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The sharp clatter of a fork hitting the plate broke the tense silence. A nearby lackey immediately handed over a napkin.
The man wiped his mouth, a dangerous glint in his eyes.“Let’s go. Time to meet this woman.‘ Hazel and Johnson, along with their team, surveyed the area around Redwood Resort. The nearby villages were long abandoned.
When the resort was first planned, the developers had compensated the locals generously, hoping to turn Redwood Resort into the country’s top luxury getaway.
But fate had other plans. A three–year economic downturn trapped people in their homes. Companies went bankrupt, layoffs soared, and salaries plummeted. Consumers tightened their wallets, and before Redwood Resort could even open its doors, it went under. The land was
for
round of bidding. repossessed by the government and put up According to Johnson’s research, the Campbell Group and the Stevens Group were their biggest competitors.
The same was likely true for other bidders.
Hazel was determined to win this land.
a new
She took soil and water samples for further analysis, preparing to cultivate medicinal plants once they secured the property.
They weren’t the only ones inspecting the site. Other competitors had also shown up, surveying the area before the auction.
Just as they were about to leave, Hazel caught sight of a few shady–looking guys loitering under a
tree.
a small nod. She glanced at Johnson. He understood immediately, giving her The gang had noticed them too. Instead of hiding, one of them pulled out a phone and made a call, staring at them the whole time.
Before Hazel’s car could even start, a gang of street thugs wielding machetes surrounded them. A tall, broad–shouldered man stepped out of another car.
Hazel didn’t rush to get in. While he sized her up, she was doing the same to him.
His features weren’t particularly striking, but combined with his streetwise aura and imposing height, easily over six feet, he carried an air of old–school gangster charm, like something out of an ‘80s crime film.
Johnson stepped forward.“That’s Jadon. He runs the underground entertainment scene here in Akron.
“He looks tough, but he’s got a soft spot for his little brother. Useless guy, different dad, same mom. He always throws his weight around, bullying people just because he’s Jadon’s brother.”
Hazel made a mental note.
The gang outnumbered them.
In broad daylight, Jadon and his men strolled up to Hazel like they owned the place.
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her up and down.“You’re
met his gaze.“I
menace flickered in his eyes.
“Mr. Elton,
squinted at her.“You know who I am?”
faint
air. Jadon wasn’t the type to attack without making his reasons clear. His eyes darkened. “Good. Then you should know my temper. Last night, you wrecked my brother’s ability to carry on the family
looked into
it came to taking down men. Not long ago, she made
She made
the real
back to the man who had tried
resemblance whatsoever. But who
stated plainly, “That
Jadon’s men immediately shouted,
night. Colton posted it in our group chat. Said he was gonna ‘have some
my cousin’s girlfriend’s uncle’s nephew that you did the exact same thing
brain stalled for half a second. She twitched
expected her handiwork in
And Gabriel…
a
backwater county.
in the executive suite of a luxury hotel,
as the man behind him bent over, practically groveling for him to acquire
company.
remained indifferent as he replied flatly,” Carl, you may leave. Your company holds no value for the Campbell Group to acquire.”
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help from the Campbell Group,
kind these past few years, But if you’re willing to acquire us
The man bent over so far it seemed like his back might break as if such a display of humility could
businessman, first and foremost, and a shrewd one at that. To him, a product, no matter how glorious its past, held no investment value if
was
letting the man finish his plea, Gabriel finally responded, “Carl, please see yourself out.”
with a hunched back. Her eyes were calm,
“This way, please.”
no
as he appeared. No words could change his
while and, in the end, had inwardly for Gabriel had more respect for Emma’s work performance.
there was a banquet.
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Hazel Robinson took the initiative to divorce Gabriel Campbell, demanding nothing but money. Gabriel taunted her, questioning why she was willing to leave their twin sons, Jaxon and Joshua, behind. However, Hazel had already made up her mind, especially after hearing her sons’ wish on their fifth birthday—for their parents to divorce so that Gianna could be their mother. Heartbroken but determined, Hazel left without looking back.. ... From Secret Wife to Queen of Her World by Anonymous Chapter 165 ....She was the prettiest girl in her class, and although her schooling wasn't as good as David's, she was still one of the best.Where will their love story go?
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