Chapter 134

Less than two minutes later, Lethan received a reply. He immediately checked it.

Carlisle: “Give me a proper answer in half an hour. If you’ve yet to make up your mind by then, I’ll

approach

Yuriel Gust about this.”

“Ha! Yuriel? He’s not as easygoing as I am!” Lethan muttered to himself before leaning back and falling

into deep thought.

Carlisle didn’t seem like a regular student to him–Carlisle’s calmness upon first meeting him at the cafe

hadn’t been an act.

And it was still a mystery as to how Carlisle had found out about his wife and driver having an affair. If

even he, as the husband, didn’t know about it, how had a freshman at Riverland University found out?

He was much too mysterious. Could it be that Riverwatch Hotel really could earn him big bucks?

Lethan sipped his coffee with his eyes narrowed.

The only way it would make a profit was if Riverwatch District were to be developed. But if that were to

happen, Riverland’s upper crust would be the first to hear about it.

Suddenly, he thought about something and widened his eyes.

Josie had dropped by Shania’s place some time ago, and Shania mentioned something about Yuriel’s

Evermore Properties fighting her for a piece of land in Riverwatch District.

Had Shania already heard something about this? That didn’t make sense, though. If she knew

something, she would’ve long since started purchasing the property there in bulk. Lethan just couldn’t

puzzle things

out..

He called Shania.

“Lethan?”

“Are you busy, Shania?”

“Not really,”

“I have a question for you. Is Riverwatch District going to be developed?”

“Who did you hear that from?” Shania asked in confusion.

“I was just asking.” Lethan chuckled awkwardly.

“Man, and here I thought you’d heard something.” Shania rolled her eyes.

“You and Evermore Properties are fighting over a piece of land there, aren’t you? I thought that meant

the district was gonna be developed. I even thought about purchasing some property there just in

case!” Lethan explained.

“It’s normal for us in the property line to purchase land, isn’t it? There’s no doubt Riverwatch District will

be developed–we just don’t know when it’ll happen. It might take ten years, 20 years, or even 30 years

if you’re unlucky.” Shania sounded bored.

“With your business acumen, do you think there’s a chance of it being developed in recent years?

Lethan didn’t want to give up just yet.

“I did hear about the higher–ups wanting to

hold a meeting on Riverland’s economic development and future plans. They’re likely going to develop

a particular district, but I wouldn’t say Riverwatch District is high on the list,” Shania said.

“That still means there’s hope, right?”

“If you insist. I’ve already told you what I can. Josie wanted me to stay away from you brother, so I can’t

do that. That’s all I have to say, really. Bye.” Shania hung up impatiently.

Lethan listened to the dial tone and smiled bitterly.

but you’re still my

Outside Stoneville’s Pioneer Industrial Park, dozens of people were sitting by the roadside. Several of

those who’d lost control of their emotions were sobbing and wailing in the middle of the street.

The policemen were trying to keep things under control while the authorities tried to soothe the

workers.

Lethan called Carlisle just as he’d gotten out of the car.

Carlisle checked the time. There were three minutes left until the deadline he’d given Lethan. “Have

you

decided?”

“Do you have some inside news or something?” Lethan asked seriously.

“That’s not something you need to bother about,” Carlisle said calmly. “I just need you to trust me!”

“Fine. I’ll take this bet, then!” Lethan chose to believe Carlisle. If he were to lose his bet, he’d treat it as

his repayment to Carlisle for saving his life.

“There’s one more thing. I might need to borrow some money from you,” Carlisle said rather

embarrassedly.

“How much do you need?” Lethan asked.