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.

frowned ever so slightly but

noticed Frank's hesitation, however, and made a

holding up his palms cheerfully. "Helen, I won't waste your time. We're family, and if you want this farm, you just have to pay me the same price I bought it—a

"What?!"

"No!"

to their feet when Mark offered Helen a lowered price, scowling, "What, do you have something to say about

you've worked on this farm and spent money on it for so long,"

to build a factory here? They are your sons, and you asked for five billion when you offered it

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