The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 1399

The faces of those who were already wavering showed a slight change after hearing Zenobia's words.

But it didn't last long.

Jaime blurted out, flustered, "Lady, why are you crying out of the blue? We're all here to protect the coral. Aren't my questions worth pondering? If you have a good explanation, then by all means, explain. Why are you crying? You're not trying to challenge those businessmen with our intent to protect the coral, while not allowing us to raise valid doubts? Isn't that a bit too much?"

Jaime's words were like a loud wake-up call.

Right.

They were here to save the coral, weren't they? What question couldn't be asked?

Those who were already wavering, their gaze towards Zenobia was a bit more suspicious.

Jaime took half a step back, warily asked, "Lady, you're not trying to manipulate us good folk with the coral, are you?"

Zenobia denied immediately, "Stop stirring up trouble!"

Jaime didn't engage her further.

He turned to the others, "Folks, I think since we're here to protect the coral, we'd better keep our distance from anyone on the island who has a conflict of interest with the businessmen. We wouldn't want our goodwill to be manipulated. After all, I heard that the president's wife of Bane Corporation is not only beautiful but also more capable and cunning than Wayne. If we get used by others and then she targets us, it'll be too late for regrets. Then who will protect us?"

Jaime's words made many people sober up.

"I was online today, and I saw a news report... Bane Corporation offered a hefty compensation to the natives stranded on the island..." a man hesitated before speaking.

"My family also saw the news. My dad is a lawyer, and he warned us to be cautious," a girl whispered.

"We're here to protect the coral anyway, as long as the coral is protected, our purpose is achieved. We don't need to do anything else!" Jaime seized the opportunity, "I heard someone here injured a vice president of Bane Corporation?"

The old man who hit someone changed color, "That was an accident. Something flew out of my hand..."