The grand hall buzzed with murmurs of excitement. The 80-million-dollar donation from Mariya Carter had already sent shockwaves through the crowd, cementing her position as the dominant player in the battle for the land.Just as people were settling into the idea that the land was practically hers, the host cleared his throat and grinned broadly.“And now, ladies and gentlemen, we are delighted to announce that the Yale family has also donated… 80 million dollars!”Gasps.The room erupted into whispers.“Another 80 million? Are you kidding me?”“Two of the most powerful women in the industry both putting up the same amount… This just got interesting.”“It’s like a direct challenge!”Mariya’s smirk faltered slightly, but she quickly masked it behind a sip of her champagne. Sophia Yale. She had expected competition tonight, but she hadn’t expected someone to match her exactly.Vincent Langford let out a loud laugh, shaking his head.“Well, well, well,” he sneered, standing up and stra

The host, standing confidently on stage, cleared his throat as the crowd buzzed with excitement, shock, and disbelief.“In response to the request for identity confirmation,” he said, glancing toward Vincent Langford with a polite but knowing smile, “I have personally verified that there is no other Kelver Cross present in this venue.”The hall fell silent for a moment.With a dramatic pause, the host raised his voice.“Ladies and gentlemen, I officially announce Mr. Kelver Cross as the final buyer of the land!”The room exploded with murmurs, gasps, and whispered speculation.Mariya Carter felt her blood drain from her face.She had thought it was impossible. She had been certain that the land would be hers. Yet, here she was, watching it slip through her fingers.Meanwhile, Sophia Yale leaned back, a smirk playing on her lips.This man just keeps getting more and more interesting.She had met billionaires, CEOs, politicians—but none of them had been able to throw an entire room in

Kelver's gaze dropped to the dagger, then back to Ethan's face. His lips curled into a slow, unimpressed smirk. Amateur hour. This is what passes for intimidation these days? he thought."Oh great," Kelver said dryly. "A brat with mommy issues and a butter knife. Is this supposed to be scary?"Ethan's eyes blazed. "You think this is a joke?! You don't deserve that land! You're nothing! You lived off my sister's wealth for years!"Kelver arched a brow, brushing imaginary lint from his coat. The same tired accusations. The Carters never could come up with anything original. "Oh? And here I thought she lived off my connections. I seem to remember landing her the deal that brought her company back from bankruptcy."Ethan flinched but quickly covered it with a sneer. "Don't flatter yourself. You were a freeloader—nothing but a kept man tagging along. Mariya gave you everything!"Kelver chuckled, a low and amused sound. "Gave me everything? I saved your sorry skin from that gambling scandal