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The bidding meeting commenced. It was a government-backed project with policy support. The winning bidder would be guaranteed a profit. It was also a good opportunity for image-building. Many company leaders and CEOs attended.
Rithol City was not short of well-known entrepreneurs, let alone the small players. However, everyone present knew that, in the end, it would come down to a showdown between the Tuner and Lawson families.
Initially, they had no faith in the Lawson family, assuming the project was as good as in the bag for the Turner Group. But to their surprise, the Lawson family had teamed up with the Wilson family.
Taking a closer look at the girl beside Bowen, 'Wait a minute, isn't that Aubree, the prodigy entrepreneur everyone's been buzzing about lately?' they thought to themselves.
Elizabeth's feelings for Bower weren't a secret in their circle. Aubree and Ronald were biologically father and daughter. As for Aubree and Bowen, they were the subject of many rumors lately. Tonight was bound to be full of drama.
Soon, the bidding meeting started. Most people knew they were just there to make up the numbers, but still, what if they won?
One by one, the companies took the stage to present their proposals, each pulling out all the stops. Aubree found herself genuinely entertained by the spectacle.
It's a rare experience. I should learn everything I can. Who knows, maybe I'll be the one up there making a bid in the future,' Aubree thought to herself.
The panel of representatives and experts remained poker-faced, seemingly unimpressed. Everyone knew the real show had yet to come.
The showdown featured the representatives of the Lawson Group and the Turner Group. While the earlier proposals were impressive, they were dwarfed by these two industry titans. They were at different levels.
Elizabeth was seated next to Bowen. "Mr. Turner, do you think Turner Group will acquire the project this time?" she asked.
Bowen, clasping his hands over his abdomen, said, "Every one of us is on our own merits." He maintained a polite but noncommittal smile, offering no definitive answer.
Bowen casually looked toward Ronald. His team had already conducted a preliminary assessment of the Lawson Group's finances. Normally, the Turner Group's bid would surpass that of the Lawson Group. But now, with Ronald in the picture, that assessment had become irrelevant.
Bowen's intervening fingers tapped rhythmically as he waited. After the presentations, there would be a grace period for bidders to finalize or modify their offers.
The upper floors were reserved for the bidders. The soundproofing was impeccable, and one could even blast music at full volume inside, and not a single sound would escape.
"Execute Plan B and raise our bid," Bowen instructed, tapping his fingers decisively on the table.
'The Turner Group must secure this project at all costs,' he thought.
When Bowen asked to "raise the bid," it wasn't just increasing the amount but doubling up. The funds the Wilson Group could offer the Lawson Group might exceed what they had initially set aside. Even with the bid doubled, Bowen was not confident of winning.
Just as Bowen was weighing whether to raise the bid further, Aubree cut in sharply, "Give up now."
"What?" Kelvin looked at her in shock. Thinking that Aubree didn't understand the stakes, he quickly explained, "Miss Miller, when this project is completed, the long-term returns will be enormous.
"Not just companies in Rithol City, plenty of businesses from other states are eyeing this piece of the pie. We can't afford to give up."
"With the Lawson Group allied with the Wilson Group now, even raising our bid might not secure the project. Didn't we avoid Plan B from the start precisely because Plan A was the safest for the Turner Group?" Aubree said.
"Even if we win the bid, doubling the investment would put the Turner Group in a tough spot, wouldn't it? Who can guarantee this project will go smoothly? If we can't recoup the capital, even the Turner Group would take a heavy hit, right?" she continued.
She had no idea how much Bowen meant by raising the bid, but just the amount invested in her previous life had been enough for the Wilson family to seize the opportunity and make a massive profit. This time, they would probably walk away even more smug.
'Regardless, it's for Bowen's sake or to make the Wilson family cry with regret in the future, Bowen can't take part in this bidding,' she thought.
Aubree couldn't just tell Bowen that something would go wrong with this land in the future. She hadn't conducted any investigation, and no way she could claim to know in advance. 'That would be way too suspicious,' she thought.
