"You're buying… what?"
"Marcus, was that Guild Creation Token yours? Were you the one who put it up for auction?"
Marcus had been basking in the glow of his own success, replaying the scene in his head and savoring the moment he planned to unveil the news. He had fully intended to draw things out, to casually mention the Ultra-tier VR pods and then enjoy the stunned reactions when the truth finally landed. The small fortune he had just made deserved a proper reveal. But Amber's sudden shout of realization cut straight through his carefully prepared performance.
She had actually pieced it together. Not only that, she had guessed that her brother was the one behind the auction that had sent the entire world of Dominion into a frenzy.
"How did you figure that out?" Marcus asked, genuine surprise creeping into his voice.
