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After all, everyone’s base price was the key to winning or losing the bid. Tristan’s assistant, Mitchell, went to mingle around with everyone. It looked like Tristan would not come in person.
Next to Mitchell stood an elegant young woman with beautiful features and a calm demeanor. Every expression the woman made carried such a powerful aura.
Joyce immediately noticed her. The woman looked somewhat familiar. Sensing Joyce’s gaze, the woman looked and smiled at her.
The two ladies looked at each other without avoidance. Joyce smiled graciously as the woman came forward and extended her hand.” Ms. Powell, right? I’m Chloe Snyder.
Nice to meet you.” After a short pause, Joyce also extended her hand and smiled. “I’ve heard a lot about you…” Chloe wore an expensive and sharp business suit, which made her look sterner.
On the other hand, Joyce was used to wearing dresses, which added some flair. In comparison, Joyce looked more beautiful and gentle.
“Joyce, what took you so long to come?” The person behind her wrapped an arm around her shoulders and spoke in a casual manner. It was Ian Carter.
Joyce was surprised to see him and casually brushed away his hand. “Is your family also interested in this piece of land?” Ian flashed a devilish grin.
“I’m interested in you…” ) Joyce cast a sidelong glance at him. “Go away.” The interaction between the two of them had a completely different feeling in the eyes of onlookers.
The moment Chloe saw lan, the harshness she was exuding completely vanished. Chloe tucked a strand of hair around her ear and revealed a polite and perfect smile.
Even her voice became softer with a hint of wariness. “Second Young Master Carter, it’s been a while.” If Chloe did not make a sound, Ian would not have noticed her presence.
“You are…? ?” Chloe’s face stiffened slightly. Joyce suddenly remembered her conversation with Yvette last night. She quickly introduced them.
“Carter, this is Chloe Snyder, President of Snyder Corporation from Cali.” ) ‘Weren’t they classmates? Ian’s such a goldfish! It suddenly dawned on lan.
He smiled politely and said, “Chloe Snyder? I remember now. You look so pretty now, so I didn’t recognize you.”
Chloe’s taut face instantly eased up quite a bit. Joyce secretly sighed in relief.
‘I guess being a sweet talker still has its benefits…’ After the mingling session, everyone took their seats. Logan sat beside Joyce and was tapping away on his phone sending emails.
Everyone came with the same purpose, for this piece of prime land. The bidding started to be called. “$18 billion! It was neither Powell Corporation nor Beckett Corporation.
Even Snyder Corporation did not make a move, The price was raised up to $30 billion at this point. Thus, the number of bidders was significantly reduced.
Chloe Snyder raised her bidding paddle.“ $35 billion!” There was a short silence. $35 billion was called twice, but Mitchell was still unmoved. Joyce felt that it was a little strange.
‘Why would Tristan Beckett give up so easily?’ Without much thought, Joyce signaled Logan to raise his bidding paddle. “$38 billion!” Chloe followed suit.”$40 billion!” Snyder Corporation’s development was concentrated in Cali, so logically speaking, they should not have such a strong interest in this piece of land…
Unless… While Joyce was still bewildered, Logan sent Joyce a message. (Chloe Snyder is working with Beckett Corporation.) ‘No wonder!’ Joyce thought.
If Beckett Corporation and Snyder Corporation were working together, the chances of them winning this bid were even bigger.
Joyce maintained a decent smile, but she was a little worried in her heart. Perhaps, this trip was going to be a fruitless one. Even so, Joyce refused to let go so easily.
She gestured for Logan to continue. “$45 billion.” ” The venue was silent. The real bidding had just begun. The bidding war between those who had true power officially started.
Chloe Snyder glanced in Joyce’s direction with a burning gaze. There was no hesitation. “$48 billion.” If they went any further, that would be close to Joyce’s base price.
Even if Powell Corporation could afford it, there was not much benefit in buying this piece of land that would only bring them so much profit within a few decades.
