Chapter 53

Chloe lowered her gaze, remained calm for a moment, and then asked, "What do you mean?" "Literal meaning." Sebastian finished the honey water in one gulp and placed the cup on the table. He got up and walked toward the balcony. From his back, Chloe could sense a hint of weariness and desolation. "I put so much effort into securing this landmark, but now the government keeps raising the base price," Sebastian said. "In this game, if you don't want to be kicked out, you have to find a way to pull in more collaborators. There aren't many in Middleton qualified to swallow this cake, but unfortunately, they've all signed contracts with Ethan in advance." "When dining and drinking, they call you a brother, but when it comes to discussing cooperation, each of them reveals their true colors. Chloe, tell me, can there be no tricks in this?" By the end, Sebastian's emotions became more intense. Chloe had known Sebastian for a long time, but this was the first time she had seen him like thi