StarNovelChapter 63 Although Jessica looked visibly upset after being exposed, she knew that once Perry spoke up, Sophie would find it hard to refuse This was a plot of land measuring 150,000 square feet. She definitely didn't want this lucrative opportunity to end up in Sophie's hands. Sophie feigned surprise, "Really? I had no idea about that." "Sophie, you've never dealt with such matters, so naturally, you wouldn't know about this. Your uncle is only looking out for you. If this land comes under the Russell family's control, it could definitely turn a profit." As Jessica spoke, her eyes gleamed with anticipation. Anyone with a bit of sense knew how valuable the land would beconce the landscaping approval cthrough.
Sophie sighed and said, "Why didn't you mention this earlier? It's too late now" "What do you mean by that?" Jessica tensed up immediately.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEven Perry chimed in, "Sophie, you wouldn't have..." "The land was sold three hours ago "What?!" Jessica exclaimed in shock "Actually, I bought that land on a whim during an argument with James. I always felt it was a poor decision, especially after finding out it was a wastewater area. It's been a hot potato ever since, and I wanted to sell it, but no one was interested. Today, Colby cby asking to buy it, and I was overjoyed. I'm afraid he might change his mind, and I signed the contract immediately. Now, the money is in my hands, and the land is his." Sophie's tone was full of regret, as if she truly meant it..
Jessica quickly tugged at Perry's sleeve, "What do we do now?" Such a propportunity was just handed over? "Can we still get it back?" Perry asked tentatively.
Sophie shook her head, "It's definitely not coming back." Seeing this, Jessica stepped forward anxiously, "Maybe, Sophie, you could talk to Colby? Perhaps we could reconsider?" Sophie inwardly scoffed, but on the surface, she seriously said. "This land doesn't matter towhether I manage it or not. Jessica, since you are so keen on it, maybe Uncle Perry could talk to Colby? See if he's willing to give it up?" After Sophie spoke, Jessica's lips twitched, instantly losing her earlier confidence.
Perry also said, "Colby is ruthless. I'm not going to fight with him over a piece of land." Sophie knew Perry's nature well. He definitely wouldn't deal with someone as cutthroat as Colby.
Perry's words made Jessica feel even more frustrated. She glared at him fiercely.
Sophie added, "Jessica, don't worry. It's just a piece of land. How valuable can it be? Besides, with the Russell family's vast enterprise, we have enough to last several lifetimes. Do we really need that piece of land?" "Exactly, I also thought it was unnecessary." Perry nodded.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJessica heard the words and stomped off in anger.
Sophie sipped her tea quietly, acting calm and nonchalant. Jessica m thought she could easily gain an advantage from Sephie? Absolutely not.
Shortly after, Sophie left the Russell family estate, only to see Colby's car still parked outside. Sophie knocked on the car door, asking, “What's going on?" "Adler said we should celebrate today." "I didn't say that. He wanted to celebrate. Adler brutally exposed the truth, Sophie pondered for a moment, "A celebration is indeed in order." Colby said, "The Four Seasons Hotel has a private room booked, Ms. Sophie, please get in.” "My pleasure."
That aftemoon, James was heading to a banquet. As Colt drove pastm Eastwood College) James glanced at the bustling students and couldn't help but picture Sophie.
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