In comparison to this 600 million, his 250 million seemed like an embarrassing figure now.
He had made a fool of himself.
“F*ck!” Marcus cursed internally.
“Fight him, Mr. Coine! If that brat is so confident, then we’ll make him pay more. I’d like to see how much he can afford.” Ned was a cruel man as he urged beside Marcus.
Marcus nodded and shouted without hesitation, “800 million!”
Another gasp.
This time, everyone’s gazes fell on Marcus.
Marcus’ unease had now turned into pride.
“What are you being so arrogant about? Do you think you’re the only rich one here? As if I’d be afraid to compete with you money-wise,” Marcus sneered at Jasper.
Jasper remained calm as a smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
“Is that so? Only the future will tell, then.”
Then, Jasper called out stubbornly, unwilling to back down, “900 million.”
From 250 million to 600 million and then to 800 million, and now, Jasper had added another 100 million to the cost.
“He’s nervous, Mr. Coine.” Ned acted as if he was already victorious. “And here I wondered how capable this brat was. Turns out he’s just a nobody.”
Marcus scoffed. “Very well, then. We’ll wring him dry.’
“950 million!”
Marcus played well, assuming that Jasper’s limit was one billion.
There was no way he would spend so much money for a plot of land, so Marcus decided that he would raise the price to one billion, which was Jasper’s limit, before he retreated.
By doing so, Jasper would end up paying 800 million more for a 200 million plot of land.
Marcus was extremely pleased with himself.
Marcus could not help but smile at the thought of Jasper calling out one billion only to realize that Marcus would not be calling out a higher price. Oh, how delightful Jasper’s expression would be then!
He looked at Jasper disdainfully and provokingly, thinking that victory was in his hands.
Yet… Jasper ignored him.
Jasper showed no sign of calling for a higher price.
Marcus began to feel frantic.
At that moment, Chad had already been waiting for a while and stated, “950 million from Fortune Co., Ltd, is there anyone willing to pay a higher price? 950 million going once!”
Jasper still showed no sign of calling out.
Marcus’ smile slowly vanished.
“950 million going twice. Is there no higher bid?”
Chad’s voice sounded again.
Marcus was overwhelmed with the desire to kill Chad. ‘Can you f*cking talk slower?!’
However, Jasper still remained num. Marcus could not hold back anymore and turned to Jasper, saying, “What’s this? Are you shy, Mr. Laine? Not that big of a deal are you now, seeing as you’re shocked by just 950 million?”
In face of Marcus’ horrible attempt to provoke him, Jasper merely reached for the coffee cup and took a sip. Under Mr. Powers’ stunned gaze, Jasper, who was beside him, spoke calmly, “If you like this plot of land so much, Mr. Powers, then I have no other choice but to give it to you. 950 million, huh? Tsk tsk, what a large amount you’re willing to pay. As expected of Reed City’s young master.”
At that, Marcus’ expression changed drastically while Ned paled beside him as well.
“950 million, calling thrice! Sold! Congratulations, Fortune Co., Ltd, the plot of land is now yours.”
Following the sound of Chad’s gavel, Marcus also felt it hammer onto his heart.
The entire meeting room was in an uproar.
