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.

and whispered discreetly, her voice

joined in, be careful not to exceed the committed budget for this property,” she

turning his attention to Alexander, who was wearing a confident smile. The exchange of glances between the two rivals did not go unnoticed by Sophia. She understood the history between them and the competitive

worried that Benjamin might be tempted to outbid Alexander, potentially exceeding their budget in the process. She knew her

for the city-center land escalated, the host’s voice

making

initially joined the bidding just for fun, had stopped participating and

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

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

bids, each one trying to outmaneuver the other. Benjamin couldn’t resist the urge to make

realizing that her friend was pushing the limits of their budget. She gave

stop at thirty-five,” she scolded him in a

in her eyes. She couldn’t help but enjoy the spectacle of two powerful men vying for

was filled with gasps and murmurs of disbelief. Bidding had never escalated this quickly or dramatically before. Alexander was determined to claim this

she shook her head in disapproval. It was a bold move in her opinion

to the situation, Benjamin reluctantly decided to withdraw from the intense bidding battle. He signaled to the auctioneer that he was out of the race, and all eyes turned back to

auctioneer’s gavel finally came down with a decisive thud, declaring Alexander as the winner of the city center property. The room erupted in applause and congratulatory remarks as he

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

city center property.

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