Classic Novel
Chapter 545
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Carlisle wore an insincere smile and asked Austin, "Who told you I was going to sell Alumni Network?"
"50 million!"
Austin skipped the explanations and went straight to the offer.
Francis, who was standing, behind Carlisle, felt his heart skip a beat. Alumni Network had only been around for a little over a month, yet it was already worth 50 million dollars.
Carlisle crossed his legs and smiled.
"I might consider it if you offered me Evermore Properties in exchange."
Evermore Properties was a leading company in Riverland's real estate industry with a market value of over a billion dollars. Austin couldn't make that decision, and Yuriel definitely wouldn't agree to the trade. Carlisle was just trying to kill Austin's idea of buying Alumni Network.
But Austin thought Carlisle was simply dissatisfied with the 50 million offer.
He pressed on, "How about 100 million?"
Francis was stunned. He wondered if rich people were that extravagant in their business dealings. They had jumped from 50 million to 100 million in a heartbeat. Alumni Network had only cost about 20 million to set up. If Carlisle sold it now, he'd make a profit of 80 million.
It seemed like a great deal.
"100 million? I wouldn't sell it to you even if you gave me 500 million. If you want Alumni Network, trade it for Evermore Properties," Carlisle said firmly.
There was no humor in his tone.
Real estate was a gold mine. He was confident he could surpass Wendy Group if he could acquire Evermore Properties.
He had Inside knowledge of future development schedules for key economic zones and a keen understanding of housing market trends. Seizing this opportunity would allow him to make a fortune in real estate.
Austin picked up a bottle of water from the table, twisted off the cap, and took a sip.
He stared at Carlisle.
"Do you think this is funny?"
Evermore Properties was one of the top real estate companies in the entire Cascade State, while Alumni Network was just a locally known social networking site. They weren't even in
the same league. Austin felt that Carlisle was insane to make such a request.
"You're the one who started the joke."
Carlisle chuckled.
According to his projections, Alumni Network's advertising revenue alone would reach 100 million next year. More importantly, his future mobile and gaming ventures would rely on Alumni Network for outreach. It was just the beginning of Carlisle's internet empire.
Once smartphones emerged, Alumni Network would evolve into a short-form video platform.
Realizing that Carlisle had no intention of selling Alumni Network, Austin frowned.
"You just got lucky. It's hard to tell if you're going to make it hig. Business isn't that easy." His words contained a veiled threat. They hinted at trouble down the road if Carlisle didn't sell Alumni Network.
"Bring it on. I've been ready for any challenge since I started this business. I'm also someone who holds a grudge. I'll bide my time if I'm outmatched, but if I'm stronger, I'll pay you back double," Carlisle replied calmly after picking up on Austin's threat.
Austin snorted.
"You think too highly of yourself."
"At least I don't think highly of you," Carlisle retorted.
If it had been Yuriel, Carlisle might have shown some restraint. After all, Yuriel was the wealthiest man in Riverland, with connections and power far beyond Carlisle's current capabilities. However, Austin was a child of wealthy parents. Without Yuriel, Austin was nothing
"We'll see about that," Austin said coldly before getting up to leave with his two assistants. Carlisle chuckled.
"Don't let the door hit you on the way out."
Austin snorted before walking away without looking back.