Chapter 58 The Auction Showdown.


    A glimmer of something dark shed in the driver''s eyes


    The auction hall was tense and buzzing with excitement.


    The ns and detailed information for the Eastgatend were disyed on therge 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 dors with a minimum increment of 1.4 million dors per bid. Let the bidding begin!"


    Everyone knew that securing thisnd would be like holding a golden goose.


    Elliot was the first to raise his paddle, his voice calm and confident. 147 million dors."


    His gaze was determined. As the representative of the Bet family, he was determined to win this bid. Acquiring thisnd would not only expand the Bet Corporation''s portfolio but would also enhance their standing in Hoverdale''s business


    circle.


    Before his words could fully sink in, Keh raised his paddle. "154 million dors."


    Keh dressed in a dark suit with his hair immactely 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 ofmerce battled it out.


    Soon the price had climbed to 280 million dors, 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 rxed. 420 million dors."


    His expression was indifferent, but the offer was like a bomb that instantly silenced the room.


    The faces of the Bet 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 dors, the Brooker family had just increased the amount by 140 million.


    420 million was almost beyond the But 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 nced at Keh beside him.


    Keh 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 Keh''s financial backing, Elliot regained his confidence and raised his paddle again. 490 million dors."


    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 dors."


    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 Keh 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 thend''s value.


    Elliot red 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. ce 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 Bet and Gray families could only muster a maximum of ten billion. If they exceeded that, the Bet 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.


    Keh 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 Keh exchanged nces, 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. Thend in the Eastgate officially belonged to the Brooker family..


    The Bet 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,pletely