Sure enough, Yvonne quieted down.

Stephen slowly said, "Didn't I promise you I would snatch those few pieces of land that Mark wanted? I was busy with this all this time.

"I had only gotten two pieces of land when Mark noticed. He sent men to track me down. If I'm not wrong, he should already be in the city."

Yvonne was a little surprised. "He's coming to look for you?"

"Yes." Stephen shut his eyes a little. "That is also part of my plan."

Yvonne pondered for a while before frowning. "You're going to deliberately mislead him to think that you're also interested in the metal mines so that his focus will all be on you?"

"That's right."

While Yvonne was thinking, Stephen hugged her tightly. "All you need to do is prepare for the bid. I'll handle the rest. Just wait to get the mine in your hands."

Stephen smiled. "Treat it as compensation for my rough behavior last night."

Instantly, the atmosphere turned flirtatious once more.

Yvonne rolled her eyes. "Am I to thank you for bein