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-

local economy, and

price of one.

to the factory’s worth, it

there

ever was one.

we’re back at Ol’ Mare, I’ll get the ball rolling. Training for everyone, then it’s off to work

plant.”

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

flashed a reassuring smile, and waved to the villagers. “Just

I’m off!”

he floored the gas pedal and his car shot toward Ol’ Mare like a

New Chesire Group, Amber was blissfully

the Chesire

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

was rapidly taking shape.

family had easily clinched the title of Ol’

“Amber.”

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miss a beat and made a

estate, his smile easy. “A few tweaks

we’ll be up and running. It’ll sort out the jobs for the locals too. We can let the

team handle it.”

her

a fight and seized their

you’ve… You’ve stirred up a hornet’s nest!”

expression. “The Jackman family aren’t

around. They’re one of

real deal. You’ve…

cracked

The Jackman family, impressive?

about. For someone like Alex, the mighty Lord

with them was as easy as swatting flies. If he

Well, that would

been a walk in

it, you’re tough,” Amber said, her voice

can’t stand alone against a

crept into Amber’s thoughts, draining the color from her

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