The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 269

Chapter 269

Justin set down his fork and said with a serious expression, “If you encounter any troubling matters like this in the future, just look for me.”

Rachel smiled at his words, but her eyes were a little sad when she lowered her head.

The next day, Justin kept his word and accompanied Rachel to the construction site.

Everyone at the construction site looked shocked and happy by Justin’s grand presence, and the project leader even personally ran out to greet him, showing more attention to them compared to when Rachel had come alone.

“President Burton, President Hudson, after the completion of the shopping mall here, the surrounding house prices will double as well. The apartments in our commercial building are also selling very well…”

However, Justin did not humor him. “You can just tell President Hudson about these things. I’m only accompanying her to have a look.”

His words could not make his intention any more obvious to the Burton Group’s staff.

The project leader immediately began bowing and scraping to Rachel. “Please watch your step, President Hudson.”

“No matter what, safety is the most important thing,” Rachel said as she took the safety helmet. “I’ve heard that there are still some problems with the demolition. Have they all been solved?”

The project leader confidently replied, “Of course. However, at Phase Three Land, there were a few greedy holdouts who were demanding more money. They’re asking for five million just to demolish a small, old house. Aren’t they quite the dreamer?”

“How did you settle that?”

“You don’t have to worry about that. Generally, our company’s demolition team is responsible for tricky things like this. We’ll probably be able to demolish it soon.”

Rachel raised her head and shielded her eyes from the bright sunlight with her hand. She looked around before instructing, “Safety always comes first. It’s now a critical time for the Burton Group to establish an

example of charity. Never conflict with demolition households.”

“Don’t worry.”

“Careful.” Justin helped Rachel. “You don’t have to worry too much about this. All construction requirements are Burton Group’s unified standards. I’ve repeatedly instructed them not to start the work without settling everything.”

“In that case, it’s all right. I was just worried because I had heard some rumors.”

“What rumors?”

As they were talking, a worker suddenly ran over in a hurry from a distance. Because he was running too fast, he stumbled in his steps several times and almost fell.

“Mr. Holmes!”

“Liam, why are you running? What got you in a hurry?”

Saying that, the project leader introduced to Rachel, “This is Mr. Liam, the supervisor of our construction site. Liam, this is President Hudson.”

Without greeting Rachel, the worker said hurriedly, “Something happened at Phase Three Land. We had

already agreed on demolishing the houses today, but the holdouts went back on their word again, saying that they want to increase the price by one million. The guy in charge of the demolition got angry and immediately

threw a punch. Now, all of them are fighting.”

“What?” Mr. Holmes’ face turned pale.

Justin said coldly, “Is this what you meant by ensuring safety and resolving everything properly?”

“President Burton, President Hudson…”

Justin led Rachel away without looking back. “Frankie, start the car. Head to Phase Three Land immediately.”

“Understood.”

Currently, the place where the incident happened was in a mess. The surrounding area had already been demolished, and most of the dilapidated buildings were only left with its foundation-except for a small bungalow squeezed in the corner. There was even a line of clothes left out to dry outside the house, showing that there was someone living there. It looked extremely out of place.

When Justin and Rachel rushed to the scene, chaos was still ensuing, and the fight was brutal.

There was a family of five living in the old house. The oldest of them all was an elderly lady who struggled to stand. She stood by the side with the help of her daughter-in-law, her hands trembling with worry. Those who were fighting did not hold back, and threw something directly toward the elderly lady.