The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 259

James understood now was the best time for the food hall to generate revenue. Every day, they were raking in millions. If they were to lower the prices or shut down a few stalls, it would upset other businesses and lower their revenue.

Everyone knew the vendors were using top-quality ingredients, so most people were willing to put up with the higher prices. After all, James said it himself. Stephen and George had personally checked everything. If those two had signed off, it had to be legitimate. Moreover, Stephen was involved. Who was he? He was the Grand Marshal's mentee and the legend who brought peace to Riveria. Since the businesses could pass through his inspections, there was no doubt everything was above board.

Stephen and George watched as the food hall's profit grew, grinning ear to ear.

George said, "This is just the beginning. Once the other businesses get going, we'll earn

even more."

Stephen nodded. He really wanted to show Ethan how much progress Celestial City had made.

"It looks like when he warned us about unseen forces stirring in Riveria, it was all just a scare."

George chuckled and replied, "Maybe it wasn't a scare. Maybe he just

overestimated himself, and every minor hiccup probably looked like a grand conspiracy to him."

"Hahaha! That could be it." Stephen laughed. "He

both himself and his

he and his enemies are the same. They're all show

George agreed.

Norman,

few villages have

Stephen narrowed his eyes. "Tell me more about the

replied.

went to them saying their land had been sélected for redevelopment into a development zone. James then

pondered a moment. He was aware of the project since he had

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a problem with

gave them isn't enough. They can't afford

asked, "How much

housing, and 30,000 dollars per 666 square meter

is it? Where are those villagers? Have

and returned with

hair stepped forward and introduced himself respectfully, "I'm Lucas Jackson, the village chief, and

so he asked bluntly, "Do you think a compensation of 6,000 dollars per square meter of housing and 30,000 dollars per 666

We can't even afford the cheapest house in

were sky-high. Even the cheapest units were 15

"Is that so?"

he said, "I understand your situation. You may go back

sighed. "You must hurry

his hand, dismissing Lucas without saying anything else, and Michael sent the villagers