Chapter 183: The argument
Theodore watched her, astonished. He had always known Bella as a talented designer, but her insight into business matters was a pleasant surprise. There was a depth to her thinking that he hadn’t fully appreciated before.
Skyler, however, was not as impressed. "So you’re saying there won’t be any future growth in that location?" he retorted, his tone dripping with sarcasm.
"No, I am not saying that. But this particular property is already mired in disputes. Who knows what else O’Neil might be hiding from us? It’s too risky to trust him. It’s better to avoid unnecessary trouble."
Theodore, intrigued by her reasoning, finally spoke up. "What do you suggest then?"
Bella took a moment to think before offering a suggestion. "You should look for a better location," she began thoughtfully. "Why don’t you consider the wetland in the lowline area?"
"Hah!" Skyler laughed sarcastically. "This is what you are suggesting!" he scoffed. "Bella, that place is abandoned. It’s not even worth considering."
"I’ve heard that the government is planning to develop the area," Bella said cautiously. She wasn’t entirely certain of the information, but it was worth investigating. "If it’s true, investing in the wetland now, while the price is still low, could be incredibly profitable. Once development starts, the value of that land will skyrocket."
"Interesting," Theodore remarked, a smirk playing on his lips. He liked the way Bella thought. There was potential in her idea, and it was worth exploring further.
Skyler couldn’t believe his ears. Theodore was seriously considering Bella’s suggestion as if he had already made up his mind to invest in the wetland. The thought frustrated Skyler; he knew that area was practically useless.
He, however, held his tongue, realizing that it wasn’t the right moment to argue. He resolved to dig deep into Bella’s claims, confident that if there was any falsehood in her words, Theodore would silence her himself.