The next week passed without any major incidents. However, one event that Ethan had been expecting did occur—the city's material suppliers once again banded together to boycott Grande Company. This time, it was Lucas who was causing trouble for them, unlike last time when he had helped them navigate a similar crisis. It seemed that the suppliers were determined to continue their resistance, at least for the time being. Fortunately, Theo Building Materials continued to supply the Grande, ensuring that the Ghetto renovation project didn't come to a halt. Meanwhile, Ethan had no intention of putting the presale of the three properties on hold. He needed the funds to take on bigger projects. Besides, with George already having declared war, aiming to deliver a fatal blow to Grande Company,

