"We have a vast expanse of barren land in the suburbs. This land is collectively funded by us all, and I think we give this expanse of land to the Russell family."
The pronouncement hung in the air, and the guests mulled over Reaves' proposition. Madeline, silent but attentive, felt a glimmer of satisfaction. The barren land, though seemingly inconspicuous, was a gesture of restitution.
However, Selina, ever vigilant and skeptical, scrutinized the proposal. She wasn't content with what Reaves had presented. To her, it seemed like a ploy, a thinly veiled attempt to placate the Russel family without truly relinquishing valuable holdings.
"Well, Reaves," Selina interjected, her tone laced with skepticism. "I know the land you refer to. That barren and deserted land currently has no value, and I am sure everyone here knows that."