As the assets of Stardown Group began appearing on the auction screen, murmurs of excitement rippled through the crowd. "A hundred tons of raw materials and 60 tons of semi-finished products of Stardown Group. Starting at ten million dollars." "Eleven million dollars!" Shurna's voice cut through the room, sharp and determined. She had plenty of funding this time, and she was resolved to ensure Calaen left with nothing. "Thirteen million dollars," Calaen countered, his gaze steady, a hint of provocation glinting in his eyes. "Fifteen million dollars!" Shurna shouted again. "Twenty million dollars." McNara, seated beside Calaen, couldn't hold back any longer. "Mr. Kardiem, this material's value after processing caps at nineteen million dollars. Anything beyond that is a loss." "I kn

