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Chapter 30: Chapter 30 “Deep Blue Jewelry Store” and “Collecting Rent” (Request for Chase Reading)

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“Young Master, the internal personnel involved have all been sorted out, and a letter has been sent to Father.”

Hearing William’s words, Milton Cheney gently rubbed his eyebrows.

“Have they paid all the due rent?”

“Some of it has been collected, but several Noble families who run the shops have asked for more time.”

“Hmm, I understand.”

Milton Cheney replies quietly, implying his comprehension.

There was no denying that the Golden Lion Market that his father, Earl Arthur, had entrusted to him was a mess.

While everything seemed well on the surface, the reality was far from it.

Corruption was rampant among the underlings, and slackers lazed about.

A number of shopkeepers in the market haven’t paid their rent for quite a while, too.

These large families could easily afford the rent, yet they still delayed the payment, which was starting to vex Milton Cheney.

Cheney wasn’t sure whether Earl Golden Lion was unaware of the situation or was intentionally testing him. Needless to say, he had been busy recently.

After thoroughly investigating the matters at hand, Cheney realized that he could not entirely blame Earl Arthur for the improper handling of money by his subordinates – Earl Arthur rarely checked financial accounts.

Now, Earl Arthur’s jurisdiction spanned the entire Far East Territory, with Far East City being just a part of it.

The Far East Territory comprised over a dozen separate cities.

As single-handed management was impossible, Earl Arthur had promoted some commoners to assist him.

Among them, Moss had always been in charge of the finances of the Golden Lion Market. Moss’s greed was a clear indication of the prevailing situation.

However, this was not because Earl Arthur lacked judgment. In his early years, Moss had indeed proved to be diligent and committed.

But once a person attains power, they start losing self-control. Moreover, some influential families in the market were involved in these matters as well.

more direct approach by using

Cheney turned to William with a

William let out a sneer, “Of course, we can. Otherwise, they’ll think they can

shops to continue

moment’s thought, he

can’t use force alone. The shops run by the nobility have their purpose. Clearing out all of them would disrupt the Golden

using any force at all isn’t an option either – they’ll start seeing us as

power wasn’t out of the question, but preserving the relationships with these families

a balance between

with this

name on the paper lying in

William glanced at the document and read out the name—Deep

had arrived at the Deep Blue Jewelry Store, it had already gathered a

the nobility, donned in lavish gowns and headpieces, adorned with

noble gentlemen as handsome

Store was a boutique run by the Blue Eagle Family in the

a jeweler from the Blue Eagle

the largest jewelry store in the

for fine jewelry, fashion accessories,

the jewelry store was a

displayed goods for sale – mostly delicate

a huge jewelry store would ever

them Royal Family

Cheney ordered an apprentice

didn’t object, scanning Milton and William briefly before heading off obediently to fetch the

middle-aged man dressed as a merchant was

we proceed inside

and guided Milton and William to the

in the Jewelry Room, Milton instinctively

a room designated

appraisal tools were scattered randomly across the table,

regulations at the Golden Lion Market. Now, under

hesitation, Cheney cuts right to the chase. Simultaneously, he hands over

accepted the badge for inspection, dulie

Milton’s authority and affiliation

young master, we will

the jewelry store said,

cooperation? Milton was

rent.” Cheney’s gaze was fixed on