Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)
Chapter 1041

To put it bluntly, the landlord was able to demand an exorbitant price just because his store was at a strategic location.

Mabie had always known that rents at such a good location would not be cheap. Before she came here, she had thought about it carefully. Even though it was expensive, she and David could still help to make up for the differences. In short, as long as Vera was able to open a restaurant and they could still live a decent life, it would do.

However, the rent was too expensive. Wouldn't Vera have to work in vain to break even?

This was a perfect example of putting in a lot of effort in exchange for a low return.

Ralph also felt embarrassed after hearing Mabie's words. He scratched his head and looked at Vera as he said, "I'm really sorry. If you're not satisfied with this store, why don't I show you somewhere else?" Vera nodded and said, "Sure. Sorry to trouble you."

Ralph then brought Vera and Mabie to check out several other stores. During the entire time, Vera was amiable while Mabie looked unhappy.

Once they were done visiting all the potential stores, Ralph apologized once again.

"I'm really sorry. I'm afraid that I wasn't able to find a suitable store for you all. Well, why don't we exchange our numbers and I'll contact you as soon as I find something suitable? What do you think?" "Sounds good."

Vera and Ralph then exchanged numbers. After Ralph left, Mabie said unhappily, "I really don't understand you. The stores that we have just visited clearly weren't as good as the first one. Unfortunately, the rent is too high. What a waste of time."

Upon hearing this, Vera looked helplessly at Mabie and comforted her, "Mom, Ralph spent his entire day accompanying us to visit those stores but did he charge us for it? Not only did he fail to find a suitable store for us, but he also doesn't get a commission, yet he still greeted us with a smile the entire time. We must still at least be respectful. Moreover, I think he still put in the effort to try and find a suitable store for us. As for the first store that we visited, it has nothing to do with him. He is just a middleman. He wasn't the one who set the rent. It did not seem like he had the intention to cheat us. If he really does, he would coax us to sign the contract. Once the contract is signed, he wouldn't care about us since he got his cut already."

After Mabie listened to Vera's words, she suddenly felt that what she said was quite reasonable. "It's my fault. I should not have talked to him like that. Should I call him to apologise?"

Vera smiled at her mother and said, "There's no need. But next time, you have to treat him better. You must not lose your temper."

After finishing her words, Vera suddenly noticed Mabie was staring at her, not saying a word.

Vera felt a little uneasy under her mother's intense gaze. She blinked uncomfortably and said, "Mom, why are you looking at me like this? Did I say something wrong?"

"No." Mabie shook her head and said seriously, "I feel that you've matured a lot ever since you came back. You're much more sensible now."

Vera didn't know how to respond to her mother's words.

Mabie said, "I used to look forward to this day, but now when I see you like this, my heart can't help but ache a little."

Growing up was actually a very bitter thing. Especially in terms of temperament.

Mabie had always hoped that her daughter would grow up quickly and be more sensible. Now that she was, she could not help but feel sad at the thought of what her daughter had been through. It seemed that Vivy must have been hurt badly this time.

"Mom, don't overthink." Vera stepped forward and took Mabie's hand. She said, "Let's go home first. If we don't go back now, Dad will not have anything to eat for lunch."

When Mabie heard Vera's words, she suddenly remembered that an old man was still waiting for them in the hospital. She nodded and went home with Vera to cook. Time flew. Another three days had passed.

Vera had been running back and forth between her home and the hospital. She would occasionally go on the internet to look for shops to rent when she had the time. There was a pretty decent shop just down the road. Unfortunately, she could not afford the rent, let alone purchase it. Therefore, Vera decided that she would find a store somewhere further, but she would have to purchase a bicycle or an electric car to travel back and forth.

The first few years of a business was the toughest. It was never easy.

However, she did not expect there would be a turn of events. Just as she was about to head to the supermarket, she received a call from Ralph asking whether she was free. He informed her that he had discussed with the landlord, and he agreed to lower the rent.

Vera was a little confused. Didn't he say that the lowest he could offer was three hundred thousand dollars? Now the rent could be reduced even further?

Therefore, Vera asked, "How much lower?"

Ralph said with a smile, "one hundred thousand dollars per year."

One hundred thousand dollars per year?

Vera thought she had misheard. Did the landlord just reduce the rent by two hundred thousand dollars? All of a sudden, Vera felt that there must be a catch. She pursed her lips and asked, "It's impossible that he is willing to reduce the rent by that

much. What's the catch?

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you. You are very smart, Miss Zais. The landlord did mention some conditions, but he did not tell me the specifics. He'll tell us when we meet up. That's why I called you. I wanted to ask you when you will be available?"

Vera raised her hand and briefly glanced at her watch. She then replied, "I am free now. I'll head over right now. We'll talk then."

"Okay, Miss Zais."

After hanging up the phone, Vera packed her things and went out. Just as she was putting on her shoes at the entryway, Mabie came over and sat beside her.

"I heard you talking over the phone. Are you heading out, Vivy?"

"Yes, Ralph called me and said that the landlord was willing to lower the rent. However, there are conditions and he will only tell us when we meet up."

"Conditions?" Mabie asked subconsciously, "What conditions? Shady business?"

Vera replied, "Mom... it's impossible."

"Why not? Didn't you see Ralph's

attitude that day? It's impossible for the landlord to reduce the rent in

three short days. I don't think it's that simple. Wait here, I'll go and get changed. I'm going to accompany you If anything happens, at least we have each other."

After that, Mabie hurriedly went back to her room to get changed. Since she wanted to come along, and Vera could not refuse her, she could only helplessly remain at the entryway while she waited for her mother.

In fact, she was not too worried because she doubted the landlord was a bad person. The interior design of the ramen house was so beautiful. There was also a touch of femininity mixed in the grandeur. Vera had a hunch, but she wasn't sure whether she was right.

However, she believed that the truth would come to light that day.

Once Mabie was all set, they headed out the door.

Ralph had been waiting for quite a while when Vera and Mabie finally arrived. When he saw the mother and daughter, he greeted them enthusiastically.