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.

George agreed.

George's assistant, Michael Norman, knocked on the door

villages have spoken up, saying that their

Stephen narrowed his eyes. "Tell me

replied.

their land had been sélected for redevelopment into a development zone. James then gave them some money and told them

aware of the project since he had

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there a problem

explained, "The compensation James gave them isn't enough. They can't afford to buy a

much did

of housing, and 30,000 dollars per 666

"That's not exactly a low offer for them, is it? Where

quickly left and returned

with graying hair stepped forward and introduced himself respectfully, "I'm Lucas Jackson, the

in that matter, so he asked bluntly, "Do you think a compensation of 6,000

We can't even afford the cheapest house in the

housing prices in Celestial City were sky-high. Even the cheapest units

"Is that so?"

"I understand your situation. You may go back for now.

sighed. "You

Lucas without saying anything