Chapter 58 The Auction Showdown.
A glimmer of something dark flashed in the driver’s eyes
The auction hall was tense and buzzing with excitement.
The plans and detailed information for the Eastgate land were displayed on the large screen, immediately drawing everyone’s attention.
The host’s voice echoed through the room: “Next up, we have the highlight of today’s auction, the Eastgate Land. This property boasts a prime location and immense potential for future development. The starting bid is 140 million dollars with a minimum increment of 1.4 million dollars per bid. Let the bidding begin!”
Everyone knew that securing this land would be like holding a golden goose.
Elliot was the first to raise his paddle, his voice calm and confident. 147 million dollars.”
His gaze was determined. As the representative of the Bennett family, he was determined to win this bid. Acquiring this land would not only expand the Bennett Corporation’s portfolio but would also enhance their standing in Hoverdale’s business
circle.
Before his words could fully sink in, Kenneth raised his paddle. “154 million dollars.”
Kenneth dressed in a dark suit with his hair immaculately styled was not to be outdone.
With these two opening bids, others quickly joined in, and the price skyrocketed. The atmosphere in the room was tense, like a bowstring stretched to its limit, ready to snap at any moment
Smaller families and businesses shook their heads in resignation, knowing they were in over their heads. They could only
watch as the titans of commerce battled it out.
Soon the price had climbed to 280 million dollars, and the number of bidders was dwindling.
At this point, the assistant to the Brooker family Bossman, Josh, who had been sent until then, slowly raised his paddle. His voice was calm and relaxed. 420 million dollars.”
His expression was indifferent, but the offer was like a bomb that instantly silenced the room.
The faces of the Bennett family turned grim. They had expected the Brooker family to be formidable, but not to this extent.
While others had increased the amount by L4 million, or 14 million dollars, the Brooker family had just increased the amount by 140 million.
420 million was almost beyond the Bunnett family’s budget limit. But now that they were in such a deep hole, backing out would mean that all their previous efforts had been wasted.
Elliot glanced at Kenneth beside him.
Kenneth frowned slightly, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest of his chair. After a moment of thought, he nodded at Elliot.
There was no other choice. The two families would have to join forces.
If they won the bid, they would develop the Eastgate together
With Kenneth’s financial backing, Elliot regained his confidence and raised his paddle again. 490 million dollars.”
He even shot a look at the Brooker family heir.
But the Brooker family Bossman didn’t even look in his direction.
His assistant, Josh, remained expressionless and calmly raised the paddle again. 630 million dollars.”
Another 14 million was added.
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Chapter 58 The Auction Showdown
“840 million.” Josh said calmly.
*910 million.” Elliot continued.
“1.1 billion, Josh said.
What?!!!
Elliot and Kenneth jumped to their feet and stared at the Brooker family Bossman and his assistant in disbelief.
1.1 billion was approaching the upper limit of the land’s value.
Elliot glared at the man. Felix, have you lost your mind?”
Felix Brooker, the Bossman of the Brooker family from Balewood!
Finally, he turned his head slightly to look at Elliot, his voice calm. Place your bid.”
His expression was unreadable, as if to say. No matter what you bid. I’ll keep raising it.
This calmness made Elliot feel uneasy.
Finished
Together, the Bennett and Gray families could only muster a maximum of ten billion. If they exceeded that, the Bennett family would face a financial crisis.
David, who was sitting nearby, looked as if he could drip water from his face, his lips pressed tightly together. He was powerless, forced to watch the situation unfold.
Kenneth wasn’t much better. While he maintained a calm exterior, the fear in his eyes was growing.
The Gray family had spent a lot of money on this auction. Failure would be a huge blow to the group.
Elliot gritted his teeth. “1.2 billion.”
Before his words were out of his mouth, Josh raised his paddle again. “1.4 billion.”
The room fell into a long silence
Elliot and Kenneth exchanged glances, both seeing the same resignation and defeat in each other’s eyes. They knew they had
Jost.
*1.4 billion, going once! 1.4 billion going twice! 1.4 billion going third, sold.” The host’s gavel fell with a resounding thud. The land in the Eastgate officially belonged to the Brooker family..
The Bennett and Gray families were devastated. David was seething with anger, but he had to suppress it due to the setting.
Elliot slumped back in his chair, completely
