Chapter 32

The streetlight outside the hotel was well-lit. Less than two hundred meters to the right of the hotel, there was a commercial street. The street boasted a supermarket and stores selling local produce, specialties, and food. The well-lit area was no longer in total darkness from a month ago. Lianne complimented, “You’re amazing, Mr. Atlas!” Zane seemed pleased by the compliment as his face lit up. “Oh, how so?” Lianne pointed at the shops around. “There was nothing here when we first came, but in a matter of a month, we now have a commercial street where you can get necessities and different cuisines. Aren’t you amazing?” Zane replied, “It seems you spent the month learning to suck up to your boss.” Lianne commented, “Are you disagreeing with me then?” Zane said, “It isn’t hard to build a commercial street, but the problem lies in managing the place and closing the wealth gap for the people here so they can enjoy a better quality of life.” Lianne uttered, “What are you