Chapter 82

• Zarek's voice rose above the din of the crowd, his words dripping with venom. "Stop this, Sebastian! This is not going to stop. This place is mine, and I won't be stopped. I've invested too much, and I'll do whatever it takes to see this project through."
• Sebastian's eyes blazed with determination as he stood his ground. "This is not your place, Zarek!" he shouted back, his voice echoing off the surrounding buildings. "You can buy this piece of land, but this place belongs to the Awanatchi people. Their ancestors lived here, their families were born here, and their traditions were forged here. You can't just buy their heritage and erase our history!"
• The crowd erupted into cheers and chants, their voices rising in support of Sebastian's words. Zarek's face turned red with rage, his eyes flashing with anger as he took a step forward, his fists clenched at his sides. Avery stood beside Sebastian, her eyes fixed on Zarek, her expression a mixture of defiance and concern.