Chapter 538

The three of them couldn't help but worry upon hearing that Chandler was hastily leaving his position. The Sykes family's influence was indeed terrifying. "Mr. Johnson, if the Sykes family sets up a branch or opens pharmacies and hospitals in Jorsproburgh, should we just burn them down like we did before?" Neil asked. In the past, the four major families had fought valiantly to secure the Jorsproburgh market, but the price they paid was steep. The Foster family wasn't the worst off. It was actually the Hayes family that suffered the most. The Sykes family had sent Jordan as a spy, leading to the downfall of the Hayes family. Ortis didn't dare to go out, and Harvey fled to Centuria, hoping to gain support from powerful figures. Cyrus shook his head and said, "No need for that. We'll use legal means to take them down. Besides, the new mayor will likely be their person, so we can't afford to give them any excuses to use against us." "Alright, we'll follow your lead." "You can all go home now. There's no need to worry. I've got everything under control. The Sykes family started this game, but I doubt they'll find it easy to end it," Cyrus said. Despite the grave situation, Cyrus seemed oddly eager. After Neil and Benjamin left, Margot kissed Cyrus and said, "I'll always believe in you. I'll stand by your side till death do us part." Cyrus was a bit touched. He stood up and hugged Margot, comforting her, "Margot, don't say silly things. You have a child to care for. We'll be fine. And your husband should be back soon." ... At the mayor's mansion, Cyrus, Zoey, and Mira came to bid farewell to Chandler and his family. Cyrus handed Chandler a box of anti-venom pills. "There are 300 pills here. Take one a week without fail. This medicine has no side effects," Cyrus reminded. "Thank you, Mr. Johnson." Chandler was deeply moved. This box was worth millions. In the past, he wouldn't have accepted such an expensive gift. But southern Gressland was too dangerous. He was worried about his family's safety. Moreover, he feared being controlled by venom like Marshall, which could harm and disgrace the Hudson family. Mira was especially reluctant to part ways with Hazel as finding a friend hadn't been easy. "How about you and your parents come visit us sometime?" Hazel asked. "Sure, but my dad says it's really far," Mira replied. "It's not that far. If you come, I'll ask my grandfather to send a plane for you. It only takes four or five hours one way." Hazel kept stealing glances at Cyrus. She was about to say goodbye to her crush, but she couldn't express her admiration and sadness. Her eyes were red, but she kept smiling. It was the feeling of a first love for a teenage girl. Zoey and Emma noticed Hazel's feelings for Cyrus. Emma was in a foul mood. She blamed Chandler for offending Evelyn to support Cyrus, which led to their current predicament. But since things had come to this, she didn't hold much resentment as Cyrus had saved the Hudson family. Emma walked over to Cyrus and said, "Mr. Johnson, when we go to southern Gressland, I'm sure we'll face many difficulties. We're not familiar with that place. If we encounter danger or need help, I hope you can offer your support." Cyrus nodded and said, "Emma, don't worry. I'll do everything I can to help. I have a very powerful friend in southern Gressland. If you face any difficulties, I'll send them to help." Emma was pleasantly surprised. "Mr. Johnson, could you introduce this friend to Chandler? He's unfamiliar with the area." "My friend prefers to remain hidden. They won't appear unless absolutely necessary," Cyrus said. Chandler understood that Cyrus' friend was no ordinary person, so he said, "Emma, don't worry too much. We'll keep in touch with Mr. Johnson. There are many secretive families in Summerland who prefer to stay out of the spotlight." Just then, the guard captain came in and said, "Mr. Hudson, the new mayor has arrived." "That was fast. Who is it?" Chandler asked.