Chapter 194 Helpless

On the second floor of the bar, William found himself in an environment he disliked. He hardly went to Lyle's Westward Club, known for its quiet atmosphere, let alone purely entertainment venues. That day was an exception as someone invited him, only to find out it was a bar when he arrived. Nonetheless, he sat in the booth, legs crossed, ignoring the drinks ordered for him. When thirsty, he simply grabbed an orange from the fruit tray. With deliberate and graceful movements, he split it into segments and savored each one. William skipped the shirt today, wearing a black turtleneck sweater under a dark brown suit jacket. In this lively place, he stood out, yet he maintained his cool and aloof demeanor. "Mr. Juste, your wish for a discussion was unnecessary. The compensation for the demolition was settled long ago, with a standard rate for all villages. I can't offer any additional funds privately." Despite the deafening music downstairs, he remained calm. "Besides, this project