After passing through the security checkpoint, Michael, and the two ladies entered the reception hall.
The hall occupied most of the floor. Reception counters stood near the entrance, while attendants guided guests toward their assigned sections.
Because it was almost time for the auction to begin, quite a number of guests had already arrived.
While this auction was something that only a few people could attend, if compared to the entire population of the nation, once that small number gathers together, it could be surmountable.
Quite a number of guests had not yet headed towards their seats. Instead, they were chatting with each other, some of them discussing about possible collaborations outside the auction.
Some guests, who were already done with their personal matters, were already being guided by the attendants. Some headed for the ordinary seating area, while others made their way toward the elevators leading to the VIP and VVIP levels.
