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Well, that seems almost too easy. 

Jasper Stone was sizing her up, a flicker of cold crossing his eyes. 

“So, Ms. Spencer, here to talk business with me?” 

Alice hadn’t planned on that, but since he brought it up, she’d play along and see where it went. 

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She sat down while Eric stayed by the door, looking more like her assistant than the one calling the shots. 

Jasper didn’t think much about it and went straight to the point. 

“If you want to discuss the project, fine. But how much of the profit are you giving me?” 

Alice studied him, seeing that all he cared about was money and didn’t care who got hurt. 

She countered, “Are you even in charge here?” 

As expected, her words hit a nerve. 

Jasper slammed his hand on the table and stood up. 

“Who do you think you are?! I’m being nice, and you spit on it!” 

Alice looked at him calmly. Her gaze was icy and terrifying. 

Jasper froze, realizing he was actually scared of a woman. 

That was ridiculous. 

“I know you. Mrs. Nolan, right? 

“Let me be clear. Even if Mr. Nolan and Ms. Randall were here, I’d say the same. 

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“And you’ve offended me. Want this area developed? You have to add more to my cut.” 

He held out his hand. 

Five fingers. That meant five times the price. 

Alice almost sneered from pure anger. 

“Are you giving that money to the townspeople or fixing roads?” 

“Save the act. Think you’re clean?” Jasper lit a cigarette, blowing the smoke out in a way that made everyone uncomfortable. 

“You come from this hill town. Without your pretty face, do you think you can sit here and talk business with me? 

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“You’re worth less than a spa girl. 

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“Be smart. Go flatter Mr. Eric and give me what I want. Then even if you turn the hill town upside down, I 

won’t care. 

“One more thing–if you don’t do as I say, don’t blame me for being ruthless!” 

After he spoke, the neighbors who had been sitting around smoking, appearing to just help with the funeral, all stood up. 

Their eyes were sharp, fixed on Alice. 

If she still didn’t realize what was going on, she’d be foolish. 

The whole thing with Hugo had just been a test. 

They saw she didn’t hesitate to send him to jail, and it angered them. 

Now, the negotiation wasn’t just about money–they probably wanted Hugo released. 

“Don’t even think about bodyguards or thugs. It won’t help!” Jasper said. 

“You’re under my watch here. Want to leave? You’ll have to agree to my terms. 

“Stick to your principles if you want, but if not, someone else will. 

“I can lock you up for two months, and Mapleford’s whole balance could shift.” 

Alice analyzed his words carefully, her voice cold. 

“So you’ve reached out to others in Mapleford?” 

After James‘ mess, many companies didn’t want to invest or take risks. 

Naturally, they wouldn’t dare compete with the Nolan Group. 

They just didn’t have the resources. 

She honestly didn’t know who could have such power. 

Jasper laughed. 

“You’re smart. But what good does that do? You’re still trapped here. 

“You stay in this town from now on. Try anything, and I won’t hold back!” 

He sneered and stepped closer, lowering his voice. 

“You look pretty good. If you stay with me willingly, we can discuss terms properly.” 

Alice acted immediately, punching him square in the stomach. 

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Jasper’s face turned red as he clutched his stomach, cursing angrily. 

“You bitch! Looks like I’ve been too good to you!” 

The moment he spoke, the others closed in, surrounding Alice. 

They looked dangerous, radiating violence. 

“Don’t hold back. Just leave her breathing. Attack!” 

With that, they all surged forward. 

Emma panicked. 

She’d thought the townspeople were kind, simple people. 

Who would have thought that those seemingly friendly neighbors would turn ruthless over money? 

“Ms. Spencer, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought you here.” 

She had only meant well, but it ended up causing trouble. 

Now she realized too late that she had put Alice in danger. 

Alice waved dismissively, signaling it wasn’t Emma’s fault. 

This problem had to be solved anyway. It just needed a different approach. 

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