35: Lord Phoenix's promise
Author: Debbie chocolate
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Irene couldn't stop sobbing for what seemed like some minutes. Alessia had to console her.

“It's ok. You can talk now, and everything will be attended to,” Alessia assured her.

Irene nodded once, finally wiping off the tears from her face.

“Thank you so much. Last month, the government started an eminent domain plan. The Watson family was in charge of the relocation and resettlement work in their area. However, they underpaid the compensation to the community residents and resorted to violence to coerce them into signing agreements.”

What!

Kevin knew the Watson family so well. Though he was surprised that they could do such a thing. The Watson family were nothing some years ago. They gradually rose to the position, and not without his help. They have assured him countless times that they were going to make sure they fulfilled the people's desire.

Kevin made sure they rose to the promotion. But he couldn't have imagined how they could have changed. Now, they were not only greedy; they
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