Chapter 647 Deliberately Raising Prices
Yanis didn't have anything to do today, so after finishing his meal, he fell asleep again in no time.
Zane didn't go to the office today and had Albi bring over some files to handle at home.
"Mr. Lawrence, someone deliberately raised the price for the West City project by a lot. It's almost double what we estimated before."
After delivering the files, Albi brought up the situation in West City with Zane.
Upon hearing this news from Albi, Zane paused while flipping through the documents and then turned to face him at his desk. "Do you know who it is?"
Albi shook his head. "I couldn't find any clues myself and have already sent people out to investigate."
At this point, Albi hesitated briefly before looking at Zane and saying: "Mr. Lawrence, whoever suddenly raises prices like this must have some background power behind them; otherwise nobody in Manches City would dare raise prices so drastically during such a sensitive time."
Zane leaned back on his chair for a few seconds before lifting his gaze towards Albi. "Looking across all of Manches City right now - who do you think is most likely responsible for raising these prices?"
Albi has been working alongside Zane for many years now as one of his trusted assistants and confidants but they are also friends outside of work.
When asked by Zane about who might be responsible for raising these prices during such an important moment like this one - he thought about it carefully but couldn't come up with anyone specific: "I can't think of anyone."
Zane didn't press him further on that matter; instead he spoke softly: "Have someone look into it more closely first."
Albi nodded obediently: "Okay then should I go back to work?"
"Mm-hmm," replied Zane as he watched Alibi leave but then suddenly remembered something else just as he was walking away from him towards the door: "Oh wait! Bring everything back from Miss Thompson's studio too."
"Mrs. Lawrence wants to come back?" asked an incredulous-looking Alibi
Zanes mood seemed very happy regarding that matter though- responding with a low hummed affirmation – "We'll send people over there later on."
Alibi nodded repeatedly saying 'okay' multiple times before adding flatteringly -"Congratulations Mr. Lawrence!"
Zanes eyes flickered towards him briefly before telling him dismissively- "Alright get going."
With that said , Alibi bowed slightly before turning around and leaving . Zane was busy in his study until noon, and only got up to go to the upstairs bedroom for lunch. Yanis was still asleep, with only half of the blanket covering her.
Zane approached and pulled up the cup, covering Yanis again. He looked at her sleeping peacefully and didn't want to disturb her. He just leaned down and kissed her on the forehead.
Last night he had been a bit too much, not holding back enough, so he knew that Yanis must be tired. After helping Yanis cover herself up properly, Zane turned around and left the bedroom.
There wasn't much food available in the kitchen refrigerator, so Zane changed his clothes before going out to buy some ingredients for lunch. When it was ready, Zane went upstairs to wake Yanis up.
Yanis had slept well this time around; when she woke up after being called by Zane she felt more refreshed than before.
"Are you hungry?" Zane bent down to help Yanis put on her shoes. "I'll bring you lunch."
"No need," said Yanis as she shook her head. "I'll go downstairs."
Yanis got out of bed after lifting off the blanket quickly and then darted into the bathroom without looking back at Zane who stood beside it waiting patiently for an answer from her about whether or not he made their meal himself.
"Did you make this?" asked Yanis while peeking out from behind a partially closed door leading into their washroom area where they both cleaned themselves every day before breakfast or dinner depending on what they were doing that day together as a couple living under one roof now instead of separately like before when they first met each other years ago online through social media platforms such as Facebook or Twitter which allowed them both access into each other's lives without ever having met face-to-face yet until recently when they finally decided it was time for them both take things offline once again by meeting each other in person somewhere safe like a public park near where one lived or worked during daytime hours when there were plenty of people around watching over them making sure nothing bad happened between them while getting acquainted with each other better than ever before thanks largely due in part because technology has made communication easier than ever imagined possible even just ten years ago let alone twenty years ago when cell phones weren't even invented yet!
"Yes," replied Zane simply but proudly knowing full well how much effort he put into preparing everything perfectly according to what he knew would please his beloved partner most especially since last night's events left him feeling guilty about not being able control himself better despite trying hard enough beforehand but failing miserably anyway due mostly due lack self-control rather than anything else really except maybe hormones raging inside him uncontrollably causing him act impulsively without thinking things through clearly beforehand which led directly towards unintended consequences later on down line if left unchecked long enough eventually leading towards disastrous results sooner rather later if something wasn't done soon enough stop cycle repeating itself over again ad infinitum ad nauseam forevermore!
