Chapter 305
Chapter 305 Soren Family Rules
Robert cast a sidelong glance at the man beside him and said, “The real buyer hasn’t shown yet p>
Rowan understood instantly.
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The price had already climbed to eight billion. The auctioneer scanned the crowd and asked, “Any more bids p>
He repeated the question twice, and just as he was about to call for a third time, the man raised his paddle, his deep voice steady and calm. “Nine point nine billion p>
The number sent a ripple of shock through the room; clearly, this was the ceiling.
After confirming three times, the auctioneer lifted the gavel and brought it down with a sharp thud-sold.
When Lyla saw that it was Sebastian who had won, her heart leapt with excitement. She couldn’t help but think back to what she’d overheard that night at the door; the thrill bubbling inside her was impossible to hide.
She turned her head to look at him, only to see his gaze softened with warmth as it lingered on the girl by his side, his lips brushing her ear as he murmured something low.
That one glance doused her rising joy like a bucket of ice water.
But then she remembered what her grandfather had told her and reassured herself. It’s fine. As long as I can marry him, I’ll make him fall in love with me. With that thought, the gloom in her chest scattered, replaced with fresh determination.
Under the notary’s supervision, the transfer of ownership was processed swiftly; in full view of the crowd, Sebastian signed his name with bold, confident strokes.
Robert rose to his feet, a broad smile on his face. “Congratulations, Mr. Whitmore; first prize is yours p>
Sebastian’s sharp gaze curved into the faintest smile. “And to you as well p>
After a round of polite courtesies, Robert called Lyla over and turned back to Sebastian. “Mr. Whitmore, you may not know this, but there’s a Soren family rule, whoever wins this piece of land will be tied to the family in marriage. Well, even if we don’t speak of the whole of Dracovia, in Kingston she’s one of the finest. I hope you’ll do us the honor p>
The room erupted in hushed whispers, shock rippling through the crowd. No one had expected the auction to come with such strings attached.
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Cameron cursed outright. “Damn, I knew it! A freaking bachelor auction, huh? That’s slick- keeping it under wraps until the last second, basically boxing him in p>
Fawks stood there with his hands in his pockets, eyes fixed on the stage. “What did you expect? You think the name Whitmore carries no weight? That old fox really believes some so-called rule will make Sebastian willingly walk into his trap. He’s seriously underestimating him p>
Manny nodded in agreement. “Robert may be sly, but when it comes to facing a real predator, he doesn’t stand a chance p>
On stage, Lyla’s cheeks flushed pink as she gazed at the man across from her; she looked every bit the lovestruck girl, waiting for her prince to come claim her.
Sebastian smiled, though the edge of it was sharp as a blade. “Mr. Robert, you give me far too much credit. I appreciate the thought, but I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. This property-I bought it for my fiancée, Ms. Harrington. The title belongs to her p>
His words detonated through the room. A plot of land worth nine point nine billion, given away just like that? Unheard of. Many of the men there had women they spoiled, sure, but gifting a house or a car was already considered extravagant. This… this was on another level. In an instant, countless envious eyes turned toward the girl seated below the stage.
Sebastian went on, his voice calm but firm. “And besides, I don’t make a habit of keeping mistresses. In the Whitmore family, being a third party in someone else’s marriage is something we despise. So, Mr. Robert… you wouldn’t want your granddaughter to be someone like that, would you p>
Lyla’s face drained of color. She had never expected that this man would reject her so publicly –and in such a humiliating way.
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