Life at the Top

Everyone had thought the bid would either end in Jasper clenching his teeth and calling out for a higher bid while Marcus watched calmly as Jasper lost a large amount of money.

Or perhaps it would end with Jasper being understanding and giving up the land to Marcus at a low price only to buy it over at a high price.

Still, the current situation was something no one had expected.

Everyone understood now as they watched Jasper show his hand.

It had been a set-up ever since the beginning, a trap where he would lure Marcus in only to end Marcus with one strike.

The owners of the two real estate companies shared a look.

They looked at each other in confusion.

The same thought appeared in their heads, ‘Are all outsiders so fierce nowadays?’

Then, they looked at Marcus. Having lost the game and his dignity, Marcus resembled an aggravated lion as he suddenly shot to his feet and slammed his palm on the table before him. The impact came with a loud bang.

was a roar

dare you

Marcus’ roar. He spoke calmly, “What do you mean? You were the one who jumped out and challenged me for this plot of land. The bid was hosted by

eyes were bloodshot. He was so

is 950 million Somer

‘Almost f*cking one billion!

money of mine is now gone!

hands, for he had no idea nor understanding

was how he had stepped

extremely uncomfortable, as business for him had

comparison to Marcus, Ned was

and the rest were such a tight-knit group of friends

Marcus was the main shareholder of Fortune Co., Ltd, Ned had his fair share of shares as well. This 950 million loss meant that Ned would lose a few

was already so infuriated, one could only imagine how much angrier Ned

pawnshop business did not make great profits. After all, the current social and economic development had yet to arrive at the heights in Jasper’s past life. There were only so many things civilians could pawn off right now. Most people were either someone’s employees or ran their own businesses. It was rare for people