Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 172

Chapter 172: A Seamless Collaboration

Mrs. Reid truly understood him, knowing exactly what he came here for.

Seeing no one speaking, Selina, seemingly oblivious to the tense atmosphere, continued nonchalantly:

"After all, it’s Reid Group—just 5% of its shares is already a massive fortune. If shares could be used for bidding... Ah, never mind. I doubt Young Master Reid has the guts for that. Logan, congratulations in advance."

Logan glanced indifferently at the auctioneer. "Can we finalize the price now?"

The auctioneer snapped back to attention. "Yes, yes, I now announce that the final bidding price is 11billion—"

A surge of unwillingness overwhelmed Owen.

He lost? He lost to Logan again?!

He had made bold claims that he would definitely acquire the South City land, and even Reid Group and Perry Family had backed him. If he lost to Logan now, how could he ever show his face again?

This land couldn’t be abandoned. Logan’s determination to get it only confirmed its immense value. If he gave up now, what would people say?

Would they think he lacked vision? That he was inferior to Logan?

Unwilling... so unwilling!

Wait—Selina mentioned shares.

He still had 5% of Reid Group’s shares. He could use them, right? He had to be able to!

As the auctioneer began the countdown, Owen, his face flushed with desperation, suddenly roared:

"I’ll add 1% of Reid Group’s shares!"

...

Silence fell across the room.

Amelia’s eyes widened in shock. "Owen!"

But Owen ignored her, clenching his jaw. "Adding 1% of Reid Group’s shares—Big Brother, do you dare?"

Logan let out a mocking laugh, unhurriedly replying, "I’ll add 2%."

No one dared to breathe. The nature of the auction had completely changed.

This was no longer about land—it was a power struggle between the true heir of Reid Group and the imposter who had taken his place.

Years ago, Logan, the rightful heir, had been switched at birth, while Owen had taken his name, his shares, and his inheritance.

So these 5% of shares—they were originally Logan’s to begin with.

Owen gritted his teeth. "3%!"

Logan remained indifferent. "4%."

4% of Reid Group’s shares... Amelia was horrified.

"Owen, stop! You only have 5% left—no, listen to me, this land, I can still—"

"Is Young Master Reid giving up?" Selina blinked, then feigned realization in a teasing tone.

"Oh~ Looks like Mrs. Perry won’t let Young Master Reid continue bidding. That’s too bad."

Then, she leaned in toward Logan, whispering just loud enough for everyone to hear:

"Logan, good thing Young Master Reid stopped bidding. If this kept going, even you couldn’t afford it."

Logan’s lips curled into a faint smile. "Mm, lucky me."

"Logan can’t afford it, can’t afford it..."

Owen, as if grasping at the one victory he could claim over Logan, didn’t even pause to think about the trap. His face flushed as he abruptly stood up.

"5%! I bid 5%!"

Instantly, all eyes turned to Logan.

If Mr. Reid continued, the land would be his—because everyone knew Owen only had 5% left.

But...

Logan glanced at Owen, expression unreadable, before he finally smiled and spoke slowly:

"5%? What a pity—I really can’t afford any more shares."

Selina turned to the stunned auctioneer, gently reminding, "Logan has forfeited. That means the land belongs to Owen. Shouldn’t you announce it?"

The land was Owen’s!