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.

a roar even louder than the

dare you trick

jumped out and challenged me for this plot of land. The bid was

were bloodshot. He was so

950

‘Almost f*cking one billion!

of mine is now gone! In its

in Marcus’ hands, for he had no idea nor understanding

enraged him more was how he had stepped right into

Marcus extremely uncomfortable, as business

comparison to Marcus, Ned

a tight-knit group of friends

fair share of shares as well. This 950 million

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

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 to suddenly