After some thought, Joyce looked at Logan and nodded. “$49 billion.” This was their final price. Chloe also began to waver. Joyce then knew that their limit must have been just around this figure, She glanced to the side.
Chloe and Mitchell lowered their heads and spoke a few words. Mitchell then took out his phone to send a message. Joyce knew that it must be Tristan Beckett.
“$49 billion going twice!” Chloe raised her bidding paddle again. Her face was rather gloomy. “$49.3 billion!” Joyce lowered her eyes and had no intention to continue competing.
She would not get a project that would end up losing money. “$49.3 billion going twice!” Joyce did not bid again. Chloe’s face obviously relaxed.
Just when the host was about to finalize the bidding price, lan Carter, who was sitting next to Joyce, suddenly spoke. “$50 billion!” The crowd was in an uproar. Joyce stared at him in amazement.
“Are you crazy?!” Ian hooked his lips and did not make a sound. When Chloe heard Ian’s bid, she was stunned. $50 billion was way above what Chloe and Tristan had agreed on.
“$50 billion going once! $50 billion going twice! $50 billion sold! Congratulations to Mr. Carter from Carter Corporation.” ) The venue resounded with loud applause.
This prime land now belonged to the Carter family! lan stood up in a fluid motion and waved a to everyone, then walked up to the stage. Joyce and Logan looked at each other.
The result of this bidding session was beyond everyone’s expectations. The always low-profile and peaceable Carter family suddenly placed a $50 billion bid to get this piece of land? When did they become so interested in that land? Everyone congratulated Ian and left one after another.
Chloe and Mitchell lagged behind. Joyce was not interested in staying, so she took her purse and left. Before she took two steps out, Joyce was pulled back by someone. “Why are you leaving so soon?” Ian’s devilish smile was so charming.
His eyes glimmered like the stars, Joyce froze for a moment but quickly regained composure.
“What? Are you waiting for me to congratulate you?” ‘$50 billion?! Did Ian not do any budget assessment before this?’ Joyce thought. lan laughed.
“That’s not necessary, just congratulate yourself.” Joyce was puzzled. Ian leaned in closer to her. “Didn’t you want this piece of land? I’ll sell it to you for $49 billion.”
Joyce’s body stiffened for a moment. Mitchell and Chloe, who were right behind them, heard this and looked shocked. Chloe’s face was pale and stoic. She could not resist going forward, then questioned lan.
“Second Young Master Carter, what do you mean by this? You didn’t plan to develop this yourself?” lan glanced sideways and flashed a frivolous smile.
He said nonchalantly, “I’m not interested. I was just planning to give it to my little goddess.” Ian’s smile was extremely doting as he winked at Joyce.
Chloe shook fiercely. “You… How can you do this?! You’re just taking the company’s money as child’s play?” Her tone was insulting.
Ian frowned slightly with displeasure. His smile faded as he cast a sidelong glance at Chloe. His voice was cold as he said, “It’s my family’s money. I don’t need strangers to tell me what to do.”
After he said that, Ian saw Joyce’s shocked expression and smiled at her with tenderness and affection.
“In fact, I can just give it to you for free, but I think that you’ll feel overwhelmed, so why don’t you just marry me? Everything I have is yours.”
Lan thought, ‘It’s just a piece of land anyway. Consider it a pre-wedding gift.’ Joyce did not expect Ian to throw money at her. Suddenly, there was a complicated mix of emotions in her heart…..
It was not that Joyce could not afford the extra one billion…..
It was just that she could not just move around the company’s funds so carelessly.
Lan’s move really pressured Joyce, During Joyce’s hesitation, Chloe Snyder sneered “I didn’t expect this city’s Business scene to be so chaotic without any distinction between personal and work affairs.
Second Young Master Carter, are you trying to risk your entire family fortune just to please a woman?” Chloe had Clearly overstepped her bounds with her words. Ian furrowed his eyebrows with a cold look on his face.