Chapter 1267 - Grandfather Of All Smoking Pipes

Those who were more discerning knew that although the gold pocket watch was a precious heirloom, it still couldn't compare to Jin Liwei's top-quality Irish whisky collection. A big part of the reason was the different identities of the original owners.

Yes, the pocket watch might belong to a long line of aristocrats but the Spanish viscountcy of Castillo de Estrellas was not really a major noble house. If not for Wei Lan marrying the current viscount, then they wouldn't even know that such a viscountcy existed. It might be a different story if the title was in the level of a duke, or better yet, a royal.

In comparison, the people present tonight put more importance on an elite businessman like Jin Liwei especially because aristocracy had already been long abolished in the country. For them, Jin Liwei was the epitome of a modern business emperor whose wealth was literally helping to finance various important industries across the world.

An old-fashioned viscountcy was indeed fascinating but it wasn't something that most people like them would prioritize getting involved in. It was better to work on building closer connections with a modern man like Jin Liwei than antiquated foreign aristocrats.

Nevertheless, the guests wouldn't say these to Ren Alejandro's face. That would be too rude especially since they came tonight as guests for his special birthday celebration.

The bidding for the heirloom was also lively. Its price also climbed up in a short time. When the price reached half a million, the bidding started to stall.

"1 million!"

Everyone turned their heads and saw the extremely beautiful man lowering his paddle that he just used to make the latest bid. Emilio Miguel flashed them an angelic smile, effectively causing many minds to blank out.

Ren Alejandro frowned for a second but his dimpled smile never wavered. Nobody noticed this momentary change of expression except for two people sitting at the same tableEmilio Miguel and Iris Long.

"1 million, going once, going twice. Sold! Congratulations!"

The bid was finalized with the sound of the gavel.

Emilio Miguel's otherworldly smile became brighter. His beauty became even more pronounced.

Ren Alejandro returned to their table. He was smiling as he shook Emilio Miguel's hand and congratulated him. Everyone gave them polite applause.

Wei Lan had a hopeful expression. She planned on asking Emilio Miguel later to give her the pocket watch. The man looked like an angel so maybe he also had a golden, generous heart.

It would be nice if she could get it without paying. She was determined to get her hands on the heirloom. It was an important heirloom of her husband's family. Now that she was married to her husband, she was also a part of his family, so the heirloom should also naturally belong to her.

While she was absorbed in her own fantasies, Ren Alejandro silently communicated with Emilio Miguel using their organization's own code.

Ren Alejandro: "You only come tonight to ruin my plans, no? That pocket watch is supposed to belong to one of the guests tonight so that I can build more connections!"

Emilio Miguel: "Stop bitching like a little girl, my cute little brother. I just want the pocket watch belonging to Uncle, that is all. There is no rule in the auction tonight forbidding me to join the bidding."

It was taking a lot of Ren Alejandro's self-control not to slug it out with the motherfucker. Ever since the leadership of their mission in this country was split between the two of them, Ren Alejandro was filled up with growing dissatisfaction.

His team had been slaving away to as