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098 The Verdict
Arthur Harrington had kept his faith in Leonard, even though he wasn't a member of the tremendous five families of Nexus City. Right now, he had his old eyes on the scanner. Even his confidence in Leonard had begun to shake at this point.The device continued its quiet hum. Seconds stretched into what felt like minutes. Patrick's brow furrowed slightly; he had seen plenty of failed transactions, but this one was taking longer than usual.Then, suddenly, the Chief Auctioneer's phone vibrated sharply on the podium. He glanced at the screen, and his expression shifted.The caller ID read RICK FLAIR–President, Nexus Bank.Patrick's eyes widened a fraction. He connected the call and answered in a low tone, stepping slightly away from the microphone."Mr. Flair? This is Patrick Maguire from City Hall. Is everything all right? Why is a man of your rank calling me directly?"On the other end, Rick's voice was crisp and urgent. "You just processed a transaction of three hundred million dollars
098 Platinum Black Card
The Chief Auctioneer looked at Leonard with a mixture of pity and disdain, his eyes narrowing slightly as he shook his head."This is exactly what I expected from this farce," he said, his voice carrying a tone of weary disappointment. "You should be ashamed of yourself for trying to scam the Nexus City Hall with a fake card like that."Patrick picked up the security radio on his table. "I will be calling the authorities right now to have you arrested."The words landed like a heavy blow on Sophia, who stood frozen for a second, her face paling as she turned quickly to her grandfather.Her fingers tightened on Arthur's sleeve. "Grandpa, can you help Leonard? This is getting completely out of hand. He's going to be arrested if we don't do something. Please, say something."Arthur placed a reassuring hand over hers, his expression undisturbed despite the rising tension. "Stay calm, dear. Just wait and see how this plays out. Things aren't always what they seem at first glance."Leonard
095 The Ridiculous Bet
The entire hall had gone deathly silent. Hundreds of eyes were fixed on Leonard as if he had just announced he was going to fly to the moon.Whispers began to ripple through the crowd like a gathering storm."Why on earth would he agree to something like that?" a middle-aged businessman muttered to his companion, shaking his head."Look at him. He doesn't even look like he has three hundred thousand, let alone three hundred million. This is going to end badly for him.""Exactly," another voice chimed in from a few seats away. "The moment that card gets declined, he's finished. He'll have to lick Mr. Norfolk's shoes right here in front of everyone.""And then become his personal janitor, right? The humiliation will follow him for the rest of his life. Why throw away his freedom at such a young age?"A group of young heirs nearby laughed openly. "Poor guy must have lost his mind. From what we heard, he had Miss Valery Frost backing him earlier, but now she's nowhere to be seen. No one w
095 Everything at Stake
The hall went dead quiet again, the earlier laughter and skepticism evaporating into stunned silence.The Chief Auctioneer lowered the gavel slowly, his eyebrows raised. "You're… lending the Harringtons the full amount?"Leonard met his gaze evenly. "That's correct. The funds are ready whenever they need them."Patrick's fingers drummed once against the podium. He cleared his throat, the sound too loud in the hush. "Well, I suppose that is permitted. A new investor backing a bidder isn't against the rules." However, the Chief Auctioneer's eyes flicked over Leonard's suit again—nothing flashy, nothing that screamed wealth.Doubt sat heavy in the lines around his mouth. 'Still…' he thought to himself. 'Three hundred million. That's not pocket change. What is this young man up to? Should I summon security already?'Peter's mind raced. Leonard couldn't possibly have that kind of cash. This had to be another bluff. Yet the calm certainty in Leonard's voice was all too familiar. It left an
094 The Walk-in
The auction hall fell silent for a few seconds, then erupted in a ripple of skeptical murmurs and laughter.Three hundred million dollars? For Graalis Forest, of all places?A real estate developer in the third row leaned sideways towards his associate. "Did that really just happen? Someone's either drunk or has money to burn on wilderness nobody wants."His colleague wiped a tear from the corner of his eye, still grinning. "Has to be a prank. No one sane drops a number like that without half the boardroom behind them.""Probably some bored heir testing how far he can push before security drags him out. Classic."The jokes spread through the rows like wildfire. No one took the bid seriously. Not at first.Leonard stood near the back doors, hands relaxed at his sides, watching the room react. Now every head turned his way, eyes narrowing, brows lifting in surprise.He met the stares without flinching.Patrick Maguire, the chief auctioneer, adjusted his glasses from the raised dais and
093 Indecent Proposal
Sophia was downright annoyed. What kind of offer was this? She looked straight at Peter Norfolk, her voice sharp and clear."Your constant attempts to marry me are pointless. I am not interested in a partner at the moment. I have to take care of the Harrington company."Peter responded with a smug little smile that made her skin crawl. The auction hall lights caught the gold in his cufflinks as he adjusted them slowly, deliberately."There will be no Harrington company to manage if you don't have a future in business. If Jonas Derby takes the forest land, he'll cut off supply routes that pass through the area.""Your trucks will sit idle, and your warehouses will be empty. Your business will die off soon.""If you really want your company to survive, then marry me and take the deal. I am not only wealthy, but also from a reputed family. Consider it a business matrimony if you must. I'll keep you very happy."Drake Remington, standing beside Peter, nodded with far too much enthusiasm.
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