Chapter 271


    Chapter 271


    Leanne was baffled, “What are you talking about?”


    Curtis replied with a smirk, “It’s dark out, perfect time for some spooky stories.”


    Leanne was speechless.


    As Leanne got into her car, she nced in the rearview mirror to see Curtis standing in the warm,


    yellow glow of the porch light. She watched his figure until she turned the corner and he was out of


    sight.


    The real estate agency had been making swift progress. The interested buyer was eager and hoped to


    meet with her. Leanne managed to carve out some time for the meeting.


    The rendezvous was set at the agency’s office. The agent, a man in his forties with a lean build and a


    face that was almost too eager to please, was waiting at the door.


    As soon as Leanne’s car pulled up, he rushed to open her door, “The clients have been waiting for you,


    Ms. Castillo. Right this way.”


    Leanne was led upstairs to a private meeting room where a couple was seated, their


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    backs to them. The woman, from just her silhouette, appeared young and attractive, her figure


    entuated by a tight-fitting dress. In contrast, the man next to her seemed a bit on the shorter,


    plumper side.


    Hearing their approach, the woman turned and eagerly linked arms with Leanne, “Oh, Mrs. Richardson,


    we meet again.”


    Leanne frowned slightly.


    “It’s Lisa, remember? We met at that g earlier this year.”


    It was the remembering that made Leanne furrow her brow. They weren’t close enough to warrant such


    familiarity.


    “Hello,” Leanne replied, politely but coolly, as she took a seat across from them.


    “Oh, you two know each other? That’s great. Friends can always work out a better deal,” the agent


    chirped, pointing to the man beside Lisa, “This is Mr. Albert, president of Blue Beacon Collective.


    Albert, this is the homeowner, Ms. Castillo.”


    Albert, easily in his fifties, carried the unmistakable aura of a corporate president. He nodded at


    Leanne, maintaining his dignity.


    Leanne noticed a wedding ring on his right hand.


    The agent, eager to begin negotiations, said, “Albert is quite sincere about buying this property.


    However, he was hoping for a bit of flexibility on the price.”


    “Crystal Cove Vis are indeed as prestigious as theye. I fell in love with it at first


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    sight. After seeing your ce, I lost interest in the others,” Lisa said, her eyes probing, “This was your


    marital home with your husband, right?”


    Leanne didn’t respond, instead asking directly, ‘What’s your offer?”


    The agent nced at Albert, who gave a subtle nod.


    With a smile that was a bit too forced, the agent shuffled in his seat, “Albert was hoping you could drop


    the price by about ten percent.”


    Leanne just said tly, “I’m not looking to sell in a hurry.”


    “As you know, properties in Crystal Cove Vis are the pinnacle of luxury in Stonebridge, very


    expensive. Since Albert is genuinely interested and we’re all friends here, let’s skip the formalities. How


    much can you lower the price by?”


    Albert, with a touch of condescension, added, “Not to be blunt, but while the vis are nice, the market


    is down. There are luxury homes sitting unsold for years. Expecting to get the full market price is


    wishful thinking.”


    Leanne had no intention of haggling over the price.


    After observing the couple for a moment, she asked bluntly, “May I ask what is the nature of your


    rtionship?”


    Lisa wrapped her arm around Albert, “Mrs. Richardson, let me introduce you, this is my husband.”


    A flicker of unease shed across Albert’s face and he looked a bit peeved. “What’s that got to do with


    selling the house?” he retorted.


    “It matters to me,” Leanne responded.


    A social media influencer with a penchant for mingling with celebrities and the wealthy couldn’t afford a


    vi in Crystal Cove on her own.


    Leanne didn’t know much about these two and preferred not to meddle in others’ affairs. However, she


    was sensitive about certain matters.


    Albert’s wedding ring looked like it had been worn for years, whereas Lisa only sported a shy


    engagement ring on her middle finger, seemingly desperate to dazzle onlookers.


    Selling her marital home to what appeared to be a mistress felt like a p in her face.


    “I’m sorry, but perhaps you should consider other properties.”


    “Is it the price you’re unhappy with? We can go higher,” Lisa said, clutching Albert’s arm and caressing


    her t stomach, “Honey~”


    Living in Crystal Cove Vis was a dream for many, a symbol of wealth and status. Knowing that the


    vi was Leanne and Curtis’ love nest, Lisa became even more hell-bent on making it her own.


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    She yearned for a life like Mrs. Richardson’s.


    Albert maintained his authoritative demeanor, suggesting, “Drop the price by another eight percent, and


    we might have a deal.”


    Just then, the door was gently knocked on. A younger agent in uniform stepped in with a phone in


    hand.


    Interrupting the negotiation, the original agent looked annoyed, “Hans, what is it?”


    Hans whispered something to him, darkening the agent’s expression.


    Then, turning to Leanne with a respectful tone, Hans announced, “Mrs. Richardson, we have a new


    client interested in purchasing your property at the full market price, cash payment, and ready to sign


    the contract immediately if you agree.”


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