The bid had been going on for two hours. The atmosphere had grown tense.

But Mark appeared unbothered. He seemed relaxed in his seat, resting his chin on his propped hand. He nonchalantly gazed at Stephen, who was sitting nearby.

Stephen and Neil were his biggest competitors in this bid.

Mark had Stephen’s bidding document in his hand. As for Neil, he had limited funds, so Mark knew that he couldn't outbid him.

Thus, Mark was confident that the lead mine would be his.

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