I called Mr. Jenkins immediately, sharing my findings. « Claire Thompson, » he repeated, his voice tinged with recognition. « I’ve heard that name before, involved in several questionable land acquisitions. It’s possible she’s using these auctions to quietly consolidate property. »
« So, she used my purchase to cover her tracks, » I said, anger boiling beneath the surface. « But what can I do about it? »
« We need to gather more evidence, » Mr. Jenkins advised. « Find out if other buyers have experienced something similar. »
With a new sense of purpose, I began reaching out to other auction attendees, sharing my story and asking if they’d encountered anything unusual. The responses were mixed, but one man confirmed my suspicions. « Same thing happened to me, » he confessed. « Thought I was just buying equipment, ended up with a worthless strip of land. »
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