The residents, initially taken aback, quickly regrouped and resumed their protest louder than before.


    “Stop the construction!” they demanded, using Matthew of valuing profit overpassion.


    “We won’t allow any construction here!”


    The residents’ frustration escted, fueled by the promise of payment for their uproar.


    Amidst the mor, Hamilton saw an opportunity.


    He urged for silence, suggesting, “Let’s settle down.


    I’m sure Mr.


    rk will offer a fair resolution.


    Arguing won’t get us anywhere.


    ”


    As peace returned, Hamilton faced Matthew with a disingenuous grin.


    “Mr.


    rk, perhaps a conversation is in order.


    Dys in construction could be costly for you.


    Wouldn’t apromise be beneficial?”


    His voice grew louder, as if doubting Matthew’sprehension.


    “I intend to address this based on its merits.


    The discussion shoulde from your end.


    ” Matthew remainedposed.


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    Hamilton, frustrated, signaled Killian with a subtle wink.


    Killian caught on and quickly spoke up.


    “Seeing you here, Mr.


    rk, signals your willingness to resolve this.


    We’re open topromise.


    How about this? Three hundred million for relocating our family graves.


    ”


    Breck’s jaw dropped at the audacity.


    The jump from fifty thousand to three hundred million was extortionate.


    The crowd rallied behind Killian’s demand.


    “A corporation asrge as yours won’t miss three hundred million, right? Moving ancestral graves is a significant burden.


    Moreover, halting construction could cost you over a billion.


    Three hundred million is a small price for you.


    ”


    Matthew appeared rxed, a faint smile ying on his lips.


    He seemed gentler than usual, unaffected by the mor of the residents around him.


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    He gestured for Breck to bring over two chairs, and they sat down together, quietly observing the quarreling crowd.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.


    As time passed, the residents noticed Matthew’s silence, interpreting it as indifference.


    This prompted Killian to raise his voice.


    “Why remain silent? Even if you disagree with us, you should at least say something, right?”


    Hamilton, looking somewhat embarrassed, turned to Matthew.


    “Mr.


    rk, perhaps we should calm the crowd? It won’t reflect well on us if this continues.


    ”


    Matthew offered him a calm smile and replied, “Just wait a moment.


    ”


    Hamilton felt an inexplicable chill and chose to wait silently, puzzled by Matthew’s response.


    Minutester, the chaos persisted, with Matthew still choosing silence.


    It was then Hamilton’s phone rang.


    He checked it, saw it was his wife, and initially dismissed the call.