chapter 070 Crazy Bidding"The Madness of the Auction

Donald also didn't participate, with his conspicuous absence in the bidding, clearly not interested in this piece of land.

demonstrated a clear lack of interest in the first piece of land. His nonchalance was evident, and he remained aloof from the proceedings. In the end, this piece of landthe parcel was sold for a tidy sum of $8 million.

The price of $8 million was given, a bid placed by a local small-scale developer. These low-value places are left to less lucrative areas were typically the domain of these smaller developers. Of course, these local small developers can only afford some insignificant land because they don't have, who lacked the capitalfinancial muscle to compete with the likes of the Horizon Group and the Power Group for goodprime locations.

At this time, They were content with their modest acquisitions, knowing their place in the grand scheme of things.A new wave of anticipation washed over the room as the auction for the second plot of land began.

""commenced. "The total area of this plot is 78 acres. Many people already have an idea of its value. The starting price is $8 million! The minimum bid increment is $500,000,""," the host announced.

""This plot of land is, his voice echoing through the room. "The starting price is $8 million, with a minimum bid increment of $500,000. This plot of land is a gem, nestled in the prime location on the left side of the development zone. It's quite a treasure!""

""Yes, the."The crowd buzzed with speculation and anticipation. The value of this land is verywas high., and it was expected that the Power Group and Horizon Group are bound to engagewould lock horns in a fierce competition.""

""Who knows which side will eventually snatch this land?""

After for it. The question on everyone's lips was, who would emerge victorious?Upon hearing about the second plot of land, many of the bossestycoons present couldn't help but discuss it.

engage in animated discussions. They could foreseesense the impending storm, a bloodyfierce battle about to unfold!

""erupt."8.5 million dollars!""

""!" "9 million dollars!""

""!" "9.5 million dollars!""

Some!" The local real estate bossesmoguls tentatively called out the prices.

Although they knewtheir bids. They were aware of their limitations, knowing they couldn't compete with Power Group and Horizon Groupthe big guns once the prices went upescalated. However, they still wantedwere keen to test the waters at the lower price range.

Eric, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them upon hearingstirred at the mention of the second plot. Cooper had briefed him about the second plot of land. Cooper had already told him about the importance of this land on the way here.

significance of this land en route to the auction. Similarly, Donald, who was leaning back had been reclining in his chair, also satstraightened up at that moment.

"""50 million dollars!""

!" A youngyouthful voice rang out.

Everyone looked at who madeechoed through the bidroom. All eyes turned to the source of the voice - it was Eric.

"""The chairman of Power Group directlyhas raised itthe bid to 50 million dollars! This shows, showcasing his confidence in winning!""

securing the plot!" The crowd murmured in surprise at Eric's sudden increase in price startled everyone.

Although the bold move. The value of thisthe land was high, it could typically be securedbut it was generally expected to go for around 80 million dollars.

The local bosses, who were originally biddinghad been tentatively immediately kept quiet.bidding, fell silent. They no longer hadwere out of their depth now, lacking the capital to bidcompete at this price.

level. Even Donald was also taken aback by Eric's sudden bid.

SinceEric's audacious move.With Eric had made amaking his move, Donald naturally wouldn't wait any longer.

""sit idle. "60 million dollars!"" Donald!" He held up his sign and raised, raising the bid by a cool 10 million dollars.

"""Mr. Hall bids 60 million dollars. Is thereDo we have a higher offer?"" the host on stage said loudly.

""?" The host's voice rang out."One billion dollars!""!" Eric's voice rang out again.

The bosses present were all astonished ascut through the murmurs, causing a collective gasp to ripple through the room. The price suddenlyhad skyrocketed to One an astonishing one billion dollars.

"""Is this... is it really Oneone billion dollars?""

""?" "Although this land is valuable, it's worth at most one hundred million dollars, right?""

""The chairman of Power Group directly bids One billion dollars. He doesn't want to increase gradually but aims?" The crowd was in disbelief. Eric had not only bypassed the gradual increments but had also aimed to secure itthe plot directly!""