She gripped Bowen's arm and asked, "Is this project a must for Turner Group?"
Bowen's gaze met her earnest gaze, and he said, "No."
According to their estimates, this project was highly profitable. However, even if the Turner Group lost it, there would be no impact."Trust me. Drop the bid," Aubree said firmly.
Bowen was slightly hesitant. 'Bree does have a point,' he thought. "If any unforeseen issues were to arise during development, it would be a real headache for Turner Group."
Kelvin, by the side, was anxious. While he admitted Aubree's money-making ideas were truly ingenious, she clearly lacked expertise in project investments. He was worried Bowen would agree to give up just to please Aubree.
"Mr. Turner, we can't just walk away. Many board members are eyeing this project," Kelvin said.
Aubree was silent, just watching Bowen as she waited for his final answer. If he still chose to bid, she wouldn't stop him again. 'It's really too much to ask him to give up the bid just because of a few words from me, without any evidence,' she thought.
Bowen fell silent. "Bree, are you... Are you saying you know this project will run into trouble later?" he asked.
Aubree froze. She didn't expect Bowen to be this sharp. He caught the true meaning behind her words right away. "Yes, but I don't have any evidence to prove it. Do you trust me?" she asked.
"Kelvin, drop the bid," Bowen said.
He trusts me!' Aubree thought to herself.
Bowen's brown eyes met hers, unwavering. "I trust you, Bree. I believe every word you say," he said.
Kelvin clutched his head in frustration. 'What the hell is this? No investigation, no evidence, and just one word from Miss Miller, and we're giving up?' he cursed deep down. 'Boss is blinded by love!'
Kelvinn could only weep silently.
In reality, Bowen wasn't acting on mere emotion. This project would certainly benefit Turner Group's development, but only if it could be completed smoothly, without any major setbacks along the way.
Doubling the investment would pose substantial risks for Turner Group. The project timeline wasn't short, and if anything went wrong, they might not recoup the capital at all, or the payback period could be significantly extended.
After weighing all angles, giving up seemed like a wise choice. "Leave the board to me; I'll take full responsibility," Bowen said.
Kelvin could only swallow his remaining words. 'Forget it. As long as Boss is happy,' he thought resignedly.
With the bidding about to begin, Kelvin rushed to inform the organizers that Turner Group was withdrawing from the bid.
Back to her seat in the first-floor lobby, Elizabeth wore a look of absolute confidence. "Mr. Turner said earlier that it would come down to our abilities. Well, I'm afraid this time… I'm just more capable," she said.
The sealed bids from all participating corporations had been delivered to the tender committee. Everyone was now waiting for the final result.
'The Lawson Group or the Turner Group?' they wondered.
Most people still believed the Turner Group had the better shot at winning. Some, eager to curry favor with Bowen, were already rushing to congratulate him.
"Looks like this project will end up in the hands of the Turner Group after all. Mr. Turner is young, capable, and far-sighted. If my useless son were even half as impressive, I'd be grinning in my sleep," someone said.
"Mr. Turner, I wonder if I could have the honor of having a meal with you after you win the bid? I have a project on my end, but not sure if you'll be interested," another person said.
"With Mr. Turner in the game, we can only tag along for a ride."
Bowen smiled mysteriously and said, "No, I'm afraid the winner this time is likely Ms. Lawson. I've withdrawn from the bidding."
"What?" That was everyone's first reaction. Even Elizabeth froze in shock.
Meanwhile, the tender committee officially announced Lawson Group as the winning bidder.
"Why?" Elizabeth couldn't understand. 'Why did they just withdraw?'
A sense of humiliation surged in her heart. 'Did you look down on me?' she thought to herself. Winning the bid didn't bring her any joy at all. 'Bowen, am I so insignificant to you?'
Elizabeth glared at Bowen, demanding an explanation. Bowen found it strange. "Ms. Lawson, you should be happy," he said.
He checked his watch and said, "I need to send my girl home. She has school tomorrow. Excuse me."
