Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 96

Brian was not faring much better. On the surface, he maintained his composure, but the anxiety in his eyes was becoming increasingly apparent.

The Cole family had pooled a substantial amount of resources for this auction. A failure would deal a significant blow to their business empire.

Ethan gritted his teeth. "Eighty-five billion."

Before he could finish, Liam immediately raised his paddle. "One hundred billion."

The room fell into a prolonged silence.

Ethan and Brian exchanged a glance, each seeing the resignation and defeat mirrored in the other's eyes. They knew they had lost this battle.

"One hundred billion once, one hundred billion twice, one hundred billion thrice! Sold!" The auctioneer announced with excitement as the gavel fell, marking the official transfer of the Eastborough estate to the Foster family.

The mood among the Linwood and Cole families was at an all-time low. Nathan was fuming with anger, but the occasion demanded he restrain his temper.

Ethan slumped into his chair, feeling utterly dejected.

As they had anticipated, the Fosters of Northcrest, a family with a century-old legacy, could throw a hundred billion on the table without batting an eye.

exchanged another glance, accepting their fate with

in the Eastborough

of dignity. He approached Sean

neutral, but he shook

his displeasure, forced a smile and suggested, "Now that the auction is over, why don't we continue our conversation in the banquet

a slight nod of agreement and, as

followed the auctioneer to handle the paperwork for

hall, Claire had just arrived

driver spotted Vanessa and quickly approached

you asked for," he

the handoff, the driver

Claire, who was

of juice, mixed in

stirred it well. She then signaled a

her,"

and carried the

of it. It was typical for waitstaff to serve drinks at such events. Besides, she was feeling a bit hungry, having not eaten dinner, so