Chapter 1408

Chapter 1408 They Took the Bait

Jarek took a puff of his cigar and narrowed his eyes. “Don’t stir up trouble with the higher–ups. From the Tooks of it, this was all arranged by Mr. Calico, so keep an eye on things.

“As long as they pay enough, hand over what’s insignificant first. Don’t make things too hard for them from the start, got it?“.

The man reporting rubbed his hands together. “Don’t worry, Mr. Valen. This isn’t our first time dealing with this, so we’ve got it all figured out.

“Mr. Calico has brought quite a few deals to our village the past decade. No one gets out unscathed. These scions who know nothing but how to drive sports cars are easy to deal with.”

Jarek nodded and laughed. “Just make sure no one has any leverage over us. One of them is from the Montclair family. We don’t want to sour relations.”

“Of course.” The man placed his teacup down. “But I’m curious what kind of trick Mr. Calico used to lure them here this time. By the way, I heard that Mr. Wray is also acquiring land nearby.”

Jarek lifted his head. “Don’t worry, he’s not taking ours. He’s after the land next to us.”

“That’s a relief. I was really worried that Mr. Wray might set his sights on our area, and if that happened…”

Jarek’s face darkened in an instant. “I don’t care even if it’s the Wray family. If they don’t give me the right

amount, I won’t budge.

“Enough of these unnecessary thoughts. Mr. Wray isn’t like those scions with nothing in their heads. He’s sharper than anyone. Our place holds no development value whatsoever.”

“I understand.”

Jarek wanted to scoff, knowing that he knew nothing at all. Jarek knew all too well everything here was tied to the political achievements of those in power.

As long as the higher–ups remained untouched, their land would remain unchanged even for decades to come. That was what Jarek had always thought, which was why he had managed to swindle so many foreign investors over the years.

After all, this urban village appeared fairly “civilized” from the outside. The fact that their village chief appeared visibly wealthy only added to the deception.

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Cyrus was confused by the convoluted situation as he followed Wynter to visit several households in the urban village.

News quickly spread through the village that someone was planning to demolish their land. Despite the process being in its early stages, people were already starting to think about how much compensation they might get.

After all, this was a routine familiar to them. Even the children were talking about what they wanted in compensation. “I want a house in the school district in the city center.”

Cyrus stood in the convenience store, completely bewildered. “You know about school district houses?”

Of course. My grandma always talks about them.” A few of the kids who had been treated to ice cream and snacks by Wynter were grateful and thanked her.

Cyrus was even more confused now. “Why are you talking about this?”

Chapter 1408 They Took the Bait

“Because you’re not the first to come and talk about demolition.”

“By the way, miss, just tell people you know us when it comes to it. I’ll tell my mom and others to be careful and do something about it.”

Cyrus quickly realized that these children were referring to people who had previously come with similar intentions. He glanced at Wynter and was about to say something before she waved at the children with a carefree smile.

“Thank you, kids. I’ll make sure to pay for the land quickly,” Wynter said as she waved the kids goodbye.

“We’ll be waiting for you, miss!”

The children’s enthusiasm only made Cyrus more uneasy.

Meanwhile, right after returning to his office, Alejandro sent a message to Kenton.

“The job is done. She took the bait. That Quinnell girl has started acquiring land, so she won’t be able to back out so easily now.

“You should be aware of Jarek’s situation. He will have ways to make her spend it all, unless the Quinnell family decides to intervene.”

Kenton couldn’t help but laugh heartily upon receiving Alejandro’s text. “Wynter, oh, Wynter. You’ve been arrogant for way too long. I hope you can still laugh in the end. Don’t let me down!”