A faint voice escaped from Christopher Yard's lips, instantly darkening the expressions of Bai Yima and Shangguan Qing. Shangguan Qing was taken aback. "Mr. Shangguan, unfortunately, I am Christopher Yard, the chairman of Brentwood City National Art Co., Ltd. I had Brandon Sandler speak to you before, but he may not have mentioned me at that time." Christopher Yard glanced provocatively at Bai Yima and then proceeded to explain. He chose not to delve into the matter between Lohan Morrison and Bai Yima, as it would be better for Lohan Morrison to explain it himself. After hearing the words of Christopher Yard and Lohan Morrison, Shangguan Qing fully understood and began to reconsider. He then extended his hand slightly and smiled at Bai Yima. "Since that's the case, Mr. Bai, let me speak with Mr. Yard first. Once we finish our conversation..." "Hmph! Leonard Baker, let's go!" Bai Yima understood the implications of Shangguan Qing's decision. Shangguan Qing had already made up his mind to sign an agreement with Christopher Yard, and now he was essentially evicting Bai Yima.Although Bai Yima usually had a thick skin, he couldn't bear to stay any longer. His round face appeared somewhat comical, but his eyes were filled with a coldness that was fixed on Christopher Yard. Bai Yima seemed to be conveying the message that the matter between them was far from over. Leonard Baker, who was still a little confused, finally reacted and followed Bai Yima, sweeping his sleeves as he left. With Bai Yima and Leonard Baker gone, there were no major obstacles to the next proceedings. Shi Xiaodao took out the stack of agreements that had been prepared long ago. After Shangguan Qing reviewed them, he signed the agreement without any hesitation. "Mr. Yard, it is because of your reputation that I am selling this four-star hotel to you. There is a private room inside, and I hope you can visit anytime. It holds significance for me because of a dear friend." There seemed to be a hint of nostalgia in Shangguan Qing's eyes. It was unclear what he was thinking as he spoke slowly. Christopher Yard observed the nostalgic expression in Shangguan Qing's eyes and then extended his right hand, looking at Shangguan Qing. "Mr. Shangguan, there won't be any issues with that. When I make a promise, I always keep it." A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. After the recent events, he chose to trust Christopher Yard. He extended his right hand and shook hands with Christopher Yard. Christopher Yard didn't inquire much about the friend mentioned by Shangguan Qing. He knew very well that he only needed to treat Shangguan Qing's friend well, and asking more questions would be futile. Just as the matter was resolved, Luna Sears called Christopher Yard before he could return to Guoyi Limited. When Christopher Yard answered the call, Luna Sears's voice came through, "Something very serious has happened regarding The Serenade. Come back quickly." After Luna Sears finished speaking, she hung up the phone. Christopher Yard couldn't help but smile bitterly. Based on his understanding of Luna Sears, something must have happened that made her extremely angry, hence the urgency. Christopher Yard then asked Shi Xiaodao to take the signed agreement back and hand it over to Brandon Sandler. He himself hurried to The Serenade. Along the way, Christopher Yard speculated that the Gu family must have taken action.Upon arriving at The Serenade, Christopher Yard noticed that Luna Sears had a slightly gloomy expression. The coldness in her eyes was the most prominent feature at the moment. Luna Sears directly showed Christopher Yard an email on her computer. Christopher Yard examined it closely and saw three words written on it: "Ten minutes!" "This email was sent over ten minutes ago by the same person as before, but it's an anonymous email. The demolition management department informed me that The Serenade has been included in the list of buildings to be demolished." Luna Sears snorted coldly and slammed her palm on the table, causing her ample chest to sway slightly, evoking a sense of fear. Christopher Yard narrowed his eyes. There was another email on Luna Sears's computer, an official notice about the demolition of buildings. It detailed the demolition personnel, the scope of demolition, and the deadline for demolition. This email was not anonymous but sent by the demolition management department. What caught Christopher Yard's attention was that not only was The Serenade mentioned in this notice, but his Thumbs-Up Restaurant was also not spared. "Morton Goodman is truly efficient. The demolition application was approved so quickly, and the government's standing committee unanimously decided to demolish The Serenade." Christopher Yard sneered and clenched his fists. He had previously helped Morton Goodman, but now Morton Goodman was repaying him with ingratitude. This made Christopher Yard unable to remain calm. "The person from the demolition department just called me. They said that the written agreement for the demolition will be sent to me soon, and someone will call me to sign it. The responsible party on the other side is Wanbao Real Estate Limited, a subsidiary of the Gu Group, the applicant for this demolition." Luna Sears spoke in her enchanting voice, tinged with a hint of coldness. It was evident that someone was deliberately targeting her and The Serenade. If the other party pushed her to her limit, she wouldn't hesitate to bring out the influential figure she knew. Although there would be a certain cost, there were things she firmly believed in. Over the years, she had been able to bring The Serenade to its current level mostly on her own, not without her own means. But she didn't know why she suddenly chose to trust Christopher Yard. She found herself discussing many things with him inexplicably. She didn't know why. With these thoughts in mind, a bitter smile, still with a touch of allure, appeared on her cherry-like lips. What had happened to her recently? "It's alright. Leave this matter to me. In fact, this whole situation is entirely my fault. Mr. Su, I won't allow The Serenade to be demolished." Studying Luna Sears' eyes, which resembled autumn water, Christopher Yard spoke confidently. He then explained the situation with Morton Goodman and the Gu family. "What? The Gu family dares to target your company?" A trace of anger surged on Luna Sears' delicate face, as if this matter was more important than The Serenade being demolished. Luna Sears' eyes flickered, and her thoughts remained unclear. Shaking his head, Christopher Yard signaled for her not to worry. Just as he was about to say something, Christopher Yard's phone suddenly rang. Frowning, Christopher Yard initially intended to reject the call. However, considering the circumstances today, he had a vague feeling that something was amiss. So he answered the call. In that instant, he heard a familiar voice.