Chapter 48 The Auction Begins

The atmosphere inside the auction hall was tense and electric. On the giant screen, a detailed map and development plan for the East Suburb land lit up, instantly capturing everyone's attention. The auctioneer's voice boomed through the hall. "Next up, we have the star of tonight's event—the East Suburb land. It's a prime location, with massive growth potential. The starting bid is one billion. Each subsequent bid must increase by at least ten million. Let's see some enthusiasm, folks!" Everyone knew that whoever won the bid for this piece of land would be sitting on a golden goose. Samuel was the first to raise his paddle, voice steady and full of confidence. "1.05 billion." His gaze was sharp. Representing the Larson family tonight, he was determined to win at all costs. Securing the East Suburb property would massively expand Larson Group's empire and boost its standing in the Valorian business world. Before the words were even fully out of Samuel's mouth, Caleb raised his pad