Mark chuckled, gazing proudly upon the farm that stretched on endlessly. "Chickens, ducks, fishes, geese, pigs, and goats, and an enormous pond... These are all my treasures, and I've been watching over them for years."

"And losing a whole lot of money because of it," Fleur added tactlessly.

Mark's face fell right then, but Gavin hurried over to clear the air with a smile. "Helen, my father shed blood and sweat for this farm. I'd like him to enjoy some peace in the knowledge that it's passed on to safe hands."

"Exactly," Mark said, his expression easing as he sighed. "My health's been declining ever since my brother's passing, and I feel too weary to keep managing the farm."

"What are you saying, sir? You're the picture of good health, right?" Helen exclaimed, turning toward Frank.

slightly but

hesitation, however,

hand, Mark was chuckling and holding up his palms cheerfully. "Helen, I won't waste your time. We're family, and if you want

"What?!"

"No!"

to their feet when Mark offered Helen a lowered price, scowling, "What, do

money on it for so long," Jade said, lowering her voice. "Surely it's not worth

as she frowned. "Also, didn't Clark and Gable plan to build a factory here? They are your sons, and you asked for five billion when you offered it to them.

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