NovelEnglishChapter 95 The atmosphere at the auction was tense yet electric.
Projected onto the large screen was a detailed map and description of the Eastborough land, capturing everyone's attention in an instant.
The auctioneer's voice resonated through the room: "Next, we will auction the highlight of this event-the Eastborough property. This land is situated in a prlocation with immense potential for future development. The starting bid is one billion dollars, with minimum increments of ten million. I invite all bidders to make their offers enthusiastically!" Everyone knew that acquiring this land would be like owning a goose that lays golden eggs.
Ethan was the first to raise his paddle, his voice steady and commanding, "One billion five hundred million." His gaze was firm. As a representative of the Linwood family, he was determined to win this bid. Securing this property would not only expand the Linwood Group's business empire but also elevate their status in the Cresthaven commercial hub.
Before Ethan's words had even settled, Brian countered confidently, "One billion one hundred million." Brian, clad in a dark suit with impeccably styled hair, was no less ambitious.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith these two setting the pace, the bidding quickly escalated, the atmosphere in the hall taut like a drawn bowstring, poised to unleash.
Ssmaller families and businesses, realizing they were outmatched, could only shake their heads in resignation, relegated to being mere spectators as the corporate titans clashed.
Soon, the price surged to two billion, and the number of active bidders dwindled.
At this moment, Liam, who had remained silent beside Heir Foster, calmly raised his paddle, his voice measured: "Three billion." His expression remained impassive, yet the staggering bid landed like a bombshell, bringing the bustling room to a brief standstill.
The Linwood family members looked visibly unsettled; they knew the Foster family from Northcrest was powerful, but they hadn't anticipated such formidable resources.
While others were raising by tens or hundreds of millions, the Foster family casually upped the ante by a billion. Three billion was nearly pushing the Linwood family's budget to its limits, but retreating now would render all previous efforts futile.
Ethan glanced at Brian beside him.
Brian furrowed his brow slightly, tapping the armrest of his chair thoughtfully, then nodded at Ethan.
With no other choice, the two families decided to join forces.
If they won the Eastborough land, it would be developed jointly.
With Brian's financial support, Ethan regained his confidence and boldly raised his paddle, declaring a bid of three and a half billion.
He couldn't resist giving Heir Foster a challenging look.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYet, the Foster family didn't even deign to acknowledge him.
Even Liam's expression remained unchanged as he calmly bid again, "Four and a half billion." Still increasing by a billion.
Ethan, undeterred, shot back, "Five billion." Liam responded, "Six billion." Ethan, pushing further, "Six and a half billion." Liam, unwavering, "Eight billion." What?!!!
Ethan and Brian stood abruptly, eyes wide in disbelief as they turned to Foster look at Heir Foster and Liam. Eight billion-this was nearing the land's actual worth.
Ethan glared at the man, "Sean Foster, are you out of your mind?" Sean.
Northcrest City's Heir Foster! Finally, he turned to Ethan, speaking coolly, "Make your bid." His expression was calm, as if to say, no matter what you offer, I will outbid you.
This unshakeable composure left Ethan unsettled.
Combining the resources of the Linwood and Cole families, theym could stretch to one hundred billion almost. Any higher, and the Linwood family might face a financial crisis.
Nathan, sitting nearby, looked grim enough to cast a shadow, his tips a ight line powerless to intervene as events unfolded before him.
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