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-

Patrick, had been eyeing it to boost the local economy, and then it was

price of one.

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

there

ever was one.

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

plant.”

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

waved to

I’m off!”

the gas pedal and his car

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

at the Chesire family

on a roll. ‘One Life’ had

Lackspur County was rapidly taking shape.

family had easily clinched the

“Amber.”

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the office, Alexander did not miss a beat and made a beeline

situation at the Chesire estate, his smile

up and running. It’ll sort out the jobs for the locals too.

team handle it.”

went blank, her mind struggling to

family’s heirs in a fight and seized their factory?

hornet’s nest!” Amber’s

aren’t some minor clan you can just

around. They’re one of

real deal. You’ve…

just cracked a

The Jackman family, impressive?

two less to worry about. For someone like Alex, the

flies. If

Well, that would

walk

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

stand alone

into Amber’s thoughts, draining the color from her cheeks.

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