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Hank was well aware of what Richard had in mind, so he barked, "What are you talking about, Richard? If this plot doesn't belong to Blake, then who does it belong to? You?" "Yes!" Richard replied, gritting his teeth. "It's mine. Just put it under my name.""How could you…" Hank was furious.He turned to Miles and said, "Mr. Upshur, don't listen to him. This plot belongs to Blake Johnson."Frowning, Miles said, "Since there's a dispute, we'll hold off on measuring this specific plot for now. We'll measure Richard Johnson's part first."Mayor Jenkins, please ensure that Blake Johnson applies for the certificate again. We'll come back in a couple of days. Otherwise, there's no other solution."Hank pointed at Richard, his finger trembling. "How could you do this, you rascal? You're ruining our village's reputation!"Richard remained indifferent toward Hank's comment. Standing beside Eric, Sylvia could not stand Richard anymore and asked, "Is your uncle always like this?"Eric s
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Upon realizing that their land was short of a unit, Delilah became upset and exclaimed, "The certificate clearly says 3.5 acres! How come you measured one-tenth less? If you shortchange us by a tenth here, think of the land lost in many households. That's a big loss!"Delilah's words led the crowd to protest, saying Miles's measuring tool was faulty.Miles felt helpless and explained, "Folks! We're using satellite tech to measure your plots. This gives accurate measures, and data is safe for confirmation. We can't manipulate the results."But the villagers didn't accept this as they thought the survey team was cheating them.Since they were doubtful, Miles had to show Richard how to use the tool and have him measure himself. It was simple: Richard just had to walk around the plot after pressing a button.Soon, Richard returned from his round. To his surprise, it gave the same result."How's this possible?" Richard was puzzled, scratching his head."What if we measure your other
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Richard and Delilah exchanged a glance when they saw Eric returning with the certificate in his hand. Richard patted Delilah on the shoulder and said, "Delilah, go back and check if it's still there!"After completing the measurement of the last household, Miles turned back to measure Eric's plot.The land covered 11.3 acres, more than Richard's. Upon seeing the results, Eric breathed in relief. He intended to give some of the money to Elly while the rest would support his aging parents.Just then, Richard and Delilah came over. Delilah had confirmed that the item Richard had mentioned was still at their house.Grinning, Richard turned to Eric and asked, "Feeling content now?"Eric opted for silence, deeply disgusted by Richard's behavior today."It's worth around 100,000 dollars." Richard continued. "Roughly what my house costs. But, Eric, I doubt you'll get to enjoy it. Why not let me handle it? Once your parents pass, I'll find them a good resting place."Hank snarled, "Ric
Chapter 108
"W-Who told you this?" Elly asked in surprise. Upon hearing that, Slyvia could tell it was the truth. "Your uncle told us about it," she said.Elly sighed. "After all these years of keeping it a secret, my brother had to find out like this. It's no wonder he reacted this way after learning he's not our parents' biological child."Slyvia nodded and asked, "Why didn't you tell Eric earlier? If you had informed him beforehand, today's incident might have been avoided."Elly shook her head. "Years ago, when our parents worked in Salt City, they found my brother abandoned by the roadside. He was nearly frozen to death. They brought him home out of kindness."Our mother suffered miscarriages, so they chose to raise Eric as their own. When my father returned to our hometown with Eric, he made sure the villagers kept this secret. They didn't want Eric to know the truth. I can't believe my uncle…""Your uncle is truly wicked," Slyvia said. "Not only did he disclose the truth to Eric, but
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Elly said, "Eric, Dad said that you should keep the money. Your company needs a lot of funds for various expenses since it's just starting."Although Eric had little money left, he shook his head and replied, "Give it to Mom and Dad. The company doesn't need more funds now. I can manage my money and make it last until the end of the year."He wanted to leave the hospital, but Sylvia insisted that he stay. Eric reluctantly agreed to stay in bed.Feeling bored, he called Andy to ask about network upgrades for Sonnex Corp. and Williams Corp. Both server rooms were still under construction, and the equipment installation was ongoing.After hanging up, Hank called. He had arrived in the city and asked about Eric's well-being.Upon learning Eric was in the hospital, Hank rushed to visit him."Mayor Jenkins, you don't have to come to visit me," Eric said. He had not expected Hank to visit him.Hank smiled. "I didn't have a chance to discuss a few matters with you yesterday when you fai
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Sylvia said, "Eric, you used to work for others before, but things have changed. Now, you and your partner own a company."I know you and Andy have a good relationship, but remember, the most important rule in a partnership is to protect your partner's interests. Basically, it's about money. You'll realize this soon enough. For now, you shouldn't be the one giving away the money."Silently, Eric gazed at Sylvia. He hadn't thought as deeply about this as she had. Setting aside Williams Corp. and looking at Sonnex Corp.'s situation, the success of securing the project was mainly due to Eric.While Andy might not mind if Eric wanted to donate 20,000 dollars to his hometown for road repairs, their company operated as a partnership. Giving such a significant amount would definitely affect Andy's interests."Don't look at me like that," Sylvia said. "If you feel uneasy about it, we could each contribute 10,000 dollars. I'll lend the money for you, and you can give it back to me once you'
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Eric frowned as he noticed the differences among people. Working under David Westman would mean a 2.5-year effort just to make 20,000 dollars."My brother-in-law, Craig, also holds a mid-level position at Sonnex Corp., but he's not as well-off as you," Eric mentioned.Sylvia grinned. "Firstly, this money serves a good purpose, so there's not much to ponder. Secondly, mid-level managers come in various tiers, too. Some receive a basic monthly salary with minimal bonuses, resulting in lower earnings."Furthermore, has Craig ever shared his yearly income with you?"Eric remained quiet. Elly had mentioned Craig's annual salary only once. Reflecting on it, he realized Elly probably wasn't aware of the exact figure either.Elly didn't appear concerned whenever Craig came up."Why bother about him? He can do as he pleases. I can't just seek revenge from his parents due to his ill-treatment," Elly remarked.Elly ended up responsible for looking after Craig's parents after he brought the
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Eric took a deep breath, copied Sylvia's movements, and chuckled. "This is easy."Sylvia rolled her eyes. "Your stance is not good at all."She kicked Eric's feet and said, "Widen your stance more and lower your shoulders."After assessing Eric's posture, she nodded with satisfaction. "That's close enough. Let's go with this."Then she took out her phone and said, "And now we'll order breakfast."Eric smiled and said, "Why order breakfast? I'll make it after I'm done with the horse stance.""You'll find out soon enough," Sylvia said, glancing at Eric."Martial arts can be tough, especially since we're focusing on the basics given your experience. Once you've got the fundamentals down, we'll move on to more advanced techniques. If you stick with it, you can handle regular opponents in about a year."And there are other benefits that come with it. Alongside boosting your fitness, it will also build your resilience."Sylvia's assessment of Eric left him feeling underestimated. Bu