Chapter 219

Everyone stared at Andre, his audacious bid hanging in the air. Lucas’s smile faltered for the first time. He hesitated, then slowly shook his head. ‘The prestigious city centre development project goes to Mr Andre Kelsey of Albrecht Industries!’ the auctioneer declared. A wave of relief washed over Andre. He’d done it. A triumphant grin stretched across his face as he approached the podium to finalise the paperwork. He couldn’t wait to deliver the good news to Philip. This land deal was a game-changer, and Andre knew it was all thanks to Alyson’s inside information. He strutted out of the auction house, feeling like a king who’d just conquered a hostile nation. Sure, the air conditioning had been arctic and the fluorescent lights a touch on the harsh side, but who cared? He’d just secured the real estate coup of the century, snatching that prime land right out from under Northstar’s greedy little mitts. The only fly in the ointment was that he didn’t get to see Elodie and gloat in her