The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71 Engagement

As the attendees of the bidding event waited, the expected individual failed

to appear.

Growing impatient, they started muttering to each other. “What do you think Miss Holland means by this? Has she abandoned the auction?”

“I wouldn’t jump to that conclusion. Word has it that Ford Group, under Miss Holland’s direction, is quite intent on securing the southern district

land.”

“Women seldom stand toe–to–toe with men in our field, right? Maybe the pressure was too much for Miss Holland.”

“Miss Holland was Carl Ford’s handpicked successor. She could comfortably live off her inheritance without lifting a finger, yet these people are making baseless assumptions,” a light–hearted voice remarked.

Zack Liam, pushing up his glasses, peered at the vacant chair meant for the CEO of Ford Group and then subtly at Nate beside him. “I was eager to meet the Ford heiress today, but it appears that won’t be the case.”

“During your stay in Lyhaton, did you ever meet the Ford family’s heiress, Nate?” Moses Seymour asked, turning his gaze to Nate.

With a stoic face, Nate simply said, “Yes, I have seen her.”

Curious, Moses leaned in. “So? What does she look like?”

Catching the subtle change in Nate’s expression, Zack noted the intrigue in his demeanor. “Having second thoughts about the marriage arrangement with the Ford family?”

The purpose of Nate’s visit to Lyhaton was initially to dissolve his engagement.

However, Zack noticed a shift in Nate’s casual demeanor, hinting that he might be rethinking his earlier plans.

Though Nate’s reasons remained a mystery, it was clear he was not rushing to sever the engagement.

Watching Nate closely, Moses, unable to elicit a reaction, exclaimed, “It seems even the unyielding can be swayed by beauty!”

As their discussion unfolded, the auctioneer on stage announced, “Let’s begin the auction for the land in the southern district, spanning 177, 000 square feet. The opening bid is set at eighty million.”

“Ninety million!”

“One hundred and twenty million!”

“Two hundred million!”

The stakes for the old district’s redevelopment were high, and the attendees were keen on seizing this golden chance.

With each new bid, the tension in the room grew, like the calm before a storm.

“Five hundred million!” A calm voice suddenly cut through the rising tension.

As the voice echoed through the room, everyone turned to see Nate and Matias. Whispers spread fast, everyone wondering which company could casually throw in a starting bid of five hundred million, pushing aside many competitors.

Right as the auctioneer was about to seal the bid, Corrine subtly nodded to

Natasha.

“One billion.” Natasha raised her paddle to increase the bid.