Benjamin stepped into the living room with a smile on his face. He intended to give two Dragon Shallow River Pills to Valerie as soon as he arrived home, as a precautionary measure to protect the girl from any bad possibilities. However, her steps came to a sudden halt when she heard something that did not match Valerie's usual light-shoe steps."That's not the sound of Valerie's shoesteps," he muttered skeptically. "They sound heavy, and the treads are definitely wider. Valerie rarely wears shoes like this; if not heels, then sneakers."With growing suspicion, Benjamin directed his steps towards the door, his eyes carefully checking his surroundings. Although there was no sign of a stranger's presence, a black 4x4 car was parked gracefully in front of Valerie's house."Maybe I'm being too paranoid," Benjamin thought, trying to ease the tension that arose. However, his instincts as a man of business and his success in the pill field kept him on his toes.Deciding to check further, Benj
Throughout the journey, Benjamin couldn't shake off the persistent thoughts about the identity of the perpetrator behind the bomb attack.If the threat originated from an adversary of his family's past, the looming question was how they had acquired knowledge of Benjamin's identity and current location."I can't afford to sit back and wait for them to strike one by one," Benjamin muttered. "I need to take the initiative and confront them head-on."If Benjamin did not want the people he cared about to get hurt, he would have to think of a strategy carefully. However, this would be a little difficult considering Valerie refused to be left behind by Benjamin. In fact, if they are apart, Benjamin believes he can easily handle this problem without having to worry about endangering Valerie.Approaching Frost's Mansion, the gate opened quickly when the guard recognized Benjamin's car.Parking his old sedan, Benjamin got out of the car immediately. He could see Joshua was already standing fo
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