The Man's Decree novel Chapter 256

Chapter 256 The Old Residence

“Mom, the area where the old residence is located will be developed soon. It’ll be worth a lot of money in the future!”

In truth, Jared was not interested in that meager sum of money. He simply did not want Benedict and his family to benefit from it.

“What? It’s going to be developed? Are you sure?”

Excitement instantly surged within Hannah as soon as she heard that piece of news. If that’s true, we’ll be able to earn quite a sum after selling the house!

“Of course I am! It’s already in the planning stage right now! I’ve seen the report at Mr. Lowe’s house!” Jared answered truthfully.

“What are you talking about, Jared? Are you hinting that I’m trying to snatch the land from you? You said you saw the report at Mr. Lowe’s house? What a big liar! Why don’t you say you’ve had a meal at his house then?” A look of anger took over Benedict’s face as he bellowed at his nephew.

“I did have a meal at Mr. Lowe’s house before!” Jared nodded in affirmation.

Everyone burst out laughing the moment they heard his words.

Simon, who had been quiet the whole time, curled his lips at that point. “I’ve seen a lot of boastful people, but someone like you who’s on an entirely new level is a first. Do you know who I am? You sure are daring enough to say that in front of me, huh? I’ll be frank with you. Mr. Lowe will be here for a meal later, and my dad will be accompanying him. Didn’t you say you’ve eaten at Mr. Lowe’s place before? I’ll take you along to give him a toast later and see if he knows who you are!”

“Sure!” Jared was not at all flustered.

“Jared!” Hannah quickly tugged at his sleeve. Joking about something that has got to do with the city’s mayor? Is he trying to dig his own grave?

Gary’s face turned grim too. “Sit down now, Jared!”

“Mom…” Jared knitted his brows as he called out to Hannah.

“That’s enough. I’ve decided, and you shouldn’t interfere anymore. We’ll give the old residence to your uncle!” Hannah waved her hand dismissively at him, signaling him to stop talking.

Gary, who was smoking at the side, did not seem to oppose the decision since he did not make any comments.

“I disagree with that! We can’t give them the old residence!” Jared yelled, maintaining a firm stance.

He had never raised his voice at his mother, but he refused to let Benedict have his way that time around.

“Jared, just who are you to disagree? That is the Chance family’s old residence. What has it got to do with you? You’re nothing but an adopted child!” Benedict slammed the table forcefully as he snarled at Jared.