MR. ETHAN BRYSON

Lucien doesn't appear to be surprised to see Mr. Santiago. 'Old man must be trying to impress his wife' he laughs inwardly.

Also, being the wealthiest man in the city it is normal for Mr. Santiago to be present.

It shouldn't be surprising if Brooks Miller is also present.

The bidding war is a way most of the rich folks flaunt their riches. It is a culture done more than thrice every year.

"Can I go in now?" Lucien asks the guards drawing their attention back to him. They had totally left him to attend to the rich folks even after Mr. Santiago told them to let him in. It is somehow provoking him. The veins in his neck are throbbing and it is taking him a lot not to pull out his phone and get these two assholes sacked. Do they even know who he is?

The guards turn to him and glare at him. They clench their fist daring him to make a move with their eyes.

"But Mr. Santiago just asked you both to let me in." He does so well not to bark at them and maintains a cool timbre. Although he