Chapter 1274

Hazel exclaimed, "Why is Aunty Lizzy so hell-bent on destroying herself?" Walter, who was out drinking, had heard from his friends that a factory was planned near the Wagner residence. They mentioned potential land acquisition, with each household receiving over 300 thousand dollars in compensation. It was then that one of his friends suggested, "I'll give you 300 thousand dollars for the property deed, Walter. I'll just pocket a little something as the middleman. It won't be anything too crazy." Thus, Walter became intrigued by the proposition. "They won't miss the 300 thousand dollars. They spent lavishly on jewelry, and their wedding was a multimillion-dollar affair. They wouldn't even notice this mere amount of money. "If we sell it under the table, we can pocket the full sum of 300 thousand dollars. If the factory representative handles the transaction, given your parents' inclinations, they would undoubtedly favor Charlie's family, and all the money would go to them," Walt