When Johan saw that I dared to go head-to-head with his boss, his face instantly changed, "Don't say I didn't warn you, if you can't come up with the money, you'll end up in jail!"

I looked up and gave him a slight smile, "Johan, whether I have money or not is none of your business. I suggest you worry more about your boss. Lighting a bid lamp means there's no turning back."

Upon hearing that, Savannah immediately got furious and raised her paddle again, "Douglas, you dare to lecture my people in public?"

"You like competing, huh? Then I want to see just how much money you actually have! I'm raising another ten million. That's twenty million total!" With her angry shout, the entire venue exploded in chatter.

After all, this was just a charity auction. While the items weren't bad, they weren't anywhere near worth tens of millions. Besides, the painting in question was just something drawn by a child, not from a famous artist.

"Miss Mason is really generous. I thank you on behalf of the children in remote areas." I clapped while slowly rising to my feet, "But ... since this is a charity gala, the more money, the better, right?"

Saying that, I raised my index finger under everyone's shocked gaze. "Twenty million ... and one dollar!"

No one present had expected me to actually go toe-to-toe with Savannah. Their eyes looked at me in surprise.

Everyone attending this auction was either a leader in the business world or someone powerful. Even Savannah only got the invitation because of the Mason Group's recent success.

From the look in her eyes, I could tell, she actually enjoyed this drama.

She said loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, let me clarify something first. This man may be my husband in name, but we have no real relationship. If he can't come up with the money later, the Mason Group is not responsible."

After hearing her words, I almost couldn't help but laugh, "Miss Mason, I suggest you hold off on disowning me just yet."

"After all, you're the only person bold enough to light a bid lamp at a charity auction. If you can't pay up later, you might have to beg me to bail you out," I said.

As soon as I said that, Johan couldn't hold back and stood up, "Douglas, are you dreaming or what? You're just a freeloader living off a woman and you dare to compare yourself to the entire Mason Group? You're way out of your league!"

I shook my head, looking at him calmly, "I know it's hard to believe right now, but it's the truth. If you don't believe me, you can ask your boss to try."

Johan raised an eyebrow and let out a sneer, "Fine, let's see then. A guy who doesn't even know his own worth, how dare you act tough in front of me?"

His words didn't make me angry. On the contrary, I stayed perfectly calm, "Sorry, but I'm not like you. When I buy something, I never spend a woman's money."

As soon as I said that, some of the guests who knew me couldn't help whispering again, "Tck, anyone can talk big. If he's so capable, why did he become a live-in son-in-law in the first place?"

"Seriously, Savannah is at least worth over a billion. And what is he? A nobody!"

"Exactly. He's just a clown trying to get attention. Let's not waste our time on him."

I slowly stood up and swept my gaze across the room, "Everyone, hear me out. It's not just that I look down on the Mason Family anymore, I look down on every single one of you sitting here today."

Although I didn't do business directly, at the very least, I knew how to be a decent person.

From the moment I entered the venue until now, these so-called business elites hadn't been discussing charity at all, they were all busy flattering Savannah.

As soon as I said that, I instantly became the target of everyone's attacks. Even the host couldn't stay silent any longer, "Sir, people like you are not welcome at our auction."

I slowly looked up toward the stage, "Oh? What kind of person am I, exactly? Why don't you tell me?"

Before the host could respond, Johan rushed on stage and snatched the microphone, "Douglas, you're just a worthless loser!"

Johan's voice echoed throughout the venue via the speakers. Now, all the business leaders stood up and clapped, expressing their agreement.

Even Savannah, who hadn't spoken for a while, looked at me gleefully, as if enjoying the show.

Seeing all this, I suddenly realized how foolish I had been to agree to help the Mason Family back then.

Seeing that I had remained silent for a long time, Johan assumed I was scared and raised the mic again, "Hey, Douglas, now you finally understand why Miss Mason doesn't want to sit next to you, right?"

He suddenly raised his voice, "Because... you're not worthy."

Suppressing the anger in my heart, I spoke coldly, "From the sound of it, you're suggesting I should divorce my wife, right?"

Johan curled his lips into a grin, "Since you're being so self-aware, I might as well stop pretending. That's right, I think I'm more qualified to be her husband."

I looked at him blankly and said each word slowly, "Go on and then?"

Johan cast me a disdainful glance, "Savannah wants to divorce you!"

I paused for a few seconds, then turned to look at Savannah beside him, "Is what he said true? You really want to divorce me?"

Savannah raised her eyebrows arrogantly and looked at me with disgust, "Johan is right. I've wanted to divorce you for a long time, only delayed by my father's pressure."

"Now that all these business leaders are here, they can serve as witnesses. I, Savannah, want to divorce you!" she said.

I stared at her coldly, my tone devoid of emotion, "Are you serious? Savannah, have you really thought this through?"

Right after I spoke, she pulled out a divorce agreement from her pocket, "Douglas, don't bother trying to talk me out of it. I've never liked you, not even a little."

I studied her carefully and let out a long sigh, "Savannah, it seems like you've been prepared for this all along, haven't you?"

Savannah nodded without hesitation, "Yes! You're right. I've wanted to divorce you every single moment! In the past, now and in the future!"

As soon as she said that, Johan immediately led the applause on stage and the other guests joined in with laughter and cheers.

I swept my eyes across the room, a subtle smirk forming at the corner of my mouth, "With the atmosphere built up like this, it would seem rude not to agree. In that case, I'll do as you say, I agree to divorce. However..."

Hearing me agree to the divorce, Savannah became visibly excited. Before I could even finish speaking, she interrupted, "Douglas, since you agree to divorce, that makes things easier. Tell me, how much do you want? I'll try my best to meet your demand."

I waved my hand, looking at her with a meaningful smile.

"Savannah, don't rush. Let's talk about money later. Although I agreed to divorce you, the auction still has to continue. I just bid twenty million and one dollar, Savannah, do you plan to keep going?" From what I knew of Savannah, she had an extremely strong sense of pride.

When she saw I was still competing for that painting, her face instantly darkened, "Douglas, I'm warning you, don't refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit."

I raised an eyebrow at her and waved dismissively, completely unfazed, "What's wrong? The mighty Chairwoman of Mason Group is scared off by just twenty million?"

Provoked by my words, Savannah flared up on the spot, "Fine! I want to see how long you can keep acting tough! Thirty million!"

I replied, "Thirty million ... and one dollar!"

Savannah glared fiercely at me and raised the bid again, "Fifty million!" As the bidding escalated, sweat began to bead on her forehead.

I sneered and spoke slowly, "Savannah, since we're all here for charity, why don't we go all out? I bid one hundred million!" As soon as I said that, the entire venue erupted.

Sure, everyone present had a net worth over a hundred million, but having that much in cash was a whole different story.

Savannah was stunned by my sudden show of dominance and didn't respond for a long time.

Just then, Johan, who had been quiet for a while, stepped forward, "Loser, this is an auction, not a number game. Anyone can shout one hundred million, can you actually come up with it?"

As soon as he finished, a glint of light flashed in Savannah's eyes, "Johan is right. Why should I match whatever number you call out?"

Halfway through her sentence, she gave me a sinister smile, "Douglas, don't say I didn't warn you, if you can't pay up later, you'll face legal consequences."

Right after she spoke, Johan raised the microphone and began riling up the guests, "Miss Mason is right, we demand proof of funds on the spot!"

Seeing the bloodshot craze in Johan's eyes, the corners of my mouth curled into a faint smirk, "After all that fuss tonight, you finally asked the right question."