hotmtlnovel Chapter 112
Chapter 112
Steve, was the one who had called out the initial bid of one million dollars.
He wanted to set the bar high right off the bat, to intimidate any potential competitors and ensure that only the big players would be left in the game, that was his reason for being a co-organizer.
But before the auctioneer could even acknowledge Steve's bid, another voice rang out from the crowd.
"1.1 million dollars!"
The bid had been raised, just like that.
Suddenly, the room erupted into a frenzy of activities. Bids started flowing in fast, each one higher than the last.
"2 million!"
"2.5 million!"
"3 million!"
The numbers climbed higher and higher, until finally, the entertainment mogul raised her paddle.
"4 million dollars."
she declared, her voice ringing out clear and strong.
Upon hearing what she just said the room fell silent, everyone turning
to stare at her with a surprised look Written in their faces.
She couldn't help but smile, as she raised her shoulders a little.
Seeing no one is even thinking of challenging her, she said to herself.
'Without being told I can tell the staff could be a game-changer for my company.'
she said calmly as the smile on her face keeps getting brighter.
'Imagine the buzz it would generate, the publicity. It would be a priceless addition to our marketing strategy.'
At that moment the auctioneer gazed around and said again.
"Anyone else ready to match her bid?"
He gazed around but couldn't see anyone.
He Nodded, clearly impressed by the amount it had generated.
He raised his gavel, ready to close the deal.
"4 million dollars, going once, going twice..."
But before he could bring the gavel down, the transportation tycoon's hand shot up.
"5 million dollars!"
he called out, his eyes gleaming with determination.
immediately everyone turned to stare at him, their mouths opened with surprise.
At that moment the auctioneer cleared his throat, his eyes widened with excitement.
"10 million dollars,"
he called out, his voice trembling slightly.
"Going once, going twice..."
But just then, Ethan leaned over to Naomi, his voice low and urgent. "Raise your paddle."
he whispered, under the masks his eyes blazing with intensity.
"Raise it now."
Upon hearing what Ethan just said Naomi's eyes widened, her mouth falling open in shock.
"What?"
She hissed, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Are you insane? I can't afford it..."
But Ethan just shook his head, with a small, secretive smile playing at the corners of his lips.
"Trust me,"
he said, his tone brooking no argument.
"Raise your paddle, and bid 100 million dollars."
hearing what Ethan just said Naomi felt like she had been punched in the gut.
100 million dollars? It was an astronomical sum, a figure that defied comprehension, but here it's just like a waste.
She shook her head, her hand trembling as she lowered her paddle.
The auctioneer's eyes flicked to her, his brow furrowing in confusion. "Ma'am?"
He called out, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
"Are you placing a bid, or...?"
But Naomi just sat there, frozen in place, her eyes wide with disbelief. She couldn't do it, couldn't bring herself to make such an outrageous, reckless move.
At that moment the room erupted into laughter, people pointing and snickering and shaking their heads. The media mogul smiled, she knows even the so-called godfather can't beat her on this, She had won, and she knew it.
But Ethan just leaned in closer, his breath hot against Naomi's ear.
"Do it,"
He whispered, his voice low and intense.
"Trust me, Naomi. I have the money. This is our chance to make a statement, to show these people what we're really made of."
However Naomi hesitated for a moment longer, her heart pounding in her chest. But at the same time she can't disobey Ethan, not in a public place like this, but slowly she raised her paddle once more.
"50 million dollars."