Chapter 227

As expected, just as Hayden was about to leave, more than a dozen people appeared before him, neatly blocking his way. They stood like an iron wall, firmly cutting off his line of sight. "Are you trying to run a shady business here?" Hayden was slightly surprised, but his gaze sharpened as he stared coldly at them. "Shady business? What an amusing choice of words!" "Let me make this clear. Either you sell me that gem, or you're not leaving this place." Benjamin dropped all the pretenses and looked at Hayden indifferently. "There are plenty of witnesses here. If word gets out, your business will be finished. Everyone will know what kind of scams you're pulling here!" Hayden responded righteously. However, the crowd around them averted their gazes, lowering their heads in silence. Nobody dared to speak up. Though these onlookers were wealthy residents of Stonybrook, their influence and authority paled in comparison to Benjamin's. Offending someone like him could mean total ruin.