Chapter 263


    Chapter 263 Taking Over the Project


    An ufortable air of silence swept through the room.


    The person reporting was visibly shaken. His eyes were ssy and red, and it looked as if he was


    about to


    cry.


    “The government ns to acquire thend to build a new park in Althem City. While the development


    ostensibly benefits the city, the government’s involvement hasplicated things more than expected.”


    The Russell Group acquired arge piece ofnd to build new vis, but the government wanted to


    reim it at a lower price. This put their ns at a standstill, as it was difficult to stand up against an


    official government project.


    A heavy silence hung in the air as everyone in the meeting room contemted the challenging project


    ahead.


    Dexter’s face darkened, and his eyes narrowed into a cold re. “Have you found the residents?”


    “Yes, but they aren’t willing topromise.”


    While selling thend at a lower price would have helped improve their reputation for coborating with


    the government, the Russell Group hadn’t yet fully acquired thend. This was the critical problem.


    Several households weren’t willing to move.


    Josie raised her hand tentatively and spoke up, “Our team hasn’t received any new projects in a while.


    Could we take on this one?”


    The silence was thick and oppressive.


    All eyes were on Josie as shemanded the room with her unexpected suggestion.


    Fools rush in where angels fear to tread…


    Dexter raised his eyebrows in disbelief. “Your team?”


    Josie was not happy with the way he doubted her abilities. She capped her pen and spoke with


    determination. “Since the project has already been dyed by a month, there’s no harm in letting us


    take


    over.”


    Dexter was taken aback by her sudden change in demeanor.


    The meeting ended with a satisfactory oue. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as Dexter turned his


    attention to Josic.


    The man beside Josie had tears welling in his eyes as a relieved smile formed on his face, “I’ll send


    you the details very soon.”


    Josie’s eyes were drawn to the white silhouette of his back, standing tall and proud. He exuded an air


    of resoluteness and confidence.


    Within an hour, the news of Josie’s bravery spread like wildfire throughout the office. Employees from


    all


    Taking Over the Project


    levels talked about her courage in standing up to the CEO,


    Words of Josie’s drawing of a pig also circted quickly. Alice was stunned when she found out what


    happened. “Do you know what you’ve done?”


    Josie and Alice nned to visit the residents unwilling to sell their homes.


    Frustrated by the additional workload, she asked, “Jo, why did you do this?”


    “For the money, she answered without any hesitation.


    Alice met Josie’s gaze with disdain, rolling her eyes as she did so.


    Most of the houses on the acquirednd had already been demolished, leaving the wreckage behind


    covered byyers of snow. The residents gathered together when they heard that people from the


    Russell Group would be there.


    Josie’s assistant handled the discussion with the residents while she observed the houses in the area.


    She noticed that they were all in a terrible state.


    Still, they clung to the small piece ofnd, hoping for more benefits.


    N?velDrama.Org content.


    Her assistant reported that the amountpensated was already more than generous.


    Despite their humble status, they demanded an exorbitant amount ofpensation in an unyielding


    and ungracious manner.


    After a short moment, her assistant’s eyes shed red with anger, frustrated by their rude attitude.


    “Their eyes are bigger than their belly!” she eximed.


    Josie held her assistant back and inquired, “How much do you want?”


    They told her their desired amount.


    At that moment, Josie felt pity for Dexter, who had to sacrifice arge amount of money to acquire the


    land from the unreasonable residents, only to turn it over to the government without making any profit.


    He was facing a significant financial setback due to this project.


    The residents were unwavering in their demands, clearly having discussed their position beforehand.


    Josie stared at the residents with a collected and calm expression, her hands in her pocket. “We can


    pay you this much,” she finally said.