BuzzNovelChapter 1456: Jonathan watched her go, his gaze fixed until her tall figure disappeared around the corner. Then his eyes shifted to a shadowed part of the corridor, shimmering with a cold, enigmatic light. He whispered, "Eavesdroppers always meet unfortunate ends." In that moment, Bruce froze.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe had thought his presence went unnoticed, but Jonathan clearly knew everything.
After a brief pause, Bruce cautiously stepped from his hiding spot. "I didn't mean to listen in." Jonathan looked up and gave Bruce a brief, assessing glance. "Did you chere specifically seeking me, Mr. Ashton?" "Yes," Bruce admitted readily. "To be frank, I'm interested in acquiring the land in the city's southern district." But more than anything, Bruce wanted control.
The evening's auction was ostensibly fair, yet the atmosphere buzzed with speculation. Rumors swirled-everyone believed the southern district land was destined for Moses. Though rumors were often unreliable, Bruce knew that secrets tend to surface eventually.
His observation of the Seymour family's friendly interactions with Nate at the party only strengthened his suspicion that the rumors were true.
With the Ashton family's limited resources, they were no match for the Seymours. Yet Bruce was unwilling to give up on such a lucrative opportunity.
After weighing his options, he realized he had only one card to play: Jonathan.
Full ztory availabl3 at gl.☐☐☐ Jonathan raised an eyebrow, a skeptical half-smile playing on his lips. "What makes you think I would help you?" "I know the Seymours are making their move," Bruce said. "They're close to Nate, following his instructions. If they take that land, your position in the southern district could crumble." Jonathan's gaze lowered, masking his reaction. His fingers idly twisted the ring on his index finger, his lips curving into a subtle, enigmatic smile, as alluring and dangerous as a siren's song. "You seem well-informed about my affairs."
"I'd never dare investigate you," Bruce responded quickly, a hint of nervousness in his voice. "You've only been in Lyhaton a few months) but ¡ few you've already becquite prominent. It's not hard to hear about you. I'm here with a genuine proposal for collaboration." He paused, then added, "If you helpsecure the land in the southern district, I promise I won't interfere in your business."
Jonathan's gaze carried a trace of derision as he replied, "I consider it," before turning to leave. The content "} is on novelenglish.net!
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