Chapter 179: A disputed land
Bella clutched her resignation letter tightly as she made her way to Zack’s office. The elevator ride to the top floor felt longer than usual. When the doors finally opened, she strode purposefully toward the CEO’s cabin, determination fueling each step.
As she approached the cabin, she noticed the door was slightly ajar, which caught her off guard. ’Is he in the office?’ she wondered, a flicker of hope rising within her. Raising her hand to knock, she hesitated as voices drifted out from inside.
"The details of the property at Heritage Avenue are here," a deep voice said. "The property in the heart of the city is indeed prime for your dream project, but there is something odd about it."
"What’s wrong with this property?" Zack’s voice followed, tinged with curiosity.
"Mr. O’Neil is a big fraud," the other man continued. "He has already mortgaged the land but is still trying to sell it. He has not only approached us but also several other potential buyers. It’s a disputed plot."
"What a liar he is!" Zack muttered, surprise evident in his tone.
Bella’s hand froze mid-air, her mind asking her to leave, to respect the privacy of the conversation, but her feet refused to move when she heard the next words.
"Yes... he is," the man said with a hint of satisfaction. "We’re fortunate to have discovered his deceit. But the information is that Mr. Reid is quite interested in the property."
Bella’s heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively covered her mouth to stifle a gasp as she heard Theodore’s name. What was Theodore doing involved with a fraud like O’Neil?
She stood there, her thoughts swirling in a chaotic mix of fear, confusion, and disbelief.