Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 973

The Wilkie Group's bid price had already been slashed to the bone. Lowering it further would mean winning the project at a loss.

Jane dialed Pedro's number and quietly explained the situation.

After a brief silence, Pedro said firmly, "This is the lowest we can go. Don't drop the price any further. A project that loses money isn't worth taking on."

"Understood," she replied, though her expression darkened once she hung up.

She had spent over a month leading her team through grueling overtime to prepare for this bid. Before arriving that day, she'd promised them bonuses and a celebratory dinner if they won.

Now, the odds didn't look good.

She sighed in disappointment at the thought.

Beside her, Gabriel noticed her mood and spoke gently to comfort her. "Don't worry, Jane. Just because those companies underbid the Wilkie Group doesn't mean they'll win. The Wilkie Group's reputation is much stronger than theirs."

The lower bids came from smaller companies, desperate for the project and willing to sacrifice profit margins. But slashing costs too much would inevitably harm the quality of the work.

Jane pressed her lips together and remained silent.

The process soon moved into the second round of bidding.

The Wilkie Group held firm to their original price, while nearly every other company lowered their bids even further. Even the lowest bidder from the first round shaved an additional 30,000 dollars off their price, leaving no room for profit.

Jane's face grew grim as frustration and reluctance settled in.

Waylon soon returned to the stage. "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience. After a meticulous evaluation process, we have the results. I shall now announce the winning bidder."

The room fell silent, everyone's attention fixed on Waylon.

He continued with a smile. "I am honored to announce that the winning bidder for the Mosaic Date Mall project is... the Wilkie Group! Let's give them a big round of applause!"

Cheers erupted, and Jane sat frozen for a moment before her face lit up with disbelief and joy.

The Wilkie Group had won!

The rush of excitement left her dizzy. Her earlier frustration and despair vanished in an instant.