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Sierra blinked, slightly surprised by the directness, then smiled and nodded.“Yes, ma’am.”Elijah exhaled subtly, catching on immediately. Isla wasn’t exposing anything—she was helping.“Yes,” Elijah said calmly. “She’s my girlfriend.”Isla smiled as if everything made perfect sense. “I see.”Sierra glanced between them again, stillElijah turned back to Isla and gave a small, respectful nod.“Excuse me for a moment,” he said calmly.Isla returned the nod, already understanding. “Of course.”Elijah then gently took Sierra’s hand and led her a little aside, away from the others and out of earshot. Betty stopped where she was, giving them space, her eyes quietly observing.They came to a quieter spot near the edge of the land.Sierra turned to him immediately, her brows drawn together, confusion clear on her face.“What’s going on here?” she asked in a low voice. “You know Manager Isla personally? What’s happening here, Elijah?”Elijah looked at her for a moment, really looked at her, m
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Isla didn’t hesitate. She replied evenly, as if she had expected the question.“For everything secured so far—including government portions and private holdings—it came to just over two hundred and thirty million.”She added, “That covers the frontage, the inner plots, compensation payouts, and initial legal processing. The remaining section will push it slightly higher once today’s meetings are concluded, but it won’t exceed the margin we discussed.”Elijah nodded slowly, unfazed. The number didn’t weigh on him—it only confirmed the scale of what stood before him.“That’s fine,” he said simply.Isla watched his reaction closely, then allowed herself a small nod.“The location alone will double its value once development starts.”Elijah nodded once, then said calmly,“After we secure everything, announce it. Let the city know what we’re about to build. I want to see which of the rich ones will want to tap in once they hear the scale.”Isla smiled faintly, understanding immediately. “T
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Zane’s fingers paused on the keyboard.He lifted his gaze slowly. “Yesterday?” he asked, his tone unreadable.“Yes,” Richard confirmed. “He arrived safely and went straight back to his residence.”Zane leaned back against the couch, closing the laptop gently.Richard hesitated. “Do you want us to—”“No,” Zane interrupted calmly, raising a hand.Zane’s faint smile slowly faded as a memory surfaced—one he hadn’t been able to shake since it happened.A few days ago.He could still hear his grandfather’s voice clearly, firm and unyielding.“Zane,” Edmund Halden had said, his sharp eyes fixed on him, “do not look for trouble with Elijah Westbrook.”Back in the present, Zane exhaled slowly, his fingers tightening behind his back. His grandfather rarely interfered directly—and when he did, it was never without reason.“He warned me…” Zane muttered under his breath.Richard noticed the shift in his expression but said nothing.Zane straightened, his composure returning, though his eyes were n
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Elijah stepped away from the dining area, glancing at his phone once more. The caller ID read Isla Delaney. He answered calmly.“Good afternoon, Manager.”“Good afternoon, young master. Are you back?” Isla asked.“Yes, I returned today,” Elijah replied. “How are things going?”“Everything is going well, young master. About the project—you’ll be pleased to hear this—I’ve secured a large piece of land we can purchase,” she said.Elijah’s eyes lit up immediately. “That’s good news.” He paused, already envisioning it. He made a plan of building something massive… a mall like Marina Bay. A place that has everything so hearing they've gotten land made him happy.“It fits perfectly with that vision,” Isla continued. “The land is located right along the main road—direct frontage, very strategic. I already had meetings with the government. We’ve secured half of it officially, and for the remaining portions owned by private individuals, I’ve negotiated and begun paying them off.”“What’s the si
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As they stepped inside, Elijah slowed again.The entire interior had been transformed.Soft Christmas décor filled the room, garlands draped neatly along the railings, subtle red and gold ornaments placed with care, small decorative lights woven around pillars and shelves. A tall Christmas tree stood proudly near the corner, tastefully decorated, its lights glowing gently even in the daylight filtering through the windows.The place felt warm. Intentional. Alive.Felix entered behind them with the bags, and even he paused for a brief second, taking it all in before continuing inside.But what caught Elijah’s attention most were the walls.Where there had once been minimal art and neutral frames, there were now large photo frames—much bigger than before. Pictures of him and Sierra. Candid moments. Quiet smiles. Shared laughter.And then his eyes stopped.Photos from the proposal day.Elijah’s gaze continued to move around the room, taking in more details the longer he stood there.Alon
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Celestine’s eyes widened. For a moment, she looked genuinely stunned. Then she shook her head lightly, as if trying to clear the sudden rush of thoughts.Elijah watched her for a second longer, then released her without another word. He turned away, walked back to the chair, and sat down calmly.“So,” he said evenly, “what’s the problem?”Celestine cleared her throat, straightening herself as she returned to her seat as well. “I’ll need you to escort me,” she said. “I’ll be traveling.”“Traveling?” Elijah frowned slightly. “Escort you? Why?”“Nothing serious,” she replied. “I just want you to be there. I’m attending a conference meeting, and I want you with me.”Elijah shook his head slowly. “That’s not possible. I just returned from a trip. I can’t travel anymore.”“You can,” Celestine said coolly. “Have you forgotten I’ve employed you? Meaning you can’t disobey what I request.”Elijah’s gaze hardened just a little. He shook his head again. “For this one, I’ll have to.” Then he added
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