""I wonder what Mr. Hall will do.""

Everyone looked at with his astronomical bid.All eyes turned to Donald.

"" "This bastard is really playing with by different rules!""!" Donald's face darkened when Ericat Eric's audacious bid One billion dollars.

Donald. He had originally planned to keep increasingincrease the bid by ten million dollars, which was already quite high. They didn't expect Eric each time, a significant amount by any standards. He hadn't anticipated Eric's move to instantly raise itthe bid to one billion dollars.

"" instantly."Mr. Hall, this jerk is clearly trying to compete with us,""," the manager sitting next to Donald said.

""remarked. "I didn't prepare six billion dollars for nothing!""!" Donald squintedretorted, his eyes and said.

""narrowing."Mr. Phillips bids one billion dollars. Is thereDo we have a higher offer than one billion dollars?"" the host on stage said loudly.

""?" The host's voice echoed through the room. "I bid one billion one hundred million dollars!""!" Donald raised his sign and made an offer.

""Mr., making his counteroffer."Mr. Hall bids one billion one hundred million dollars! Is thereDo we have a higher offer?"" the?" The host's voice resounded.

through the room. Eric lookedglanced at Donald and said, """Mr. Hall, do you not find it tiresome to raise your bid by only ten million dollars each time?""

""You..."" ?"Donald's expression changed. This was a shifted at this blatant provocation towards him.

. Eric withdrew, with a smile playing on his gaze and then smilinglips, raised his sign again. """I bid two billion dollars!""

""!""Two billion dollars?""

""We have never auctioned off a piece of land for such a high price before!""

Everyone present ?" The crowd was shocked when they heard Eric suddenly raise the price to two billion dollars. Wasn't thisin shock. The bidding too fierce?

had escalated to a level never seen before in a land auction. Even the host on stage was taken aback when he heardby the two billion dollar figure. This bid had already set a new record for land auctions in New York!

The highest price for land ever auctioned in New York before The previous record was a mere one billion two hundred million dollars.

And the land auction had just begun today, and it. It had already surpassed the historical record?

Even Cooper, sitting next to Eric, was amazedtaken aback by him.

his audacity.After a moment of dazestunned silence, the host quickly announced loudly, ""regained his composure. "T-t-two billion dollars! Mr. Phillips bids two billion dollars! Is thereDo we have a higher offer than two billion dollars?""

The bosses in the venue,?" The room was filled with anticipation as well as the host on stage, all looked towards Donald at this moment.everyone turned to look at Donald. They knew that only Donaldhe had the qualificationsmeans to compete.

At at this moment, level.Donald's face looked unpleasant.

was a mask of displeasure. Two billion dollars had far exceeded the original price of this piece of land!

Donald He had initially prepared only three billion dollars, and the increase to 1.1 billion dollars was only to deal withcounter Eric, b. But now, has he alreadythe bid had reached two billion dollars for a piecesingle plot of land?

"""Damn it, this bastard doesn't care about costs!""!" Donald gritted his teeth and said.

. Eric's fierceaggressive bidding had caught Donald completelyhim off guard.

Buteben so, Donaldhe had talked toughmade bold claims today. He wantedhad intended to humiliate Eric at the auction today. If he backed down now, he would be the one looking bad.

losing face.With a grimace, Donald could only grit his teeth and raiseraised his sign, saying, """Two billion five hundred million dollars!""

This time, Donald braced!" He was bracing himself.

Donald's for the impact. His heart was bleedingached as he added fifty million dollars at once and called out the price. ""I bid three hundred and fifty million dollars!""

!"Before the host on stagecould even had a chance to ask for a higher bid, Eric immediately announcedcalled out the same price of . "Three billion and fifty million dollars.

""Three billion and fifty million dollars?""!" The audience couldn't help but inhale sharplygasped at this bid.

