The Queen They Buried

Chapter 577

When it came to standing up for themselves, even the most beaten–down folks found a bit of backbone once their bottom line was on the line. Aubree’s approach went off without a hitch. However, those few who hesitated to sign were just holding off to see if the village chief would really get what’s coming to him, just like she said.

After making their way from one end of the village to the other, they soon found themselves at the Nelson family’s doorstep.

“Ms. Miller, do you really think we can convince the Nelson family?” Ethan asked.

Ethan thought, ‘Since Alvin already brought their son back, doesn’t that mean the Nelson family will just go along with whatever he says?”

“Won’t know till we try, am I right?” Aubree replied.

Honestly, even Aubree wasn’t sure if Pontus would give in.

To be honest, all she could do was discuss things with the project manager and see if she could convince at least part of the Nelson family to go along with the agreement.

Luckily, when they went to visit Pontus, Jacob wasn’t home.

“Mr. Nelsn, where’s your son?” Aubree asked.

However, when she mentioned his son, the smile slightly vanished. He responded, “Ever since he returned, he

for a quick

He complained the countryside was dirty and uncomfortable, so he moved into a hotel in town and ate all his meals there. Even when he was home, Pontus could

to the city and actually take care of me after the house

turning point and, this time,

revealed she was the CEO of Bree Technology,

developed and run by

know much about Bree Technology, Pontus but he sure knew

to hold back from buying or using anything new. But ever since GrabCheap

child!” he said

remember that resort I

Ridgehaven Town, my plan is to turn this place into a themed resort. For elders like you who really don’t want to leave, you

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and having locals or even former villagers working or living there would make the place even more

sincerity, and Pontus listened carefully, turning it all over in his mind as he contemplated, ‘Can I really trust my own. son