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Chapter 30: Chapter 30 “Deep Blue Jewelry Store” and “Collecting Rent” (Request for Chase Reading)

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“Young Master, the internal personnel involved have all been sorted out, and a letter has been sent to Father.”

Hearing William’s words, Milton Cheney gently rubbed his eyebrows.

“Have they paid all the due rent?”

“Some of it has been collected, but several Noble families who run the shops have asked for more time.”

“Hmm, I understand.”

Milton Cheney replies quietly, implying his comprehension.

There was no denying that the Golden Lion Market that his father, Earl Arthur, had entrusted to him was a mess.

While everything seemed well on the surface, the reality was far from it.

Corruption was rampant among the underlings, and slackers lazed about.

A number of shopkeepers in the market haven’t paid their rent for quite a while, too.

These large families could easily afford the rent, yet they still delayed the payment, which was starting to vex Milton Cheney.

Cheney wasn’t sure whether Earl Golden Lion was unaware of the situation or was intentionally testing him. Needless to say, he had been busy recently.

After thoroughly investigating the matters at hand, Cheney realized that he could not entirely blame Earl Arthur for the improper handling of money by his subordinates – Earl Arthur rarely checked financial accounts.

Now, Earl Arthur’s jurisdiction spanned the entire Far East Territory, with Far East City being just a part of it.

The Far East Territory comprised over a dozen separate cities.

As single-handed management was impossible, Earl Arthur had promoted some commoners to assist him.

Among them, Moss had always been in charge of the finances of the Golden Lion Market. Moss’s greed was a clear indication of the prevailing situation.

However, this was not because Earl Arthur lacked judgment. In his early years, Moss had indeed proved to be diligent and committed.

But once a person attains power, they start losing self-control. Moreover, some influential families in the market were involved in these matters as well.

more direct approach by

turned to William with a suggestive

sneer, “Of course, we

for these shops to continue trading, which prevented him from just shutting them

after a moment’s thought, he

can’t use force alone. The shops run by the nobility have their purpose.

force at all isn’t an option either –

family power wasn’t out of the question, but preserving the relationships with these families over outstanding rent didn’t seem worth it. This was something

planned to strike a balance between

with

the paper

document and

and William had arrived at the Deep Blue

nobility, donned in lavish gowns and headpieces, adorned with precious

however, no young noble gentlemen

Store was a boutique run by the Blue

person in charge was a

store in

was known for fine jewelry, fashion accessories, fine

part of the jewelry store

for sale –

to imagine that such a huge jewelry store would ever fail to pay the miniscule amount

tell them Royal Family Gold Lion’s representative wishes to discuss some

Cheney ordered an apprentice

scanning Milton and William briefly

a while, a middle-aged man dressed as a merchant was led to

we proceed inside the

the merchant promptly nodded and guided Milton and William

Room, Milton

Room was essentially a room designated

scattered randomly across the table, and

not beat around the bush. I don’t care about previous regulations at the Golden Lion Market. Now, under my management, everyone will

Simultaneously, he hands over a badge to the representative from the

swiftly accepted the badge for inspection,

badge confirmed Milton’s authority and affiliation with

master, we will adapt to

responsible for running the jewelry store said, his tone

cooperation? Milton

outstanding rent.” Cheney’s gaze was fixed