Chapter 72 Throw A


    Wrench In The Works


    "Sir..." Matias looked toward Nate.


    With a subtle nod from Nate, Matias confidently raised his paddle. "Two billion.”


    Moses and Zack looked at each other, a hint of mischief in their smiles, thinking Nate was just ying with thepetition.


    Their grins were short-lived, however, as thepetitor shouted, "Five billion."


    The cheerful mood around Moses vanished as he shot to his feet, muttering under his breath. "Damn it! This woman is ruining everything! She''s thrown in the top price!"


    Moses had nned to y it cool, to poke and prod at thepetition, seeing they were eager to im this plot ofnd.


    But this move took them all by surprise.


    Five billion was already the top price for thisnd. Going any higher would mean a loss.


    They wanted thisnd to kickstart new housing developments, aiming to uplift the area''s property values.


    What could thepetitor''s angle be?


    Was it possible they owned nearby properties too?


    They had been so confident about securing thisnd, but now an unexpected rival had upset their perfect scheme.


    Moses, seething with frustration, was nearly at the point of confronting this disruptor.


    "Is she intentionally throwing us off?" Zack muttered, puzzled by her boldness.


    The bid reaching five billion sent shockwaves through the crowd, stirring intense spection about Corrine''s financial clout.


    The auctioneer, visibly thrilled, clutched the gavel with both hands. He had never imagined the price would climb beyond two and a half billion.


    Who would have thought the bidding would rocket to five billion?


    Regaining hisposure, the auctioneer stood tall. "Is there anyone willing to top five billion? Going once, going twice, sold for five billion!" he announced, mming the gavel down so hard it broke, illustrating his thrill.


    After the auction, Corrine discreetly left through a back exit, pausing to give a significant look at a particr corner of the room.


    When the doors swung open, reporters expecting Corrine were taken aback to see a Ford Group representative instead. Yet, they quickly adapted and bombarded Natasha with inquiries.


    "Why did Ford Group buy thisnd for double its expected price?"


    "Does this purchase reflect Miss Hond''s strategic vision?"


    Facing the press withposure, Natasha replied, "Thank you for your questions. Ourpany has acquired thisnd to initiate an eco-friendly project. On behalf of Miss Hond, I appreciate your interest in both her and our group."


    As Corrine walked away from the venue, she was texting Karina when she heard fast approaching footsteps. "Miss Hond, my boss wishes to speak with you."


    She raised her eyes to the man in ck, and then nced at the ck Rolls- Royce nearby.


    As the car door swung open, she recognized the familiar figure inside. Nate sat there, looking every bit the executive as he reviewed a document. Feeling her stare, he raised his eyes to meet hers.


    In that instant, Corrine''s heart skipped a beat, and she momentarily lost her breath.