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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.

a more direct approach

William

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

found it necessary for these shops to continue trading, which prevented him from just shutting them

moment’s

use force alone. The shops run by the nobility have their purpose. Clearing out all of them would disrupt

isn’t an option either – they’ll start seeing

the question, but preserving the relationships with these families over outstanding rent didn’t seem worth

planned to strike a

begin with

paper lying

glanced at the document and read

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

were ladies of the nobility, donned in lavish gowns and headpieces, adorned

were, however, no young noble gentlemen

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

person in charge was a

reputation as the largest jewelry store in the

fashion accessories,

the jewelry

goods for sale – mostly delicate pieces of

to imagine that such a huge jewelry store would ever fail to

Family Gold

ordered an apprentice

didn’t object, scanning Milton and William briefly before heading

middle-aged man dressed as a merchant was led to

we proceed

hearing Milton’s suggestion, the merchant promptly nodded and guided Milton and William to the Jewelry

Jewelry Room, Milton instinctively surveyed

a room designated for

tools were scattered randomly across the table, and Milton

care about previous regulations at the Golden Lion Market. Now, under my management, everyone will operate

to the chase. Simultaneously, he hands

for inspection, dulie examined it, and

badge confirmed Milton’s authority and affiliation with

young master, we will adapt to your

responsible for running the jewelry

Milton was

by catching up with the outstanding rent.” Cheney’s gaze