Chapter 249 Got Played

This was way more important than $200,000.

“According to Jenson Group’s plan, they figured buying that land could bring in $100 million in profit, but that’s not a sure thing,” Tilda explained.

“A lot of unexpected stuff could happen and turn that land into a worthless mess, costing them big time.

“No one can guarantee a hundred percent success in business. If someone could, they’d be a miracle worker.

“Setting $50 million as their bottom line and not getting emotional about it – that’s how Jenson Group always handles things calmly. Tobias just took advantage of that attitude.

“After all, pride doesn’t pay the bills. For a company to grow and survive, you have to think about a lot of things. It’s not as simple as you think.”

When you go up against Jenson Group, if you know their bottom line, you can get what you want for the lowest price.

That’s why the information Kyla gave was so valuable – it let Tobias bid without holding back and crush Jenson Group.

This time, it was Russell and Dominic who got played.

Tobias made a killing off them for the first time!

But it wouldn’t be the last.

“I get it… sort of,” Jarrett said, scratching the back of his head.

When Jarrett and Tilda walked out of the bidding center, they happened to run into Tobias, who had just finished the paperwork.

The two groups met again.

This time, Tobias came over and greeted them.

“Ms. Jenson, right?”

Even though Tilda was disguised, Tobias’s sharp eyes still recognized her.

“That’s me,” Tilda replied coolly. “What can I do for you?”

Tobias handed her a business card.

“This is my card, Ms. Jenson. If you ever want to work together, just give me a call.”

Tilda took the card and glanced at it.

XY Group.

Heh.

So he is going head-to-head with Jude’s DY Group?

She slipped the card into her pocket. “Alright, I’ll think about it.”

Tobias gave a small, knowing smile and walked away.

His secretary followed close behind, asking quietly, “Mr. Lowell, why bother with Tilda? She’s not really important to our plan, right?”

Tobias wanted to make a big splash and prove himself to the Lowells as quickly as possible.

He chose the riskiest, gray-area route.

Through all kinds of tricks, he found out the Jensons trusted their adopted daughter Kyla completely – almost to the point of spoiling her.

When Tobias came to Slosa to start his business, all he had was the hundred million dollars Malcom gave him.

He registered a company and set a clear direction for the future.

Then he started working on Kyla.

Tobias had already figured out how important Kyla was to the Jensons, and he understood how Jenson Group operated at these bids.

If he could nail down Jenson Group’s bottom line, his chances of winning were 95%.

After pouring so much time and effort into it, he finally got Kyla to talk and landed his first project.

But from Tobias’s perspective…

This project wasn’t just about the $100 million Jenson Group expected in profit!

Tobias was confident he could make $200 million.

“One more piece on the board means more control. Tilda isn’t as simple as she looks.

“I heard about her even before I came to Slosa. If I can help it, I’d rather not make her my enemy.”

That was just Tobias’s gut feeling.

Growing up as the Lowells‘ illegitimate son, Tobias had always lived a tough life.

That rough childhood helped him grow up fast.

Tobias walked away.

Tilda watched his figure disappear into the distance.

Jarrett hesitated, then couldn’t help asking, “Uh… Queen, you’re not falling for that guy, are you?”

“Don’t be ridiculous.”

Tilda shot Jarrett a huge eye roll. “Do I look like someone who forgets everything just because a guy’s good-looking?”

“Not really, but Queen, you sure do pay a lot of attention to him…

“I get it, though. He is pretty handsome.”

Jarrett had no idea about Tilda and Jude’s relationship.

He just made his own guess.

If Jude were here, he’d probably kick Jarrett straight out the door.

“For your own safety, I’m telling you – don’t ever say stuff like that again.

“Anyway, thanks for today. I’m heading out.”

Tilda patted Jarrett on the shoulder and turned to leave.

When she got to the underground parking lot, she ran into Preston and Daphne.

Tilda smirked with a hint of disdain, treated them like air, and spun her Porsche keys as she walked toward her car.

Daphne glared at her, furious, but didn’t dare say anything.

Last time she mouthed off, Tilda slapped her across the face and embarrassed her in front of everyone.