Old Dreams No Return (Serena) novel Chapter 165

Chapter143.

However, Allen felt no such sympathy, and Tyrell’s presence would only complicate matters further.

Just then, Raul burst in, clutching some folders and looking visibly shaken. He approached Leland, his steps hesitant, and extended the file, his hands still trembling slightly.

Mr. Pearson, sorry I’m late, but our calculations confirm… the Leslie Group simply cannot weather the storm ahead.”

Leland nodded curtly. He then passed the folders to the CEOs who had gathered for the impending auction.

Leland stood before the gathered crowd. “I extend my apologies to everyone present. The Leslie Group has undergone unforeseen turmoil. For this reason, I am now publicly auctioning the entire corporation for an initial asking price of 1 billion dollars. Potential buyers are invited to submit their

bids.”

The announcement hung in the air, followed by a murmuring tide as the assembled figures began to talk amongst themselves. After all, none here were fools; they were all acutely aware of the Leslie Group’s true, albeit diminished, value in the current climate.

Leland then shifted his focus, addressing the Development Project in Mississippi.”Separately, the Development Project in Mississippi, a joint venture with the Zenith Group, is also on the table. They have tabled an offer of 1.5 billion dollars. Should any party be able to offer the rest 1.5 billion dollars, the partnership in the project is theirs.”

A collective look of calculation passed through the crowd.”Mr. Pearson, does the 1.5 billion dollars need to be settled immediately?”

Leland affirmed with a curt nod.”Precisely. Full payment is required upfront. The Zenith Group has already deposited 1.5 billion dollars into the designated account. The Development Project in Mississippi will commence operations the moment the total reaches 3 billion dollars.”

At this juncture, Leland had effectively put forward two major assets, collectively valued at a staggering 2.3 billion dollars. The question echoed in the minds of all: who possessed the liquid capital to muster such an immense sum on such short notice?

Furthermore, even if a bidder could somehow marshal the initial 1.5 billion dollars, the uncertain financial demands that would arise once the project was underway loomed large.

The reality settled upon the room: there would be no surging bids. Instead, a silent consensus took hold-the focus shifted entirely to strategizing how to drive the price down.

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