It was all because of the man who had pledged to help him. His promises had convinced Hurley to


    change his mind.


    However, the situation had taken a turn for the worse and Hurley found himself shouldering the entirety


    of the me.


    In a frenzied flurry, Hurley punched a number into his phone, his fingers tapping the screen rapidly.


    The man had left him his number that day.


    After a few heart-pounding moments, a gruff voice answered on the other end. Hurley wasted no time


    in blurting out his urgent plea.


    “Duran,


    I’ve done everything you asked of me. Now that things have turned out this way, you can’t just sit there


    and do nothing. You have to help me!”


    Silence hung on the line for what felt like an eternity before the voice on the other end erupted in


    derisive Laughter.


    “What are you on about? What did I supposedly ask you to do? I’ve done nothing.”


    Hurley froze, dumbfounded. Anger surged through his veins.


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    “You swore to grant me ownership of a shop in the newmercial district once everything was


    settled. That’s the reason I agreed to assist you!”


    But before he could voice any more grievances, the Line abruptly went dead. Hurley dialed the number


    again, desperately hoping for a response, only to be met with the cold, mechanical voice of the system,


    stating that the phone had been switched off.


    In Universe Group, Reynolds snatched the phone from Duran‘s grasp, his face masked with


    indifference. Swiftly, he severed the connection by removing the SIM card.


    Duran looked at Reynolds, a wave of embarrassment washing over him.


    “Reynolds, you assured me that this time we would seed. It was because of that assurance that I


    made amitment to Hurley. What are we going to do now? Loraine has managed to slip away


    again.”


    A scornful snort escaped Reynolds’ lips.


    “She won’t be fortunate enough to escape next time. It’s all Hurley’s fault, a worthless piece of trash!


    Clean up this mess and don’t let him get under your skin.”


    Meanwhile, the CEO’s office exuded an eerie calmness. The peacefulness followed the recent


    resolution of a treacherous crisis that had loomed over them.


    Jolie turned to Loraine and said cheerfully, “The tides of public opinion have taken a thrilling turn in


    favor of the new business district, all thanks to this cmity. It appears to have been a hidden


    blessing!”


    However, Loraine’s expression betrayed no hint of joy. Her face, etched with worry Lines, was masked


    with gravity and deep concern.


    Perplexed, Jolie arched an inquisitive brow.


    “Are there any other problems?”


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