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Chapter 659
Shortly after Shadow arrived in Salt City, Michael's appearance seemed more than coincidental to Sylvia and Eric, who never believed in chance occurrences.The question loomed: What prompted Michael, or more precisely, Shadow, to join the Innova Group?Eric and Sylvia speculated that the Crimson assassins were likely after them due to their connection with Frankie House. However, the perplexing part was why the Crimson Order would also target the Innova Group."Why not have the Battle Department capture and interrogate him?" Sylvia suggested.Ruth fixed her gaze on Sylvia. "Why would you consider that?"Shadow is a legend. According to our intel, he came to Salt City alone. Perhaps Eric can hold his own against him, but capturing him would be like trying to catch the wind!"Similarly, even the Battle Department would have a near-zero success rate to capture Eric."Even the Battle Department had to devise an elaborate plan to apprehend a legend. Sylvia had little understanding of
Chapter 660
It was a longstanding tradition for the Williams family to gather in Falcon City to honor their ancestors, a practice that underscored the family's unity.Henry generously contributed a significant sum of money when the ancestral estate underwent renovations. As the time for the commemoration approached, he naturally wished to bring his family back.The Williams family arrived in Falcon City. However, Connor appeared somewhat impatient, marking his first visit to the city. This was his first time in Falcon City. Perhaps after being away from Falcon City for many years, he didn't have much sentiment for the Falcon branch or their place of origin."Now that we're here, let's spend a few days," Brook suggested.The family chose accommodations at the Falcon City Grand Hotel, and they booked three luxury suites and one single room, the latter reserved for Connor."Why am I in a single room while all of you have suites?" Connor asked unhappily.Henry smiled faintly. "Don't worry. You'l
Chapter 661
Sylvester's smile lacked warmth as he spoke. "She is Seraphine from the Montgomery family in King City."Dickson and the others nodded, unfazed by this revelation as the Montgomery family in King City wasn't familiar to them.Dickson couldn't help but think that Seraphine was aiming high by associating with them, given the affluence of the Williams family in Salt City.Turning to the younger members, Dickson gestured for them to sit. He then directed his attention to Seraphine, asking, "Ms. Montgomery, what does your family do in King City?"Sylvester furrowed his brow, wondering if Dickson was probing into Seraphine's background. Before he could voice his thoughts, Seraphine smiled and replied, "To be honest, my parents run a small business. In the past two years, we suffered significant losses due to the poor economic environment and are on the verge of bankruptcy!"Initially, Sylvester and the others were puzzled, but they soon grasped that Seraphine was playfully teasing Dic
Chapter 662
When the sky darkened, the official commencement of the Williams family meeting unfolded. Presiding over the gathering was Shay Williams, the Falcon branch's esteemed leader.Traditionally, the family leader must command respect and prestige, and their words should carry conviction among the members.Godrick, alongside Shay and the revered elders, took his place at the table.Henry, Brook, Sylvester, Connor, and even Eric and Sylvia, with their names prominently displayed, occupied notable positions.Despite Eric not being a direct descendant, his high standing within the family was evident. Considering Henry's significant contributions to the renovation of the ancestral estate, there were no objections to the seating arrangements.During the meeting, Shay delved into the history of the Williams family. Despite residing in Falcon City for generations, the family had not held a leading position, much to Shay's disappointment. He expressed his fervent desire to unite the entire fami
Chapter 663
Shay smiled at Sylvester and said, "Sylvester, everyone knows you're the CEO of Williams Corp. Provide us with an asset inventory later, and we can discuss how to incorporate it into the Williams family's conglomerate, okay?"Responding to this tricky situation required careful consideration.After a moment of thought, Sylvester replied, "Over the years, my father, sister, and I have taken on the role of CEO at Williams Corp. It's important to note that Williams Corp. isn't owned by any individual. Even in Salt City, we have shareholders. I'm afraid this matter isn't within the purview of any one of us to decide."To integrate into the Williams family's conglomerate, Williams Corp. would need to convene a meeting among the shareholders, navigate the local authorities in Salt City, and go through various procedures. It's quite complicated."Sylvester adeptly avoided explicitly refusing to join the Williams family's conglomerate, showcasing his shrewdness.Henry silently nodded, ack
Chapter 664
The rest of the Williams family fell into silence as the news of the Innova Group not going public sank in. Responding became challenging due to the absence of such demands. Even if there were, why would it be the Falcon branch's responsibility to address them?Sylvester's words regarding Williams Corp. effectively shut down any ongoing discussions. The process's intricate procedures and time-consuming nature rendered the Falcon branch's plan impractical, as they couldn't afford the wait.The Falcon branch urgently desired control over Williams Corp., yet they faced an uphill battle.Sylvia, alongside Sylvester, also obstructed their path."The Innova Group has a relatively simple structure, but you might not know that, aside from the founders, three major investors stand behind it. Consider them as shareholders of the Innova Group: us, the Sonnex family in Salt City, and the Montgomery family in King City."Any significant changes require their consent. This is no less troublesom
Chapter 665
Early the next day, the commemorative service commenced, and it exuded grandeur.The positioning of the group at the forefront seemed deliberate, likely to emphasize the significance of Henry's family. Godrick received the same level of attention as several elderly men from the Falcon branch, including their leader.Around noon, the group gathered at the canteen for lunch.While Sylvia enjoyed her meal, Shay and several elderly men approached. Even the young members, led by Dickson, joined them, creating a suffocating atmosphere around Henry and the others.Shay said with a friendly smile, "Godrick, Henry, we haven't finished discussing yesterday's matter. We understand your difficulties and are willing to wait. Once you complete all the necessary procedures, let the two major companies merge into the Williams family, and let our family flourish!"He raised his glass with these words, but the sentiment did not align with the reality.Sylvester knocked on the table and asserted, "
Chapter 666
The assets of the Falcon branch amounted to only around 1 billion dollars. Nevertheless, they harbored ambitions to merge two major companies, each with assets and values totaling several billion dollars. Such aspirations were undeniably fantastical.Sylvester had been clear-cut in his stance, which deeply offended the Falcon branch. They labeled him a family traitor, expressing the desire to expel him from the family. However, Sylvester had a strategy to handle the situation.Deliberately and gradually, he reached into his bag, retrieving a document that he then placed in front of the Williams. "Examine it and determine if our surname is truly Williams."The item in question was an identity card."If this fails to substantiate our identity, would you care to peruse our family's property deed? I happen to have it with me."Shay and the others' expressions darkened, and Seraphine couldn't help stifling a laugh.Evidently, this was the only effective way to deal with such individua