Everyone had thought the bid would either end in Jasper clenching his teeth and calling out for a higher bid while Marcus watched calmly as Jasper lost a large amount of money.
Or perhaps it would end with Jasper being understanding and giving up the land to Marcus at a low price only to buy it over at a high price.
Still, the current situation was something no one had expected.
Everyone understood now as they watched Jasper show his hand.
It had been a set-up ever since the beginning, a trap where he would lure Marcus in only to end Marcus with one strike.
The owners of the two real estate companies shared a look.
They looked at each other in confusion.
The same thought appeared in their heads, ‘Are all outsiders so fierce nowadays?’
Then, they looked at Marcus. Having lost the game and his dignity, Marcus resembled an aggravated lion as he suddenly shot to his feet and slammed his palm on the table before him. The impact came with a loud bang.
Following that was a roar even louder than the slam.
“How dare you trick me, Jasper?”
Jasper sat in his chair, unfazed by Marcus’ roar. He spoke calmly, “What do you mean? You were the one who jumped out and challenged me for this plot of land. The bid was hosted by the city government too, so how could you accuse me of tricking you?”
Jaw clenched tight, Marcus’ eyes were bloodshot. He was so infuriated he might explode.
‘This is 950 million Somer Dollars!
‘Almost f*cking one billion!
‘This one billion hard-earned money of mine is now gone! In its place is a 1,500-acre plot of industrial land!’
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