Mr. Allen met our chairman outside the venue earlier, and the chairman asked him to convey a message to me.
Upon hearing that Allen was not the chairman of the Delaney Group, everyone heaved a sigh of relief. Cyril breathed a sigh of relief and said disdainfully in a low voice, "He just happened to meet the chairman once, and now he's desperately trying to curry favor with the assistant. What a loser." Sol shrugged and laughed, "That's how small-minded people are." At this moment, Vivian on the stage glanced at the head of the Mill family, and her expression turned cold.The chairman asked me to inform everyone...
From now on, the Delaney Group terminates its cooperation with the Mill family, and all signed contracts are hereby declared null and void!" The crowd erupted in an instant. No one had expected Vivian to say such a thing. This sudden turn of events left everyone stunned. The head of the Mill family turned deathly pale and asked urgently, "Vice Chairperson Vivian, what's the reason for this? Did the Mill family do something wrong?" She had invited all the prominent figures in Pras City today, hoping to use this opportunity to make a name for the family in Pras City. If the cooperation fell through under the eyes of everyone, the Mill family would probably be laughed at by all. Vivian said, "Our chairman only agreed to cooperate with you because he recognized Ms. Mia. But you made your own decisions and appointed someone irrelevant to take charge of this project. I'm sorry, we can't accept that! After saying this, Vivian put down the microphone and walked out of the door without looking back. The head of the Mill family was deathly pale and collapsed onto the stage in an instant.She never dreamed that her momentary cleverness would actually ruin this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
If she had known it would end up like this, she would never have let Carlson take Mia's place as general manager, even if she was forced to.Carlson was also extremely confused at this moment. What was going on?
It seemed that Vivian was deliberately targeting him, but he hadn't offended her at all!
Carlson couldn't help but ask the head of the Mill family, "Grandma, the appointment of the general manager has already been announced. You won't go back on your word, will you?"The head of the Mill family struggled to stand up and slapped him across the face.
She scolded angrily, "You good-for-nothing! You still want to be the general manager at a time like this? Hurry up and come with me to beg Mia!"After chasing after her, Allen found that Mia hadn't actually gone far. She was just crouching in a deserted corner beside the hotel, crying out of grievance.
He walked over slowly, took off his suit, and draped it over Mia. He said, "Honey, don't be sad. The general manager position of the Mill family isn't all that great. It's no big deal if you don't get it...""You don't understand. If I became the general manager, my parents could hold their heads high in the Mill family. How could Grandma go back on her word..." Mia sobbed.
Allen continued to console her, "Maybe they'll come and beg you to be the general manager soon.
If you keep crying like this, you won't look pretty when you go on stage later..."Mia choked up, "That's impossible. Grandma has already made the announcement. There's no chance for a change.
You go in first and let me be alone for a while..."Just then, the head of the Mill family and Carlson also rushed out of the banquet hall.
The old lady was out of breath from running because of her age. Behind her, a large group of people came out, all eager to watch the commotion.After Carlson came out, he saw Allen and Mia.
He quickly ran up and looked down at Mia, whose eyes were blurred with tears. He said urgently, "Mia, hurry up and chase after Vice Chairperson Vivian and ask her not to terminate the cooperation with us!" Mia looked confused: "Terminate the cooperation? Why?" Carlson said angrily, "Stop playing innocent with me. You must have instructed Vice Chairperson Vivian to embarrass me in public.If you don't fix this, I won't let you off!"
