Chapter - 158

Zeke wasn’t in the mood for food because of what happened to Hudson.

Summer wasn’t in the mood as well, as she had a lot to deal with ever since she had taken over the role of general manager.

Hence, they had a relatively simple meal and caught up with each other over the meal before wrapping up the session.

Zeke returned home while Summer went to Susan to handle the rest of the handover procedures.

Coincidentally, Jayden Hill, the tyrant from the Hill village, showed up right after Zeke left.

It was his girlfriend’s birthday; he was there to celebrate it with her.

Jayden’s appearance managed to grab Olivia and Dylan’s attention immediately.

Olivia whispered, “Dylan, look! He seems like the one who broke Hudson’s leg, right?”

Dylan reaffirmed Olivia, “I remember the guy having a tattoo on his neck. I’m almost certain he’s the one!”

Olivia went on, “Mm! It seems like luck is on our side! He just shows up right in front of us!”

“We have to keep an eye on him! He’s the stepping stone we need to our bright futures!”

Dylan nodded vigorously. “Mm! I’ll stay right here to keep an eye on him! Go to the surveillance room and check on his registered vehicle and jot down the license plate of his vehicle!”

“Mom, let’s eat! Your dearest daughter is starving!” Lacey salivated when she saw the feast Hannah had prepared.

“Nope! No one is allowed to dig in until Zeke is home!” Hannah drizzled a few drops of olive oil into the soup as she finished her sentence.

Lacey pouted her lips. “Mom, you do recall I’m your biological daughter, right? Zeke is just an outsider!”

“Why does it feel like I’m the outsider instead?”

Dawn smiled and teased Lacey, “Nope! You’re a gift!”

Lacey kicked Dawn as she was irritated. “Shut up! Damn it! Whose side are you on?”

“Mom, you can neglect me, but you have to be considerate of Dawnie, right?”

“Dawnie and I have had a long day! Look at how skinny she is! Let’s dig in so she gets to replenish her energy!”

“Hold it right there! I believe I have nothing to do with this at all.” Dawn expressed her thoughts with an innocent look on her face.

They are so mean!

Lacey was speechless and helpless at the same time. She had no idea what to do next.

Finally, Zeke returned home when everyone was anticipating his arrival.

Hannah rushed over and welcomed him enthusiastically. She brought him his pair of indoor sandals. “Zeke, you must be tired, right?”

Daniel had already gotten the cups ready and served two glasses of drinks. “Zeke, join me for a round of drinks.”

“Sure, dad,” replied Zeke.

“Mom, you should take a break as well. Please join us for dinner. Thank you so much for preparing so many dishes.”

“No worries!” Hannah replied with a bright smile on her face.

Lacey was irritated. “Zeke, are you sure you deserve such a great treatment after the carefree day you’ve had?”

Hannah got ahead of Zeke before he could reply, “Lacey! What the hell are you talking about?”

“Zeke has been going around because of you, hasn’t he? Stop being unreasonable!”

“Zeke, have you reserved the hotel for Lacey’s birthday banquet?”

Zeke nodded. “Don’t worry, mom. I’ve already reserved a hall with Grand Millenium Hotel.”

Hannah’s heart skipped a beat when she heard what he said. “Why did you choose such a place? There will be a lot of relatives and close friends joining us tomorrow. It’s gonna cost a fortune to accommodate so many guests, right?”

Zeke smiled and ignored Hannah. He raised his glass instead. “Dad, this is for you.”

The Grand Millenium Hotel belongs to me. We don’t have to worry about the cost at all.

“Sure!” Daniel raised his glass in return and gulped down the drink he had. “Such good wine!”

Lacey asked all of a sudden, “Zeke, I’ve been wondering. Are you related to Hill village’s demolition?”

Zeke was curious and asked in return, “Lacey, where’s this coming from?”

“Ha-Ha- Stop putting on a show in front of me! I’ve already figured out what’s going on!”

“Reinz Pharmaceutical will be building a factory nearby the Hill village. Hence, most of the villagers have decided to apply for the job opportunities available.”

“Reinz Pharmaceutical made themselves clear; those who wished to join them would have to stay in the accommodation provided. The villagers agree to move because they want to work with Reinz Pharmaceutical.”

Zeke was at a loss for words because he didn’t expect Lacey to figure out what had happened.

Daniel was shocked. “What did you say? Reinz Pharmaceutical will be setting up a factory at Oakheart City?”

Lacey nodded immediately. “That’s right. What about it?”

Daniel was blown away by the news. “This is unbelievable! Reinz Pharmaceutical is the leader in Eurasia’s pharmaceutical industry. I believe no one would expect them to set up a factory at such an isolated place like Oakheart City.”

“Oakheart City’s government will be able to gain hundreds of millions or even billions of tax revenue.”

Zeke smiled and asked, “Dad, do you have any interest to collaborate with Reinz Pharmaceutical?”

Daniel smiled bitterly. “Zeke, stop teasing your father-in-law.”

“Reinz Pharmaceutical’s partners are all OTC verified corporates. What I own is but a clinic. Perhaps they won’t even want to take me in as an employee.”

Zeke tried to encourage his father-in-law, “Dad, please don’t belittle yourself.”

“Perhaps Reinz Pharmaceutical is currently drafting the agreement to collaborate with you.”