"22 billion dollars!"
"25 billion dollars!"
"28 billion dollars!"
...
As the auction price grew higher and higher, a worried look flashed in Natalie's eyes. She leaned into Betsy Russell's ear and whispered, "Miss Russell, should we...?"
Betsy's eyes glanced at Barrie Chapman, who was sitting not far away. Her biggest competitor in this auction was Chapman; she planned to wait until he bid. "Just wait a bit longer."
Natalie pursed her lips and smiled, thinking it wouldn't be long before reaching their company's reserve price. The bidding had already reached 30 billion dollars, with only three companies left in the competition.
Betsy noticed that Barrie still hadn't placed a bid, so she calmly said, "Start the bidding at 50 million dollars."
Natalie raised her card and shouted, "32 billion, 50 million dollars."
