After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#59 “Fifty Million.”

The second part of the auction had commenced, and a hushed anticipation filled the room as the auctioneer announced the next item up for bidding -a piece of land in the heart of the city, a cherished possession of the Williams family for over three decades.

This particular asset had been from those whom Sophia and Benjamin decided to bid for in the previous month. It was a truly magnificent piece of property, teeming with potential for various developments, from building structures to transforming it into a captivating attraction.

Sophia had meticulously researched this property, unearthing its history as an asset acquired during the early stages of the Williams family’s business ascent. It boasted a pristine record, having been purchased with duly declared profits from a prosperous year. Its documentation was immaculate, leaving no room for legal complications.

Furthermore, the property’s prime location in the bustling city center made it an irresistible prospect. The desirability was evident from the expressions on the faces of the participants, all vying for their chance to claim this golden opportunity.

The potential of this property was absolutely clear. With the right strategies for land use and consistent maintenance, it had the potential to see its value skyrocket, possibly increasing tenfold in the coming year.

When the bidding began at the starting price of $10 million, the room erupted with activity. Dozens of eager bidders raised their paddles, each one eager to claim this exceptional piece of real estate as their own.

Sophia’s gaze swept across the room, taking in the diverse array of participants in the auction. She noted the familiar faces of business tycoons, investors, and even some newcomers hoping to make their mark in the world of acquisitions.

Just as she was surveying the room, Sophia finally turned to Alexander, no matter that she was doing her best to ignore him, and saw that he himself was bidding. He had been relatively quiet during the early part of the auction, but now he seemed determined to enter the fray.

leaned over to Benjamin and whispered discreetly, her

the

of glances between the two rivals did not go unnoticed by Sophia. She

potentially exceeding their budget in the process. She knew her

land escalated, the host’s voice filled the room again,

increase in bids from Alexander was making them nervous. Alexander continued to raise the bids by hefty increments of five

just for fun, had stopped participating and was now observing the

focused and determined, Alexander was in fierce competition with several other bidders. He leaned over to Benjamin, his voice filled with a touch of arrogance. “Benjamin, my friend, it seems this piece of land will be quite a prize. Are

sly grin, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch, Alexander.

continued to spar with their bids, each one trying to outmaneuver the other. Benjamin couldn’t resist the urge to make one last bold

her friend was pushing the limits of their budget. She gave him a stern look, silently urging him

stop at thirty-five,” she scolded him in

Alexander and Benjamin with a glint of amusement in

had never escalated this quickly or dramatically before. Alexander was determined

Sophia, seeking her opinion, but she shook her head in disapproval. It was a bold move in her opinion for Benjamin to continue to race with

signaled to the auctioneer that he was out of the race, and all eyes turned

of the city center property. The room erupted in applause and congratulatory remarks as he secured the valuable

of defeat. “Oh, this is far from over, Alexander. There are still

items, but none quite as intense as the city center property. Bidders came and went, each vying for

close, the auctioneer announced the final item up for bidding. It was a rare piece of artwork, an exquisite painting that had been in the Williams family collection for