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    Later, inside a quiet cafe, Sharon and Josie sat across from Rutherford in his light brown trench coat. They got straight to the point.


    “Mr. Schoenberg, hello. We are here today because we want to purchase the vi you have not been using.”


    After Josie shared themunity details, understanding dawned in Rutherford’s eyes.


    “It is true that I have not stayed in that house since buying it, but may I ask why you are so eager to purchase my unit?”


    “The reason is simple. William has confined Stel in the vi next to yours. We need to be closer to her so we can look after her safety.”


    What was happening between Ste and William had already caused an uproar across Choria. Sharon and Josie assumed Rutherford knew about it, so they saw no reason to hide the truth.


    At that, Rutherford lifted an eyebrow. After realizing Ste’s feelings for William, he had thrown himself into his work in Briset and paid little attention to matters in Choria.


    Only recently had he returned for a coboration project that involved supplying equipment to another party.


    Although he had seen some rumors online, he dismissed them at the time, since such stories were often tangled with exaggeration and falsehoods.


    Now that he heard Sharon and Josie speak so directly, curiosity surfaced. “Weren’t William and Ste supposed to be getting married? Are those rumors online actually true?”


    Josie gave a helpless nod and answered him honestly. “Mr. Schoenberg, the full exnation isplicated, but what matters right now is that we urgently need your vi.”


    This was not the moment to walk Rutherford through every detail. Getting closer to Ste as quickly as possible was their only priority.


    After listening, Rutherford pressed his lips together before responding. “I have not lived in that house since I bought it, so I can sell it to you if you truly need it. However, the vi has not been renovated. Even if you purchase it, you would not be able to livefortably in an empty unit.”


    Without hesitation, Sharon waved her hand. “That is not an issue at all. Even a bare unit is fine. I can just put a mattress on the floor.”


    Seeing her reaction, Josie felt a dull ache forming in her head, yet she still turned to Rutherford with a polite smile. “So, Mr. Schoenberg, does this mean you are willing to sell the house to us? If you are, we can sign the contract right away.”


    As he watched the two friends fuss so anxiously over Ste, Rutherford let out a quiet chuckle. After that, he agreed and apanied them toplete the necessary procedures.


    Purchasing a house wasn’t particrlyplicated, especially with Rutherford proving so cooperative. Within an hour, they’d finished all the paperwork.


    The keys passed into Sharon’s and Josie’s hands, and both women offered their heartfelt thanks to Rutherford.


    “Mr. Schoenberg, we can’t thank you enough! When you have time, we’d love to take you out for dinner. But for now, we need to go see our new ce!”


    Josie grabbed Sharon’s arm and dragged her along while frantically calling contractors to schedule the plumbing, electrical work, and wall preparation.


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