Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 204 Despite telling myself that I had long let go , my body still tensed involuntarily .

The reflexes from the past ten years werent something that could just disappear from command .

Herbbite Construction is also my company , Hayden casually threw out the statement .

The Parker Group had controlled Herbbite Construction for quite some time , though it operated independently .

When Hayden saw the seating arrangement earlier , he immediately made his way toward me .

The head of Herbbite Construction was now awkwardly standing in the back row , unable to speak .

Marlon snorted , but didnt respond , and I kept silent as well .

Thankfully , after the host finished discussing the layout of Wavepeak Stadium , the bidding began .

Starting price : 30 million dollars .

Each bid increases by 3 million dollars .

As soon as the words left the hosts mouth , the audience was eager to get started .

Bidder 017 , 33 million dollars .

Bidder 009 , 36 million dollars .

The bidding was lively at first, and I wasnt interested in joining just yet .

I planned to wait until the price had risen enough .

Then , suddenly , Haydens secretary raised the paddle .

Bidder 001 , 160 million dollars .

I raised an eyebrow .

I knew he was after the land , but I didnt expect him to raise the price so high .

When Hayden made his bid , the entire room fell into stunned silence .

No one dared to outbid him .

After all , no one wanted to go against Hayden .

They were afraid of him , but I wasnt .

I glanced at Marlon , and he raised his paddle .

Bidder 021 , 163 million dollars .

Soon , Hayden lowered his voice and asked , Do you want that land ? Why ? Mr.

Parker , are you willing to back down ? I smiled , still polite , but distant .

Hayden said nothing .

His secretary didnt make another bid either .

No one else was competing with me , probably out of respect for Hayden .

The host began the countdown .

163 million dollars , once .

163 million dollars , twice … Just as the hammer was about to fall , a paddle suddenly shot up in the sea of heads .

The host hesitated before calling out , Bidder 008 , 166 million dollars .

Curious about who was bold enough to challenge me , Marlon leaned in and whispered in my ear , Is that Zachary ? Really ? I sneered , a smirk curling on my lips .

Well , it seems fate has a funny way of working .

Raise it to 200 million dollars .

When I sold the Jackson Group , I invested the money and had since made hundreds of times that amount .

Now , I could proudly say , Is that all theyve got ? Marlon raised his paddle .

200 million dollars .

3:37 PM Chapter 204 The host , seeing the price escalate , was getting more excited .

Bidder 021 , 200 million dollars .

230 million dollars .

Zacharys voice rang out from the crowd , full of smug confidence .

It seems the Parker Group isnt backing down , I turned to Hayden and said .

You finally I was spec at me , Hayden sighed , a hint of amusement in his tone .

Of all serious moments , he had to say something like that ? As I furrowed my brow , he added , Zachary has investments in many companies .

Hes not involved with the Parker Group , but I can help you .

No need , I coldly rejected him .

Then I turned to Marlon and said , 330 million dollars .

Marlon smiled and raised the paddle .

330 million dollars .

The room immediately erupted in surprise .

Whispers filled the air .

How did it reach 330 million dollars ? That land is barely worth more than 30 million dollars , its not even in the city center .

This Jethive Group is loaded , Yvonne really is something .

Mr.

Parkers sitting next to her .

Do you think they might get back together ? After all , once a couple , always a couple .

Getting back together ? It looks like theyre fighting over the land now .

I think the land is as good as Jethive Groups now .

I couldnt help but laugh at the chatter .

People sure have vivid imaginations .

At that moment , I didnt know Lucy and Yasir were sitting two rows behind me .

Lucys eyes were red , she had clearly been crying for a while .

She was happy to see her old friend alive but saddened by how distant I had become .

Yasir was comforting her .

Dont overthink it , there are so many people here .

Shes probably just being reserved .

And dont forget , when she jumped into the sea , it was a miracle she survived .

A lot must have happened in these three years .

No , its not that , Lucy shook her head , fresh tears streaming down her face .

The way Yvonne looks at me now … She used to look at me with warmth , but now … Its cold , so cold that its like ice in my bones .

Yasir , do you think Yvonne knows about me and Joanna ? Whats there to know ? Joanna and Zack are close , what does that have to do with you ? Yasir didnt think it was an issue .

But Yvonne doesnt know that .

She must have misunderstood me , Lucy finally connected the dots .

Without hesitation , she stood up , eager to explain , Im going to clear things up with her .

Yasir quickly grabbed her arm .

The auctions still on .

Wait until its over .

Lucy froze , then remembered where she was .

The auction was still ongoing , and they were seated far in the back .

Meanwhile , Joanna had regained her composure , but her teeth were clenched tightly as she watched the auction .

That damn Yvonne … she had actually come back .

And not only that , she had a company now , even someone like Marlon was following her around ? Why hadnt fate drowned her ? Sophia , too , was fuming .

Yvonne must have gotten all that money from selling the Jackson Group .

Those should have been our funds ! Her comment made Yosef lose whatever sense of guilt he had left .

Has Yvonne really been abroad with that money all these years ? He finally snapped back to reality .

Yes , Dad .

That money should have been for Quinn .

Were struggling to pay for his medical bills , but Yvonne … 2/3 3:37 PM Chapter 204 Joanna quickly added her own jab .

Shes been living it up with that money .

Sophia , who had already discussed things with Joanna , wanted to set their plan in motion .

Since Yvonnes back , we need to figure out a way to make sure Dad doesnt feel guilty .

We need him on our side .

Yosef hesitated for a moment , unsure what to say .

Sophia quickly wiped her tears and said , Yosef , Quinn cant even find a matching bone marrow donor yet .

Well need so much more money .

Yvonnes doing so well now .

She can easily come up with a billion dollars .

Maybe … maybe she can help us ? Quinns her brother too .

Yosefs jaw tightened , but before he could respond , the hosts voice rang out again .

Bidder 008 , 400 million dollars .

Zachary had raised the price to 400 million dollars ? I smiled faintly .

As expected , he was still pushing for more .

Just when everyone thought I would keep bidding against Zachary , I had Marlon lower his paddle .