That night, in the hotel where Matthew was staying, he stood by the window looking out at the stars, speaking into his phone. "Leanna, I need you to help me gather 250 million."
On the other end of the call, Leanna's slightly resentful voice echoed back. "You know, every time you call me, it's always business. Can't you ever show a little concern for me?"
After hanging up, Matthew sat quietly outside on the balcony. He didn't know when it had started, but he had grown fond of sitting alone at night, gazing up at the stars.
In his hand, he held a small figurine. Perhaps in these quiet moments, he could return to being just a husband, filled with thoughts of his wife, for during the day, he was the Summit Warden of the Martial League. No matter what happened, he had to remain calm and calculated, always in control.
Just then, the door to the balcony slid open, and Shawn, wearing pajamas with a cartoon bear design, stumbled out, yawning. "Boss, why are you still up so late?"
Matthew glanced at the sleepy Shawn and scoffed, "Sleep? At your age? How can you sleep so much?"
Shawn blinked in confusion, caught off guard. Seriously? I get lectured for only asking you why you're still up?!
"Did you check out the neighborhood this morning?" Shawn quickly changed the topic, hoping to avoid further reprimands.
"It's a done deal; 250 million for full ownership."
Shawn's eyes widened in surprise. "Just over 200 million for the entire neighborhood?!"
When he had toured the neighborhood with Matthew earlier, he had been shocked by its size. It included gardens, a river, and even roads running through it. He had figured it would cost at least 400 million to acquire.
"Aren't you worried those family heads might try to stir up trouble behind the scenes?" Shawn's eyes gleamed with a hint of excitement.
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