Chapter 0258

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At the Chesire homestead.

Twilight was settling in, casting long shadows across the entrance of the village. The folks of Chesire

were gathered, hopefully yet worriedly. Village chief Chesire paced, his eyes scanning the northern

road with

growing anxiety.

“Mister Kashton Chesire.”

A cherry-red Porsche rolled to a gentle stop at the crossroads. Alexander emerged, flashing a gold-

embossed card with his name on it, and offered a reassuring smile. “The pharma company has come

through with compensation. Everyone can head to the hospital, and the bills are taken care of.”

Next to him, Asher climbed out, his mouth opening and closing without a word. His eyes, fixed on

Alexander’s face, were filled with silent thanks.

He had seen it all go down and knew the truth-the Jackman family from up north had not paid a dime.

However, Alexander, or Alex as they fondly called him, stepped up to cover all the medical costs for the

villagers.

A godsent aid, indeed. Alexander was nothing short of a hero to the Chesire clan.

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“Alex, I can’t even begin to express my gratitude!” Kashton was clueless about the behind-the-scenes,

but his thanks were endless. He paused, concerned about creasing his brow.

“Everything’s squared away with the factory, right? They’ve dealt with the pollution problem?”

Alexander’s smile did not waver.

That factory, the Jackmans’ old place, was perfect for New Chesire Group’s next expansion. His father-

to boost the local economy, and then it was theirs. Two wins for

price of one.

costs? Compared to the factory’s worth, it was peanuts. That was a bargain

there

ever was one.

Ol’ Mare, I’ll get the ball rolling. Training for everyone, then

plant.”

time with small talk. After quickly briefing Kashton, he hopped back

waved to the villagers. “Just

I’m off!”

the gas pedal and his car

Mare, at the bustling headquarters of New Chesire Group, Amber was blissfully ignorant of

at the

was on a roll. ‘One Life’ had taken the domestic market

in Lackspur County was rapidly taking shape. The whole group

Chesire family had easily clinched the title

“Amber.”

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did not miss a beat and made a beeline for the

the Chesire estate, his smile easy. “A

the jobs for the locals too. We can

team handle it.”

went blank, her mind struggling to catch

fight

up a hornet’s nest!” Amber’s eyes brimmed with panic as

aren’t some minor clan you can

around. They’re one of

real deal. You’ve…

just cracked

The Jackman family, impressive?

worry about. For someone like

them was as easy as swatting flies. If

Well, that would

walk in the

Amber said, her voice tinged with worry. “But even

stand

draining the color from

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