Chapter 283

Isabella's face hardened as she heard the hostess' words.

Fury welled up inside her, but with no outlet on the three women, Albert had conveniently presented himself as a target.

Though the Four Major Families of Stanva City might seem formidable to ordinary people, they were insignificant to the Smith family of Valyr City.

With a wave of her hand, she commanded her men, "Throw him into the sea."

Albert was soaked in cold sweat and paralyzed with fear. He pleaded desperately, "Ms. Isabella, I did instruct them to bid, but I never told them to bid six billion dollars! It was the York family of Valyr City who asked me to bid on their behalf. Please, spare my life for the sake of the York family!"

Isabella's expression shifted.

The York family of Valyr City, one of the Salmasian Ten Titans, was indeed a force to be reckoned with. However, failing to act would make it seem like the Smith family feared the York family with so many witnesses.

Isabella amended her order to the men i