The crowd started bidding and very soon, the price of the clam increased to twelve million dollars.

Many people stopped bidding as soon as the price exceeded their limit. However, the people who knew the value of the clam continued bidding for it.

At this time, Jack suddenly stood up before he said, “I bid fifteen million dollars for it!”

After that, he turned around before he bowed and said, “Dear friends, the reason why I am here at the auction today is because of this clam. Therefore, I ho