Chapter 1223:
âI didnât expect that you would encounter such difficult times.â Allison understood the subtle undertones of his words.
Fabianâs company had grown into one of the most prominent businesses in Vrining.
From what she had uncovered, the mayor had been eyeing this place for quite some time.
When funds were scarce, it was no surprise that a valuable asset like this would attract hungry eyes. They wanted to sink their teeth into it and claim it for themselves.
âSo, if someone who isnât a government official wants to buy Aröme Tower, theyâll need the kind of power that can stand toe-to-toe with Vriningâs government.â
Allison drew in a deep breath and continued, âOr theyâll have to be strong enough to endure the relentless pressure of government harassment. Money alone wonât cut it in this situation.â
Fabian gave a solemn nod. âThatâs right. Ms. Clarke, I understand your and Mr. Lloydâs intentions, but there are forces at play here that are simply beyond our control.â
A flicker of frustration flared within Allison, but she quickly suppressed it.
Her connection with Fabian was strictly professional. She hadnât come here to meddle in his affairs; sheâd come seeking clues about her mother.
Swallowing the tide of emotions, she reached for the layout map of Aröme Tower.
âNo wonder the government has its eyes on Aröme Tower. This building is nothing short of a masterpiece â a rare gem of modern architecture.â
She traced her finger over the intricate structural diagram, momentarily lost in thought.
âStill, thereâs something peculiar about this. Normally, a skyscraperâs foundation is thick and robust, but the base of this building seems oddly thin.â
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She had chosen her words carefully, aiming to pique Fabianâs interest. If she could win his trust, she might find an excuse to conduct a thorough investigation of Aröme Tower.
Fabianâs brow furrowed slightly as her observation took root in his mind.
âI donât know much about engineering diagrams, but I remember the professionals who inspected it assured me it was solid. They said it wouldnât collapse even in a minor earthquake.â
Allison shook her head. âThatâs not exactly the case. I paid attention to the ground when I visited yesterday.â
Her words werenât just conjecture. She was telling the truth. There was something undeniably off about the building.
With careful intent, Allison hinted at the findings from her investigation. âThe construction plan of Aröme Tower doesnât match the actual building. If Iâm right, thereâs a hidden underground structure beneath it.â
âAre you suggesting thereâs a basement or secret passages?â Fabianâs expression darkened. âI recall that this building was never designed with such features.â
Allison spread the blueprints across the desk confidently.
âAccording to the plans, this shouldnât exist. But after I left Dibya Group and explored Aröme Tower, I happened upon a flight of stairs. The thing is, those stairs arenât on these blueprints, soâ¦â
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