The Man's Decree

Chapter 256 The Old Residence

“Mom, the area where the old residence is located will be developed soon. It’ll be worth a lot of money in the future!”

In truth, Jared was not interested in that meager sum of money. He simply did not want Benedict and his family to benefit from it.

“What? It’s going to be developed? Are you sure?”

Excitement instantly surged within Hannah as soon as she heard that piece of news. If that’s true, we’ll be able to earn quite a sum after selling the house!

“Of course I am! It’s already in the planning stage right now! I’ve seen the report at Mr. Lowe’s house!” Jared answered truthfully.

“What are you talking about, Jared? Are you hinting that I’m trying to snatch the land from you? You said you saw the report at Mr. Lowe’s house? What a big liar! Why don’t you say you’ve had a meal at his house then?” A look of anger took over Benedict’s face as he bellowed at his nephew.

did have a meal at Mr. Lowe’s house before!” Jared nodded

out laughing the moment they heard his

seen a lot of boastful people, but someone like you who’s on an entirely new level is a first. Do you know who I am? You sure are daring enough to say that in front of me, huh? I’ll be frank with you. Mr. Lowe will be here for a meal later, and my dad will be accompanying him. Didn’t you say

not at

about something that has got to do with the city’s mayor? Is he trying to dig his own

too. “Sit

of Jared having a meal at Glen’s house totally absurd since he was,

father’s command, Jared could only

everyone was

I bet he just doesn’t want to get a formal job and lead a proper life, which is why he said that. Do you think an ex-convict like him has the right to visit Mr. Lowe’s house?” Benedict coldly glanced at Jared before he continued, “Do you know how much risk it takes for me to find Jared a job as a government official, given his past? But fret not; I’ll still find him a job, and I won’t take that old residence for free. In exchange, I’ll give you a hundred thousand. That’ll be more than sufficient to last you guys through a few years. Perhaps you can take that money and rent a house, so there’s no need to reside

hundred thousand, her eyes instantly lit up. Considering that the old residence was abandoned and inhabitable, she figured it was a good deal

Since the old residence is left unused and neglected, take it if you want!” Hannah