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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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raised an eyebrow, looking her up and down.“You’re Hazel?”

his gaze.“I

and menace flickered in his eyes.

didn’t flinch. Instead, she asked, calm and composed, “Mr. Elton, I don’t

her.“You know

faint smile.“I

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

looked into her

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

it. She made sure

were the real

to the man who had tried to attack

No resemblance whatsoever.

“That

men immediately shouted, “Liar!”

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

heard from my cousin’s girlfriend’s uncle’s nephew that you did the exact same thing to that Zeller guy in Seattle! You have a

a second. She twitched her lips.

her handiwork in Seattle to reach some backwater

And Gabriel…

had a hand

backwater county.

executive suite of a luxury hotel, Gabriel stood by the floor–to–ceiling window.

man behind him bent over, practically groveling for him to

company.

as he replied flatly,” Carl, you may leave. Your

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Mers

up. He had tried multiple times to seek help from the Campbell Group, only to

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

seemed like his back might break as if such a display

product, no matter how glorious its past,

That was an even bigger

plea, Gabriel

hunched back. Her eyes were calm, betraying no

“This way, please.”

no

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

for Gabriel had more respect for Emma’s

there was a banquet.

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