Chapter 173
Chapter 173
The man in the id shirt and sses at the front approached Elijah, asking, “Sir, we’re all here for a
holiday, but we got lost. We’ve been stuck here for days. Our luggage is gone, and we’re starving. Do
you happen to know the way out of the mountains?”
Elijah remained silent, only meeting the man’s gaze. His obsidian eyes gave nothing away about his
thoughts.
The man nced at the subordinates behind Elijah and continued trying to be friendly. “Sir, it seems
like you’re nning to leave the mountains too. How about we join forces? We could look out for each
other on the way.”
In contrast to the man’s enthusiasm, Elijah appeared aloof. He studied the group of men behind the
id–shirted man.
With a military background, Elijah was naturally cautious about strangers suddenly appearing. These
people imed they were on holiday, yet their clothes were not as dirty as they should be after days
without washing. In fact, it appeared as if they deliberately dirtied their clothes. Despite their disheveled
appearance, their eyes were bright, unlike those starving for days. Elijah frowned, sensing that
something was not right about this group. One of his subordinates beside him quickly noticed his
change in demeanor and became wary as well. Elijah smiled and replied, “No need to join us. We’re
not going the same way.” Then, he turned to leave.
“Well, where are you headed then? Since we’re all out here, it wouldn’t hurt to make some friends,” the
id–shirted man persisted, attempting to pat Elijah’s shoulder.
Before the man could even touch his shoulder, Elijah grabbed the man’s hand tightly. The atmosphere
suddenly grew tense. Elijah held onto the man with one hand and reached toward the man’s pocket.
Sensing trouble, the man tried to stop him, but his new knife handle was exposed in his pocket. Elijah
sneered, his gaze growing icy. “What a new knife! I doubt you’re here just for a holiday. Who sent
you?”
Realizing he had been discovered, the man dropped the act, his expression turning sinister.
“Since you’re already here, don’t expect to leave alive!”
With those words, the man pulled out a small knife and lunged toward Elijah.
Elijah swiftly dodged the attack, and they quickly engaged in a fight. The rest of the group took notice
and drew their weapons.
The two groups shed, and chaos ensued.
Chapter 178
After returning home and calming Erin down, Faye headed to thepany and called Bethany
over.
As Bethany approached the CEO’s office, a coffee cup suddenly crashed beside her. She had heard
about the Freeman Group’s failed bid, so she smiled as she walked up behind Faye, offering to
massage her temples.
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“Being angry isn’t worth harming your health, Auntie Faye.”
With a throbbing headache, Faye closed her eyes, enjoying the massage while trying to calm her
emotions.
Bethany continued, “I looked into that Serene Real Estate Limited. They were originally a struggling
smallpany on the brink of bankruptcy. Somehow, they made a remarkable recovery recently and
won the bid for thend in the western suburbs. There’s more to it than meets the eye.”
Faye opened her eyes and gently held Bethany’s hand.
“Then, I’ll rely on you, Beth, to investigate this real estatepany’s hidden owner. If we can offer her
a better sry to join the Freeman Group, she might be willing to hand over thend in the western
suburbs.”
Bethany frowned and asked, “But if she’s already a sessful owner, why would she want to work for
the Freeman Group?”
Faye fell into a momentary silence.
“If the person can’t be of use to the Freeman Group, then we’ll have to kick them and thepany out
of Farlem.”
“Understood, Auntie Faye. But…” Bethany hesitated, appearing to be in a dilemma. “What’s the
matter?”