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Chapter 466\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 466\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ursa wilted under Magnus\u2019s public accusation, her confidence draining away. But Leila stood her ground. \u201cOnly a dog sees the world from its knees.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2026\u201d Magnus began to retort, but a cold voice cut him off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSit down,\u201d Lucius commanded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A shiver went down Magnus\u2019s spine, and he immediately complied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damon shot Lucius a desperate look. \u201cMr. Lincoln, if Starlight Media really has that money, what should we do?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The earlier rumor that Gale was prepared to spend 300 million was just a marketing ploy, Damon had never intended to pay that much. The current 150-million-dollar bid was only possible because Lucius had promised to cover half. Left to his own devices, Damon would have capped the offer at 80 million.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBid 300 million,\u201d Lucius said flatly. \u201cThe Lincoln family will cover the difference.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Relieved, Damon nodded. \u201cUnderstood.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His assistant, taking the cue, announced, \u201cGale Entertainment raises its bid to 300 million dollars. All other conditions remain the same.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A wave of resignation washed over the other company representatives. They were officially out of the running, mere set dressing for a high-stakes drama. Spending 300 million on a single novel\u2019s copyright was beyond their wildest dreams. Most of the smaller companies had only shown up hoping to snag a bargain, like the one studio that bought a sci-fi novel for three million years ago, only for it to win a major international award and become a national sensation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But with Gale Entertainment\u2019s 300-million-dollar bid, any hope of a lucky break was extinguished.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201c300 million\u2026 It\u2019s really over,\u201d Ursa whispered, her spirit completely broken.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI still have faith in Ms. Judson,\u201d Leila insisted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As if on cue, a clear, crisp voice floated down from the second floor. \u201cStarlight Media bids 500 million.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
This time, it wasn\u2019t just Damon and Magnus who were shocked. Lucius\u2019s face darkened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He hesitated. He had to consider the possibility that Larissa was baiting him, trying to make him overpay just to spite her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he weighed his options, Larissa\u2019s mocking voice drifted down from above. \u201cWhat\u2019s the matter, Mr. Lincoln? Losing your nerve? You threaten to sanction Starlight Media, but this is all the resolve you have? It\u2019s no wonder you\u2019ll always be an eternal second-best compared to my fianc\u00e9, Haskell.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A vein throbbed on Lucius\u2019s forehead. He stood up, his voice booming. \u201cGale Entertainment. 600 million!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The live audience went wild. Authors watching from home stared in envy, dreaming of writing a book that could sell for such a life-altering sum.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 466\u00a0<\/p>\n
[Has inflation really gotten this bad?]\u00a0<\/p>\n
[No, it\u2019s just the wealth gap! 600 million to them is probably like six thousand to us!]\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucius glared up at Larissa, who was leaning against the railing. \u201cLarissa,\u201d he snarled, \u201cI dare you to raise it again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
To his astonishment, she simply smiled, shrugged, and said, \u201cNo, thanks. I\u2019m out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damon breathed a sigh of relief. Fearing another twist, he immediately turned to Lenora on the stage. \u201cThat\u2019s it! Get Field of Lari out here right now to sign the copyright agreement with Gale Entertainment!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He thought to himself what a windfall this was for the author. Just because Mr. Lincoln wanted to crush Larissa, this Field of Lari was walking away with 600 million dollars.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWho said you could buy the rights?\u201d Larissa\u2019s voice cut through the air. She pushed herself off the railing and, under the confused gazes of everyone present, slowly descended the staircase.\u00a0<\/p>\n
10:17\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 40\/\u00a0<\/p>\n
Florence is a passionate reader who finds joy in long drives on rainy days. She\u2019s also a fan of Italian makeup tutorials, blending beauty and elegance into her everyday life.<\/p>\n
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