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Hard work could move mountains.
The past three years were a testament to my belief. Everyone’s hard work was the result of the beautifully built commercial complex in the eastern part of Silverlake City.
We’d built a mall, office buildings, and rows of restaurants that’d be run by both commercial brands as well as local artisans. Silverlake City would soon see a demand in housing as more people moved here to grab jobs. That was also taken care by the residential apartments we built in Joshmeyer Square.
The Eastern Corridor project gave a new face lift to the town, proudly welcoming job seekers from across the country.
Mayor Tyrell, the man who’d sided with the Becketts to ruin us, was still the presiding mayor of Silverlake City. I hated the fact it’d be him who’d inaugurate these new spaces we’d built and take credit for everything.
“This is going to win him more votes,” said Brian with an annoyed look on his face.
“I wish we could tell the world how he’d set out to sabotage the whole project,” I said, punching the cushion on my lap. “Too bad we’ll have to keep acting professional.”
Brian chuckled. “Don’t feel too bad though. We’ve beaten him and all he can do is smile in front of the cameras. He’ll have to give credit to Amhurst Co. for not only undertaking such a mammoth project but also completing it with such finesse.” He patted my back gently this time. “Feel proud, honey. You’ve done it.”
Warmth spread through me at his praise. I smiled and looked toward the TV.
“Look, it’s them!” I cried out as the camera finally showed a footage of Mayor Tyrell on a podium with Noah, Corey and Caleb. “Irene! Come here, sweetie! They’re on TV!”
Irene left her crayons and coloring book on the couch and ran over to me. I pulled her onto my lap and together, we watched them.
Corey and Caleb rolled their eyes at the mayor’s speech while Noah’s face remained wiped of all emotion. They looked incredibly distinguished in their dark suits, towering over the blabbering mayor, and stealing the show without even trying.
The mayor’s voice came through the TV but the camera seemed frozen as they focused on my handsome partners.
Soft chuckles sounded next to me. Brian was trembling with laughter and shaking his head. “The mayor’s going to be so mad when he sees their expressions.”
“They’d never suck up to an asshole like him,” I muttered.
“Mom!” Irene cried out.
“Oops!” I gasped, lightly hitting my lips. “Sorry about that, honey. Swearing’s horrible. I’m sorry I said that.”
Brian’s chuckles grew louder.
Irene slipped off my lap when the news shifted onto another topic.
Leaning against the couch, I took a sip of my soda and stretched out my legs. It was one of those rare days when I took a day off from work. Nothing was as relaxing as spreading out on a couch and doing nothing.
My phone vibrated inside my coat’s pocket. Bringing it out, I checked the screen.
“It’s Caleb,” I said, answering Brain’s questioning look. Picking up the call, I answered it. “Hey, what’s up?”
“Did the news show any of our faces?”
“Yep. I’ve never seen anyone roll their eyes as much as you and Corey,” I said with a laugh. “Only Noah looked serious up there.”
“Buttface always looks serious.”
A snort escaped me. “The camera focused on you guys for most of Tyrell’s speech. Even the camera seemed uninterested in what he had to say.”
“The whole town knows why construction on the project was halted,” Caleb said in a grim tone. “Tyrell’s lucky he got his votes despite his obvious connection to the Becketts.”
I closed my eyes, willing my mind not to drag up those awful memories of Luke and his father.
“It’s over though,” I said. “The Eastern Corridor project is finally completed.”
“Yeah. On that note, I and my brothers have something we’d like to tell you.”
