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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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looking her

his gaze.“I am.”

flickered in his eyes.

“Mr. Elton, I don’t believe I’ve offended you.

know

faint smile.“I

the 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 name, and you call that ‘not

into her

when it came to taking down men. Not long ago, she made Yusuf’s Tittle treasure” pay the price right here in

she didn’t just do it. She made sure he felt

were the real demons.

the man who had tried

compared his face to Jadon’s. No resemblance whatsoever. But who else could they be talking about?

plainly, “That wasn’t

men immediately shouted, “Liar!”

it in our group chat. Said he was gonna ‘have some fun‘ with you. After that? Poof.

done it? I even heard from my cousin’s girlfriend’s uncle’s nephew that you did the exact same thing to that Zeller guy in Seattle!

brain stalled for half a second. She twitched

expected her handiwork in Seattle

And Gabriel…

a hand

backwater county.

luxury hotel, Gabriel stood by

the man behind him bent over, practically groveling

company.

Carl, you may leave. Your company

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times to seek help from the Campbell Group, only to be stopped

once had its glory days. It’s just that the market hasn’t been kind these past few

so far it seemed like his back

at that. To him, a product, no matter how glorious its past, held no investment value

reviving this company? That was

letting the man finish his plea, Gabriel finally responded, “Carl, please

with a professional smile, approached the man with a hunched back. Her

“This way, please.”

no

was indifferent, exactly as he appeared. No words could change his mind. Carl sighed

more respect for Emma’s work performance. After sending off the last day, he signaled to the other male secretary to leave as well.

there was a banquet.

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