Chapter - 119

Lacey found Zeke’s words hilarious and childish at the same time. “Mind your manners, okay? That’s not how you’re supposed to solve a problem! No one has offended me, but I’m quite concerned with the construction of Love in a Fallen City.”

Zeke asked curiously, “What’s wrong with Love in a Fallen City?”

Lacey told Zeke, “Sigh… The scale of the project exceeds what I had in mind. I’ve consolidated both our steel mill and raw material production plant, but it can’t uphold the construction of Love in a Fallen City.”

She continued in a sad tone, “We have to expand the scale of our factory to accommodate the construction’s needs. Otherwise, we may not complete the project in the designated time.”

Zeke suggested, “It’s simple! Let’s expand the factories if that’s the case!”

Lacey replied, “It’s not such a simple task! We won’t be able to expand the factories due to the limited resources we have at the moment. However, I’ve generated another solution!”

“What is it? Tell me!”

“Well, The government is going to put Hamilton Construction up for auction. The reserve price is merely a hundred million! If we’re able to acquire Hamilton Construction, we’ll be able to accommodate the needs of Love in a Fallen City’s construction!” Lacey grinned.

Zeke nodded and replied, “Sure! If that’s the case, let’s acquire Hamilton Construction then!”

Zeke had always wanted to transfer the ownership of Hamilton Construction to Lacey.

However, he knew Lacey might decline his offer as she would only accept gifts she thought she deserved.

Hence, he decided to get rid of it through an auction in disguise.

Zeke would then sell it off to Lacey for a price below the market value to satisfy Lacey’s need.

Lacey massaged her temples and voiced out her concerns, “I’m afraid a lot of the corporate players are eyeing Hamilton Construction as well since it’s such a tempting offer. Are you sure we’ll outmatch the corporate players?”

Zeke chuckled, “Are you kidding me? You’re one of the top corporate players amongst them! Don’t worry, honey. I’m sure they’re no match for you!”

Lacey replied in a petulant manner with a smile on her face, “Stop teasing me! Nonetheless, I’ll definitely give it a try with your support!”

Savior Clinic had stalled its operation for two consecutive days because all of their customers had headed over to Savior Clinic.

Madeleine knew it would be impossible for them to sustain their business in Merwin District. Hence, she had decided to move elsewhere.

She received a call from her son while she was in the middle of packing with Emily, about to move.

Her son was a militant; he was her only hope now.

The only great news she had received lately was the promotion of her son to a sergeant.

Madeleine picked up the call with a bright smile on her face, “My dear, why have you decided to call me all of a sudden? Are you in need of money again? I’ll transfer it to you immediately!”

Sam replied, “Mom, I have great news for you!”

Madeleine replied, “Silly boy, the best news I’ve come across lately is your promotion! There can’t possibly be anything greater than that!”

Sam replied, “Mom! There’s better news than my promotion!”

“I’m sure you know Hamilton Construction by the Hamilton Group has been seized by the military, right? According to a reliable source of mine, those from the military are about to put Hamilton Construction up for auction! The reserve price is merely a hundred million! You only have to gather a hundred million and gain ownership of Hamilton Construction!”

Madeleine replied with a bitter smile, “Sam, you might have overestimated your mother’s capability. We’re but an ordinary family. We can’t possibly gather a million over such a short period of time. Even if we manage to gather a hundred million, we can’t possibly outmatch the other corporate players, right?”

Sam replied, “Mom, I’ll tell you what’s going on behind the scene. My master, Officer Hugh, is the person in charge of the upcoming auction.”

“I’ve gotten in touch with him beforehand. He will definitely prioritize our family during the auction! Of course, a portion of the shares goes to him after we’ve secured the deal. You have to gather a hundred million, even if it means borrowing the said amount from loan sharks! Don’t let me down!”

Madeleine’s eyes gleamed. “Officer Hugh’s involved? If that’s the case, there’s quite a huge probability for us to secure the deal! As for the money… Your sister and I will try out best to sort it out!”

Madeleine got in touch with Emily the moment she hung up the call and told her the news.

Emily had an awful look on her face as she sighed, “Mom, you shouldn’t have promised Sam! It’s a hundred million we’re talking about! How will we gather this huge sum over such a short period of time?”

Madeleine huffed, “I don’t care! You have to fork out a hundred million within the designated time!”

“Your brother has sacrificed so much to acquire Hamilton Construction. He has gotten in touch with Officer Hugh as well! You can’t even gather a hundred million? Seriously? Are you going to let your brother down? Don’t forget that your brother is our only hope!”