ZOE
We
set off right away while Becky and Simon do the same on their side. We’ve
hardly arrived at Mr. Jordan’s when he sets the tone. “You should be ashamed,
young woman. I knew your parents, and they loved this area. They would never agree
with what you’re doing.”
“I
also love this region. That’s why I’m against the idea of it being sold to the
highest bidder,” I retort, not the least impressed by his attack.
“I
don’t see how trying to make a name using us will help the locals.”
“Oh,
really? Explain to me how selling in order to build luxury estates will help
them. You just want to take the money, and it’s your right, but don’t try to
give me morality lessons. You want to live your last years without any
financial problems, I understand, but the prosperity of the region is
