Chandler and Jeremiah placing a bid at the same time incited the crowd’s interest in the amulets.

Jeremiah didn’t expect Chandler to be interested in the amulet as well. Smiling, he made a gesture of invitation and said politely, “Old Master Lennard, you may bid for the first amulet. I won’t compete with you.”

Chandler thanked him with a smile. “Sir Wade, thanks for giving me the chance to go first. In that case, I’ll take this one first. I won’t compete with you for the next amulet.”

Jeremia