Super PAC

The auctioneer shuffled through the plaques, holding the first one up with a bit of flair.

"Let's start with an intriguing favor," he started. "Asking for a $100 million investment into a new biotech company with just 2% of the company in return. This is a request by a Nobel Prize winner in biology and the company belongs to him. Starting bid, 10 voting points."

"Nine points!" Immediately, a voice echoed from across the room.

I blinked, surprised. 'They even invite Nobel Prize winners into this club?'

I shouldn't be shocked, though. A Nobel Prize in Biology. That's probably how they recruit new scientists.

"Eight voting points!" another voice rang out.

I glanced at the table across from mine—Benjamin sat there, watching the auction with casual interest.

I figured, why not? I raised my hand.

"Seven voting points!"