"That used to be one of our territories," Max confessed, sighing with regret. "We were going to use that land to build our family home, but we ended up selling it to pay off our debts."
Contrary to Max’s expression, Michael was hopeful. "Then why are you all gloomy? This is a chance for you to buy them back. Didn’t the Duchess give you your money?"
Max steeled himself. He had been wallowing in sorrow for too long that he completely forgot that his whole life had changed because of Michael. They were no longer the Vanderbilts that were in the very bottom of the bottom.
"You’re right, Michael. We can bid for this," Max said with resolve.
Michael walked up to the glass and knocked on it for the first time in the auction.
KNOCK