The secretary shook his head. "I’m not quite sure, but maybe it’s because the Innova Group has significant influence in the business circle?"That seemed to be the most plausible explanation.The wealth of the Innova Group was undeniable, and Eric had relied on it to gain entry into that circle. Naturally, people from that circle would attend.However, it wasn’t until the wedding ceremony that everyone learned Grace was Eric’s mother and Alexander was his uncle!And shockingly, Julius turned out to be Eric’s father!Watching Blake, Melinda, Grace, Alexander, Amelia, Henry, Julius, and Nera sitting there waiting for the couple, Donald was utterly dumbfounded."How many parents does he have? Goodness! This is too much!" Donald was astonished.There were already eight people waiting to congratulate them!Donald had never seen a wedding with so many parents.Julius and Nera were naturally among them.A wedding was a major event. Although Eric didn’t want to admit it, Julius was s
Up to now, Donald had no idea who Ruth really was. However, from their conversation, he deduced that Ruth must be Lionel's daughter. Clearly, she had a prestigious background!Anyone bold enough to hold him accountable must wield considerable authority, and it was far from ordinary.Donald pondered whether he should seek out Lionel. But since he was already there, he decided to exchange a few words. "Mr. McClain, I’m Donald Ford, the mayor of Salt City. It’s an honor to meet you."Lionel glanced at Donald and nodded slightly before addressing Ruth, "Ruth, this is impossible. They are a legitimate married couple with a certificate and have even held a wedding. You want to borrow someone else’s husband to have a son? That’s absurd!"Donald was utterly bewildered. 'Borrow a husband to have a son? What kind of logic is this? Could such a thing even be possible?'Ruth pouted. "There’s no other way. Those young heirs in King City don’t interest me at all. Even if you scrubbed them insid
People would talk about how much money they made, their contributions, the success of one project or another, how to acquire this company, what profits to gain, or about yachts, jewelry, high-society banquets, and the like.But what about a nobody?They'd feel the pinch when the price of coffee went up by a dollar.From James' perspective, even if Jessica found an outstanding boyfriend, he couldn't help but compare him to Eric.He sighed. "Why is it that all the good prospects are snagged by others? How come I don't have such luck?"Jessica also sighed. "I tried my best, but he just wasn't interested in me."She lacked Ruth's boldness to do something like borrowing a man to have a child. She just felt she had no chance.While they were talking, Donald came over and introduced himself again, then asked James if he had any investment plans in Salt City.James's response was simple and similar to Lionel's.He would not invest in Salt City. The city’s three major companies belonge
"Mr. Ford, I really don't have the money!" Eric sighed and said, "I'm quite broke myself. This estate cost a fortune, and I had to take out loans to refurbish it. If you don’t believe me, you can check with the bank. As for the gifts from friends and family, those are just shares that were recently transferred to me. I can’t sell them right now due to regulations."Still, no loan.Donald's face turned grim. "Mr. Johnson, even though I sued you before, I did apologize. These projects are crucial—they directly impact people's convenience, employment, and much more. If these projects fail, the financial waste is one thing. It will also shatter people’s hopes, causing a huge impact! Without new funds, I can’t hold on anymore!"He had been extremely stressed lately. In such a large city, it was incredible how there was no money to be found. Who could he even complain to? He had learned a lesson by now.Even if one disliked these tycoons, they shouldn't easily offend them. The wealthy we
"It seems that Eric not only excels in medical skills but also has a profound understanding of martial arts that is unmatched by ordinary people!"Ruth smiled and said, "Actually, these talents aren't the most important. What's crucial is your vision. You have a unique way of recognizing talent, and that's what has made Eric a key asset for our Combat Department."If it weren't for him, we would still be entangled with the Crimson Order."Pierce nodded repeatedly. "I didn't expect that within a few years, the Crimson Order would be gone. The credit for their downfall belongs entirely to Eric. Our operation in Phoenix City didn’t contribute much at all."I've documented these achievements—from the virus outbreak in Dortmund City to the incidents in Catellon, and the conflicts with the aristocratic families and the Crimson Order. Eric has played a critical role. But he’s still young. I worry that he might make serious mistakes in the future. I hope these accomplishments can offset an
Eric and Sylvia took Yvette on their honeymoon, planning to be away from Salt City for ten days to half a month.Donald was still fretting over financial issues. He had visited both Williams Corp. and Sonnex Corp. several times, but Sylvester and Irvin's responses remained unchanged, even down to the exact wording, as if meticulously planned.Yet, just when it seemed like there was no way out, a new opportunity emerged!Someone came to Salt City to invest, bringing with them staggering funds!This brought Donald immense joy!This substantial investment came from abroad, from the three major international manufacturers, aimed at supporting the development of cutting-edge technology.Such an endeavor was extremely capital-intensive. Frontier Tech had already invested billions but quickly exhausted those funds.Even the Innova Group had to acquire the former Frontier Digital to save a significant amount of money, as this field could be a bottomless pit otherwise.Beyond money, s
"From a technical standpoint, their chip technology is rapidly catching up to ours! We need to curb their advancements in this area."Nathaniel was deeply concerned.In fact, they had considered limiting the Innova Group through their lithography machines, but the requirements for chip performance in the Innova Group's business weren’t particularly high. Moreover, the Innova Group had transitioned from an equipment manufacturer to a solution provider, leaving the three giants at a loss.Their only option now was to obtain some of the Innova Group's confidential information.While both parties were generally content, Donald was the exception.It was clear to him that Nathaniel was ignoring him, barely speaking to him. Unfortunately, since Nathaniel held the financial power, Donald couldn’t afford to offend him.Yet, a question nagged at him. 'What exactly is on that USB drive? Why all the secrecy?'If it's just data, with today's advanced networks, wouldn’t transmission be mo
Sam lit a cigarette, taking a few drags as he contemplated.In a company, employee turnover was a common occurrence, something Sam had become accustomed to as an employer.However, he was most concerned about the departure of key personnel, especially those directly responsible for specific projects. Such losses could lead to the collapse of an entire project.Marco was a team member on a project. Even if he left, others could step in, and the impact wouldn't be too significant. But shortly after, two more employees approached him, both wanting to resign. Both were technical staff.Sam wasn’t one to tolerate nonsense. "If you want to resign, that’s fine. Just make sure you hand over your work properly. You can leave in a month."Suddenly, he had a bad feeling. *Why are they all resigning today? What is going on?*If an employee wanted to quit, he would approve it, as long as they weren’t project managers. Once a position was vacant, someone else would fill it.The two employee