Sol said aggrievedly, "Dad, I didn't offend anyone. I just came here to visit Vice Chairman Vivian.
But I didn't even get to see Vice Chairman Vivian..."
On the other end of the phone, Sol's father cursed angrily, "The people from the Delaney Group said that the reason they terminated the cooperation with the Hardy family is that you are a low-quality piece of trash!Now the family has suffered heavy losses because of you. Hurry up and get back here and explain to your grandfather in person!"
Sol was thrown out of the Delaney Group by the security guards. Holding the phone, he looked stunned. He suddenly thought of Alan and couldn't help asking Tasha, "Tasha, could it be because of your poor brother-in-law? Could he have any connection with the Delaney Group?" Tasha was startled by Sol's words. After thinking carefully, it was indeed possible that it had something to do with Alan. However, he was clearly a good-for-nothing! Thinking of this, she shook her head firmly and said, "How could he have any connection with the Delaney Group? He's not even qualified to clean the toilets in the Delaney Group!" That's right... Sol nodded. Thinking of his furious father, he said dejectedly, "No, I have to go home right away..." The news that the Hardy family had all its cooperation with the Delaney Group terminated spread throughout Pras City immediately.Although no one knew why the Delaney Group wanted to boycott the Hardy family, everyone knew that the Hardy family must have offended the Delaney Group, and now the Hardy family was finished.
The strength of the Hardy family had been greatly reduced. It had been close to the standard of a first-tier family, but now it had directly fallen to the bottom of the second-tier families. When the old lady of the Mill family heard the news, she was so angry that she was shaking all over.She really wanted to annul the engagement between Tasha and Sol, but thinking that the Hardy family, even in decline, was still more powerful than some other families, she had to give up for the time being...
The two pieces of news released by the Delaney Group completely set off a stir in the entire Pras City.
After hearing that the Delaney Group had a new owner, the Mill family finally understood why the Hardy family had been kicked out by the Delaney Group. It seemed that the new owner of the Delaney Group looked down upon families like the Hardy family. However, who on earth is the chairman of the Delaney Group? This person is truly amazing! The Delaney Group, worth tens of billions, was bought just like that. Even the richest person in Pras City isn't as wealthy as him! For a moment, all the families were eager to establish a connection with this mysterious chairman. On the other hand, they also hoped that their daughters could marry the chairman of the Delaney Group. In addition, the Delaney Group was going to invest in a hotel project worth One billion US dollars. This news also shocked the entire construction and decoration industry in Pras City! One billion US dollars! Even getting a small part of it could bring in a huge profit! Countless companies wanted to get a share of this project. This also includes the old lady who is eager for money and can't resist the temptation of money. The head of the Mill family is extremely excited at this moment. A big project worth two billion yuan is truly an excellent opportunity! If the Mill family can obtain a contract from this project, they will definitely be able to make a large sum of money! So, she immediately gives the order to convene a family meeting at home tonight.Discuss how to make a breakthrough in the Delaney Group's new project. Everyone must attend!
That night, at the Mill family's villa. Because the head of the family required that everyone must be present, Alan also went along. He knew that the head of the family was going to hold a meeting to discuss how to get a share of the big project of the Delaney Group. So, he wants to take this opportunity to give his wife a hand! When they arrived at the Mill family's villa, Mia's cousin Carlson immediately sneered at Alan as soon as he saw him: Alan, you have such a thick skin. You still have the nerve to see Grandma! Mia said with a cold face: Stop talking nonsense. Grandma required that everyone in the Mill family must be present. Alan is my husband, and he is naturally a member of the Mill family! Carlson laughed and said, "He's nothing in the Mill family! He's just a son-in-law who married into the family!" Alan touched his nose and said to Mia: Forget it, honey. Don't argue with him. Let's go in quickly. Don't keep Grandma waiting. Mia nodded and led Alan in. After entering the conference hall, Alan and Mia found a seat in the corner and sat down. Soon, the head of the Mill family stepped in, and the family meeting officially began.The head of the Mill family sat in the main seat and knocked on the table.
She said with high spirits, "The Mill family has been waiting for an opportunity in recent years, an opportunity that can make us among the prestigious families in Pras City! Now, this opportunity has finally come!" The head of the Mill family said loudly, "This time, the Delaney Group has launched a big project worth two billion yuan. Whoever can get a cooperation contract from it will surely benefit a lot! Moreover, this is the first big project after the Delaney Group has changed its owner. It's a great opportunity for our Mill family! If we can cooperate with the Delaney Group and leave a good impression on the new owner of the Delaney Group, the future development of the Mill family will be limitless!" Seeing that everyone present was silent, the head of the Mill family asked angrily, "What? Have you all become mute? Don't you have the confidence to secure a contract from the Delaney Group? Everyone looked at one another and didn't dare to utter a word. The old lady's expression became even angrier. Gritting her teeth, she said, "I'm putting it here today. Whoever can negotiate a contract worth 30 million US dollars from the Delaney Group will be the general manager of the group!" The old lady has always been autocratic, so she has never set up the position of general manager in the group. After all, the general manager has great power, and almost only the future successor of the group is qualified for this position. Now that the old lady is using this position as a reward, it can be seen that she is extremely eager for the project of the Delaney Group.However, although the position of general manager is a good one, it's not that easy to obtain.
In the eyes of the members of the Mill family, it's simply impossible to reach a cooperation with the Delaney Group and secure a contract worth thirty million dollars. Even if the head of the Mill family goes in person, the senior executives of the Delaney Group won't meet her, let alone talk about cooperation. There was complete silence in the family meeting hall. Seeing this, the head of the Mill family asked furiously, "As descendants of the Mill family, is there no one willing to share the worries of the Mill family?" After saying that, the head of the Mill family directly looked at Carlson and said, "Carlson, I'm leaving this matter to you!" Carlson quickly said, "Grandma, even the Hardy family has been kicked out by the Delaney Group now." Our strength is even weaker than that of the Hardy family. There's no way we can get the contract..." The head of the Mill family cursed, "Useless! You don't even dare to try. You're even more useless than that good-for-nothing Alan!" The head of the Mill family doesn't want to keep being the leader of a second- or third-rate family. She dreams of the Mill family making further progress. And this project of the Delaney Group is the only opportunity. So, no matter how difficult it is, she's not willing to give up.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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