Elizabeth stared at the backs of the two as they walked away, eyes blazing with fury.
Rithol City was not short of well-known entrepreneurs, let alone the small players. However, everyone present knew that, in the end, it would come down to a showdown between the Tuner and Lawson families.
Initially, they had no faith in the Lawson family, assuming the project was as good as in the bag for the Turner Group. But to their surprise, the Lawson family had teamed up with the Wilson family.
Taking a closer look at the girl beside Bowen, 'Wait a minute, isn't that Aubree, the prodigy entrepreneur everyone's been buzzing about lately?' they thought to themselves.
Elizabeth's feelings for Bower weren't a secret in their circle. Aubree and Ronald were biologically father and daughter. As for Aubree and Bowen, they were the subject of many rumors lately. Tonight was bound to be full of drama.
Soon, the bidding meeting started. Most people knew they were just there to make up the numbers, but still, what if they won?
One by one, the companies took the stage to present their proposals, each pulling out all the stops. Aubree found herself genuinely entertained by the spectacle.
It's a rare experience. I should learn everything I can. Who knows, maybe I'll be the one up there making a bid in the future,' Aubree thought to herself.
The panel of representatives and experts remained poker-faced, seemingly unimpressed. Everyone knew the real show had yet to come.
The showdown featured the representatives of the Lawson Group and the Turner Group. While the earlier proposals were impressive, they were dwarfed by these two industry titans. They were at different levels.
Elizabeth was seated next to Bowen. "Mr. Turner, do you think Turner Group will acquire the project this time?" she asked.
Bowen, clasping his hands over his abdomen, said, "Every one of us is on our own merits." He maintained a polite but noncommittal smile, offering no definitive answer.
Bowen casually looked toward Ronald. His team had already conducted a preliminary assessment of the Lawson Group's finances. Normally, the Turner Group's bid would surpass that of the Lawson Group. But now, with Ronald in the picture, that assessment had become irrelevant.
Bowen's intervening fingers tapped rhythmically as he waited. After the presentations, there would be a grace period for bidders to finalize or modify their offers.
The upper floors were reserved for the bidders. The soundproofing was impeccable, and one could even blast music at full volume inside, and not a single sound would escape.
"Execute Plan B and raise our bid," Bowen instructed, tapping his fingers decisively on the table.
'The Turner Group must secure this project at all costs,' he thought.
When Bowen asked to "raise the bid," it wasn't just increasing the amount but doubling up. The funds the Wilson Group could offer the Lawson Group might exceed what they had initially set aside. Even with the bid doubled, Bowen was not confident of winning.
Just as Bowen was weighing whether to raise the bid further, Aubree cut in sharply, "Give up now."
"What?" Kelvin looked at her in shock. Thinking that Aubree didn't understand the stakes, he quickly explained, "Miss Miller, when this project is completed, the long-term returns will be enormous.
"Not just companies in Rithol City, plenty of businesses from other states are eyeing this piece of the pie. We can't afford to give up."
"With the Lawson Group allied with the Wilson Group now, even raising our bid might not secure the project. Didn't we avoid Plan B from the start precisely because Plan A was the safest for the Turner Group?" Aubree said.
"Even if we win the bid, doubling the investment would put the Turner Group in a tough spot, wouldn't it? Who can guarantee this project will go smoothly? If we can't recoup the capital, even the Turner Group would take a heavy hit, right?" she continued.
She had no idea how much Bowen meant by raising the bid, but just the amount invested in her previous life had been enough for the Wilson family to seize the opportunity and make a massive profit. This time, they would probably walk away even more smug.
'Regardless, it's for Bowen's sake or to make the Wilson family cry with regret in the future, Bowen can't take part in this bidding,' she thought.
Aubree couldn't just tell Bowen that something would go wrong with this land in the future. She hadn't conducted any investigation, and no way she could claim to know in advance. 'That would be way too suspicious,' she thought.
She gripped Bowen's arm and asked, "Is this project a must for Turner Group?"
