With a 30-million-dollar sale, the auction house's commission alone would be in the millions. It was definitely a windfall.

Lauren and Francesca stared at Andrew, clearly struggling to comprehend the astronomical number, and their hearts ached.

Lauren muttered, "Dr. Lloyd, 30 million dollars… I think we might've gotten carried away."

"I just didn't feel like playing games with these idiots," Andrew said casually. "Better to crush them with one bid and be done with it."

His casual tone made Lauren and Francesca grit their teeth in frustration. After all, 30 million dollars was not just a small sum. It was a monumental deal.

Anyone else would have spent hours debating about that kind of money, let alone tossing it out so casually.

"Spending 30 million on a single item?" Finley laughed mockingly. "Andrew, I can't tell if you're actually stupid or just pretending to be. I was going to keep playing, but after seeing that move, I'll let you enjoy your foolish victory."

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