Chapter 33

Originally, there were plans not only to report on his heroic deeds but also to award him at least three thousand dollars, along with helping him set up a shop to sell sandwiches in the county. But now, with this turn of events, the reward was reduced to just 200 dollars, and everything else was canceled. Jonathan was also taken aback when he received the 200-dollar bonus. "Really? I don't think Josh seems like the type to boast. He's quite honest. Could there be some misunderstanding?" he asked. "What misunderstanding could there be?" a representative from the town office scoffed. "You can never truly know a person. Those good at playing tricks are often the best actors; we've all been fooled. "Mr. Bourn and Mr. Turner are furious, or else I wouldn't have been sent to deliver this money personally. Just hand the money over to him and let this matter be settled." Watching the man leave, Benjamin glanced at the 200 dollars in his hand, feeling utterly confused. Josh, a boastful l