The 24th Century Warrior Became a Fake Heiress novel Chapter 337

Chapter 337 The Stage Play

Weighing that grim scenario, Richard shuddered with mounting dread.

Meanwhile, the timer on the rostrum display began its final countdown–if no counter–bid landed, Isabella would claim the research facility uncontested.

“Four billion dollars!”

Damian made his move, slamming down a flat bid of four billion dollars.

He was determined to test whether Isabella was truly desperate for this facility and uncover what hidden breakthrough was buried inside.

Damian had calculated his margins down to the dollar.

A four–billion commitment exceeded his remaining 3.6 billion allowance by merely four hundred million.

Covering that four hundred million using the Callahans‘ capital posed no threat to Keller liquidity, as he could simply toss them some scrap assets later, making the four–billion bid feel painless.

He wanted to see if Isabella dared to match; if she folded, proving she had baited him, he could absorb the premium and still retain over a billion in reserve to sabotage her subsequent bids.

More critically, this facility was Powell Group’s premier flagship–what other asset could Isabella possibly acquire that rivaled its strategic weight?

Thus, Damian remained convinced Isabella was posturing, using the 3.5 billion bid solely to scare off competitors and snatch the prize.

In that case, he would call her bluff.

Boundless arrogance swelled in Damian’s chest.

His father had explicitly endorsed bidding aggressively on this specific facility.

And with Isabella projecting such frantic desperation, backing down now would mean walking straight into Carter Group’s psychological trap.

Carter advisors had likely orchestrated her hesitation to frighten the floor into folding before she secured the prize.

He refused to let her get away with it.

As he submitted the figure, the rostrum display flashed with the staggering four–billion–dollar update.

A storm of stunned whispers erupted across the hall.

The valuation had spiraled far beyond rational comprehension.

What classified secrets lay within that facility to ignite such an insane bidding war?

Numerous industry veterans recognized Damian’s entourage.

A pack of unfamiliar faces crowding Callahan Enterprises‘ seating naturally drew scrutiny.

A single closer look revealed the notorious Keller heir.

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