Montgomery Corp. had a vast business reach, extending even into unexplored sectors like energy.

If Montgomery Corp. got involved in Salt City's business, Williams Corp. would likely have little left to do.

Seraphine visited to inform the Williams family that Montgomery Corp. planned to open a branch in Salt City but wouldn't engage in local business activities.

This puzzled Henry. Why establish a branch with no business purpose? Was it just to assert their presence? Yet, the Montgomerys had no need for such an assertion.

Seraphine turned to Sylvia, asking, "Ms. Williams, do you mind us setting up a branch in Salt City?"

Sylvia smiled faintly. "It's the Montgomerys' right to do so."

"Very well." Seraphine nodded, rising. "I must visit the Sonnexes now. I won't bother you further."

As Seraphine left with the Williams family's escort, Henry pondered. "This is puzzling. Why create an empty shell company?"

He remained baffled. Seraphine's visit had been solely to inform them about t