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?"