The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About novel Chapter 210

Chapter 210: Chapter 210: Grandpa Lockwood Knows Nathaniel Sloan?

Luke White replied, "The bidding has reached ten billion. The Lancaster Family is relentless. They have enough liquid capital, but they won’t necessarily pour all of it into this project for Theodore Lancaster’s sake."

Nathaniel Sloan nodded, his face impassive. "It’s not enough. Continue. Drag the Sloan Family into this as well."

Luke White was worried. "Such a huge sum... Chairman Sloan is a cautious man. I’m afraid he won’t raise the bid so recklessly."

Nathaniel Sloan propped his chin on one hand, a ghost of a smile playing on his lips. "Chairman Sloan is a cautious man, but Ms. Jennings isn’t. It’s fine. Keep raising the price. The auction is the day after tomorrow. The Sloan Family wouldn’t dare let Theodore Lancaster fail at this critical juncture."

Luke White nodded, understanding this was a psychological game. "Rest assured, sir. I’ll have someone drop a hint to Laura Jennings."

A slight smile touched Nathaniel Sloan’s lips. ’Only ten billion. It’s too difficult to completely ruin the Lancaster Group with just that, but it’s enough to cause them some trouble. If you’re going to set a trap, you have to make it a big one.’

...

The estimated value of the land climbed higher and higher. At first, other companies had intended to bid, but seeing the stalemate between Nathaniel Sloan and Theodore Lancaster, the others slowly backed out.

The day before the auction began, the price had been fiercely driven up to thirteen billion.

And now, Nathaniel Sloan had let it be known that he would raise the price again.

「The Sloan Family Residence.」

Ethan Sloan’s brow was tightly furrowed. "This price... it’s no longer necessary, Theodore..."

"Oh! We can’t do that!" Laura Jennings hurried forward. She’d already heard the news. ’This land will be worth far more than this in the future. We have to win it!’

So, Laura Jennings quickly said, "Ethan, the future profits from this land could double! It’s no loss to win it! Besides..."

Laura Jennings’ eyes darted about. "Ethan, Theodore is your and Miranda’s biological son! Sooner or later, the Sloan Family will be handed over to him. But you know how cunning Nathaniel is; he’s already won over quite a few people who support him in secret."

"If we can put this piece of land in Theodore’s hands, it would fulfill my wish!"

Laura Jennings said with a smile, "Back then, it was Ethan and I who wronged Theodore. It’s time we made it up to him!"

After Laura Jennings finished her little act, Old Mr. Lancaster shot her an appreciative glance.

"Mrs. Sloan is right. Theodore must eventually return to the Sloan Family. We absolutely cannot give up this land."

Ethan Sloan finally nodded. "Then continue to raise the price."

...

「Two days later.」

An auction held by the mysterious Mr. Lynch was about to begin.

Everyone in attendance at this auction was either rich or powerful. The items were rare and exorbitantly priced: a priceless Ancient Jade, a century-old piano whose sound quality was as perfect as the day it was made, and the most eye-catching item of all—

the plot of land in Sorhaven, soon to be developed, with an estimated value in the tens of billions.

"Mr. Lynch is just a businessman, yet he can hold an auction of this scale? Who is he really?" someone whispered.

The person’s companion lowered their voice. "No idea, but both the Lancaster Group and the Sloan Group want to curry favor with him. He must be someone extraordinary."

"Look, the Sloan Family has arrived."

Several people turned to look, their faces showing shock and suspicion.

The Sloan Family Head, Ethan Sloan, had actually arrived with Theodore Lancaster, and Nathaniel Sloan was nowhere to be seen!

Theodore Lancaster and Ethan Sloan appearing together was undoubtedly sending a signal—Theodore Lancaster was his son, and he was destined to be the next Family Head of the Sloan Family!

Theodore Lancaster saw Nathaniel Sloan from a distance and called out with a light chuckle, "Nathaniel."

Nathaniel Sloan ignored him completely. "Is everything ready?"

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