Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 103

Chapter 103: Turbulence at the Auction

A sudden hush fell over the room as everyone turned sharply, their eyes fixed on the unexpected scene unfolding before them.

Ryan met the crowd’s curious gazes with a calm, courteous smile, exuding confidence.

A skeptical voice whispered from the back, “Is Skyreach Group really that clueless, or are they just putting on a show? Three hundred million for a site with such dreadful geography?”

Another added with a hint of derision, “Too young, too inexperienced.”

Killian’s eyes flicked toward Ryan, a cold, calculating smile creeping onto his lips.

*What a fool,* he thought bitterly. Since his departure from Goodman Corp, he had relentlessly pursued the acquisition of Skyreach Group. His emissaries had been sent repeatedly, only to be met with firm refusals. Tonight, he intended to make them pay for underestimating him.

With the bidding stalled, the auctioneer’s voice rang out, “Solara Hillside—three hundred million once, three hundred million twice, sold for three hundred million!”

The gavel slammed down decisively.

“Sold to Skyreach Group for three hundred million,” the auctioneer declared.

Killian sneered, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Congratulations to President Mu.”

Polite applause rippled through the crowd, a thin veneer of civility masking their surprise.

Meanwhile, the auctioneer swiftly moved on to the next lot.

This parcel was a coastal property, encircled by breathtaking natural beauty—ideal for luxury housing developments. Transforming this land into high-end residences promised enormous profits.

Yet, Lilian’s heart was heavy with doubt. She vaguely recalled that no construction had ever taken place there; eventually, the government had designated it as protected green space.

The starting bid was announced at 150 million.

The room instantly buzzed with excitement. Everyone recognized the value of this prime location.

“One hundred sixty million!” a voice called out eagerly.

“One hundred seventy million!” another followed.

“Two hundred million,” Killian’s commanding voice cut through.

The parcel was sold to Killian for a staggering one billion.

Following that, Killian withdrew entirely from the bidding war. With his aggressive presence gone, the atmosphere softened noticeably.

Guided by Lilian’s quiet signals, Ryan secured four parcels in total, spending roughly nine billion altogether.

By the auction’s close, Skyreach Group had utterly dominated the event, leaving everyone with a newfound respect for the company.

Spending nearly ten billion without hesitation—Skyreach Group’s financial might was nothing short of astonishing. This only deepened the enigma surrounding the mastermind behind it all.

Once the auction ended, Lilian slipped discreetly out through the back exit, avoiding the spotlight.

Gordon rose from his seat and approached Skyreach Group’s row. Facing Ryan, he said, “You’ve got guts, young man. Do me a favor—when your chairman has time, this old man would like to share a meal.” With that, he turned and left alongside Jeremy.

Nearby guests exchanged shocked glances. So the elusive leader of Skyreach Group actually had a connection to Gordon?

Killian’s gaze darkened as he watched Ryan walk away. The mystery gnawed at him. Who truly stood behind Skyreach Group? Why did Gordon know them, but not him?

It seemed the time had come to dig deeper.