Breaking out in a sweat, Darian's hands trembled.

“What's the matter? Unveil it!"

"The groundbreaking was imminent, yet officials from the Geological Bureau intervened with an inspection revealing the land's substandard quality. The plot lies on the western fringe, adjacent to the ocean, rendering it susceptible to coastal erosion."

Once the assistant completed his report, Darian was gripped by a fusion of shock and fury. He roared into the phone, "Why was there no mention of this predicament when the project was publicized? Why was I Left in the dark until after my complete investment?"

Frustration trickled into the assistant's reply, “Sir, even the Geological Bureau's authorities were taken aback. Evidently, whispers about this issue emerged a week prior to the auction. Didn't we conduct any due diligence before entering the bidding?"

The assistant dared not relay the Geological Bureau's demeanor.

Their glances at him suggested a fool, perplexed at how such a significant project could proceed without prior comprehensive checks.

The ridicule infused in their tone hinted at Darian being an aging, witless man who'd recklessly squandered his fortune on worthless Land.

It was an utter farce.

Upon hearing this, Darian's fury flared.

He had undoubtedly performed diligent checks!

All indications, including geographic location and proposed governmental infrastructure, pointed to this as an exceptional investment, not to mention the stiff competition he faced!

How could a hurdle of this magnitude have abruptly surfaced?

The only plausible explanation was that someone had deliberately withheld this crucial information from him, leaving him unaware of the problem.

So incensed was Darian that his assistant on the other end attempted to soothe him.

"Sir, given the vast expanse of land, if we cannot convert it into an Olympic Village, we can transform it into a resort. We can opt for the next best alternative.”

Darian's rage escalated upon hearing this. He hammered his fist on the table, berating, "Fool! The resort wouldn't yield even a fraction of the cost in returns. I shouldn't have hired such a brainless person like you!"

Following his tirade, Darian slammed the phone down.

It was almost inconceivable that the golden opportunity within his grasp had devolved into a fiasco. Why, then, had the BRD Group opted to invest?

The BRD Group, indeed!