It was already evening, and the earth was shining golden in the summer sunset. The wide roads of the countryside weave through the wilderness, dividing it into blocks, and as far as the eye can see, manors and villages are scattered among these blocks, like islands hidden in the ocean.

In the middle of a manor, a group of men were roaming around on horseback, admiring the magnificent evening views of the countryside and confirming the deal that was about to be struck.

Strangely, unlike the usual situation, this group of people on horseback was led by three young women, all of whom had different expressions, but all of them had beautiful faces and were very beautifully dressed.

They were the ones who led the deal.

Mademoiselle de Beauvois, who had always been competitive, took the lead and rode ahead of them, as if in this way she wanted to assert her superiority, while Mademoiselle de Treville and her friend Marie followed unhurriedly, wisely not to compete with her.

"These are the places, and the place we just passed through belongs to the land that your brother bought, and he is going to sell it to us." In front of a hedge of bushes, Loralma paused, skilful and unhurried, "It won't be long before the rails will be laid here to connect to Toulon and even to Savoy - and our family has built it themselves." I guess you wouldn't have a problem with that, would you? ”

She wore a golden gauze skirt that was not suitable for horseback riding, and rode a carefully selected white mare without any variegation, still showing off her wealth as usual, and her attitude was very arrogant. Even on horseback, she makes herself look like a queen.

"Such a large estate. I feel like it's a shame to sell your home and then tear it down, but I'd like to leave it here. I will often come to see the sunset in the future......" Fran, who was next to her, also reined in his horse, and shrugged his shoulders rather regretfully. "Well, though, since my brother has agreed to the deal, I have no objection."

Because there were not many opportunities to ride horses in her early years, she was not too skilled in riding, and she always looked strenuous and clumsy when she reined in the horse, but because she was plainly dressed and beautiful, this clumsy action seemed unexpectedly cute to others.

"Very well, so what are we waiting for?" Lola nodded. Then she rolled over and dismounted. "I've brought a lawyer and a notary today, and I've brought all the necessary paperwork with me—I think you're just as ready, right?"

"That's natural, you gave me a special explanation!" Fran smiled, then rolled over and jumped off the horse. "Don't worry, as long as I am taught, I can still do things very reliably."

"I think so."

Lola waved behind her, motioning for those who were following her to come over. Among these people, except for the retinue brought by Lola and Fran. Local lawyers and notaries were also called. Both families were planning to make a quick decision, so they became very productive.

After confirming that all the documents brought by the two young ladies were correct, the lawyer lowered the official transaction contract and skimmed through it hastily. They both signed their names on several deeds, and the notary immediately declared the transaction valid.

After accepting the copy of the contract, Fran finally breathed a sigh of relief. I am very happy that my first time working for my family was so successful.

From her relieved expression. There was no sign of her, but it was evident that she had shot someone with her own hands not long ago, and that the person was still being detained in the room where she had lived.

"You should be happy now, right? After all, you have successfully completed the task assigned to you by others......" That's when you did. Lola suddenly looked at Fran, "However, is that enough to satisfy you?" ”

The ease on Fran's face disappeared immediately, and she opened her eyes slightly, and then quietly turned her gaze to the wilderness not far away. "I want to ...... I know what you're talking about. ”

"yes, of course you do." Lola took an umbrella from the saddle and opened it easily, "What I told you last time, I think you should have thought about it during this time, right?" ”

"Well...... It was indeed considered. Fran's answer was ambiguous.

As soon as she replied, Lola immediately gestured to the people behind her, motioning for them to leave again. The men she brought quickly complied with her orders, but Mary hesitated a little, and it wasn't until Fran made a gesture not to worry about me that she turned and walked away some distance.

"So, what exactly do you have in mind?" Lola held her umbrella and approached Fran slightly, "You promised me, but unfortunately you didn't tell me how you planned to convince your brother, which is a little reassuring. ”

"Don't you believe me?" Fran smiled suddenly, then asked rhetorically.

"In a way, I trust your mind and willpower, but ...... Those of us in this industry have never built our hopes on trusting people. "Lola certainly won't be fooled by her, on the contrary, she is more and more unhappy, because she doesn't like to be treated with ambiguity." Man is an unreliable creature after all, and there will always be various situations, right? Is it ......?"

When it comes to "Haven't we worked together intimately before?" An unrelieved anger suddenly surged over her heart, making her unable to speak anymore, and a terrifying cold light flashed in her eyes.

Fran, who wasn't looking at her, didn't notice the imminent killing, but she still sensed Lola's upset, so she smiled, "I can understand your thoughts, but I think you should give me more time, after all, convincing my brother is not that easy - especially since he might be angry with us right now." ”

As soon as she heard this sister mention her brother again, the resentment against the two siblings made Lola even more uneasy, and she managed to suppress her anger, "You mean we can only wait for you to play and pray that you can succeed?" ”

"Well, why do you have to say it so seriously? Things don't seem to me to be that bad. Miss de Beauwon. Fran looked away, then smiled at her. While you may not believe it now, I'm confident that I'm convinced. After all, he's happy to listen to me now. ”

"Really? Thank you so much, Miss Treville. Lola's face softened slightly, and then she stepped away and walked to the side of a bush, looking out at a village not far away, "But I want to ...... I think there's a better way............"

This meaningful pause surprised Fran and made her feel a little nervous.

