Chapter 266
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In the early morning light, Leander drove through the winding road that led to Crestwood Estate. The sun cast a warm glow over the property, making the lush, untouched landscape come alive with colors. Next to him, Brianna was silent, but her gaze took in every detail as they approached the new estate he had acquired. She hadn't seen it yet, and he was eager to show her the land that was now a key part of his vision for Veritas Conglomerate.

As they reached the top of a small hill, Leander stopped the car and parked. “Here it is,” he said, gesturing with a smile. “What do you think?”

Brianna opened the door and stepped out, her eyes wide as she took in the sweeping views of the estate. “It’s… breathtaking, Leander. I can see why you fought so hard for it.” She turned to him, a soft smile on her face. “It’s everything you described and more.”

Leander joined her, hands tucked into his pockets as he looked out over the land with her. “I wanted to show you this first before the work start
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