Chapter 195

Evelyn's phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen and was caught off guard. [Julian] The West Family in Jinburg's showing interest in that land deal. Might reach out to you in a couple days. Julian had mentioned he'd find someone in Jinburg to tap for info, but Evelyn never expected it to be the West Family. That family had real pull in Jinburg. And now with their tie to the Wests from the marriage alliance, their footing there was practically untouchable. Steven noticed Evelyn's stunned expression. He looked at her, a bit concerned. "Director Evelyn?" Something wrong? Pulled back by his voice, Evelyn looked up and said calmly, "It's nothing." Julian said the West Family would make contact, so she'd just wait for that to happen. Steven picked the conversation back up, focusing on the current project. The design plans from Nathaniel's side had been sent over— even the observatory design was done and included. Evelyn flipped through the plans, quickly pointing out edits, offering precise