CH327 Alex the Political Inept
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The layout of the Auction House was relatively simple, yet grand in execution.
The two underground floors — each protected by their own independent but powerful defensive array — served as secure storage areas. The deeper one went, the stronger the security became. This was where the auction's treasures were kept out of sight, sealed behind layers of impregnable defences.
As for the four floors above ground, the ground floor functioned as the reception area, designed as a fusion between a luxurious lounge and an art gallery. Movable partitions could divide the space into private rooms or temporary offices for discreet negotiations.
The second floor, as the guests soon discovered, was a vast display hall. Hundreds — if not thousands — of items were exhibited there.
