Chapter 0258

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At the Chesire homestead.

Twilight was settling in, casting long shadows across the entrance of the village. The folks of Chesire were gathered, hopefully yet worriedly. Village chief Chesire paced, his eyes scanning the northern road with

growing anxiety.

“Mister Kashton Chesire.”

A cherry-red Porsche rolled to a gentle stop at the crossroads. Alexander emerged, flashing a gold-embossed card with his name on it, and offered a reassuring smile. “The pharma company has come through with compensation. Everyone can head to the hospital, and the bills are taken care of.”

Next to him, Asher climbed out, his mouth opening and closing without a word. His eyes, fixed on Alexander’s face, were filled with silent thanks.

He had seen it all go down and knew the truth-the Jackman family from up north had not paid a dime.

However, Alexander, or Alex as they fondly called him, stepped up to cover all the medical costs for the

villagers.

A godsent aid, indeed. Alexander was nothing short of a hero to the Chesire clan.

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“Alex, I can’t even begin to express my gratitude!” Kashton was clueless about the behind-the-scenes, but his thanks were endless. He paused, concerned about creasing his brow.

“Everything’s squared away with the factory, right? They’ve dealt with the pollution problem?”

did not

father-in-law, Patrick, had been

Compared to the factory’s worth, it was peanuts. That was a bargain

ever was one.

back at Ol’ Mare, I’ll get the ball rolling. Training for everyone, then it’s off to

not waste any time with small talk. After quickly briefing Kashton, he hopped back into his Porsche, flashed a reassuring smile, and waved to the villagers. “Just hang tight for the news, folks.

the gas pedal and his car

of New Chesire Group, Amber was

Herb farm in Lackspur County was

“Amber.”

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not miss a beat and made a beeline for the

briefed Amber on the situation at the Chesire estate, his smile easy. “A few tweaks to that pharma factory, and we’ll be up and running. It’ll

went blank, her mind struggling

in a fight and seized their factory? That was a

as she faced Alexander’s composed expression. “The Jackman family aren’t some minor clan you

northern powerhouses, the real deal. You’ve… You’ve been way too

cracked a wry

The Jackman family, impressive?

mighty Lord of War Temple, dealing with them was as easy as swatting flies. If

walk

it, you’re tough,” Amber said, her voice tinged with worry. “But even the bravest can be overwhelmed, and even a tiger can’t stand alone against a

Amber’s thoughts, draining the color from her cheeks. “Alex, you have to promise me; no more rash moves! The Jackman family… Just do as I say, and lay low abroad until this

even think of coming back until you hear

phone, her fingers trembling as she

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