The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72 Throw A

Wrench In The Works

“Sir…” Matias looked toward Nate.

With a subtle nod from Nate, Matias confidently raised his paddle. “Two billion.”

Moses and Zack looked at each other, a hint of mischief in their smiles, thinking Nate was just playing with the competition.

Their grins were short–lived, however, as the competitor shouted, “Five billion.”

The cheerful mood around Moses vanished as he shot to his feet, muttering under his breath. “Damn it! This woman is ruining everything! She’s thrown in the top price!”

Moses had planned to play it cool, to poke and prod at the competition, seeing they were eager to claim this plot of land.

But this move took them all by surprise.

Five billion was already the top price for this land. Going any higher would mean a loss.

They wanted this land to kickstart new housing developments, aiming to uplift the area’s property values.

What could the competitor’s angle be?

Was it possible they owned nearby properties too?

They had been so confident about securing this land, but now an unexpected rival had upset their perfect scheme.

Moses, seething with frustration, was nearly at the point of confronting this disruptor.

“Is she intentionally throwing us off?” Zack muttered, puzzled by her boldness.

The bid reaching five billion sent shockwaves through the crowd, stirring intense speculation about Corrine’s financial clout.

The auctioneer, visibly thrilled, clutched the gavel with both hands. He had never imagined the price would climb beyond two and a half billion.

Who would have thought the bidding would rocket to five billion?

Regaining his composure, the auctioneer stood tall. “Is there anyone willing to top five billion? Going once, going twice, sold for five billion!” he announced, slamming the gavel down so hard it broke, illustrating his thrill.

After the auction, Corrine discreetly left through a back exit, pausing to give a significant look at a particular corner of the room.

When the doors swung open, reporters expecting Corrine were taken aback to see a Ford Group representative instead. Yet, they quickly adapted and bombarded Natasha with inquiries.

“Why did Ford Group buy this land for double its expected price?”

“Does this purchase reflect Miss Holland’s strategic vision?”