Joshua nodded gravely. "Indeed. I've just caught wind of the news regarding the car bomb explosion near your residence, Master. I'll ensure to notify the mansion once you inform me of your impending visit."Lebron offered a similar response. "I've received the same intel from one of my sources, Master Frost."Benjamin nodded once more, proceeding to share the intricate details of the explosion that had eluded him in the media coverage."As you may surmise, the car couldn't have been randomly stationed near Valerie's property," Benjamin continued. "Whoever orchestrated this, sending both the car and the bomb, must have been aware of my residence there."At that moment, Joshua let out a sigh tinged with concern. "Master, if the situation has escalated to such a degree, you have no reason to remain there. Return to the mansion and lead a more secure and respectable life."Benjamin's head shook with unwavering determination. "No, I can't just walk away. There's still a responsibility that
Upon completing her exchange with Lebron and swiftly securing his response, she expeditiously reached out to Jenny and Maria through messaging, urgently requesting their presence in her room. Given the advantageous spatial arrangement of their rooms, the execution of this request proved remarkably straightforward and devoid of any complications.As Jenny and Maria nearly simultaneously entered her room, Claire instructed, "Maria, Close and secure the door. Jenny, did you happen to bring the electric field detector with you?"Both of them nodded in unison. Maria proceeded to shut and lock the door, while Jenny retrieved a device resembling a cosmetic case from her bag.Claire placed the device in the center of the room before pressing a button. A "beep" sound appeared, indicating that the device was on.Beeping twice, the device started scanning by sending out special electromagnetic waves to detect the surrounding electric field.After thirty seconds, Claire opened the phone and saw t
The teasing was only met with a stiff smile by Claire.Darvis inquired casually once more, "I was just wondering. How long have you been present, and what might you have overheard?"The question, although asked very lightly, managed to make Claire's heart skip a beat. She almost regretted her decision to show up right after Darvis and Matthew finished talking. She should have waited a little longer so that she wouldn't arouse Darvis' suspicions.However, there was no way to turn back time.In response, Claire offered a reassuring smile, attempting to conceal any nervousness. With composure, she replied, "I've just arrived, Young Master. Although I witnessed you conversing with Sir Matthew, I didn't catch a word of your discussion. I apologize if my presence caused any disturbance."Darvis looked at the woman with some skepticism. Claire appeared right after he ended the conversation with Matthew. That was already suspicious enough. Too perfect to be called a coincidence.However, Da
Apologies for that oversight. Let me enhance the word count for you:The entire population of the block gathered in the nearby park, a communal space just a stone's throw from their residences. They stood, curious and contemplative, as Joshua addressed them, weaving through the threads of the compelling proposition laid out by the middle-aged man."Your homes, each one of them, I am prepared to acquire at a generous sixty percent of the initial purchase price!"The residents, however, found Joshua's offer rather lackluster. The price he suggested seemed meager to them, a mere fifty percent increase from the original purchase. Typically, the value of a home appreciates over time, not the other way around. This raised doubts among the residents about parting with their cherished abodes."If we invested ten million dollars in a property, you're proposing to acquire it for a mere six million dollars. Is that not accurate, Old Man?" questioned a discerning resident.Joshua nodded sagely. "
By noon the following day, every transaction related to the property purchases had been successfully concluded.The residents waited no longer to move out of their homes to what they thought was a safer place to live.Fort Valley, the powerful owner of the domain, felt that limitations were inevitable. Although its entire property estate within the domain of one of its blocks had been sold at a very marginal value, leaving only 60% percent of the original wealth embedded in the price, the reality still felt like an overlooked perfection.Through the meticulous calculations of the property sales experts gathered under the Fort Valley banner, unimaginable figures slip the mind. There's a prevailing belief that the value of every square inch of land within the block might experience a staggering plummet, reaching an astonishing 80%. Such a forecast carries the potential to dismantle the once unassailable power and splendor that had firmly taken root.More than just that predicament, For
The bustling activity echoed through the corridors of Block E1 as its residents, with the exception of Valerie and Benjamin, embarked on the task of loading their cherished household possessions onto the waiting truck.Opting for swift action over protesting at the Fort Valley Marketing Gallery, they hastened their departure to mitigate the potential threat of a second attack.Simultaneously, Holden Sinclair's sleek black Mercedes-S-Class sedan raced at a brisk pace through the labyrinthine streets of the E1 block.Looking out of his car window, Heldon said sadly to his assistant."It's disheartening to witness," he remarked. "Their actions won't just precipitate a sharp decline in property values but also besmirch the esteemed reputation of Fort Valley."Seated behind the wheel, his assistant could only offer a sympathetic smile and utter, "It's undeniably disheartening for someone of your perfectionist caliber, Master Sinclair. Nonetheless, I genuinely hope you can rectify the situa
Benjamin remained silent, opting to patiently wait for Holden to conclude his business.As Valerie arrived with a tray bearing two sizable glasses of juice and some snacks, she was somewhat taken aback witnessing the typically authoritative Sinclair revealing a more emotional side.Waving his hand, Benjamin signaled for Valerie to refrain from approaching any further. After all, Holden was a man of considerable stature, and the prospect of his tears being witnessed by a woman would undoubtedly lead to profound embarrassment.Valerie nodded understandingly and promptly retreated to the kitchen, deftly portraying the semblance of having witnessed nothing at all.Five minutes later, Holden Sinclair finally finished his business. He stopped crying and started trying to wipe away all the tears on his face.In a composed gesture, Benjamin handed the middle-aged man a napkin, casually stating, "This must offer a bit of solace, don't you think?"Holden nodded, "Well, I apologize for having to
Benjamin interlocked his fingers, patiently waiting for Holden to respond. Wiping his sweaty face, Holden inquired, "I can't deny it. Everything you said is true. Yet, I've never shared this secret with anyone, not even my wife. How did you uncover it?"With a smile, Benjamin responded simply, "I discerned it from the expression in your eyes, Mr. Sinclair.""Just from that?" Holden sought confirmation.Benjamin only nodded his head in response.Holden released a long exhale. Honestly, he never fully believed that the reason given by Benjamin was the truth. Instead, he had his own speculation — that Benjamin obtained information about his illness from the doctor, either through theft or bribery.He glanced over at the young man and inquired, "Sure. If some miraculous twist of fate lets you peek into all the hidden corners of my life through my eyes, then go ahead. But, I'm just puzzled, why spill it all out right here?"Heldon pressed on, "Before this, you extended an invitation for m