Her Celestial Farm on the Scrapyard Planet (by Kay Lucas) novel Chapter 391

Chapter 391 Stay Out

Theodore set down his glass and fixed Rufus with a sharp, piering look. His voice cafed no warmth at a “Barto pretend I didn’t hear any of that. How the Fifth Military operates is our own cusiness. We don’t need your company’s inp your dispute with that farm…”

He paused, his tone turning even colder. “That’s your problem. It has nothing to do with the Fifth Military Let me gue you of advice. Some ideas are better left alone. And some water are better not stepped into

With that, he stood up and left without waiting for a response, leaving Rufus frozen in place. Hiface shifted between red a caught between embarrassment and unease.

He had thought he could use a shared sense of grievance to build a connection instead, the reaction he got was carrying a hint of warning.

The report was delivered to Jayden exactly as it happened.

Jayden could not make sense of the Fifth Military’s attitude. After thinking it ever, he personally prepared a more carefully w proposal, with clearer implications of benefits, and sent it directly to Roman.

However, after waiting several days, the reply he received was cold.

It did not come from Roman himself but from one of his aides.

“Commander Lynch asked me to pass this message to Mr. Norton. The Fifth Military will handle its own affairs Seafarm Group should focus on its own business. What you shouldn’t ask, don’t ask. What you shouldn’t think about, don’t think about of yourselves.”

There was no mention of cooperation. Not a single word about the farm. Only a firm and unmistakable warning

The phrase “take care of yourselves” carried a chilling undertone.

When Jayden received the message, he was sitting by the floor–to–ceiling window in his luxurious office. Outside, the lights Centria Planet stretched endlessly.

Under the shifting glow of neon lights, his expression turned extremely grim The hand holding the communicator tig his knuckles turned pale.

They had been rejected.

Not only had the Fifth Military refused their offer, but they had also explicitly warned them to stay out of it.

This was compl

beyond Jayden’s expectations.

ve been furious at Elizabeth and the farm. Faced with allies and should at least have shown some willingness to engage.

even a hint of disdain and caution?

and rubbed his temples, a strong sense of unease ring in his che

Chapter 391 Stay Out

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The Fifth Military’s reaction was too unusual. This complete distancing, this refusal to say anything, did not feel like how they would treat a potential partner. It felt more like they were deliberately cutting ties and sealing off information

Did they already have their own plan?

A plan that did not need, or even actively avoided, involvement from a commercial group like Seafarm?

A plan that might be more extreme… more secretive?

The thought sent a chill down Jayden’s spine.

He remembered the large sums Seafarm Group had funneled into the Fifth Military every year, all of it going into a hidden underground facility.

He had visited it once. Inside were rows upon rows of hybrid creatures, part–humb, part something else…

He forced himself to stop thinking.

Getting too deeply involved with the military, especially a faction as aggressive as the Fifth Military, had always been a double- edged sword.

Now that they had made it clear they wanted no involvement, pushing further would only bring disaster, dragging Seafarm Group into something far worse than losing market share.

“Send out a notice,” Jayden said to his secretary, who had been waiting nearby. His voice carried a faint, barely noticeable tremor. “All non–standard competitive actions targeting Elizabeth’s farm are to be suspended immediately. As for public opinion on Starnet… ease off. No more active promotion.”

The secretary looked up in surprise. “Mr. Norton, then what about our market…”

“We’ll deal with the market another way,” Jayden cut him off impatiently. “Also, terminate all cooperation with the Fifth Military Unless they contact us first, we make no moves.”

Seeing the rare mix of fear and resolve in Jayden’s eyes, the secretary felt a chill and quickly nodded. “Yes, Mr. Norton, Understood.”

On the other side, when Roman learned about Seafarm Group’s attempt to reach out, he let out a colu, dismissive laugh.

“A bunch of profit–driven businessmen. Sharp instincts, but too stupid,” he said to Wally. They think this is about sharing This is survival. Our plan cannot involve people like them. If anything leaks, or if they act on their own and mess things, everything we’ve set in motion could fall apart.”

Wally nodded. “You’re right. Seafarin Group isn’t a concern. They’re already struggling to keep themselves together warning is enough to keep them in line. Our plan requires absolute secrecy and control”

“Good.” Roman looked out at the vast starfield beyond the window, his gaze dark: “Planet 4001, it won’t stay quiet for 1006 Trevor enjoys what’s coming.”