Chapter 1447 Partaking in the Glory

"I suppose there was no need for a huge investment. That land wasn't worth much, anyway. I heard that they got it for just five million. "With a few hundred thousand dollars, they could turn a huge profit! It's a piece of cake for the Whitmans, don't you think, Mrs. Whitman?" one of the ladies teased. The incessant chatter became too much for Ophelia to handle. No longer interested in her beauty treatments, she hoped to reach home soon to ask Cyrus if he could still reach out to Wynter. Noting Ophelia's pale face, a righteous lady interjected calmly, "Let's not tease her too much. Haven't you heard? The Whitmans had decided that the land wasn't worth it and pulled their investments." The revelation left the other ladies astounded. Such a decision was considered a breach of business etiquette. "It's hard to believe that Mr. Whitman Senior would agree to that." Someone expressed her doubts. The lady smiled faintly and explained, "Mr. Whitman Senior isn't that heartless as he's ve