Chapter 144

Jacob quietly shielded Nicole behind him. "I know her well. She won't lie for a little money." "But she… she…" Facing Jacob's stern look, Eugene dared not speak harshly and lowered his voice. "She is obviously lying." Jacob's voice remained calm. "Since you're sure she is lying, you must know geomancy well, right?" Eugene stuttered at Jacob's question, "I-I don't." "If you don't know, how can you tell she's lying?" "Forget it!" Nicole suddenly chimed in. "I don't need to prove to idiots what they can't understand." Samuel took the chance to smooth things over. "Then Ms. Barnes, do you know how my place's energy can be improved?" Nicole nodded. "Yes." "Then… can you give me some advice? Money is not an issue." Nicole smiled faintly. "Sure. Ten million." As her words fell, Eugene instantly grew anxious. "Ten million? This is daylight robbery! Why din’t you just go rob someone?" Nicole deliberately grinned brightly at Eugene. "Aren't I doing it now?" "You!" Nicole turned to S