Timothy confronted Tanner Kimmel, the lord of Xanier Ind, with a direct request. “Sell me the reishi
mushroom.”
Tanner cleared his throat before responding. “Mr. Barrett, you’ll have to wait until the auction to make a
purchase.”
Timothy narrowed his eyes slightly and inquired, “What are the terms?”
“Mr. Barrett, this isn’t a matter of conditions.” Tanner replied.
Caleb interjected, “There’s nothing in this world that can’t be bought; it’s just a matter of whether one
can meet that price. Xanier Ind has always been open to business opportunities. Are you really
going to pass up this opportunity?”
Tanner hesitated before responding. “The main issue is that the reishi mushroom isn’t a product of
Xanier Ind; so it’s being privately auctioned. That’s why it’s not listed in any auction catalogs.”
Timothy intervened. “Provide me with the contact details.”
“Mr. Barrett, it’s important for you to understand our policy here at Xanier Ind. We are unable to
disclose client information,” Tanner replied.
Timothy fixed his gaze on Tanner. “How do you n to exin to me the fact that your sister tried to
abduct a little girl today?”
Tanner immediately grew uneasy. “Mr. Barrett, this is all a misunderstanding. We would never abduct a
little girl, especially not your child.”
“She’s not my daughter. To be exact, she belongs to Caleb,” Timothy rified. “Your hotel needs to
offer us an exnation for this incident.” Though he remainedposed, his tone carried an undertone
of
urgency.
Caleb’s surprise was evident as he responded, “Someone from the hotel kidnapped Ginger? Tim, are
you
serious?”
“I wouldn’t joke about something like this.” Timothy asserted.
Caleb swiftly turned to Tanner, demanding. “How dare your hotel staff abduct my child? Is there some
issue between us?”
Regardless of whether Ginger was his daughter, the series of events–where she mentioned Caleb’s
name only to beter abducted by the hotel staff seemed to indicate a personal grudge against Cate
Tanner nervously took a sip of water and attempted to rify. “Mr. Gomez, this is all a misunderstanda
We have no conflicts, and there’s no motive for us to abduct a child, right?
Timothy responded nonchntly. “It appears your sister has taken an interest in Caleb There’s a turner
that there isn’t a man she can’t win over
“My assumption is that she overheard Ginger mentioning Calety’s name, leading the hotel staff to hide
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Caleb couldn’t help but frown. “Targeting a child is uneptable. It’s rather unfortunate that your sister
has her eyes on me.”
Realizing there was no way out, Tanner forced a smile and proposed, “I sincerely apologize for this. My
sister has a rather forceful personality.
“How about this, Mr. Barrett? When it’s time for the reishi mushroom auction, I’ll make sure my tearn
helps you secure the bid. Does that sound good to you?”
Caleb responded casually, “Can’t you just sell it to us now?”
“I’m afraid I can’t do that. It’s the private seller’s goods, and I don’t have the authority to interfere,
Tanner responded.
Timothy’s tone grew cold, “Give me the seller’s contact details.”
In the end, Tanner relented and passed over the contact information, adding, “Please don’t mention
that! gave this to you.”
With the contact details in hand, Timothy exited the room and instructed Heath to reach out to the seller
directly.
However, the seller declined private transactions and insisted on going through Xanier Ind’s auction
process.
Caleb let out a frustrated sigh. “Is this seller out of their mind? Even with a generous offer, they’re
declining. It’s not like we’re involved in any shady dealings.”
Heath added, “It looks like our only option now is to bid at the auction.”
The reishi mushroom was the sole medicine with the potential to awaken Laura,
Timothy’s expression turned grim, and he spoke with determination, “I refuse to give up.”