No, he definitely has some other purpose for holding this auction.”
Bryson turned around to face Brayden.
“That much is obvious.”
Brayden looked bewildered.
“So, you knew all of this from the get-go?”
“Businessmen value profits, yet, strangely, they’re selling off a promising piece of land. Bryson sat on the other side of the sofa.
“
I just don’t know what their true goal is.”
Brayden shrugged.
“Does it matter? If we acquire the land, we won’t suffer any loss, anyway.”
“Are you always this naive?”
Brayden was confused, but the condescension in Bryson’s voice made him bristle.
““Beachholt is different from Muvrand. If something illegal is really afoot, we can just report it to the authorities.”
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Bryson was silent for a moment.
“Fine. Enjoy your time here while it lasts.”
Other guests arrived one after another throughout the day.
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Eliana was in high spirits as their assigned butler brought her luggage into her room.
“I hear that the rooms on the top floor have better views. How come you didn’t arrange for us to stay there?”
“The upper floor only has five rooms,” the butler explained patiently, “and they are all occupied. If I may, the rooms in this floor also offer magnificent views.”
Eliana’s face darkened at his words, but it only lasted for a moment.
“Five rooms?” she asked in her usual gentle voice.
“May I ask which guests are staying there?”
“Enough,” Declan interjected before the butler could answer. He had already pulled his tie loose and was now lounging on the sofa. He waved at the butler and said, “Thank you for your help. You may leave now.”
The man bowed slightly.