The bidding was a fortnight away. Alysé was vigorously searching and earmarking the players for her team. She held numerous discussions with her manager, coaches and Ryan contributed immensely and helped her understand the strengths and weaknesses of the players he had played against.
Even though Kian was never present in these discussions, but he was abreast with all of the team's findings. He knew he needed to fill in the places where Alysé lacked. Spying is one such tool commonly used in business negotiations.
Kian had employed his own team of negotiators who were digging out information about the other franchisees and their strategies. They presented a comprehensive report on the basis of which he devised his own strategy.
It was a war. Going to an auction is like going on a war. The bidder is the warrior who has the goal etched in his mind. But the root of that goal is over the dead bodies of the opponent's desires.
