The entire hall fell into stunned silence.
No one had expected chaos like this at a bidding conference — especially one as important as this. Faces shifted, whispers trembled through the rows. Even the big bosses who had seen all kinds of drama found themselves uneasy.
Scot Vincent, who had prepared for trouble the night before, had strengthened security. But even with that preparation, Lid’s presence had thrown everything off balance.
“Scot Vincent, you’re asking for death!” Lid roared, his voice booming across the hall. “Have you forgotten the warning I gave you last night?”
He hadn’t expected Scot to still stand so firm — even arrogant — in the face of his threats.
Scot Vincent’s expression didn’t waver. His tone was cold.
“I’ve said it already. If you’re here to participate in th
