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Hermione came back into her office from a long meeting looking exhausted. She dragged her legs toward her chair and collapsed on it with her secretary and project manager following behind.She heard about the Hillcrest Land development project and was interested in it so she asked her project manager, Peter, to provide her with more information.Hermione sighed and asked, "I heard that Hillcrest Land development is going to be auctioned soon. Can you give me more details about the land?"Peter nodded and answered, "Yes, ma'am, and a good day to you. Yes, that's correct. Hillcrest Land Development is a prime piece of real estate, located on a hill that overlooks the entire downtown area. The land is approximately 10 acres, and it's zoned for mixed-use development, which means that it can be used for a variety of purposes, including commercial, residential, and office space."Hermione's eyes lit up, feeling completely interested in it. "That sounds like a great opportunity. Do we have a
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The day is officially Dylan's parents' death anniversary but all he could think about was the promise he made to Dwayne Clifford. He knew that Dwayne will not give up without a fight and things might end very badly so before he confronts them, he has to think of something outside the box.He immediately called Lord Owens as something came to mind."Ah, Master Dylan, how are you? And what can I do for you?" Lord Owens said, knowing Dylan wouldn't call unless he needed his services."I need complete access to Clifford Corporation's wealth. I know it's a big ask and it sounds impossible but I have something planned and I feel things could turn awry."Lord Owens chuckled, "Impossible? I always make sure nothing is impossible when adhering to your wishes. I can make it work."Dylan's brow raised in shock. "Really?""Yeah. As you know I have connections in high places. I know someone who can make the transfer discreetly and without arousing suspicion. Of course, it will come at a cost, but
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It was a new day.Dwayne huffed as he thought about Dylan's threat. The deadline has passed already but no Dylan. He even got numerous calls from the family but he told them nothing bad happened. Everything was fine.Well, except for the fact that he was in dipshit all thanks to Jackson. Where the hell did he go with those files? He's been so frightened, dreaming about the worst-case scenario. Finding himself in court and sentenced to life imprisonment. Finding himself locked up behind bars.No, would Jackson do such to him?Then his phone began to ring. He picked it up from his desk and saw it was an unknown number. With furrowed brows, he answered the call, "Hello, who's this?""Dwayne Clifford, brace yourself cause your downfall is fast approaching. I've seen what you did and I know what you've done. The evidence is all over the place and soon you will answer to the law. Brace yourself!"His heart dropped and the call hung up.He swallowed hard and looked at the number. It was unk
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Dylan stole a glimpse at Hermione for a second, then he slowly picked up a piece of Australian lobster meat and put it into his mouth. He continued eating his lobster with a satisfied expression on his face as if she did not exist, and at the same time wondering why he had to come across her.Hermione was aggravated and she thought, 'Did he just ignore me? Am I a non-existent dead person?'Anthony recognized Dylan and laughed, "Hey, what are you doing here?" Then he sneered. "You don't have any money to bid on anything."Dylan looked at him and replied calmly, trying not to let his frustration show, "I'm here to bid on this land, and I have more than enough money to do so.""Yeah, right," Anthony said with a laugh. "Prove it."Hermione was red-faced and embarrassed by him. "Dylan, what the hell are you doing here and what do you mean by that? You trash! I asked you a question but you kept me quiet! How did you even get in here?!" She yelled at him while glancing at Anthony. She wouldn
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Not everyone knows who Annabell Farrell was and so when the crowd saw her and judged her to be a youthful, beautiful girl who looked to be in college approaching them quickly from the entrance, it accumulated some gossip.The ones who did not know she was, laughed hysterically as they thought that it was whimsical for a college girl to back Dylan up.Dylan, himself, does not know the girl and he was curious to know why she got involved.Also, some chatty ones could not help but speak, "Where did this little girl come from? Look how she is, coming out of nowhere to demonstrate superiority.""Well, everyone in this place comes from a rich background. The girl must have come to put up a garish act by showing off her strength."However, this person who just spoke had his mouth immediately covered by his companion who whispered to him warningly, "Are you nuts? I'm surprised you can't even recognize her. She's that little devil from the Farrell family, Annabelle. You know what her brother J
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Anna looked at everyone still watching them and she yelled, "Back to your business!"Many of them huffed, some mouths twisted in annoyance but they all left to kind their own business anyway.Only then could Anna fully talk to Dylan, once again with that bright and cute smile on her face. "I really can't believe I got to see you. It's an honor, really." She said she hugged Dylan's rigid body.He found it ridiculous. He held both her hands, dragged her a bit away, and looked at the girl, "Do we even know each other?" He asked, still holding her hand and looking at her beautiful brown eyes.Anna shook her head with a pout. "You don't know me, but I feel like I know you. You're exactly as they say. Handsome and gracious."Dylan dropped his hands down, shoved them into his pockets, and narrowed his eyes at the girl. "You're Jarvis' sister."Anna smiled and nodded. "I take it you've met. If you met on the wrong foot, please don't mind my brother. He tends to move way ahead."Dylan found it
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As expected, the screen in the room was used to stream the happenings of the auction. It was even better and clearer than sitting in the auction hall.Then Dylan said out of curiosity, "Gavel Plaza is owned by your family, why do you have to organize an auction? I'm sure you guys have the money to immediately pay for the land."Then Anna replied, "That's not how it works. We only provide the venue but we are not the actual organizer. The actual auction is organized by a government association who of course wants to make good money with the land. Melrovia Land and Property Agency commonly known as MLPA. The authority is involved in this auction too."Dylan nodded in understanding.Then he looked at her. "The fun is mostly in the auction hall. Let's go." He said and stood up. "Or, I'll just go alone." He added, wondering why he said that.Anna pouted. She stood up and walked with him, down to the auction hall. They found a chair and sat down.Dylan's eyes met Hermione in the other row b
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Dylan was on the phone with his daughter who couldn't stop whining as he drove Anna back to Farrell Manor."Are you not coming tonight again?" Maya asked over the phone with a crying voice."I am. I will be back. Just don't wait for me and sleep." Dylan said as he drove steadily down the road with his headlights as the source of sight."I'm not gonna sleep." Maya dropped with finality."If I don't catch you sleeping, I won't take you out tomorrow." Dylan threatened."I will sleep. Bye, Daddy!" Maya said.Dylan chuckled and hung the call which was on loudspeaker. Which means Anna was listening."Your daughter sounds cute. Four years old?" She asked him."She's going there," Dylan answered with a glance at her.Anna just nodded.It took no time before they reached Farrell Manor. Dylan wasn't here just to bring Anna home, he wanted to use the chance to see Javier Farrell, the supposedly good friend of his father.Farrell Manor was really large. Furthermore, it was much more lavish and b