I’m Someone Else
Chapter 399

Chapter 399

As the auction was yet to commence, Rochka guided Thomas into the VIP lounge of Miles AuctionHouse. Inside, a handful of distinguished figures from Irieson occupied scattered seats. Rochka thenrespectfully acknowledged each individual with a nod and a greeting before settling down besideThomas, engaging him in light-hearted conversation.

Suddenly, eyes darted across the lounge, interlocking in silent acknowledgment as surprise flickered ontheir faces. They couldn’t help but question the reason behind the gathering of these prominent figuresin this very space. Yet, their intrigue deepened when Rochka, instead of engaging with the renownedfigures, merely acknowledged them with a nod, opting to sit beside a young man adorned with strikingwhite hair.

What is the identity of this young man who has captured Rochka’s attention?

Despite Thomas being a 25-year-old man with a head full of white hair, the seasoned individuals in theVIP lounge could instinctively sense his youthfulness. They were astounded by the fact that someoneseemingly unremarkable was receiving more prestigious treatment than their own. Despite theirastonishment, none dared to take the initiative to approach and inquire.

Buzz! Buzz!

Two minutes after Thomas took a seat, his phone vibrated.

At this moment, John Morton, Samuel Peralta, Raymond Elliott, and Quincy Hofstead had individuallyreached out to Thomas, each sharing the exact purpose of notifying him about the forthcoming auctionof the coveted Essence Fruit. Initially, on the previous day, they had promptly called him upon learningof the auction. Unfortunately, Thomas had unintentionally silenced his phone to maintain anuninterrupted state during his cultivation, causing him to miss several incoming calls.

Shortly after, Raymond entered the VIP lounge with his granddaughter, Rose.

“Thomas, y-your hair!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with shock. She couldn’t fathom what hadtranspired. What on earth has happened? Wasn’t Thomas perfectly fine before? Since when did heturn into an old man with white hair?

After hearing this, Thomas simply smiled in response. He had grown accustomed to the astonishmentthat inevitably followed the sight of his unique hair, and he saw no need to offer any explanation.Instead, he warmly greeted Raymond and sat down.

As Rochka observed that most guests had arrived, he took the initiative to introduce Thomas to theprominent figures in the room. Turning his attention to a distinguished individual, he proclaimed,“Thomas, allow me to present to you someone truly remarkable. This is Shane Lewis, theentertainment tycoon of Irieson.”

“Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Lewis!” Thomas took the initiative to shake hands with Shane.

Before Rochka could continue, a burly old man beside Shane took the initiative and introduced himself.“Nice to meet you, Thomas. I’m Chris Zeller,” he said, extending his hand as he spoke.

Nevertheless, Thomas didn’t give it much thought and simply shook his hand. Eh? However, in theinstant their palms touched, he sensed something peculiar. A surge of immense internal energytransmitted from Chris’ hand, indicating his strength. He was secretly shocked and realized he couldn’tafford to be careless. With swift reflexes, he promptly adjusted the internal energy within his own bodyto resist the force exerted by Chris. Shane and Chris are unquestionably from the two low-profilefamilies mentioned by Rochka earlier!

“Mr. Clifford, you are truly remarkable!” Chris exclaimed sincerely. He had exerted only half of hisstrength, but he hadn’t expected Thomas to handle it with such ease. This unexpected display ofresilience piqued Chris’ interest even more, deepening his intrigue in Thomas.

“You flatter me, Mr. Zeller.”

The two soon released their hands and grew curious of each other.

Then, Rochka introduced another old man to Thomas. This old man was dressed casually, making himlook slightly out of place compared to the other well-dressed individuals in the VIP lounge.

“Mr. Elio, may I ask if you’re not from Irieson, judging from your accent?” Thomas inquired, appreciatingthe old man’s relaxed manner and wanting to converse with him.

“Haha!” Kim Elio chuckled heartily. “I came from Capitalis. Young man, don’t you think you’ve dressedtoo casually? It might not be the most appropriate attire for this setting.”

Like Kim, Thomas opted for casual attire, not because he didn’t value the occasion but simply becausehe wasn’t accustomed to wearing suits. He found comfort in casual clothing and believed it suited himbetter. Interestingly, he and Kim stood out from the crowd as the only two individuals at the auction whohad chosen not to attend in formal attire.

Thomas shook his head. “I don’t like wearing suits. I prefer sticking back to casual wear.”

“Oh?” Kim’s eyes brightened. He discovered that the young man in front of him was somewhatdifferent. With a brief exchange, the two established a friendly relationship.

Soon, Shane and Chris joined the conversation, and the four of them chatted away.

Meanwhile, Rochka led everyone out of Miles Auction House since the venue was simply a gatheringplace and not where they would determine the new owner of the Essence Fruit.

Then, the three of them, Rochka, Thomas, and Rose, got into the same car. Throughout the journey,her gaze remained fixed on Thomas, her curiosity piqued by his white hair. As she observed himclosely, she found his distinctive hair quite appealing. She felt it added an intriguing touch of maturemasculinity to his appearance, causing her heart to flutter.

When the long convoy reached the outskirts, the driver distributed blindfolds to everyone. Thomaswillingly complied, understanding that each household had its own rules and customs, and as a guest,it was essential to follow the host’s lead.

On the contrary, Rose was somewhat displeased. She had accompanied the group primarily to be inThomas’ company, and now with the blindfold, openly admiring him would be difficult. However, sheswiftly devised a plan. “I’m scared, Thomas!” she exclaimed, leaning into his arms and seizing theopportunity to wrap her arms around his.

Nonetheless, he remained silent, understanding that it was reasonable for a young lady to feel scared,given that they were blindfolded and taken to an unfamiliar place. Unbeknownst to him, she was not anordinary lady but the daughter of the influential Elliott Family, having been exposed to the world and itsways. Little did he know that she was deliberately taking advantage of him!

Screech!

The convoy of over 20 cars came to a stop. Then, a guide led everyone forward while they kept theirblindfolds on.

“You may take off your blindfolds now, everyone.”

After approximately thirty minutes of walking, a sense of unfamiliarity enveloped the group as they wereunsure of their current location. A distinct sound caught their attention, prompting everyone to removetheir blindfolds and discover they had arrived at a remodeled underground garage. They saw astaircase nearby that would lead them to a villa upstairs.

At this instant, a beautiful woman with a cold demeanor spoke to Rochka. “Mr. Nett, please proceedaccording to the agreed-upon rules.” With that, she turned and ascended the staircase, elegantlydeparting without even glancing at Thomas and the rest.

After that, everyone made their way up the stairs one by one. In contrast, Thomas was aware that theywould be performing medical consultations, so he chose to sit and patiently await his turn with a calmdemeanor and no sense of urgency.

As the hours rolled by, attendees continued their ascent up the stairs, only to descend again later.Without exception, those who returned wore expressions of frustration.

Meanwhile, only four people in the spacious garage had not yet ascended the stairs. Among them wereThomas, Kim, Chris, and Shane. They exchanged glances before Chris stood up and suggested, “I’llgo and take a look!”