Chapter - 247

Eclipse took a sip of his tea. “So, as soon as the news is out, those businesses with a lot of capital will do whatever they can to take over the construction of Love in a Fallen City. Anyone who managed to take it away from Zeke… Well, they’ll be ours anyway since all of Rivermouth belongs to us. Plus, we don’t have to go head to head with Zeke. This is a cunning plan, I must say.”

“I don’t really have a choice, do l?” Hades sighed.

Oakheart City turned famous overnight once the news of the Great General of the North being appointed a position in the city had spread around

As one of the four legendary generals of Eurasia and the Great Marshal’s disciple, anyone who

Skyrocket their own values.

A chance to get close to the general was now out in public. Anyone who could take over the construction of Love in a Fallen City would have the chance to personally welcome the general.

Many business owners and powerful people shifted their attention to Oakheart City, specifically Love in a Fallen City, overnight.

To other people, the construction was a once-in-a-lifetime chance, but to Lacey, it was as if she was holding onto a hot steamy potato.

Whenever Lacey thought of the number of people trying to rob her of the project, it hurt her head.

She looked at the table full of delicious foods but couldn’t seem to work up an appetite.

After eating two spoonful of rice, Lacey put her cutlery down. “You guys go ahead and eat first. I have some work to do.”

“Seriously, what’s wrong with you? Even Sharon eats more than you,” Hannah scolded. “Don’t even think about dieting. I saw someone on the internet saying dieting is bad if you want to get pregnant.”

Hannah’s words only annoyed Lacey even further. “Mom, you can’t just force me to have a child! I’m not thinking of having one now. My career is more important. Plus, having Sharon is more than enough.”

“Who gave you the right to speak? Do you think I like doing this? I’m doing this for you and Zeke’s sake! How long has he been living with you? Half a year, yet nothing has happened yet! Is this how you take responsibility?”

Daniel quickly frowned and quickly signaled Zeke to calm things down as he had no say in the family. It would only make things worse if Daniel spoke up.

“Lacey, please, mom is just worried about us.” Zeke quickly stepped in. “Mrs. Hinton, you have to understand where Lacey is coming from as well. She’s just frustrated from all the recent work. It’s normal for her to want to vent her frustration from time to time.”

Hannah’s expression immediately softened up. “See. Try and learn from Zeke.”

“Bootlicker.” Lacey rolled her eyes at Zeke.

Her words only angered Hannah again.

Upon seeing that the mother and daughter were going to go at it again, Zeke quickly stopped them. “Alright, Lacey, have a seat first. If something is going on with work, why not tell us? Maybe we can help.”

Lacey hesitated but sat back down in the end.

The storm quickly died down, and Daniel shot Zeke a huge thumbs up.

Ever since Zeke had started living with them, Daniel’s life had improved by the day. In the past, whenever the mother and daughter started arguing, the one who suffered the most was none other than Daniel as he couldn’t take either side.