Goodness, they had actually raised theThe price had escalated from its original value of eighty million dollars to a staggering three billion and fifty million dollars. It was way beyond the premium!"What? Three billion and fifty million dollars. It was way?!" Donald's face twitched in disbelief.

Contrary to popular belief, as the price ascended, the increment increases were expected to diminish. Instead, Eric's actions defied this expectation. The price had soared to an astronomical level, and Eric had audaciously raised it by more than the premium!

""What? Three a billion and fifty million dollars?!"" Donald's facial muscles twitched.

According to conventional wisdom, the higher the price went, the smaller the increment of the raise. He did not expect Eric to reach such a high price and raise it by more than one billion dollars!

"". "Mr. Hall... This guyman is absolutely relentless! Should we keep bidding?""continue to compete?" The managermanager's voice was also in atinged with panic. They had anticipatedpredicted that Eric might raiseescalate the price, but they didn't expect him to raise it so dramatically.

the magnitude of his audacity had taken them by surprise. Donald was also hesitating at this moment. If he continued to raise the bid, he would be atcaught in a quandary. To continue bidding would mean a financial loss, but if he didn't, heto withdraw would be unwillinga bitter pill to give up.

Whileswallow. As Donald was hesitating, Eric spoke up, ""wrestled with his decision, Eric's voice sliced through the tension. “Mr. Hall, you madewere so bold statements before the auction startedbegan. What's wrongthe matter? Can't handle it anymore?""

""keep up?”"Can't handle it?"" Donald suddenly became furious.

""keep up?" Donald's fury ignited. "Four billion dollars! IMy bid is four billion dollars!"" Donald gritted his teeth and shouted.

""Alright!" Donald's voice echoed through the room, his teeth gritted in determination. "Very well, I bid five billion dollars!""!" Eric smiled and immediatelyretorted, his smile unfaltering as he effortlessly raised the bid.

When Eric made his bid, the wholestakes. The room eruptedexploded in astonishment.

""disbelief as Eric's bid reverberated through the stunned silence. "Five billion dollars? My goodness! To bid so high forFor this piece of land!""

?" The entire venue was buzzing.incredulous whispers swirled around the room. Everyone present knew that this piece ofthe land was nowhere nearfar from being worth that much.

""such a staggering amount. "Mr. Phillips is soindeed extravagant. To compete with Mr. Hall, he actuallyHe's willing to bid five billion dollars?""

just to outdo Mr. Hall?" Even Cooper, who was standing beside himEric, couldn't help but pull Eric'sresist tugging at his sleeve.

"" "Mr. Phillips, Iwe only brought five billion dollars in total. This is just the first piece of land, and you've already bid itcommitted all our funds. Moreover... Moreover, paying five billion dollars for this land is not worth it!"" Cooper said anxiously.

""Five billion dollars!" Cooper's voice trembled with anxiety. "I have my own plans!""!" Eric smiled.

replied, his smile never wavering. Then, Eric stood uprose to his feet and looked atturned his gaze towards Donald.

"" "Mr. Hall, will you continue to compete? If you continue to compete? If you wantwish to, we can keep going,"" Eric saidcertainly continue," Eric's voice was laced with a smile.

""You... you..."" challenge. Donald's face turnedflushed a deep purple. If he continued to raise the bid, the price would exceedTo continue bidding would mean exceeding his limit. If he didn't, he wouldn't be able, but to leaveback down in front of the stage with so many people watching.

""crowd was unthinkable. "Mr. Hall, let it go! Let him have it. There arewill be better opportunities later!"" the!" the manager said.

At this momentpleaded. However, Eric, once again, smiled and said, ""taunted, “Donald, if you can't handle itkeep up, then get outstep aside. You're not worthy of playing thethis auction game with me.""

"".”"Damn it!""!" Donald, burning with angerconsumed by rage, slammed his hands on the chair and suddenly stood up. ""shot to his feet. “If I don't win this land today, I swear I will kill myself!"""take my own life!”