The head of the Mill family beside them slapped Carlson again in anger. She scolded, "You bastard, how dare you talk to your sister like that! She is the general manager of our company!" Carlson was anxious: "Grandma... Didn't we agree that I would be the general manager?" The head of the Mill family raged, "If it weren't for your coaxing, I wouldn't have changed my mind at the last minute. If you keep pestering me, get out of the Mill family!" After being slapped twice by the old lady, Carlson was extremely angry. But he didn't dare to show his anger and could only swallow his pride for the time being. The head of the Mill family then said to Mia, "Mia, Grandma is begging you. You are now the general manager of the Mill family. Go and explain to Vice Chairperson Vivian quickly. Otherwise, the Mill family will be finished!" Mia looked at Allen in confusion. Allen shrugged and said, "I told you they would come and beg you to be the general manager. You didn't believe me. Look, your makeup is all ruined by your tears..." Mia blushed, wiped her tears, and said, "Then I'll try to contact the Delaney Group." With that, she dialed Vivian's number.All eyes were focused on her.
After a moment, the call connected, and Mia said, "Hello, Vice Chairperson Vivian." Grandma asked me to explain to you that I will be promoted to the general manager of the Mill family and be in charge of the cooperation with the Delaney Group. Could you please give us another chance... Vivian chuckled and said, "If you're the general manager and can take charge, then there's no problem, and the cooperation can continue. But if it's someone else, there's no room for discussion..." Vice Chairperson Vivian... Thank you so much... Mia was full of doubts about this matter. From start to finish, the Delaney Group seemed to be helping her entirely, which was really abnormal. Vivian smiled and said, "This is the intention of our chairman. If there's an opportunity in the future, the chairman will explain it to you in person..." Mia was even more puzzled. Who exactly was the chairman of the other side? She had never met him. Why was he helping her everywhere? Mia asked nervously, "Could you please come back to the banquet hall?" The other side left in anger. It was obvious that they were infuriated by the Mill family. It was a bit difficult to ask them to come back. But to her surprise, Vivian readily agreed. Soon, everyone saw that Vivian's car returned to the entrance of the hotel. At this moment, everyone looked at Mia with eyes full of shock and awe. When they returned to the banquet hall, the old lady took Mia's hand and went on stage. She said, "I'm really sorry. I was muddle-headed and made a mistake. In fact, it's all thanks to Mia. She is the outstanding younger generation of our Mill family. Mia has also contributed a great deal to the cooperation between the Mill family and the Delaney Group. Vivian stood beside her and gave her a disdainful glance. She waved her hand to stop her from continuing. Vivian said, "Let me correct you.This cooperation was solely promoted by Mia and has nothing to do with anyone else.
The head of the Mill family quickly nodded and said, "Vice Chairperson Vivian is right. All of this is Mia's credit. From now on, Mia will be the general manager of our Mill family!She will be fully responsible for the cooperation between the Mill family and the Delaney Group!"
Only then did Vivian show a trace of a smile, and she shook hands with Mia and said, "I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation in the future."Latest Chapter
Chapter 742 Return to Plus City
After finishing his words, he glanced at Juliet and said awkwardly, The patriarch also said that if the Bruce alliance falls through, Miss Juliet would be the perfect alternative.Juliet’s cheeks instantly flushed crimson with embarrassment.Alan, however, spoke in a frigid tone: When my father was condemned by everyone, instead of shielding our family from hardship, he drove us away. Now he expects me to lift the Smith Family to new heights? It is nothing but a fool’s fantasy!Kendall nodded and said, Young Master, the patriarch’s actions were indeed excessive, yet you need not let anger consume you. On the contrary, this presents a perfect chance to turn his scheme against him. You could agree to formalize your betrothal with Miss Juliet, then use this opportunity to demand more resources from him on behalf of the Smith Family. If you become the next patriarch of the Smith Family, your odds of defeating the Bruce Family will improve drastically!Become the patriarch of the Smith Fam
Chapter 741 Father’s Past Part 2
