Chapter 736

While Tyler was busy with family matters, Jacob was called to see Claude. In his study, Claude instructed him, "Head over to the fishing village for me." Jacob looked at Claude silently, and Claude continued, explaining, "Discuss the acquisition with the committee." Jacob thought he heard him wrong and just kept staring. Claude noticed Jacob's silence, turned to him, and asked, "Is something the matter?" Jacob, puzzled, responded, "You want me to handle buying the land even though Harris Group is already on it?" Claude simply smiled, neither confirming nor denying. "Tyler's tied up with other things. He wouldn't have the time to manage this project." That's when it clicked for Jacob. Claude was planning to take the project from Tyler under the radar. Jacob thought deeply for a moment, then nodded. "Got it, bro." Claude gave a slight smile and said, "This is a big opportunity, so don't let it slip." Worried, Jacob added, "I'll be there as a rep from Yancey Bank. What if Tyle