Chapter 173: Will You Always Take My Side?
Owen froze for a moment before angrily rebuking, "What do you mean itâs over?! That land is mine now! Iâve already won the bidâI have full development rights!"
He had sacrificed so much to secure that land, and now they were saying it was worthless? What kind of nonsense was this?!
The assistant looked utterly devastated. "Itâs over precisely because itâs yours! That land... that land sits on top of an ancient burial site..."
The moment those words fell, the entire auction hall fell into dead silence.
A burial site...?
The land in South City had a massive ancient burial ground beneath it?!
A loud boom echoed in Owenâs mind, as if his brain had exploded.
His face drained of color in an instant as he lunged forward, grabbing the assistant by the collar, his eyes bloodshot with fury.
"What the hell are you talking about?! Thereâs no way thereâs a burial site beneath that land!"
The assistant, on the verge of tears, choked out, "Itâs absolutely true, Owen. The surveying team has already confirmed itâthere are at least thousands of tombs buried beneath the site..."
His voice trembled as he added, "And just now... the news has already reported it..."
With stiff movements, Owen reached for his phone. Sure enough, the top news headline was glaring back at him: "An Ancient Burial Site from the RRR Era Discovered in the Southern District of City A."
Owen staggered back two steps, his expression crumbling. It was over. It was really over.
How could they develop anything on that land now? Even if they pushed forward, what investor would dare put their money into a cursed project built on top of a massive burial site?
He had just burned through an astronomical sum, and now it was all for nothing?!
The impact of this revelation was devastating.
Amelia and the Reid Family shareholders barely managed to catch their breath.
Moments ago, the crowd had been full of praise, congratulating Owen for overpowering Logan and securing such a monumental victory.
But now... the land was worthless.
Meanwhile, Logan had pulled out at just the right moment, walking away completely unscathedâwhile Owen had foolishly thrown over a 11 billion into a black hole.
Murmurs and whispers filled the air:
"My God, a burial site?! That means Owenâs land is useless!"
"Exactly. If thereâs a burial ground underneath, the government might prohibit development or even seize the land. Did Owen not conduct any surveys before bidding?"
"Reid and Perry Families really backed the wrong horse this time."
Even the shareholders of both families were clenching their teeth in frustration.
"They said Owen was better suited than Mr. Reid? The idiot didnât even realize he was walking into a trap!"
"A foster son is still just a foster son. He may know how to please the elders, but what else can he actually do?"
"Wait a minute... do you think Mr. Reid already knew about the burial site? Is that why he suddenly backed out?"
Owenâs breath hitched as he suddenly turned his gaze toward Logan.
Loganâs expression was as calm as ever, unfazed by the shocking news. He swirled the wine in his glass absentmindedly before glancing up, his voice smooth and unbothered.
"Oh, I almost forgotâcongratulations, little brother. That land is officially yours now."
Silence.
A suffocating, unbearable silence.
Even Selina nearly choked. Logan... you donât think that congratulations came a little too late?
Owen trembled with rage, his entire body shaking. He had been playedâcompletely and utterly played!
Logan had known. He had known all along that the land was worthless.
He deliberately drove up the price, lured Owen into placing the winning bid, and then let the truth about the burial site explode after the deal was sealed.
This wasnât just a simple misstepâthis was a trap.
Owenâs fingers trembled as he clenched his fists, his voice hoarse with fury. "Logan, weâre family! How could you do this to me?! You tricked me into wasting all that moneyâdo you even have a conscience?!"
Logan pretended to be puzzled, with a smile on his lips, "Oh, little brother, you are wrong. I didnât buy it because I was not as generous as you. As for the tombs under the land, I didnât know."
"Didnât you say that? Everyone makes mistakes. I did miscalculate your funds. This is my mistake."
Logan repeated what Owen said just now, "Why, you now thinks that this is not a mistake, but a deliberate calculation?"
Selinaâs tone dripped with sarcasm. "Logan, donât bother explaining to Young Master Owen. Some people just refuse to admit their own mistakes and will do anything to shift the blame onto others."
"Young Master Owen truly lives up to the Reid Familyâs chosen heirâso... unique."
That remark didnât just insult Owen; it dragged the entire Reid Family down with him.
Ameliaâs face turned stormy. "Logan, I wonât argue with you about how you schemed against us, but we donât want this land anymore!"
Selina clicked her tongue in mock astonishment. "Mrs. Perry, the auction is over. Now you want to return the goods? What kind of logic is that?"
Before Amelia could reply, Selina continued on her own, her voice deliberately slow and exaggerated.
"Wow, donât tell me you actually think Logan is some kind of fool? You fought tooth and nail to win this land, and now that you realize itâs a loss, you want Logan to clean up the mess?"
"So your dear foster son makes a mistake, and he doesnât have to bear any consequences? My god, is this what they call a man-child?"
"Young Master Owen and Logan are the same age, yet one is a renowned figure in City A, while the other... still leeches off his family. I get it now.
You canât compare people equallyâI must acknowledge the diversity of species."
Luke: "...."
The crowd: "...."
Logan lifted his left hand slightly, covering his mouth with a faint cough, barely suppressing his laughter.
Selina, seeing everyone too stunned to speak, continued mercilessly.
"We should all express our gratitude to Young Master Owen for his generous contribution to underprivileged children. He has donated a total of 11 billion. What are you all waiting for? Applaud!"
The guests exchanged glances before awkwardly clapping.
"Thank you, Young Master Owen..."
"Spending such a ridiculous amount for the sake of appearances... was it really worth it?"
Amelia was practically shaking with rage. "Youâyouâ! Logan, is this how you treat your own brother?! Just you wait! Owen, letâs go!"
Owenâs face was flushed with humiliation. Under the disgusted gazes of the family shareholders, he stormed out of the hall.
As soon as they left, Owen gritted his teeth in fury. "Mom... Logan set me up! Just to ruin me, he was willing to risk our own familyâs money! Heâs too much!"
Amelia was equally furious. "That ungrateful wretch! One day, Iâll make him pay!"
Owen clenched his jaw. "What about the land? Canât we force Logan to take responsibility for it?"
Amelia wanted to, but with so many witnesses, it was clear that Owen had been the one aggressively raising the bid.
"Stay at home for now. Let me handle the companyâs affairs first. Once things settle, you can step back in."
Owenâs vision darkenedâhe nearly blacked out.
Everything he had done, all his efforts to take over Reid Group, had just crumbled before his eyes.
All because of Logan... and Selina...
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Inside the banquet hall.
After the commotion, the hall had fallen into an eerie silence as the guests watched Mr. Reid walk out.
Logan chuckled softly, his voice warm and casual. "Mrs. Reid, did you see that?"
Selina blinked. "See what?"
"I told youâyou just needed patience." His lips curled into a faint smirk.
Selina finally understood. This was what he meant.
She puffed up her cheeks, a little dissatisfied. "Your mom... Amelia is ridiculously biased. Whatâs so great about Owen?"
Loganâs expression remained indifferent. "It doesnât matter. I donât care whether Amelia favors me or not."
Selina frowned slightly. "Itâs not the same. Just because you donât care doesnât mean her actions are right."
Logan suddenly smiled and leaned in slightly. "Iâm not lyingâI really donât care about Amelia. As long as one person is willing to be biased in my favor, thatâs enough."
Selina was caught off guard. Her heart started thudding in her chest. "...Who?"
Loganâs gaze was filled with quiet amusement as he bent down ever so slightly, his voice low and intimate.
"Mrs. Reid, will you always be biased in my favor?"
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