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

are the same. They're all show but

George agreed.

assistant, Michael Norman, knocked on

few villages have spoken up, saying that their land has

his eyes. "Tell me more

replied. "Here's

around a month ago, James went to them saying their land had been sélected for redevelopment into

was aware of the project since he had signed off on

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there a problem with

enough. They can't afford

"How much did they

dollars per square meter of housing, and 30,000 dollars per 666

a low offer for them, is it? Where are those villagers? Have them

and

"I'm Lucas Jackson, the village chief,

in that matter, so he asked bluntly, "Do you think a compensation of 6,000 dollars per square meter of housing and 30,000 dollars per 666 square meter of land isn't

can't even afford

City were sky-high. Even the cheapest

"Is that so?"

"I understand your situation. You may go back for now. I'll look into

sighed. "You

Lucas without saying anything else, and