Seeking confirmation, Roman asked, "So, are you really interested in a development project in our humble town?"He was exceedingly cordial toward Liam, and there was no hiding the greed in his eyes. Liam smiled vaguely and faintly in turn. "Of course. I have high hopes for a tourism project here, what with its magnificent scenery. Coupled with chain hotels, it would be a shortcut to riches for everyone."Pausing, Liam then added, "And as the mayor, you'll receive widespread accolades."That being said, what good was vanity when he could not take it with him in death? It was certainly a lot less practical than having money within his palms!Dropping all pretense, Roman asked directly, "So, how much are you investing, Mr. Luther?"Liam gave a number, deliberately keeping it lower than what any other developers offered. Naturally, he was not going to dance to Roman's tune!Naturally, Roman's bright smile stiffened, and he wondered for a moment if he heard Liam wrong.Seeing that
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