Bowen's gaze met her earnest gaze, and he said, "No."
According to their estimates, this project was highly profitable. However, even if the Turner Group lost it, there would be no impact."Trust me. Drop the bid," Aubree said firmly.
Bowen was slightly hesitant. 'Bree does have a point,' he thought. "If any unforeseen issues were to arise during development, it would be a real headache for Turner Group."
Kelvin, by the side, was anxious. While he admitted Aubree's money-making ideas were truly ingenious, she clearly lacked expertise in project investments. He was worried Bowen would agree to give up just to please Aubree.
"Mr. Turner, we can't just walk away. Many board members are eyeing this project," Kelvin said.
Aubree was silent, just watching Bowen as she waited for his final answer. If he still chose to bid, she wouldn't stop him again. 'It's really too much to ask him to give up the bid just because of a few words from me, without any evidence,' she thought.
Bowen fell silent. "Bree, are you... Are you saying you know this project will run into trouble later?" he asked.
Aubree froze. She didn't expect Bowen to be this sharp. He caught the true meaning behind her words right away. "Yes, but I don't have any evidence to prove it. Do you trust me?" she asked.
"Kelvin, drop the bid," Bowen said.
He trusts me!' Aubree thought to herself.
Bowen's brown eyes met hers, unwavering. "I trust you, Bree. I believe every word you say," he said.
Kelvin clutched his head in frustration. 'What the hell is this? No investigation, no evidence, and just one word from Miss Miller, and we're giving up?' he cursed deep down. 'Boss is blinded by love!'
Kelvinn could only weep silently.
In reality, Bowen wasn't acting on mere emotion. This project would certainly benefit Turner Group's development, but only if it could be completed smoothly, without any major setbacks along the way.
Doubling the investment would pose substantial risks for Turner Group. The project timeline wasn't short, and if anything went wrong, they might not recoup the capital at all, or the payback period could be significantly extended.
After weighing all angles, giving up seemed like a wise choice. "Leave the board to me; I'll take full responsibility," Bowen said.
Kelvin could only swallow his remaining words. 'Forget it. As long as Boss is happy,' he thought resignedly.
With the bidding about to begin, Kelvin rushed to inform the organizers that Turner Group was withdrawing from the bid.
Back to her seat in the first-floor lobby, Elizabeth wore a look of absolute confidence. "Mr. Turner said earlier that it would come down to our abilities. Well, I'm afraid this time… I'm just more capable," she said.
The sealed bids from all participating corporations had been delivered to the tender committee. Everyone was now waiting for the final result.
'The Lawson Group or the Turner Group?' they wondered.
Most people still believed the Turner Group had the better shot at winning. Some, eager to curry favor with Bowen, were already rushing to congratulate him.
"Looks like this project will end up in the hands of the Turner Group after all. Mr. Turner is young, capable, and far-sighted. If my useless son were even half as impressive, I'd be grinning in my sleep," someone said.
"Mr. Turner, I wonder if I could have the honor of having a meal with you after you win the bid? I have a project on my end, but not sure if you'll be interested," another person said.
"With Mr. Turner in the game, we can only tag along for a ride."
Bowen smiled mysteriously and said, "No, I'm afraid the winner this time is likely Ms. Lawson. I've withdrawn from the bidding."
"What?" That was everyone's first reaction. Even Elizabeth froze in shock.
Meanwhile, the tender committee officially announced Lawson Group as the winning bidder.
"Why?" Elizabeth couldn't understand. 'Why did they just withdraw?'
A sense of humiliation surged in her heart. 'Did you look down on me?' she thought to herself. Winning the bid didn't bring her any joy at all. 'Bowen, am I so insignificant to you?'
Elizabeth glared at Bowen, demanding an explanation. Bowen found it strange. "Ms. Lawson, you should be happy," he said.
He checked his watch and said, "I need to send my girl home. She has school tomorrow. Excuse me."
Elizabeth stared at the backs of the two as they walked away, eyes blazing with fury.
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