Javier seethed upon seeing the comments about the Innova Group in the news. They claimed the Innova Group would dominate the domestic industry, breaking the international manufacturers' monopoly. There were also analyses of the domestic market, which was valued at tens of billions.This stirred envy in Javier. Could the Innova Group become a massive empire? A formidable one? Javier dared not imagine such a future. He was determined not to give the Innova Group the time and space to flourish.-On the flip side, Andy contained his excitement. He had expected the Innova Group to succeed, but not to this extent.With hard metrics surpassing those of international giants, everything else could be standardized. Mass production and market deployment would commence once all the test facility data was available and some improvements made. Perhaps they would also move forward by segmenting product models and defining price ranges.The Innova Group's employees packed their equipment overnig
As expected, Andy got arrested. Craig demanded money from him, or things would end badly. One of Craig's eyeglasses had broken, and the glass shards had almost hurt his eye. Such incidents could be major or minor.What rendered Elly speechless was Andy's claim that she was his family member, insisting that she pay the money. Elly had no choice but to inform Eric. Up to that point, she didn't even know if Andy had any family in Salt City.-At the police station.Andy greeted Elly with a smirk.A police officer glared at him and said, "You're laughing after hitting someone. I've never seen someone like you.""He provoked me first!" Andy insisted.While they talked, Craig arrived with a black eye."You jerk!" Craig gnashed his teeth, wishing he could devour Andy."Alright, alright," the police officer interjected. "Stop arguing. It won't solve anything. How much money do you want him to pay?"Usually, these issues were resolved privately, and they only had to file a report sinc
Andy was furious and exclaimed, "That jerk claimed that Elly knows him inside out, and he knows Elly just as well. How can I tolerate him? If he ever says such things in front of me again, I'll punch him, no doubt!"Elly said, "When you see him, just stay away."Andy didn't grasp Elly's point. "Why should I avoid him? Why should I hide? That guy is upset because things are going well between us!"Hmph! He suddenly realized your worth and wants to return after a divorce? No way!""Whatever," Elly casually replied.She knew Craig and was certain that Andy would ultimately face significant losses because of him. Since Craig was almost broke, he would undoubtedly target Andy after receiving 3,000 dollars as compensation.Elly didn't say much. After all, it wasn't her money.-When Eric dropped her off at the nail salon, she realized it was time to pick up the boys from school.Andy chuckled in the car.Eric asked, "What's so funny?""I thought Elly would ignore me. But when she
After parking the car, Andy entered Elly's nail salon with a cheerful smile. The salon was relatively empty, so their arrival caught Elly's immediate attention."Hmm?" Elly appeared puzzled. "Why's everyone here? It's not the weekend."She knew that the Innova Group had been swamped lately, having just triumphed over three international giants. They must be engrossed in the next phase of development. It was unusual for them to visit during regular working hours.Andy chuckled, retrieving something from his pocket and placing it in front of her.Elly looked down and saw a marriage certificate."Wow!" She exclaimed happily, "Alright, alright! That's the way!"She was actually quite pleased. Andy getting married meant he wouldn't pester her anymore, which was a relief. If Andy continued frequently asking about her well-being, she genuinely feared she wouldn't be able to resist his advances. After all, a single mother, no matter how strong, still needed the care of a partner.She ha
Eric pointed at the two certificates on the table and exclaimed, "This is crazy... Where did he come up with such a wild idea?"Elly had a tough time in her previous marriage because Craig didn't respect it, and he wasn't faithful. And now Andy seemed to treat marriage like a joke?Sylvia smiled wryly and said, "They say people do silly things when they're in love. I used to doubt it, but now I understand."Seeing Andy walking over in dejection, Sylvia asked, "Andy, how did you come up with this... mind-boggling idea?"Andy looked at Eric, seeming helpless. "I learned it from Eric..."This astonished Eric. "Andy! I didn't suggest this idea to you! Don't pin it on me, or Elly will blame me!"Andy quickly clarified, "I didn't mean that. When Elly told me about her past marriage, I thought she might be worried about it. So, I thought she wouldn't be worried if I were also married and divorced."Andy then asked, "Did I do something wrong?"Eric and Sylvia didn't know how to respond
At the Innova Group's lab.Andy sighed. He had thought for a long time and still couldn't figure out what he had done wrong. He had done everything to fit into Elly's life and ease her pressure after all. He had lost his motivation to work right now.Shortly after, Eric and Sylvia returned.Andy rushed to them and asked, "Eric, Sylvia, what did Elly say?"He knew that they must have had a conversation with Elly.Sylvia looked curious and asked, "Didn't Elly call you?""Call me?" Andy scratched his head in puzzlement. "Wait and see," Eric said.-The whole day was packed with work, but Andy eagerly awaited Elly's call.In the afternoon, her call finally came, and Andy was overjoyed. He rushed to the nail salon.Elly gave Andy another chance, boosting his work motivation.Meanwhile, there was a lot to do for the Innova Group. The first product wasn't finalized yet, and once it was, they had to expand the product range to fit different price points and customer needs.They a
Andy let out a sigh. "In the past, I had been under the impression that investing tens of millions could kickstart production and going public. Now, after pouring in hundreds of millions, our first product isn't even on the market. It's really concerning."He suddenly felt that the Innova Group had grown too large. They would be in serious trouble if their funding chain broke one day.He also learned that the high-tech industry demanded even more significant investments than the Innova Group and had a lengthy return cycle, ranging from one to two years to as much as seven to eight years.Some high-tech companies had started building their technology reserves over a decade ago and were only now reaping economic benefits."This is just the beginning," Eric reassured him. "The road ahead is long. We started late and missed the initial wave. The three giants dominate the international industry and have made substantial profits, but their investments are no small matter."We need to ke
David felt deep regret, while Javier was filled with worry. News of the Innova Group was everywhere. Although the three major manufacturers' event had ended days ago, the attention on the Innova Group hadn't diminished.Following Javier's instructions, Rafael had acquired several related companies, but they seemed to have no impact on the Innova Group. This left Javier frustrated. Could they only watch as the Innova Group continued to grow?In Javier's opinion, the Innova Group was destined for success.The country's relevant industry remained unexplored, with a substantial market. The Innova Group had already taken the lead in the domestic industry and achieved remarkable results. Whether from local or official support, they would undoubtedly receive assistance.Even if the Innova Group faced financial difficulties and closure, many market players would intervene to prevent its collapse.The Innova Group operated privately and was not publicly traded. So, despite the Hernandezes