Other bidders soon raised their paddles! More importantly, the competitors were two faces Vinnie didn't recognize.
She raised her paddle a second time, and the price was now at 140 million!
Wendy swallowed nervously and whispered, "Vinnie, where are we pooling so much money?"
Vinnie leaned in and whispered back, "I don't have any money."
Wendy flinched, looking at her in horror. Was it fun for Borys to tease her like this too?
Vinnie composed herself, sitting elegantly in her chair and ignoring the curious glances from around the room.
Truthfully, Catmore Group had fallen hard, and its market value had plummeted. Beyond 120 million, the price was getting steep.
The mid-sized companies Vinnie recognized stopped bidding after some whispered discussions. The remaining bidders were comp
