Later on, Shalma Hughes couldn't even remember how she managed to break free from the embrace behind her. She walked away without looking back. Things at the construction site were chaotic enough, but Julian Winslow's sudden arrival had thrown everything into complete disarray. She had poured her heart and soul into launching the resort project in Suthaven. Not only did she have to persuade those stubborn shareholders, but she also had to negotiate with Suthaven's government departments multiple times before finally getting the green light.
As a relatively underdeveloped town compared to its neighboring cities, building a resort in Suthaven was a massive risk. For a small city that hadn't even reached a basic level of widespread prosperity, how could its everyday citizens afford to spend money on luxury and leisure?
