Chapter 402

"That's odd. Why is Draco Hall giving up such a valuable estate to the Shanahans?" Claude Emeraldo frowned as he found the news baffling. A guardian contemplating nearby decided to speak up. "Sir, is it possible they handed the estate to the Shanahans because they fear our retaliation?" Zachariah Ballard could only put up a half-hearted smile. "That's possible. However, taking over an estate is not an easy feat. If they fear our retaliation, why'd they even bother with it?" Claude gave some thought before replying, "I think I got it. Isn't Severin one of the members of Draco Hall? That means Draco Hall could still hold a claim over the estate without paying its taxes to you. That's quite a good plan from them!" Zachariah continued smiling. "They are not giving the estate to the Shanahans, not Severin. We have no idea who will take over the Shanahans' estate in the future." Zachariah Ballard didn't want to escalate the situation into a feud. After all, he needed Severin's help to