Chapter 503: Chapter 503: Alone and Helpless
But Elder Cole isn’t aware of what’s on Shelly Cole’s mind.
Because right now, she’s more concerned about something else.
"Grandpa, I said July bought the shop! Bought it! Aren’t you even a little surprised?"
Even Apothecary Hale’s arm is surrounded by the iconic buildings near Apex Tower in Esteria, a place where every inch of land is precious.
Didn’t Elder Cole say before that July Quinn was still alone and helpless, hence seeking refuge with The Cole Family?
But can a helpless person casually buy such a prime shop where every inch of land is gold?
Shelly Cole especially reminded Elder Cole, thinking he would be somewhat surprised.
Who would have thought that Elder Cole wasn’t even a bit surprised, and instead reprimanded her for making a fuss.
"Why be surprised? That kid July had businesses worldwide years ago. Even if she bought up the entire street, it wouldn’t be unusual. You think she’s still like you, just a mediocre college student?"
Shelly Cole: "..."
So, the definition of helplessness these days has reached such heights?
High enough to casually buy up an entire commercial street around iconic buildings!
After learning the truth, Shelly Cole shed two lines of tears on the spot.
*
The day after July Quinn bought the shop next to Apothecary Hale, she hired a renovation team to start remodeling.
She personally visited the construction site, instructed them to keep the design simple, and then looked across the road at the towering Apex Tower.
"Miss Quinn, that’s Apex Tower, the foremost iconic building in our Esteria. Its owner is the Head of the Keaton Family."
Perhaps her gaze lingered too long on Apex Tower, so Sherman, the contractor, kindly explained its history to her.
"You’re not from around here, so you might not know about Keaton Group? It’s the foremost luxury group in Esteria and nationwide. Their businesses outnumber the other three major families combined, occupying three-quarters of the national business chain."
Sherman continued, "And this isn’t the result of generations of Keaton’s work. Before the current Head of the Keaton Family took over, Keaton Group was just equally matched with the other three families. But after he took over, Keaton suddenly soared, ultimately standing above the other three major families."
Sherman grew more and more excited, practically an old fan of Kyle Keaton himself.
July Quinn listened to Sherman’s vivid recount of Keaton’s history, secretly amazed: Kyle. Big Frog Legs. Keaton is quite impressive.
Suddenly, July Quinn stood up.
"Miss Quinn, what are you planning to do? I haven’t finished!"
Sherman was still talking enthusiastically.
"Sherman, from your narrative, I’ve discovered the Head of the Keaton Family is an extraordinary business talent. My admiration and respect for him naturally arises, so I plan to go meet this genius."
July Quinn vowed earnestly, while Sherman started to discourage her.
"You’re proactive, better than most young people today. But it’s not that I want to discourage you; Apex Tower isn’t somewhere just anyone can enter, and meeting the Head of the Keaton Family isn’t something just anyone can do. Even the top executives with business dealings need to make an appointment half a year in advance to get one."
"No worries, if I can’t make an appointment, I’ll wait at the building entrance. Sooner or later, I’ll definitely meet the Head of the Keaton Family face-to-face to express my admiration like the ever-flowing river."
Unable to stop her, Sherman could only let July Quinn head towards Apex Tower.
Watching the girl cross the road step by step towards Apex Tower, Sherman couldn’t help but exclaim, "Young girls these days are truly passionate!"