Chapter: 922

"Do you know that I’ve just lost two billion dollars?"

"Two billion dollars? What do you mean?" Shocked, Julie could not make heads or tails of Terrence’s words.

"Truth be told, the land with the abandoned construction has been officially listed as the prime location for a key development. Its value has now gone up to two billion dollars! I’d given you wealth beyond measure when I sold you that plot of land. But look what you’ve done! You gave Dustin Rhys the perfect opportunity to get filthy rich! I can’t believe how stupid you all are!" Terrence roared frustratedly, growling almost. He was so close to ripping his hair out of vexation.

"Key development?"

"Two billion?"

"Immeasurable wealth?"

"Quick! Go after him!"

After a momentary stun, it finally dawned on Julie and the rest of them how big of a loss they had made. Without a moment to spare, they immediately rushed out of the restaurant. But Dustin was no longer anywhere to be seen.

On the way back, Dustin could tell that Dahlia had questions for him but was battling herself against questioning him. He smiled to himself at her curiosity and decided to give her an opening.

"Shoot away if you’ve got any questions. There’s no need to hold them in."

"I do not understand why you turned down Terrence’s offer to purchase the site of the abandoned building!" Dahlia blurted out.

"Everyone knows that it’s worthless now, so there’s no point holding onto it. You would have been better off selling it and recovering your loss!" Though she had promised and was determined to not concern herself with Dustin’s business anymore, she still could not help but feel bad that he had missed out on a good opportunity to make up for the loss he had made.

"Well, why would Terrence want to buy that piece of land when everyone knows that it’s worthless?" Dustin asked.

"Didn’t he just say that he doesn’t want to take advantage of you because you’re friends?" Dahlia retorted.

"Haha! Do you really think that Terrence would be so kind?" Dustin smiled meaningfully.

"If he is as righteous and responsible as he claims to be, he would not have disappeared without a trace for the past few days.

"Well…" Dahlia’s brows knitted together as she fell deep into thought. It was true that she had her doubts about Terrence’s integrity. But after seeing how sincere he appeared, even offering to buy back the abandoned construction site, she wavered and started to believe his words.

"Let me tell you the truth. The reason Terrence offered to buy the plot of land was not because of his conscience or his righteousness. It was only because he knew that its value had skyrocketed.

Dustin chuckled.

"Skyrocket? The abandoned construction site has been sitting there for almost a decade, and nobody wanted anything to do with it. How could it possibly increase in value?" Dahlia wondered aloud.

"Nothing is impossible, Dahlia. Haven’t I told you that that plot of land has officially been listed as an area for a key development? Terrence must have received some news about it that caused him to change his mind. Do you really think that he’d be so kind?" Dustin had a faint smile on his face.

"How much is that piece of land worth now?" Dahlia asked tentatively.