chapter 064 Grandfather's Mysterious Gift" - Shantytown

When Eric returnedUpon Eric's return home, he found his grandfather was sittingoccupying the familiar spot on the old sofa where , a place usually reserved for his mother usually sat.

"". "Eric, you're back,""," Sean said with a kind smile.

""greeted him warmly, his smile kind.Without missing a beat, Eric immediately inquired about his mother's condition. "Grandpa, how is my mother doingfaring with her recuperation abroad?"" Eric quickly asked about his mother as soon as he entered.

""?"Sean's smile widened. "Don't worry, with me arrangingI've arranged everything, she's. She's doing great!"" Sean replied with a smile.

""."A wave of relief washed over Eric. "That's good to hear!"" Eric nodded with relief.

""!" he responded, his voice filled with gratitude.Sean shifted in his seat, his tone turning serious. "Eric, the auction in New York tomorrow is important for you. That's why I came back today,"" Sean Williams said.

Eric appeared somewhat surprised. ""."Eric's eyebrows furrowed in surprise. "Although the auction is important, it's not necessary for you to personally come from Houston to see me, is it, Grandpa?""

""?"Sean leaned forward, his gaze steady. "If it were just the auction, it wouldn't be necessary indeed. But this auction also involves your war with the Horizon Group,"" Sean said.

"".""The Horizon Group?""?" Eric murmured.

Eric remembered that the echoed, his mind flashing back to a conversation with the former CEO, Cooper,. He had told himmentioned that this auction was about competing with the Horizon Group for land.

SoAs such, this auction was a non-violent battlebattleground between him and the Horizon Group!

""Sean nodded, his face breaking into a smile. "Yes! I believe you want to destroy the Horizon Group!"" Sean said with a smiling face.

""!""Of course!""!" Eric replied, his voice firm with determination.

""Sean leaned back, his smile unwavering. "I'm not going to teach you how to handle this, but if you can't do your best, you can come to me for help. So howHow far you can go, it depends on your performance,"" Sean said with a smile.

""."Eric straightened, his resolve hardened. "Grandfather, rest assured, I won't let you down! With your help, I will definitely make Horizon Group suffer greatly in this auction!"" Eric said firmly.

Although Grandfather only helped Eric !" His words echoed with conviction. Despite his grandfather's behind -the -scenes, his assistance was extremely significant to, Eric.

knew its significance. With these things, Eric had resources, he held the reins of tomorrow's auction in.Sean rose from the sofa, a satisfied smile on his hands.

""face. "Okay, the items have been delivered, so I'll go back now."" Sean Williams stood up.

Eric escorted Sean out of the house and ." Eric saw Grandfatherhim off to, watching as his grandfather disappeared into his car.

---At the Donald Mansion, Top Floor...

"""Mr. Hall, we have a total of three billion US dollars in the account for tomorrow's auction. Based on previous years' prices, we should have more than enough to acquire those pieces of land,""," the manager said.

reported. In previous land auctions, Horizon Group and the Power Group would usually split the land equally without fighting too fiercely, as both. Both sides knew that a fierce battle would sufferonly lead to mutual losses if they fought too hard.

At that time. Back then, the Power Group's New York branch was still under the control of the Smith family.

The Smith family, who had also advocated for some compromises with Horizon Group.

Donald shook his head and said, "", his expression grave. "It's different this time. Eric won't be easily fooled like the previous Smith family, and we have had many recent disputes with the Power Group. They will definitely compete with us for the land.""

""."The manager's eyes widened. "Mr. Hall, do you mean we should prepare more money?"" the manager asked.

""?"Donald nodded. "That's right. Find a way to prepare another three billion US dollars, making it a total of six billion US dollars. With that, we should be able to grab some good pieces of land,"" Donald said.

Donald." He understood the importance of acquiring land.

""His jaw clenched as he remembered his previous humiliation. "He embarrassed me last time. This time, no matter what, I must cause him some trouble in the auction!"" Donald gritted his teeth.

Thinking!" The memory of the video of his wife's betrayal that was sent to his subordinates, ignited a boundless rage ignited in Donald's heart.

within him.---At nNight, iIn Tina's sSemi-mMountain vVilla.

"""Dad, what's the matter?""?" Tina came downstairs andasked, casually sat onsinking into the couch.

Mr. Gory sat across from Tina.

""her, his expression serious. "Daughter, I've looked into that guy named Eric. He's just a poor man. How could you be with him? I don't understand,"" Mr. Gory said.

When ."Tina heard her dad bring up this matter, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Tina at her father's words. She was just pretending to be Eric's girlfriend. She never expected her dad to find out and actually believe it.

Then Tina thought to herself, ""Since Dad believes it, I might believe it as well...""

"" "Exactly, I am with him now. So what if he's poor? I'm not lacking money anyway,""," Tina said, shruggingshrugged, her shoulders.

Pausingtone nonchalant. She paused for a moment, Tina continued, "" before adding, "So, Dad, now that I already have a boyfriend, p. Please don't introduce anyone to me anymore.""

"".""Nonsense! How can Eric be worthy of you? You will come with me to participate in tomorrow's auction! You can interact more with Fred, and I'll arrange for youget you two matched!"" Mr. Gory said sternly.

""!" Mr. Gory's voice was stern.Tina pouted. "I'm not interested in any auction. If you dare to force me, I will jump off the building and go to complain to my dead mom,"" Tina pouted.

""You... you..."" ."Mr. Gory's face turned purple with anger.

Tina couldn't help but cover her lips and secretly laugh.

"" "Alright, Dad, I'm tired. I'm going to sleep. As for that Fred, I really have no feelings for him, so please don't mention matching us again.""

After saying this, Tina got up and went upstairs directly.

""."As she ascended the stairs, her father's voice echoed behind her. "Fred is a thousand times better than that pauperpoor guy named Eric!"" Mr. Gory shouted loudly at Tina's back.

!"---The next day camearrived in the blink of an eye.

CEO's office, The Power Group

"""Cooper, are you ready?""?" Eric walked into the office.

"""Mr. Phillips, in this auction, we're bound to have a battle with the Horizon Group, so I have arranged for five billion dollars. I'm not sure if it's enough, but I still have some time to try and gather more funds,""," Cooper said.

reported.Eric nodded and said, "", his expression calm. "It's enough, let's go.""

He smiled and." A smile tugged at his lips as he thought to himself, """Yesterday, my grandfather gave me ten billion dollars in support, and with the five billion dollars here from Cooper, it adds up to fifteen billion dollars."""."