His Lordship Alexander Kane by Useless Caesar

Chapter 0154

“Are you pleased?”

Lewis’s question hung in the air, and Amber froze in shock.

However, it was not just Amber, but everyone, save for Alexander, was utterly taken aback.

The mayor of Ol‘ Mare himself had come forward, offering Missus Thompson a villa in the name of

neighborhood redevelopment. The demolition of the Habergam area was ages away. That was an

outright gift!

Was that extravagant present from Mayor Christian for Missus Thompson’s birthday all because Amber

had put in a good word?

That was beyond belief!

“Mister Christian, I… I don’t know what to say.” Amber looked uncomfortable and was at a loss for

words.

A whole villa!

Even with the redevelopment of Habergam, families would only get a commercial property and some

cash, around 50 thousand dollars at most. However, those villas at Valenders Pavilion, though not

huge, were in a prime spot, worth way more than a handful of commercial

properties.

The birthday gift was overwhelmingly generous!

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To top it off, Mayor Christian did not just offer that jaw–dropping gift. He actually sought Amber’s

approval, asking if it met her

expectations.

Was that some kind of alternate reality? It was downright incredible!

“This can’t be happening. It just can’t be real!”

Next to her, Carmela’s jealousy was about to boil over. Her fists clenched so tight she thought her chest

might burst.

Her ego was bruised.

Alexander, Amber, Susanne, Patrick… were all nobodies, so why did Mayor Christian care about them

so much? She was the one running the Braine family show, and she would not let anyone overshadow

her.

“If Miss Chesire has no objections, then we’re all set.”

Lewis, the seasoned mayor, had been through it all. He knew exactly how to handle the curveballs life

threw his way. With a booming laugh, he acknowledged Amber, but as his gaze shifted to Gavin, his

gaze turned to ice. “Gavin, you were saying something about not considering the New Chesire Group

for the old town investments?”

“And just where did you get that idea? I want an explanation, now!”

Gavin’s whole body shook. His legs turned to jelly!

He had made up that story to put Alexander and Amber in their place, but he was way out of his

league. Such big decisions were way above his pay grade, reserved for the city’s big shots.

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Then, Gavin could not muster a single word with Lewis bearing down on him.

“Go home and think long and hard about what you’ve done!”

Lewis eyed Gavin’s pathetic state and huffed, “Miss Chesire is family to you, isn’t she? You’d be out of

a job if not for her, How about a little gratitude?”

Gavin was a mess, swaying on his feet, lips trembling like leaves in the wind. “Mister Christian, I… I…”

“Amber.”

Alexander shot Lewis a look of respect, then gently took Amber’s hand. He turned to Carmela with a

playful grin and teased, “Missus Lowe, don’t you think we owe Amber a big thank you?”

Carmela was seething, yet she bit her tongue, breathing heavily, her eyes blazing with rage. The

answer was simple but oh so

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complicated. To thank Amber would be to admit that her family was second best, outdone by Amber,

Susanne, and Patrick!

Alexander had orchestrated the whole scene, intent on making her swallow her pride and admit defeat.

He wanted her to be the architect of her own downfall.

“Carmela, apologize now!!”

Gavin, witnessing Carmela’s predicament, went white as a sheet. He leaped forward, yanking Carmela

into a bow before Amber, his voice quivering. “Amber… I mean, Miss Chesire! We’re so grateful for

your forgiveness. Your aunt and I were wrong!”

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“We were blinded by our own egos and lied through our teeth. The New Chesire Group is a force to be

reckoned with, and we’re convinced It would bring the town fortunes!”

Carmela, with Gavin’s hand clamped on her neck, could not even raise her head, defiant to the end.

Her anger inside threatened to

explode. Her lips slowly began to move…

“Pfft!”

In a fit of pent–up rage, she coughed up a mouthful of blood!

“Aunt!”

Amber gasped, rushing forward, ready to catch Carmela.

“Missus Lowe’s fine.”

Alexander stepped in, gently holding back Amber’s wrist, a slight smile on his face, “Missus Lowe’s

always been tough. Anger just got the better of her. Better out than in, I say. This ordeal might just be

the lesson she needed.”

The relatives around them were as silent as a graveyard, none daring to utter a word.

It was clear to all that Carmela had brought that on herself. Had she not messed with Amber’s family,

she would not be in that mess.

From that day forward, the Braine family would march to the beat of Amber’s drum.

“Miss Chesire?”

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Lewis shot a wary look at Alexander, biting his lip before finally sidling up to Amber. In a hushed tone,

he said, “There’s something I’m not sure I should bring up, but since I’m here today…”

He dropped his voice even lower, “The other day, the bigwigs at Jacobsma Group from Province Town

approached me. They’re eyeing New Cheshire Group, wanting to buy us out. I turned them down flat.”

“I’m just worried they won’t take no for an answer and might try something against New Cheshire

Group.”

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