The bid had been going on for two hours. The atmosphere had grown tense.

But Mark appeared unbothered. He seemed relaxed in his seat, resting his chin on his propped hand. He nonchalantly gazed at Stephen, who was sitting nearby.

Stephen and Neil were his biggest competitors in this bid.

Mark had Stephen’s bidding document in his hand. As for Neil, he had limited funds, so Mark knew that he couldn't outbid him.

Thus, Mark was confident that the lead mine would be his.

Still, he couldn't help but feel apprehensive as he looked at Stephen.

Everything had proceeded perfectly up to this point. Suddenly, Mark recalled someone handing him Anderson Group’s bidding document.

On second thought, he realized how absurd it was.

Stephen was a smart guy. What was he planning on doing by sending him such a confidential document?

"We will now announce the result of this bid …" The host’s words jolted Mark out of his thoughts.

Hearing the host announce the winner, Mark's mind blanked.

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