"Austin, are you really sure you want to do this?" Matt was the person closest to Austin in the company, so at that moment, he was the first to voice the question.As he asked, he even took some tissue to wipe the blood on Austin's face.Taking the tissue, Austin held it against the wound on his head. He smiled helplessly. "What I need now is time!"Time?The employees were all stunned.The elevator doors opened.Austin walked into the elevator.Before Matt and the others could get in, he pressed the floor button and closed the doors.In the narrow and closed-off space of the elevator, Austin leaned against the wall, feeling extremely tired."Is three days enough time for them to have a winner?"The fights in the Campbell family were beyond his capabilities.Even Mason and Taylor, who were heirs like him, couldn't intervene for sure!This was a matter of position!If three days wasn't enough time for Walter to defeat Dorothy, Austin could only resort to his last move.Tak
Austin was exhausted, and he slept very soundly.The next morning, when Dahlia brought Austin's breakfast up to his room, she finally woke him up.Austin smiled when he saw the breakfast before him. "Mom, I'm not a child anymore. Why are you bringing me breakfast to my bed?"Smiling, Dahlia said, "You'll always be a child to me."Austin chuckled. Then, he began to eat his breakfast.After the meal, Austin got out of bed and washed up. Then, he went downstairs.Ezra and Aldus were watching the morning news in the living room.When Ezra saw Austin, he waved his hand and smiled in amusement. "Sir, come and look at this piece of news. It's quite something."Austin went over to them curiously. When he saw the news, he froze for a moment. "Jacob has also acquired a plot of land in the west city?""Interesting, isn't it?" Ezra's smile was odd.Austin shook his head. "That old fox is being careful."Aldus asked in confusion, "Sir, Mr. Lockwood, what does this mean?"Ezra explained
The female reporter felt a little awkward as she asked, "It's a first for large-scale home refunds in this city, and it may cause Dominion to go bankrupt. What are your opinions on this matter?"The man sneered. "What does Dominion's bankruptcy have to do with me? They can die all they want, but I'll survive. I don't care as long as I can get my money back!"Just then, someone ahead in the line shouted, "The doors are opening!"In an instant, the neat line dispersed, forming a heavy crowd that rushed toward the sales center.The reporter tried to continue the interview with the man, but the man cruelly shoved the reporter away."Get lost, you annoying flies! I have a refund to claim. Don't get in my way!"The reporter staggered and fell onto the ground. She scraped her arm, and it started to bleed.The other people around her tried to squeeze their way into the sales center as they reprimanded the reporter."Come on, stop getting in the way, brat. Step aside. Clear the way!""
The night went by in silence.Early the next morning, once again, long lines were formed outside the four sales centers under Dominion.The media, who were waiting early on, had already set up their cameras and microphones.Dominion's refunding crisis had attracted the attention of everyone in the city.This was huge news that no one would want to miss out on!In the Hydra Gardens sales center, the group of Dominion employees gazed at the long line outside in despair.They could even foresee that the homebuyers for the remaining 30% of the houses would be getting refunds today as well.When they recalled how the listings in Hydra Gardens were sold out within a day, they couldn't help their dejection.After today, Dominion would return to its original state, and it might even fall into the deep abyss!"Hey, when are you guys opening the doors?"It wasn't working hours yet, but the people lining up were already urging the employees impatiently."You're all here already, so wha
To Matt's surprise, Austin was seated in front of his computer just like he had been yesterday. He gazed at the real-time data feedback, emotionless and calm."Austin…" Matt called out in a low voice. "You can confide in me. It's bad for your health if you shoulder everything alone."Obviously, Matt didn't think that things were the same for Austin as it used to be. In the past, Austin already had a plan in mind, so he behaved very calmly.But now, Austin was behaving like this just to reassure his employees, and he suppressed everything alone."We only have 10% left."Pointing at the screen, Austin smiled bitterly.Matt said in determination, "It's alright, Austin. If push comes to shove, we can just start over. I'll follow you wherever you go!""What nonsense are you saying?" Raising an eyebrow, Austin pointed at the chair beside him. "Sit there and play on your phone or something."Matt was bewildered.He wondered if Austin had suppressed his feelings so much that even his
Cecily Enterprises was a huge international company.It also dealt with international trade and major infrastructure projects.But Austin never expected Cecily's dad to be the chairman of Cecily Enterprises!Also, he didn't think that Edward had decided to invest out of nostalgia like the news had claimed.Edward had kept Yandell Corp around, which was already a nice enough gesture toward his hometown.If Edward truly intended to invest in this city, with how huge Cecily Enterprises was, he would have done it a long time ago.Also, there were many better plots of land in this city. With the scale of Cecily Enterprises, if they wanted to invest, they could've gotten any of those lands in this city.Why would they settle in west city, which was just beginning its redevelopment?They were clearly trying to support Dominion on purpose!They did what Wirtucon couldn't do.Also, Cecily Enterprises could definitely raise the west city's value."Safe! We're safe now!"Unable to rei
At that moment, Reginald suddenly understood what Ezra had said during his last visit.He waved, gesturing for his assistant to leave.Reginald rubbed his face, smiling bitterly in sorrow as he mumbled, "We rise and fall together. I really am bound to Austin, huh… Life is so unpredictable."Meanwhile, in another huge office, Jacob stared at the computer screen with a grave look on his face, unmoving.But his wavering gaze had betrayed the fluctuating emotions in his heart.The news of Cecily Enterprises entering the west city was displayed on the screen.With his keen senses, of course, he knew what this meant.A while later, Jacob picked up a cigar and slowly lit it. After taking a puff, he felt that the smoke in his mouth was too bitter.He lowered his cigar, mumbling in a low voice, "Wirtucon was gone, but Cecily Enterprises came in instead. It's like a deity has appeared in our midst. Austin, you have the Campbells, and now, Cecily Enterprises backing you… How many guardian
When Austin went home, there was a happy atmosphere in the house.Everyone had smiles on their faces.Raquel and Dahlia had prepared a table full of delicacies and wine. They obviously wanted to celebrate."You guys knew?"Austin had hurried back because he wanted to draft Dominion's plans for the future, and he also wanted to tell his family the good news."The whole city is talking about it. Of course, we already know."Smiling, Dahlia said, "Austin, you're so lucky to have survived the most dangerous situation. Come on, don't just stand there. Go and wash your hands.""That's right, sir. Madam Emerson and Raquel have worked hard all afternoon," Aldus echoed.Austin had just had dinner, but faced with his family's joy, he didn't decline. He smilingly walked into the kitchen. After washing his hands, he joined his happy family at the table.Ezra raised his glass, smiling as he said, "A toast to celebrate this double fortune!"Everyone was about to clink glasses when Austin r