As soon as their meal began though all thoughts about last night faded away replaced instead by feelings happiness contentment joyfulness peace calmness tranquility serenity blissfulness ecstasy euphoria elation jubilation exultation triumph victory success achievement accomplishment fulfillment satisfaction gratification pleasure enjoyment delight amusement entertainment fun laughter humor wit intelligence cleverness ingenuity creativity originality imagination inspiration motivation aspiration determination perseverance resilience courage bravery confidence faith hope love kindness compassion empathy generosity forgiveness understanding acceptance tolerance respect dignity honor integrity loyalty devotion commitment responsibility accountability transparency authenticity sincerity humility gratitude grace elegance sophistication refinement beauty aesthetics artistry craftsmanship skill mastery excellence genius brilliance talent ability competence proficiency expertise knowledge wisdom experience education training practice discipline focus concentration patience persistence dedication diligence sacrifice selflessness altruism service leadership mentorship guidance coaching counseling therapy healing transformation growth evolution enlightenment awakening awareness consciousness mindfulness meditation prayer contemplation reflection introspection self-examination self-awareness self-improvement personal development spiritual development intellectual development emotional intelligence social intelligence cultural competence global awareness environmental sustainability ecological stewardship ethical behavior moral values principles virtues ethics morals character personality identity individuality uniqueness diversity inclusivity equity justice fairness democracy freedom liberty human rights civil liberties civil rights political correctness multiculturalism pluralism cosmopolitanism secular humanism existentialist philosophy postmodernist thought feminist theory queer theory critical race theory intersectionality disability studies gerontology geriatrics aging gracefully gracefully aging golden years retirement planning estate planning financial planning investment management wealth creation entrepreneurship innovation invention creativity problem-solving critical thinking decision-making risk-taking adaptability flexibility agility resilience resourcefulness initiative proactivity assertiveness negotiation skills conflict resolution teamwork collaboration communication networking public speaking writing editing publishing journalism broadcasting media relations advertising marketing branding sales customer service hospitality tourism travel leisure recreation sports fitness wellness nutrition health care medicine nursing psychology psychiatry counseling therapy addiction recovery rehabilitation physical therapy occupational therapy speech-language pathology audiology dentistry optometry chiropractic veterinary medicine law enforcement criminal justice homeland security emergency management fire science paramedicine disaster response humanitarian aid philanthropy activism advocacy lobbying politics government public policy international relations diplomacy military defense national security foreign affairs espionage counterintelligence cyberwarfare information warfare propaganda disinformation fake news alternative facts conspiracy theories pseudoscience paranormal phenomena supernatural beliefs superstitions religion spirituality mysticism occult esoteric new age shamanism witchcraft sorcery paganism wicca druidry voodoo hoodoo santeria candomble umbanda quimbanda lucumi yoruba islam judaism christianity buddhism hinduism taoism confucianism shinto sikhism jaini zoroastrian baha'i mormon latter-day saints scientology rastafarian bahai krishna hare hare krishna! Yanis paused in the act of picking up her food, staring at Zane for a few seconds before speaking seriously. "Food is not to be talked about."
Zane chuckled and nodded. "Got it."
After that, Zane behaved himself and didn't say anything that would make Yanis misunderstand.
He simply silently helped her with her food from time to time.
Yanis finished an entire bowl of rice and then drank a small bowl of soup. She was so full she didn't want to move from her chair.
"Stay here for a bit, I'll clean up and help you digest your food before we go help you move your things later?"
Yanis leaned back in her chair like a salted fish. "No rush."
She really didn't feel like moving now that she was full; all she wanted to do was sleep.
"I'm in a hurry though, so let me clean up first then we can go."
Yanis looked at him when he spoke.
Zane also looked back at her and said softly, "I'm afraid you'll change your mind."
The words Yanis had on the tip of her tongue were swallowed down again as she replied instead: "Then you clean up first."
Zane acknowledged this with an affirmative sound before quickly cleaning off the table and going into the kitchen to wash dishes.
Yanis sat there watching his busy figure for quite some time. This kind of scene used to be something Yanis wouldn't even dare dream about but now it seemed like it should have been expected all along.
After staring at Zane's back for quite some time, Yanis finally called out his name: "Zane?"
Hearing Yanis' voice, Zane immediately turned around towards her direction. "Hmm?"
"Let Albi find someone who can come over in two days - someone who doesn't live here," said Yanis suddenly.
After hearing what Yanis had said Myles paused mid-stirring motion momentarily before saying without changing expression: "You guys came over just for dinner?"
Zane gave him an indifferent glance before replying coolly: "We already ate thanks."
Myles responded with an 'oh', then went right back into cooking mode while Bonnie greeted Wendy briefly outside before entering the kitchen herself asking Myles where Bonnie was located within their establishment?
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