Chapter 192


    The real estate agent had filtered some local listings ording to Cam''s preferences. The options


    all seemed promising, so they went to view the properties together.


    The first ce was in a nice neighborhood. Cam checked her GPS and noted it was just a half-


    hour walk from Connor''s Cedarhill Estate.


    Thendlord, a local, middle-aged woman with curly hair, had received several properties from a


    redevelopment project. She opened the door to reveal a studio-style apartment that seemed decent


    despite its old furniture and scratched walls.


    "The decor here is a bit dated, so the furniture and fixtures have seen better days," thendlord


    exined. "But the ce is clean, rest assured."


    Cam nodded, looking around. The natural light was quite good.


    "The rent is $1,000 a month. The first and second payments are required upfront. If you''re okay with


    it, we can go ahead and sign the lease," thendlord said, eyeing Cam.


    Noticing Cam''s hesitation, she added, "The previous tenant just moved out, and I''ve had several


    viewings booked today. This ce is in high demand. A quick paint job, and it''ll be ready to be


    moved into."


    Cam smiled and walked to the balcony, where she could clearly see Cedarhill Estate.


    "The luxury Cedarhill Estate is just ahead. The rent isn''t bad for this location," the agent whispered


    to Cam. "While living here, you might even bump into a millionaire."


    Camughed helplessly. She was quite pleased with the apartment, but the rent was over her


    budget. "I need to look around more andpare other ces."


    "That''s fine. I have plenty of listings," the agent reassured her.


    After chatting briefly with thendlord, the agent led them downstairs.


    Once outside, the agent asked, "Ms. Cam, how do you feel about this ce? I spoke with the


    owner, and there might be room to negotiate the rent, but not by more than $200 or $300."


    "It''s nice, just a bit pricey," Cam remarked.


    John nodded in agreement. The rent was nearly half of his monthly sry.


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    "The better neighborhoods aren''t cheap. The next ce is even pricier. I''ll tell the owner we won''t


    be viewing it, just a moment," the agent said.


    After making a call, he continued, "I was going to show you a ce at Belleview Heights. It''s


    developed by the same group as Cedarhill Estate and managed by theirpany, but the rent there


    is steep."


    Cam paused.


    "How much is a one-bedroom there?" Erica asked curiously.


    "About $1,800," the agent replied with a raised eyebrow.


    "Wow, that''s expensive!" Erica eximed.


    "People living there are mostly industry leaders, CEOs, and even celebrities," the agent boasted.


    "And what about a four-bedroom?" Erica inquired further, curious about the rent for Connor''s


    apartment.


    "A four-bedroom?" the agent chuckled. "That''s a condo-style residence. The biggest they sold


    originally was a three-bedroom. I heard there are a few four-bedrooms that weren''t publicly listed,


    and I''m not sure who lives there."


    Cam remained silent, surprised.


    "Is that scumbag that rich?" Erica, not wanting to mention Connor by name in front of Cam,


    referred to him as ''scumbag.''


    "I don''t know much about him," Cam admitted.


    Honestly, the more she learned about Connor, the more she doubted that hispany, Future Inc.,


    made enough to support hisvish lifestyle.


    "Erica, he''s Rita''s brother, and hisst name is Passos. Could he be connected to the Passos


    Corporation?"