Returning With A Thousand Favors

Chapter 488

“When did you move?” Karter looked at the luxurious villa in front of her with a puzzled expression.

“It’s been a long time, almost half a year,” Jessica said as she recalled.

*Half a year? Jessi, when did you become so rich? You can even afford to rent such a house?” Karter looked envious.

Even he could not afford to live in such a luxurious house now.

“It’s not that. It’s because the house I used to live in is going to be demolished. This is a new house that the government is subsidizing to the landlord.

“Since I signed a contract with the landlord previously, he allows me to stay here at the original price.

“I don’t know if it’s because the rent around is too high, but I’m the only tenant in the past six months,” Jessica explained.

“Government subsidy? That’s impossible. In our country, if a house needs to be demolished, the government will build a new house on the original base.

“The size and area will basically be the same as the old one. It’s impossible for the landlord to get so much compensation.” Karter said with a puzzled expression.

“Are you serious?” Jessica asked, stunned.

“Of course I’m serious. The house I’m living in now is my grandfather’s old house from before.

“Later on, because the house was old, it was directly demolished. The government only gave us a small portion of the funds. We paid the most for the building of the new house,” Karter explained.

Jessica knew that Karter would never lie to her.

Then what was going on with the house she was living in now?

The landlord had clearly told her that this was a subsidy from the government.

“But of course, there will be exceptions. For example, if your previous piece is part of the development area planned by the government, the government will give more subsidies,” Karter explained.

When Jessica heard this, the doubts in her heart were dispelled a little.

“I guess so, Jessica replied.

Then, she opened the door and got out of the car. “Then I’ll go back first. Be careful on the way.”

“Okay,” Karter replied.

Jessica stood by the roadside and waited for Karter’s car to leave.

Only then did she turn around and walk toward the house opposite.

After Jessica returned to her room, Karter’s words kept echoing in her mind.

Then, she immediately turned on her computer and searched for the old house she used to live in.

So far, the house was still standing on the street.

Although Jessica had paid attention to this before, she thought that it might take some time to process something like demolition.

Therefore, she did not delve into it.

However, a slight feeling of suspicion crept over her after she heard Carter’s words.

Then, she searched for a large amount of information.

According to the information, that area was not classified as a development zone.

So, had the landlord lied to her?

Jessica took another look at the room in front of her that was completely in line with her favorite style.

The more she thought about it, the more suspicious she felt.

However, it had been very late recently. Jessica drank a little more wine and did not look for the landlord again.

She only wanted to sleep first.

The next morning.

Jessica woke up very early.

Then, she went to the address the landlord had given her.

1040

After Jessica confirmed that the address was correct, she raised her hand and knocked on the door.

However, just as her hand touched the door, it opened by itself.

A trace of doubt appeared on Jessica’s face.

She shouted a few times at the door.

But there was no response from inside.

Jessica then walked in in confusion.

The room was especially dark with the curtains tightly closed.

Jessica immediately fumbled for the switch.

The moment she turned on the lights, Jessica saw something that shocked her.

Her landlord was now sprawled on the floor.

Jessica immediately sprinted forward and touched his neck. Fortunately, he was still breathing. RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only

Jessica then called an ambulance..

In the hospital.

Jessica had been sitting beside the landlord’s bed.

It was not until the next morning that the landlord slowly woke up.

When he saw Jessica beside him, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.

“Jessi, did you save me?”

“I had something that I wanted to ask you. However, I saw that your door wasn’t closed. When I pushed the door open. I found you lying on the ground,” explained Jessica.

“Thank you. You saved my life.” The landlord looked grateful..

“You’re welcome. I’ve been under your care all this while. This is the least I can do.

“Well, you can’t drink so much anymore. The doctor said that you fainted because of alcohol. This is very dangerous. If no one finds out, your life might be in danger,” Jessica said slowly.

“I know, but I can’t do without alcohol. At my age, death isn’t such a terrible thing.

“But we haven’t contacted each other for more than half a year. What is it you want to see me about?” the landlord asked.

“More than half a year? Didn’t we just contact each other not long ago? By phone.” Jessica was stunned when she heard this.

“Really? Why don’t I remember?” The landlord subconsciously replied.

Then, he suddenly thought of something and said with a look of realization.

“Ah, I guess I forgot because I’m not sobered yet. We did contact each other.

“My head is still a little dizzy. I’ll sleep for a while, the landlord said as he turned around, his back facing Jessica.

Looking at the landlord, Jessica’s doubts deepened.

She felt that something was amiss.

“Mr. Landlord, can you tell me the truth on account that I saved your life this time?” Jessica knew that the landlord must know something.

“Oh, why does my head still hurt so much? I can’t take it anymore, I can’t take it anymore. I feel like my head is spinning and I can’t remember anything,” the landlord said exaggeratedly.

“Actually, even if you didn’t say it, I would have guessed it. Your old house hasn’t been demolished yet. And even if it was demolished, the government wouldn’t give you excessive compensation. So why did you lie to me?” Jessica enunciated each word clearly.

The landlord’s body stiffened at her words.

“Of course, you have the right to remain silent, but I will also take my own way, including prosecuting you and a series of actions to restore the truth” When Jessica said this, her tone was firm and powerful.

It didn’t seem like she was talking to him.

Afraid that he was about to be sued, the landlord couldn’t pretend anymore.

He propped himself up and sat up on the bed.

He looked at Jessica with a burning gaze.

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“This has nothing to do with me. I’m just doing what I’m paid to do!

“You can’t sue me even if you want to!”