With most of the guests having arrived, hushed whispers rippled through the grand auditorium. Unaware that Theodore Crawford and his son-in-law had already disembarked, the crowd found their absence rather strange. Furthermore, neither Young Master Crawford nor Young Lord Monahan had shown up for the auction.
"Isn't Nancy Monahan on the ship? Why isn't she here?"
"The two young masters are busy men. They're probably waiting for the grand finale item before making an appearance."
"I heard those two have been at each other's throats lately. Do you think they'll duke it out at the auction?"
"It's like two tigers fighting on the same mountain—they'll only end up mutually destroying each other. What a pity!"
"The Young Lords of the Twin Eagles of Valerium... I actually think they make quite a good pair."