Deep down, she is still deeply jealous of Lola. She already knew the details of this person, and knew that she could do anything.

"You...... What do you want to do? She hesitantly followed.

Lola didn't answer for a moment, just looked into the distance, and as far as she could see, the golden sunset in the distance was gently hanging over the roof of the cottage, looking like a picture scroll.

What a beautiful painting, just looking at it makes you feel a sense of excitement because you feel that beauty.

And when I think about it...... One thought of this painting. This sense of beauty will be destroyed by one's own hands, and the excitement will be more and more sublimated. It's ...... It's simply intoxicating......

Almost, it's time.

"What do I want to do?" A strange smile appeared on Lola's face, "I don't want to do anything." Miss Treville, I'm just doing what we're supposed to do...... Hahahaha......"

This laughter. It made Fran's heart palpitate even more.

What madness is this man doing?

"You...... Would you like to take a break? Fran asked in a low voice.

"I don't have to rest, I'm in good shape. Don't worry about me, Miss Treville......" Lola still looked out at the cottage in the distance, and in her sight, the fire slowly lit up.

It's finally time.

She smiled, and then turned to look at Fran, whose grayish-brown eyes seemed to be burning with fire as well, and for a moment she was speechless.

Then, she put her hand to her ear and made a gesture.

"Listen! It's open! ”

Before Fran could react, the sound of "bang" gunfire reached her ears, followed by screams of exhaustion. Then, the flames of the sky rose from the farmhouse in the distance, and the smoke drifted into the air, like a black cloud, obscuring the afterglow of the setting sun.

What's going on?

Fran's eyes widened and she looked at Lola in horror.

"You...... What did you do? ”

"I didn't do anything, I just carried out a normal business activity for the smooth operation of our business." Lola looked at Fran with a sneer, "In addition to the land you sold, in order to build this railway, we also have to collect other people's land, and some people are always unwise and refuse to give up the land, so we have to clear the land...... Oh, these people don't eat hard and soft, we persuaded them before, but they still refused, and they thought the compensation was too low! And what nonsense that the compensation money can only be used for a while, and the land can be cultivated for several lifetimes, since they don't listen to it when they talk with their mouths, then we have to talk in other ways, isn't it...... Is it normal? If they refuse to move their nests, then I will leave them without them, so what reason do they have to find? ”

As she spoke, Lola looked at the skyrocketing flames in the distance with a smile on her face.

When she was at home, she was already very dissatisfied with the progress of the railway land acquisition, so as soon as she arrived in Marseille, she personally planned to use violent means to forcibly "evict the disobedient residents", and hired professional personnel, and today's action in front of Miss Tréville was only the beginning.

Fran looked at the distant firelight, listening to the mingling of gunshots and cries, and at the smiling face of Lola, a face that had been as white as paper and now seemed to be dyed red by the golden rays of the setting sun and the distant firelight.

"You...... You're so cruel. She said as if reprimanded.

Strangely, despite the rebuke in her mouth, there was not much pity in her heart, and those screams did not arouse compassion in her heart. In her calm mind, a more important question had already come to mind.

"This ...... Is this your approach? You...... Do you have to choose today, in front of the two of us? ”

According to general logic, Lola should have chosen to do this kind of thing at a time when the night was dark and windy, but she did it in front of her today, and she had a reason.

"yes, that's it." Lola smiled and nodded, "I've always admired your cleverness. ”

This is not just a demonstration, but also to create the impression in front of everyone that the de Beauvin family and the de Treville family have reached a tacit understanding.

And this impression is really hard to get rid of, because the two families are indeed very close, and they are trading now.

It's hateful...... For the first time in a long time, Fran's heart was filled with anger.

The sun is about to disappear behind the mountains. The night will swallow everything up, and no one will remember what happened here.

Lola put away her umbrella and swung it heavily at the bushes in front of her, snapping and sending stumps flying everywhere. Lola swung her hand down and smashed the bush to pieces.

"Some people, they're weeds, they think they're strong, they think they can bargain with me. They shout about equality, but they forget that all people are born unequal......" Lola turned her gaze again, looking at the skyrocketing fire in the distance, "There are many such weeds in this country, there are no brains, they only rely on the illusory creed of equality to numb themselves, thinking that they can be on the same level as our family!" Unfortunately, I can't and don't have the energy to remove all of these weeds, but ...... I can assure you that if these weeds get in my way, I will teach them a lesson, and I will let them know that even if the code says that everyone is equal, they never, never should think so, hahahaha! ”

Under the skylit firelight, Lola made this arrogant declaration, but it was unexpectedly shocking.

Fran's face was shocked at first, then annoyed, and finally slowly calmed down again.

"If you think I'm a weed, then I swear to you, it's the biggest mistake you've ever made." There was not a single trace of her body that proved that she had shot a young man with her own hands not long ago. "You've made this mistake once, I think you should remember it vividly, right?"

Fran knew how to stab her former ally.

"No, you're not a weed, and even if I hate you in my heart now, I don't think you are." Lola looked at her with a sneer, "You are the most beautiful new fruit that grows from a big tree, and despite the decay of this tree, it is still bright on the outside, and you can cast a huge shadow on the earth...... Oh, how admirable this great tree is! I can't bear to see it fall! ”

"It can't fall!" Fran shouted. (To be continued.) )