Chapter 1797Catelyn's expression was cold. "Mr. Swan, you're quite shrewd. What if you refuse to cure my husband for more support from the Mason and Atherton families?""I can guarantee...""If guarantees worked, how would there be so many ungrateful people?"Slade frowned, hesitant.Catelyn knew she couldn't push him too hard, so she softened her tone."In fact, while Ms. Swan is treating my husband, the mine is being exploited. As long as Ms. Swan is capable, she will cure my husband in one or two years. The mine won't be emptied by then."Slade hesitated for a moment and smiled frankly, "Mrs. Mason, you're very thoughtful. Then I agree with your proposal. As for the third request, my family has stayed in the village for many generations, but we are knowledgeable. To ensure the prosperity of my family, I hope Mr. Mason will help my offspring to enter politics."He mentioned politics, business, money, and power.Catelyn's heart suddenly sank as she glanced at Slade with a ra
Chapter 1798Coupled with the huge difference between the identity of the east area and the west area, Evelyn formed an arrogant temperament. She had stolen several men she liked before, but Cedrick was very powerful, and she actually still wanted to steal Cedrick. Slade withdrew his hand silently and gave an order to the guard. "From now on, keep an eye on Miss Swan. No water and no food for her. When she admits that she is wrong and is willing to treat Mr. Mason’s illness, then let her out." The guard looked at Slade in amazement because the village head had never punished Miss Swan before. At the same time, Slade left with a cold face. After walking far away, he still could hear Evelyn’s heartbreaking scolding and the sound of her constantly smashing things. ...On the other side. Catelyn’s and Cedrick’s bedroom was upgraded to a top guest bedroom, and it was still on the third floor, with beautiful scenery and fragrant flowers. Standing on the back balcony and lo
Chapter 1799Slade showed the white feather and persuaded Evelyn resignedly, “Evelyn, why are you so stubborn? Cedrick is powerful and rich. There may have been a group of mercenaries waiting outside our village already. If you disagree to cure him, our village may be wiped out!”Evelyn had been placed under house arrest for three days and hadn’t eaten or drunk anything. Her lips were cracked, and her face was pale.However, she didn’t give in but hated Catelyn more.“Their lives have nothing to do with me. I want Catelyn to die! I want to be Mrs. Mason!”“You’re as stubborn as a mule! Alright, stay here and reflect!” Slade left angrily. Before he left, he ordered the guards, “Don’t give her any food or water!”Evelyn sat on the couch weakly. Hatred welled up in her eyes.She had never suffered hardships like that.She was starving.She could hardly hold on. Her only belief was to take revenge on Catelyn.It was becoming dark outside. A cold breeze was blowing.Suddenly, Eve
Chapter 1800"Uh-oh, Mr. Blade is in danger!" Jasper said in a deep voice, "I'll go inform him right away..."Unexpectedly, Evelyn suddenly grabbed his arm to stop him.Dim light enveloped her face, casting shadows on half of it.A strange grin appeared on her face, "Mr. Mason thought that by controlling the village, he could blackmail me into curing him. Well, I'll show him whether I'll succumb to his threats."Jasper suddenly had a sense of foreboding....Bang! Bang! The sound of gunshots continued incessantly, accompanied by intense fighting sounds.Slade was abruptly awakened from a sweet dream and quickly asked the guards what was happening."The west area... Those poor people in the west area ambushed our armory, stole guns and ammunition, and they're coming this way! Mr. Swan, you must escape, we can't hold them back in front...""What?" Slade's eyes widened in disbelief. He had never imagined that the suppressed poor people from the west area would dare to rebel.In
Chapter 1801He hesitated, probing, "Do you mean Mr. Mason?""Yes. Mr. Mason has deployed a group of mercenaries outside the village. Once he gives the order, those mercenaries will rush in. How can the poor people in the western area be a match for them? We should stop arguing and go to seek his help now."Outside the window, the people from the western area were roaring. Slade glanced at Seth."Heh, Mrs. Mason suffered a lot because of your daughter and your family. Do you think Mr. Mason will help us?" Seth sneered.Seth heard his doubt and calmed down.He stood straight, hands behind his back, with no warmth in his eyes."If he doesn't help us, do you think we'll have a way out when the people from the western area come rushing in? If I die, there's no way that Evelyn can treat him anymore. Besides, are my daughter and I the only ones who have been exploiting them over the years? Weren't your mansions built on the flesh and blood of them too?"…An eerie silence spread thr
Chapter 1802"Since I dare do so, I'm not afraid of him knowing," Cedrick sneered.Slade was someone who worshiped power.Since the people had rebelled, his position as the village head was at stake. Now he could only grasp at the last straw.Evelyn was the same.She went from being the pampered daughter of the village head's family to having nothing left.Once they lost their confidence and support, perhaps they would learn to behave.Someone suddenly knocked on the door in the middle of the night."Mr. and Mrs. Mason? Are you still sleeping? It's Slade. There is an urgent matter I need your help with." Catelyn and Cedrick exchanged smiles, knowing what the man came for.Catelyn walked over to open the door.A group of wealthy people stood outside, all looking disheveled and covered in sweat."Mr. Swan, there's chaos downstairs. What's happening?" Catelyn asked while knowing the answer.Slade stammered as he recounted the rebellion of the people from the western area. He
Chapter 1803After all, the virus in Cedrick’s body, which would be inherited from generation to generation, could only be cured by the villagers in the east area.The villagers in the west area were reckless men who only knew how to farm.They didn’t know medicine or poisons at all.It was horribly dark.Catelyn and Cedrick saw the man who led the rebellion of the west area. The man was a hot-blooded young man at his early twenties.The weapons of the west area were from Cedrick.Thus, the man was respectful to Cedrick.Although the man thanked Cedrick very much, their hatred for the east area wouldn’t be reduced.They made their requests.The wealth in the east area should be divided equally to the people in the west area.Slade should be ousted. The villagers of the west area would elect a new chief who was virtuous and capable. Besides, the villagers of the east area who had committed crimes should be punished.After the criminals received punishment and the wealth was
Chapter 1804 The west area was their home. However, the whole place was now on fire. The man, who had led the riot in the east area, looked at the fire and his face was lightened by the fire. He had to make the decision to send some of his people back to the west area to put out the fire. Before he left, he said to Catelyn and Cedrick, "Our houses are on fire. This fire came from nowhere. I would have to ask you to stay put here." He was suspecting the fire was started by Cedrick’s men. Then Catelyn suggested, "We'll go with you to put out the fire." The others from the west area roared, "Maybe you are the ones who started the fire! ou offered to negotiate with us on behalf of Slade. You made us let down our guard, but behind the scenes, you had our houses burned down! Don't pretend to be good people!" "What did we burn down your houses for? Slade was screwed. We were genuinely trying to help you and the east..." "Shut up! Keep them under watch. Don't let them go