Chapter 296
"Women are all so shallow.
With a flick of his crop, Joseph rode off.
His impressive figure ensnared Luna's gaze. Having seen a man like Joseph, how could she ever settle for anyone else?
She was determined to marry him.
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In the office
Charles was disheveled as he reported to Cassie. ""The coastal land has been awarded to Serrai Group.""
Cassie was taken aback. ""But yesterday, you said it was all but finalized.""
""I heard that the Hernandez family had a word behind the scenes. Serrai Group is an industry under Jayden's family, and the word is that Jayden's family has now partnered with the Hernandez family.""
Charles's face was grim. ""We spent quite a lot of money for that land, and now it's all for naught.""
Cassie was silent. She didn’t speak for a long time.
She knew precisely how this family had gotten involved with the Hernandez family.
She hadn't expected Joseph to support this family without hesitation. She had thought he would at least consider their past relationship.
“No, what am I thinking? What relationship do we have left?” she thought.
""Can we exchange for a different plot of land?"" Cassie asked.
""Everyone's developing that way. There are other places, but the land's too expensive. Considering the budget, the company wouldn't profit,"" Charles said dejectedly. ""I think we should stop trying to expand in New York. We're outsiders, and breaking into J City is too hard.""
""If we can't fit in one way, we'll find another. It's perfect—Peace Group can diversify into healthcare, finance, and tourism. This city is at the heart of international routes; money-making opportunities are everywhere,"" Cassie murmured. ""Only with diversification can we avoid becoming obsolete.""
Charles perked up. ""You're right. I'll call a team meeting straight away.""
Cassie spent the entire day in meetings at the office.
Starting over in a new sector was challenging.
At ten o'clock in the night, exhausted, she had just walked into her mansion when she saw Luna lounging on the couch with a facial mask, her eyes filled with mockery.
""How does it feel? So what if Dad helps you? With just one word from me, Joseph will help me unconditionally. No one in Madison can touch him.""
Cassie couldn't be bothered with her. She headed straight to her room.
Closing the door, she leaned against it, feeling a deep pain in her chest.
As a lawyer before or as a Hernandez now, that man always had unparalleled influence.
After showering, she was getting ready for bed when her phone rang with an unfamiliar number.
She pressed the answer button, and a cold voice said, ""Come over, my room is filthy. It needs cleaning.""
Cassie took a deep breath, feeling a surge of anger at the sound of his voice.
Was he expecting her to clean late at night? In his dreams.
""Sorry, you must have the wrong number. Perhaps you meant to dial a cleaning service,"" she said, ready to hang up.
Joseph chuckled, ""That's fine. I'll just release the video of Miss Chapman from the Chapman family dressed in a bunny outfit to the media, and by morning, it should make headlines.""
With that, he hung up faster than she could respond.
Cassie held her head, cursing him thoroughly before driving to his residence at the Oasis International.
Oasis International Tower was nestled in the heart of downtown's most bustling quarter, where real estate prices had soared to hundreds of thousands per square foot. Yet, Joseph owned a four-thousand-square-foot penthouse in this sought-after locale.
With her key, she unlocked the door and stepped inside. Bathed in light, the living room played host to Joseph, who lounged on an off-white leather sofa, arms casually draped over the back cushion. His every move exuded a regal and effortless grace synonymous with elegance."
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