"You don't dare to offend either party, which is why you're forcing us into a direct negotiation," Xiao Lingyue said, stepping inside on her long, slender legs. "You profit from the shadows by backing the eventual winner."
Hearing this, the manager scratched his head in embarrassment.
"To tell you the truth," Xiao Lingyue continued, fiddling with a throwing knife in her hand, her tone resolute, "even if the Mayor of Jiangzhong himself showed up today, I wouldn't budge. I am determined to have the Sky Garden."
The manager and the female deputy manager quickly voiced their agreement. They had no doubt about this formidable woman's background and power; after all, they knew she possessed immense influence and methods. If Qin Long didn't know what was good for him, Xiao Lingyue would surely have him killed.
"Miss, you are incredibly powerful," the manager added with an obsequious smile. "But he's just a cripple with a cane, so please, go easy on him…"
