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.

over to Benjamin and whispered discreetly,

be careful not to exceed the committed budget for

to Alexander, who was wearing a confident smile. The exchange of glances between the two rivals did not go unnoticed by Sophia. She

be tempted to outbid Alexander, potentially exceeding their budget in the process. She knew her friend’s determination, and she

escalated, the host’s voice filled the room

bids from Alexander was making

who had initially joined the bidding just for fun, had stopped participating and was now observing the proceedings

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 you

a sly grin, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch, Alexander. I’ve been

one trying to outmaneuver the other. Benjamin couldn’t resist the urge to make one last

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

agreed to stop at thirty-five,” she scolded

of amusement in her eyes. She couldn’t help but enjoy the spectacle of two

room was filled with gasps and murmurs of disbelief. Bidding had never escalated this quickly or dramatically

in disapproval. It was a bold move in her opinion for Benjamin to continue to

decided to withdraw from the intense bidding battle. He signaled to the auctioneer that he was

The room erupted in applause and

no signs of defeat. “Oh, this is far from over, Alexander. There are still plenty

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

auctioneer announced the final item up for bidding. It was a rare piece of