Chapter 58 The Auction Showdown.
A glimmer of something dark flashed in the drivers eyes The auction hall was tense and buzzing with excitement .
The plans and detailed information for the Eastgate land were displayed on the large screen , immediately drawing everyones attention .
The hosts voice echoed through the room : Next up , we have the highlight of todays auction , the Eastgate Land .
This property boasts a prime location and immense potential for future development .
The starting bid is 140 million dollars with a minimum increment of 1.4 million dollars per bid .
Let the bidding begin ! Everyone knew that securing this land would be like holding a golden goose .
Elliot was the first to raise his paddle , his voice calm and confident .
147 million dollars .
His gaze was determined .
As the representative of the Bennett family , he was determined to win this bid .
Acquiring this land would not only expand the Bennett Corporations portfolio but would also enhance their standing in Hoverdales business circle .
Before his words could fully sink in , Kenneth raised his paddle .
154 million dollars .
Kenneth dressed in a dark suit with his hair immaculately styled was not to be outdone .
With these two opening bids , others quickly joined in , and the price skyrocketed .
The atmosphere in the room was tense , like a bowstring stretched to its limit , ready to snap at any moment Smaller families and businesses shook their heads in resignation , knowing they were in over their heads .
They could only watch as the titans of commerce battled it out .
Soon the price had climbed to 280 million dollars , and the number of bidders was dwindling .
At this point , the assistant to the Brooker family Bossman , Josh , who had been sent until then , slowly raised his paddle .
His voice was calm and relaxed .
420 million dollars .
His expression was indifferent , but the offer was like a bomb that instantly silenced the room .
The faces of the Bennett family turned grim .
They had expected the Brooker family to be formidable , but not to this extent .
While others had increased the amount by L4 million , or 14 million dollars , the Brooker family had just increased the amount by 140 million .
420 million was almost beyond the Bunnett familys budget limit .
But now that they were in such a deep hole , backing out would mean that all their previous efforts had been wasted .
Elliot glanced at Kenneth beside him .
Kenneth frowned slightly , his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest of his chair .
After a moment of thought , he nodded at Elliot .
There was no other choice .
The two families would have to join forces .
If they won the bid , they would develop the Eastgate together With Kenneths financial backing , Elliot regained his confidence and raised his paddle again .
490 million dollars .
He even shot a look at the Brooker family heir .
But the Brooker family Bossman didnt even look in his direction .
His assistant , Josh , remained expressionless and calmly raised the paddle again .
630 million dollars .
Another 14 million was added .
12:27 PM Chapter 58 The Auction Showdown 840 million .
Josh said calmly .
* 910 million .
Elliot continued .
1.1 billion , Josh said .
What ? !!! Elliot and Kenneth jumped to their feet and stared at the Brooker family Bossman and his assistant in disbelief .
1.1 billion was approaching the upper limit of the lands value .
Elliot glared at the man .
Felix , have you lost your mind ? Felix Brooker , the Bossman of the Brooker family from Balewood ! Finally , he turned his head slightly to look at Elliot , his voice calm .
Place your bid .
His expression was unreadable , as if to say .
No matter what you bid .
Ill keep raising it .
This calmness made Elliot feel uneasy .
Finished Together , the Bennett and Gray families could only muster a maximum of ten billion .
If they exceeded that , the Bennett family would face a financial crisis .
David , who was sitting nearby , looked as if he could drip water from his face , his lips pressed tightly together .
He was powerless , forced to watch the situation unfold .
Kenneth wasnt much better .
While he maintained a calm exterior , the fear in his eyes was growing .
The Gray family had spent a lot of money on this auction .
Failure would be a huge blow to the group .
Elliot gritted his teeth .
1.2 billion .
Before his words were out of his mouth , Josh raised his paddle again .
1.4 billion .
The room fell into a long silence Elliot and Kenneth exchanged glances , both seeing the same resignation and defeat in each others eyes .
They knew they had Jost .
* 1.4 billion , going once ! 1.4 billion going twice ! 1.4 billion going third , sold .
The hosts gavel fell with a resounding thud .
The land in the Eastgate officially belonged to the Brooker family ..
The Bennett and Gray families were devastated .
David was seething with anger , but he had to suppress it due to the setting .
Elliot slumped back in his chair , completely