Chapter 35
“Russell, business doesn’t look so good. At this rate, won’t you lose money?
“Maybe the dishes aren’t attracting customers. Why don’t you take out the recipe book, and we can study it together?”
Andrea refilled his water and began reasoning with him earnestly.
But he wasn’t convinced. He even rolled his eyes at her.
You think I rely on this place to make a living? As long as this shop stays open, the town pays me gold every month. Plus, I get money from the checkpoint.”
Andrea was stunned. ‘So part of that 100 gold coins she’d paid earlier had gone directly into his pocket.
This town was corrupt from top to bottom.
He finished his water and started to stand up.
She tried to probe further, but he silenced her with a warning glare.
“Don’t even think about it. My father spent 100,000 coins on that recipe book. It’s an heirloom to be passed down to my children. Why would I actually use it?”
Andrea was stunned but she didn’t understand.
Spend 100,000 gold on a recinek, then not use it to make money? Just treat it as a family heirloom?
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Chapter 35
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Andrea Rowland: [Selling large quantities of fresh water. 2 gold per gallon Contact Jason. Gwen, or Denice it interested
[Thank you, boss! I knew a big shot would come to save us!]
[I’m your biggest fan!]
[Where did you get all this water? Did you know the heat wave was coming and stock up just to rip us off“]
[Exactly! You knew something and deliberately didn’t tell us!]
[You guys are so annoying. Why should she tell you anything? Is she your grandmother)
[Right! She’s earning money with her own ability. Who are you to question her?]
[I’m looking out for everyone’s interests. Shouldn’t we be helping each other at a time like this? And she’s just thinking about making money.]
[Ernie, Share Bro, aren’t you going to say something fair?]
Ernie Sanford: [I’ll say this fair and square–Ms. Rowland, in this situation, didn’t just enjoy herself. She helped everyone get this much water. You should thank her. A little compensation is only right. Thank her for sharing.]
[Ernie, I can’t believe she bought you off too.]
Ernie Sanford: {Wendell Lynn, I like to meddle in other people’s business, but I don’t like others meddling in mine.
Andrea Rowland: [Jason, Denice, Gwen, just block anyone who doesn’t want water. Don’t sell to them. It’s my water do what I want with it. If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. I don’t have time for you, and you should mind your own business
Jason Faulkner: [If you’ve got complaints, go ahead. I’m offering a permanent block service. We don’t bother each other und we all live in peace.]
Gwen Spencer: [Same.]
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