"We'll come clean."

One of the contractors said indignantly, "Actually, we don't want to lower the price for you, but unfortunately for you, someone has your back.

"As for who that person is, they wouldn't let us tell you. Anyway, you're just lucky. You can do whatever you like here, and no one would dare to disobey you."

The other contractor politely pushed the contracts toward Neil. "Mr. Foster, just sign this contract. Don't make things difficult for us. It isn't easy for us as well.

"If this deal doesn't go through, we won't be able to stay here anymore."

Neil wasn't quick to make a decision. He merely looked at Stephen.

Stephen was silent for a while. "So, from what you're saying, that person could make sure our businesses run smoothly here?"

"Of course, he had already made it known to the people in the mines.

"As long as it's a mine that you have your eyes on, they aren't allowed to raise the price. Also, they can't do anything that would harm your company's profits."