Occupying My Great House and Seizing My Fields

With Lyon Brown's support gone, the Kebir family was in disarray. Kebir lost his case in court, was hanged on the spot for murder, and his assets were confiscated.

As for Brian, he simply vanished.

A wealthy merchant family with deep roots had fallen, replaced by the gradually enriching Russell family.

On October 1st, Colin handed over a batch of self-made Basic Strength Potions to Rhode at George Magic Shop, exchanging them for a considerable sum of gold.

On November 8th, Noah Company purchased two houses on Marquis Kent Street to serve as offices and hired some staff.

At 8 AM, Colin, along with Knight Victor, Knight Abel, and other shareholders, arrived at the office to discuss the future of Noah Company.

These two houses were originally residences. Due to time constraints, only simple renovations were done, but all the furniture was newly purchased.

In the second-floor conference room, the windows were open, and sunlight streamed in from outside. At the brand-new oval conference table, Colin and five Knights were seated, each with a cup of Duke Black Tea in front of them.

"The last batch of grain has been shipped. The profits haven't been fully calculated yet, but after repaying the Empire Bank's loan and interest, the profit will definitely be no less than a thousand gold coins." Knight Abel's old face was like an old tree blooming, ruddy and full of excitement.

Although these old knights owned many properties, it was difficult for them to come up with a hundred gold coins in cash. Yet, in just one month, Noah Company had made a profit of a thousand gold coins.

According to their shares, each of them would receive eighty gold coins in profit. Moreover, as long as things stabilized, Noah Company's income would be generated once a year.

"Why return the money?" Just as the Knights were getting excited, Colin gently picked up his teacup, stood up, turned towards the window, and took a sip of black tea, exhaling a fragrant breath. He said, "Why return money that was borrowed with our own capabilities? As grain prices rise, the cost of feed for pigs also increases. Farms outside the city usually raise horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs. If one link in this chain has a problem, it could lead to a comprehensive decline in operational status. Send people to investigate, legally purchase a few ranches, and some forest farms as well. The money borrowed from the bank, along with this profit, should all be invested. Next year, our profits will be even more astonishing."

Colin Russell actually intended to get involved in all three major pillar industries of Will City: farms, wheat, and timber, all at once?

Even the five Imperial Knights, who considered themselves experienced in grand affairs, couldn't help but be shocked.

"Isn't that too risky?" Knight Abel hesitated. As an old man, his ambition was also waning.

"Why can't we take risks? Don't you all want more gold to buy potions for your descendants, to have more Lifetime Knights in your families, and even to be elevated to noble ranks?" Colin turned back and gave the five old Imperial Knights a radiant, light smile.

This matter wasn't debated for long. Nobles were greedy. Under Colin Russell's guidance, Noah Company had already made its first profit; why not continue forward?

Following this, Noah Company began its full-scale expansion. Colin's initial capital of three hundred gold coins, profits exceeding one thousand gold coins, and a loan of three thousand gold coins from the Empire Bank were all invested in the expansion, leaving only the necessary cash flow. Forest farms, agricultural farms, and the recruitment of a large number of skilled workers and excellent managers. Noah Company was expanding at a breathtaking pace.

Of course, Colin also knew that his true path lay in the extraordinary. These secular businesses could be a bonus, but he couldn't become too engrossed in them. He handed over the management of Noah Company to the five old knights.

However, he couldn't completely let go. Being a hands-off manager was easy, but it also carried certain risks.

Some matters needed to be put on the agenda.

He needed a large villa with stables that could accommodate many servants, a butler, at least two financial advisors, some male servants, some female servants, as well as a coachman, a groom, and a gardener.

If nothing else, the financial advisors could be sent to the company from time to time to check in, just in case.

On Friday, Colin did not go to school. He had been taking more frequent leaves recently, which displeased Ms. Anna, and she had a talk with him.

Linda also took time off work.

Outside the Russell family home. Linda, dressed in a black long-sleeved dress and black high heels, carrying a small black leather bag, held a red parasol. She linked arms with Colin, and the two shared the parasol as they went out.

The siblings arrived outside a store called "Miller Real Estate Agency." One side of the two storefronts had floor-to-ceiling windows, while the other had a wooden door.

Through the window, they could see several round tables and matching leather chairs displayed inside the store, with many customers sitting and discussing with women in professional attire.

Linda closed her parasol and, suppressing her excitement, walked in, holding Colin's arm.

The Russell family was going to live in a big house. As young ladies from noble families, which one would want to live in a small, shabby place? Which one would want to wash dishes and do laundry themselves every day? Linda Russell had truly had enough, but there was no other way.

As Colin and Linda entered the agency, the customers who were discussing turned to look at the siblings, but they quickly turned back to continue their discussions.

The agency's service staff quickly approached them.

A blonde beauty, about thirty years old, wearing a professional suit and with long blonde hair, walked towards the siblings with graceful steps, a professional smile on her face.

"Sir, Madam, what kind of house are you looking to buy?"

Naturally, why else would they come to a real estate agency if not to buy a house?

Colin smiled slightly and stated his requirements. The blonde beauty was a little surprised. She could tell that the clothes the two were wearing were not expensive and had assumed it was a small deal, but she had misjudged.

Her professional smile seemed a bit more sincere. She quickly led Colin and Linda to a small round table to sit down, ordered some black tea to be served, and personally retrieved three sheets of paper for Colin to review.

"Currently, within the range of Wright Street, only these three villas match your requirements," the blonde beauty said enthusiastically.

Colin looked at the three sheets of paper, which not only included the house numbers and brief descriptions but also simple diagrams.

"Heh heh." Colin picked up the last sheet of paper, looked at the house number 67 on it, and suddenly let out a light chuckle.

The blonde beauty glanced over with her clear blue eyes and then said somewhat awkwardly, "Sir. Although this house is considered haunted, it's very cheap, only selling for two hundred gold coins."

Colin shook his head and smiled, "Alright, this one it is."

What haunted house? House number 67. Wasn't that Brian's home?