Seeing that Brian had uncovered the news, Ariana feigned an innocent expression and said, “Mr. Lodge, I don’t understand what you’re implying. How could I possibly predict the government’s plans? There’s no way I could have known about this in advance.”

“You didn’t know? Then what’s this?”

Brian tossed another newspaper onto the table in front of her and said “Natural spring discovered in South Gleaston! You didn’t know about this either?”

“Really?” Ariana replied, acting surprised. “No way! I just randomly bought a piece of land. Am I going to be rich

now?”

“Ariana Torrey!”

Brian’s expression darkened even further. Ariana, however, remained completely nonchalant, lounging in bed without moving an inch.

Finally, his patience wore thin and he said in a low voice, “Lodge Co. will take this land. I’ll have the contract sent to you just sign it.”

never said I’d agree.”

colder. “You can’t possibly be unaware of Lodge Co’s plans for the hot spring

would I know about Lodge Co’s future development plans?” Ariana replied in confusion. “Mr. Lodge, just because this land might turn out to be valuable, doesn’t mean you can

“This project is massive- you’re not able to handle it. Taking the

ever. But since he seemed so desperate for the land, she decided to have a little fun. Raising an eyebrow, she asked, “How much are you

the amount,” he replied. “You paid five billion for it–I’ll give you so

piece of land had already been earmarked as a government–supported development zone, with subsidies and incentives.

than 50 billion. If she were to sell it now, it could easily fetch 100 billion for another

her lack of business acumen to try and cheat her

mean you’re capable of managing such a

on the sofa, his posture calm and confident,

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