CHAPTER 154 Jacob wanted everyone from the family gone from the villa by the time the auction started, but no one in his family listened to him anymore. They weren’t directly scolding him, but they weren’t smiling, either.

By the time the auction started, Jacob and his sons were seated next to the auctioneer they had hired, while the rest of the family was standing at the foyer.

What Jacob didn’t like was that both Langdon Campbell and David Bonsbell were also present among the buyers, and they hadn’t said a word to him about their interest in the villa. Had they told him, he would have sold the villa in private instead of doing this humiliating thing, where he had to sell this in front of the people he owed money, including Jane’s dad, Mike.

Like vultures, they waited patiently. Jacob hoped at least Mike would come and talk to him, but he didn’t.

Arlo Campbell was also there, but he was here only to watch. Rebecca wasn’t present in the villa, so he was slightly disappointed. Artur Bonsbell sat not far from Arlo, and he seemed slightly anxious. He wouldn’t have come if his father hadn’t forced him.

The auctioneer greeted everyone and explained the villa’s features as best as possible, but he was known for overselling the property, which was also why Jacob hired him.

The auction soon started.

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“If someone like her is hell-bent on buying this villa, a lot of competitors can only give up.” Laurel, however, didn’t change her expression. (I like the garden here. They nicely block the view of the city, giving the impression that we’re in the middle of a forest. I want to buy something like the Myers’ mansion, but if I can at least buy this villa, I can come on weekends and spend time with Charles or my grandma.) For her, this villa seemed like nothing more than a weekly vacation spot. “We canceled our plans and came here,” Artur raised his voice. “Why aren’t we offered anything to eat or

and Shawn’s nerves, but there was nothing they could do. Jacob told his sons to fetch them from the villa. His sons reluctantly obeyed him

and all, Artur was amused to see the frustration on the faces of the men from the Sterling family. (I won’t get this much fun

was from a tall and heavily built man, with a cigar in one hand and

he was one of the real estate tycoons of the country and

straight away.

quick persuasion worked like a charm, and she nodded and raised her hand before saying,

speech. “C’mon, sirs, show your strength to the billionaire beauty, and who knows, she might just fall for you.” His words garnered a few laughs. “Don’t laugh, sirs,” the auctioneer continued. “The beautiful pool, the wonderful cinema room, and a perfect tennis grass court where even Roger Federer would love to roll across the court like a relaxed little kitten. You don’t know what you’re missing. Mark my words. Whoever buys this villa can have a Wimbledon champion in their descendants.” Again, some people laughed. “Don’t laugh among yourselves, sirs. Raise the bar, so Mr. Jacob can also laugh together,” the

“Don’t miss this magnificent opportunity over this villa built on a hill,” the auctioneer didn’t stop talking. His words kept flowing like

this city. The fantastic outdoors is one of a

raised

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