My Substitute CEO Bride romance Capítulo 1024

Finn immediately went to speak to the chief laborer upon hearing that. “Have everyone take a paid day off today, Woods. Come back tomorrow!”

Since Finn had been helping out at the Long Lake Industrial Zone the past few days, Sydney had given Finn the right to make the final call when it came to decisions regarding the construction site.

Hence, the workers here all knew who he was.

Woods was overjoyed to hear it would be a paid day off. He immediately nodded and said, “Thank you, Mr. Carter!”

Then, he bellowed to the rest that they would be taking a paid day off.

Finn then asked, “Are the tiny stones from yesterday still here?”

Finn initially had no idea these stones could be used for cultivation purposes and hence had only brought a few pieces home.

He had spent most of yesterday celebrating Yoyo’s birthday and had only found out later that evening that the stones could be used for cultivation purposes.

Today, he excitedly shared that news with Nash.

Woods’ eyes darted about in thought before he smiled and said, “Yes, they are. But the kids of the construction workers seem to have taken a liking to them!”

The stones they excavated yesterday seemed special.

Finn took some away with him yesterday, and he returned today to ask about them again. That meant there was something special about those stones.

It would not be too much to ask for some payment in exchange for those stones, right?

“I want all of the stones. I’ll pay a thousand dollars for each one!”

Nash strode over.

Woods was stunned. “Who is this?”

Finn introduced him, “This is Nash Calcraft. He's the founder of Southern Heavens Pharmaceuticals!”

Woods drew in a sharp intake of breath.

Southern Heavens Pharmaceuticals was a project that both Sydney and Queenie were prioritizing. Rumor had it that several million dollars had been spent on that project alone.

He had thought that company belonged to either the Zell or the Watson families. Never did he imagine that the man standing before him was the person behind everything.

However, why was he purchasing these odd little stones at such a high price?

“Greetings, Mr. Calcraft. These tiny stones aren’t worth that price. If you’re interested, I’ll make sure you get them—even if it means I’ll have to rip them from the children’s hands!”

Woods glanced at Nash carefully as he spoke.

Nash did not detect any ulterior motives and merely said calmly, “800 for each!”

A startled expression appeared on Woods’ face.

He should be increasing the price. Why was he decreasing it instead?

Finn grabbed Woods by the collar and said frostily, “Who do you think you are? Everything that’s excavated from the Long Lake Industrial Zone rightfully belongs to us.

"Nash is only paying you because he knows how hard the workers work. Did you really think we’d be that easy to fool?”

Woods gulped. “I’m not an idiot either, Mr. Carter. I’m sure these stones aren’t worth that price. Who knows, I might be able to get an even better price if I have them appraised by an external party!”

Woods’ back was covered in a layer of cold sweat. He knew he could not try to pull any more tricks.

A fawning smile appeared on his face as he said, “1,200 dollars it is, then. I’ll get all the rocks to you immediately!”

When he finished his sentence, he immediately hurried toward an unmanned factory in the industrial zone.

Finn said in a lowered voice, “Nash, we can’t let people like him do as they please!”

He knew how valuable spiritual stones were.

However, they were nothing more than ordinary stones when in the hands of ordinary people like him.

One thousand dollars was equivalent to several days' worth of pay to them.

Nash smiled indifferently. “Why cause more issues when this can be settled using money?”

About ten minutes later, Woods hurried over with a shopping bag in his hands.

“36 stones!”

“That will be 43,200 dollars!”

Woods grinned as he spoke to Nash.

Finn took his phone out and transferred the money over.

Once the transaction was complete, Woods handed the shopping bag to Nash.