With that, Kendall heaved a sigh and went on. But even when your father was a young man, foreign trade carried out by domestic entrepreneurs remained largely unchanged from the Tang and Song dynasties, lacking any sophisticated expertise. Meanwhile, Europeans and Americans had mastered cross-border finance to perfection—stocks, futures, oil, gold, private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital; these were their core trump cards back then.While Asian nations were slaving away manufacturing goods to trade overseas and scrape together profits bit by bit, Western hedge funds flooded Asia with massive hot money, wreaking havoc everywhere. They could trigger financial crises and legally seize the fruits of an Asian country’s labor accumulated over years, even decades, sending its finance, stock market and real estate market crashing down all at once.Back then, the Field Family set their sights on exploiting major domestic clans. When everyone else could only stand by and be victimized
Chapter 740 Father’s Past Part 1
As the chief steward of the Smith Family, Kendall was an influential figure in Neon City. Save for the handful of top-tier clans, the patriarchs of all other families treated him with the utmost deference. Thanks to his standing, his teahouse thrived, drawing crowds of prominent socialites who came to patronize the place.When Alan arrived at Huguang Guild Hall, Kendall had already gotten there ahead of him.He waited personally at the entrance, and his jaw dropped the moment he saw Alan accompanied by a woman wearing a face mask.Having operated deep within Neon City’s elite circles for years, Kendall possessed an extraordinary eye for detail. He recognized at a single glance that the masked woman beside Alan was none other than Juliet, the heiress of the Austin Family.Overwhelmed with delight, he exclaimed excitedly, Young Master, Miss Juliet! What a surprise to see the two of you together!Juliet let out a soft chuckle. Uncle Kendall, I disguised myself this well, yet you still sa
Chapter 739 Marriage Alliance Part 2
The rest of the clan chimed in one after another, their reasoning plain and simple: Alan had grown up in humble circumstances and was simply unworthy of the eldest young lady of the Bruce Family.Domingo wore a sneering look as he spoke. Father, even though Alan is Second Brother’s son, he’s exactly what young people nowadays call a nobody. How could such a man ever compare to a peerless beauty like Louise?Seeing every single person speaking out in opposition, the old Smith patriarch let out a cold snort and said, Do any of you know that Louise’s mother—the eldest daughter-in-law of the Bruce Family—once would have died for John? She chased after him relentlessly for years. If John had given her his consent back then, she would have become the second daughter-in-law of the Smith Family. Even now, she visits John’s grave to pay her respects every single year. Do any of you understand what it means to love someone so much that you grow fond of everything connected to them?His words se
Chapter 738 Marriage Alliance Part 1
That’s right, Gaston, Alan’s male cousin, cut in. I’ve crossed paths with Louise from the Bruce Family before. She’s an icy, reserved woman who rarely attends social events. Countless high-society galas at home and abroad have sent her elaborate invitations, yet she’s turned every single one down. Courting her would be next to impossible. On top of that, I already have a formal engagement. If I pursued her, the Bruces would see right through my ulterior motives.Wendell, the eldest son of Domingo—the third brother and one of Alan’s younger cousins—could not hide his eagerness as he spoke up. Grandfather, let me give it a try!Mitchell glanced at his nephew, whose features were plain and unremarkable, and shook his head. Wendell, the Bruce Family already stands stronger than us. Even Gaston, our eldest grandson, might not be deemed worthy in their eyes—what chance do you have?Domingo’s tone turned sour. Eldest brother, there’s no need to speak like that. Who laid down a rule that the
Chapter 737 The Marriage Contract
Alan patted the back of her hand and smiled. That’s just how life is—one must stand firm through extreme highs and crushing lows. If a person is showered with flattery their entire life, they may never grasp the cruelty of the world or the hardships ordinary people endure. Such a person will likely suffer a devastating loss someday. Unlike me, I’ve seen all the warmth and coldness of humanity ever since I turned eight. All those experiences are an invaluable asset for the rest of my life.Juliet nodded softly, big teardrops sliding down from the corners of her eyes.Her heart ached deeply for the life Alan had led over the past decade and more. Even though he spoke of it so casually, every time she thought about his past, a lump would form in her throat.He was the young heir of the Smith Family, yet he’d been cast adrift in Plus City, suffering through the harshest hardships of society’s lowest rung. Juliet could not fathom how he’d endured all those years.Though she was younger tha
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