Ditched the Cheater, Pregnant by Mr. Righ novel Chapter 405

Chapter 405 A Special Place

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Julian gave in. “Tell me what you want to eat. I’ll have someone send it up. Wait here for me after lunch. I’ll come back to nap with you, then we’ll leave this afternoon.”

“Okay.”

Julian could guess why Mark wanted to meet him.

He owned a prime piece of land in Voss City, and Mark wanted to buy it for development.

The two families had competed for years, so their relationship was tense.

Mark reaching out first was a clear sign of peace.

But Julian had no intention of selli

They were both businessmen, driven by profit.

He understood why Mark wanted the land. But Julian could make the money himself.

He would never give up such a big opportunity.

The two men met. Both were powerful, at the top of their fields.

They shook hands briefly, no warmth in the gesture.

They were the two kings of the busine

world.

Their companies often competed, so they were direct rivals.

There was no small talk.

He wanted to buy

Julian leaned back.

Mark’s expressi

got straight to the point.

land.

want it? That means I should develop it myself.”

stayed calm. “I’m not buying it only for business.”

“Oh? Tell me more,” Julian said. His tone was cold.

There was nearly a twenty-year age gap between them, but in business, age meant nothing.

Mark spoke quietly, “More than twenty years ago, my daughter was lost there.”

Julian froze for a second.

Then he smiled coldly. “You’re only trying to buy it now? After twenty years?”

He didn’t believe Mark’s story.

“I didn’t plan to buy it,” Mark said. “But my wife heard it would be developed. She begged me to take it. If I

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lead the project, I can control the plan.”

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Julian knew about Mark’s wife, though he’d never met her. She was in poor health, and they were deeply in

love.

They never had other children.

Men like Mark had women throwing themselves at them every day.

But he’d never had affairs or illegitimate children. For that, Julian respected him.

Julian thought for a moment. “I won’t sell the land. But show me your plan. If it’s reasonable, I’ll consider

it.”

Mark knew Julian didn’t need money.

Buying the land from him was nearly impossible.

He wouldn’t have come if not for his wife.

He never did anything without being sure. Only his family made him break his rules. ›

His daughter was his lifelong pain.

Now his wife was sick, and he wanted to give her everything.

He had no idea how many more years his wife would be able to stay with him.

“Name your price,” Mark said. “I’m buying this land, no matter what.”

Julian went quiet for a few seconds.

Both men were used to power, and both knew how to read people.

Mark could tell Julian was considering it.

Julian looked up. “Any condition I want?”

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Mark stared at him. “Don’t get greedy, young man.”

Julian smiled. “We work in the same worldl. I won’t ask for too much.”

Mark gestured for him to speak.

“I want the Riverton Alley property in Lakeshore City,” Julian said.

Mark laughed sharply. “You call that not greedy?”

“That land can’t be developed,” Julian said. “It’s useless to you.”

“Not today. But maybe someday,” Mark replied. “It’s in the city center, quiet and valuable. You know how

much it’s worth.”

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“Money doesn’t matter to me.” Julian said. “I’m sure it doesn’t matter to you either.”

Mark studied him. “Only that one condition?”

Julian nodded. “Only that.”

“May I ask why you want that alley?”

Julian’s voice softened. “My girl and I first met there.”

Mark looked surprised. “You’re married?”

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“Not yet. I’m working on it,” Julian said. “It’s a special place. The government won’t build there, and I want to keep it as it is.”

Mark smiled faintly. “I underestimated you, Mr. Sterling.”

The land Julian was giving up would make a fortune.

But the alley would bring no profit.

To most people, Julian’s choice was foolish.

“You’re doing this for

your wife. I’m doing this for mine,” Julian said. “We’re the same.”

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