The Epic Blind Date with My Boss

Chapter 264 Hitting a Wall

Her voice cut through the hostile air in the room like a bell. “You can’t stop us from demolishing your homes,” she said. “We’ll wire the compensation as promised. So, what are you going to do? Sue us?”

“We have legally acquired this land and paid the agreed price. Is it really worth it to continue this dispute?”

Her eyes scanned the room with sharp intensity. “My father is of a similar age, so I understand your concerns. I would love to receive as much as possible, but I would never sacrifice my dignity for money.”

Her voice was laced with exasperation as she berated their behavior.

Josie took a deep breath, her face growing grim. “This is our final offer. We are willing to negotiate on the rates, but we will not be flexible if you are unwilling to compromise.”

The residents were taken aback by Josie’s bluntness. Their expressions hardened as they listened to her ultimatums.

A man stepped out of the shadows and shoved Josie. “Don’t listen to her!” he shouted. “She’s just trying to trick us! Look at her! She’s wearing expensive clothes! She’s not one of us!”

she almost lost her balance. She was wearing heels, making it difficult to keep her footing. She stumbled backward, and for a moment, it looked like she

and reached out to catch Josie

turned ashen pale as she looked behind her

a sharp pain in her shoulder

shoved her

a deep sigh and shook her head.

Josie smirked. “I told you she was only pretending!” he

boiled over. She stopped in her tracks and glared at the man. She wanted to throw a brick at him but knew it would

you want to do? Hit me?” he

defuse the situation. “Don’t get riled up,” she said

on her arms and shoulders as she got

as stubborn as mules,” she said. “You’d get a heart attack from trying

had happened with the residents spread quickly within the company. Everyone knew about it before she even returned to the Russell

Hitting a Wall

her subordinate’s concerned voice stopped her in her tracks. “Ms. Warren, are you