Chapter 31: The Final Signature
Philip walked quickly down the long hallway with sharp and confident steps. His suit was crisp, his face calm, but his heart beat faster. He reached Raymond's office, knocked once, and stepped in without waiting for a reply.
Raymond looked up from a document he had been reading.
Philip spoke, trying not to sound too eager.
"Sir, we have it," he said, slightly out of breath.
Raymond, seated behind his grand desk with a tablet in hand, looked up, calm as always.
"Who is it?" he asked.
"Sasson Group," Philip said quickly. "They've placed the highest bid. $2.7 billion. The others weren't even close."
Raymond raised an eyebrow. "So soon?" he said slowly. "So they were waiting for this sale."
He leaned back in his chair, narrowing his eyes with suspicion. "Strange... I never even knew Sasson had that kind of liquid capital. That's a huge buy."
Philip smiled faintly, keeping his voice measured. "I was surprised too, sir. But apparently, their fashion line in the global market has been booming. They've got the funds, on paper, at least."
Raymond let out a low breath. "Sasson Group," he muttered to himself. "Clever snakes."