Chapter 167  Harvey stated confidently , You just mentioned the new development zone .


    If its not East Side , where else could it be ? Lets turn on the TV and watch the news .


    Im sure the media will be calling me , the biggest winner , for interviews any minute now ! Then , he lounged back , feeling smug .


    Leroy rushed to turn on the TV like an eager puppy , and the Stevens family watched intently , brimming with excitement .


    Someone muttered , Wait … that doesnt look like the East Side ! .


    Its not East Side .


    It looks more like West End .


    Yeah , its definitely West End that run down area with all the cheapnd around it .


    The city tried to sell it before , but no one was stupid enough to take it , anothermented .


    The Stevens family members quickly realized something was wrong .


    The payments being discussed on TV were not for the East Side at all , but for the West End theplete opposite side of town .


    Cold sweat broke out on Harveys forehead , though he tried to maintain hisposure .


    Ah , West End … I hadnt heard they were developing that area too .


    Dont worry , everyone .


    The big news usuallyester theyll cover East Side after West End .


    Irene sighed in relief .


    That nearly gave me a heart attack .


    But youre right , Harvey .


    Theyll announce our East Side payout any minute now .


    Come on , hurry up ! Leroy bounced impatiently .


    I need my millions for my Bugatti ! Christina remained silent , but her clenched fists betrayed her anxiety .


    Andrew nced at them , fighting backughter at their collective stupidity especially Harvey , who was still in denial even now .


    Francesca could not contain herself like Andrew and giggled behind her hand , already guessing the huge disappointment that awaited Harvey and the Stevens family .


    Then , the camera turned to Mark , who was surrounded by Jayrodale officials for an interview .


    The reporter asked , Mr.


    Thatcher , why was West End chosen for the new development zone instead of areas like East Side or South City ? the reporter asked ..


    This decision was made after careful consideration of all factors , Mark exined .


    West End has always been the citys priority for redevelopment .


    Christina turned off the TV , her mindpletely nk .


    Leroy trembled with rage as he turned to Harvey and shouted , That money I gave you was everything 1 had ! What the hell happened to East Side ? How did it be West End ? I want my money back right now !!! Gone was any pretense of respect Chapter 167 45 BONUS Irene looked like she was about to faint , struggling to contain her fury as she stared at Harvey .


    Her face crumpled as she fought back tears .


    After all , she had invested every penny of her retirement savings , and now it was all gone .


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