Chapter 175: Unravelling Tensions

Augusto's phone buzzed incessantly, pulling him out of a fleeting moment of tranquillity. As he read the message, his face contorted with rage. The news about a variety show filming in Peach Creek pierced through his calm exterior like a knife. "What is this nonsense, Evan?" he bellowed, slamming the phone down. "How did this happen under your watch?" Evan, standing nearby, flinched at the outburst. "Sir, I just found out. The mayor struck a secret deal with the show to attract tourism," he explained, his voice a careful blend of urgency and placation. "It's meant to boost the town's economy." "Boost the economy?" Augusto's voice dripped with sarcasm. "Or boost the mayor's ego? How could you miss such a major development?" His frustration was palpable, the air in the room thick with tension. "Mr. Alarcao, I apologize. I should have caught it sooner," Evan admitted, his tone tinged with regret. "But we can still address this. We just need to strategize." Augusto rubbed his temples,