Pierce recognized the impracticality of applying the same rules to Eric as the established members, leading him to grant Eric special privileges.Eric would join the mission only during significant Combat Department operations requiring his combat prowess. The rest of the time, Eric had the flexibility to arrange his schedule as he wished.The privileges were substantial, and Pierce knew that typical missions might not make the best use of Eric's extraordinary skills.-Back home, Sylvia carefully observed Eric and exclaimed, "You look really good in this outfit! Our family has produced an extraordinary figure!"She hadn't expected Eric to reach the current level of success. She still remembered when he first contacted her—he had been struggling with the pressure of 30,000 dollars. Reality proved that she had not misjudged him or chosen the wrong person.Eric smiled. "Don't flatter me too much. Otherwise, I might become arrogant!"Faced with such power, Eric couldn't deny feelin
Sylvia wasted no time and bluntly stated, "The Innova Group owes its current success and growth to the unwavering dedication and support of everyone gathered here."In this declaration, she explicitly acknowledged the efforts of all attendees, extending her gratitude to even the janitors and security personnel.Notably, participants like Vince and Matthew, who were not part of the Innova Group, were also recognized for their involvement in the year-end conference.Sylvia continued. "Your tireless efforts and backing have been instrumental in the Innova Group's progress. When I assumed the role of CEO, I specified that the company wouldn't distribute dividends for the first five years."The initial employees who stayed with us still hold shares. While dividends can't be distributed, I assure you of fair treatment. Unfortunately, the three major investors in the Innova Group will experience a minor setback."The three significant investors were easily identifiable among the audience
Grace knew that Andy played a crucial role in the success of the Innova Group. Andy had the idea of establishing Innova Tech, and he was the driving force behind the company's expansion into the equipment industry. Without him and Eric, the Innova Group wouldn't be where it was today.Sylvia glanced at Sylvester and Keith. "Why not join in the fun, too?""Do we get a share, too?" Keith asked, surprised."Of course," Sylvia replied. "Everyone here today gets a share!"Upon hearing that, Sylvester chuckled and rolled up his sleeves. "Well then, let's go! Despite the saying that there's no such thing as a free lunch, who'd pass up the chance to seize such a fantastic opportunity and make a fortune?"They joined the crowd, and the money-grabbing event continued for hours.In the end, high-level executives like Michael, Andy, Sylvia, Eric, and investors like Grace, Henry, and Irvin symbolically took away 1,000 dollars each.When planning the event, Andy had thought ahead and invited
The arrival of Eric and Sylvia was a pleasant surprise to Seth. He was aware of their affluent backgrounds and did not anticipate them remembering him.-Seth choked up at Felicia's grave. "Darling, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have come to see you. They still remember you..."Being easy to please, Seth found satisfaction in Eric and Sylvia's visit to Felicia. Despite losing most of his family, he still had his grandson.After paying respects at the grave, they returned home.Seth cooked pig trotters, spare ribs, and steamed sausages from the neighbors. Once Eric and Sylvia finished their meal, they headed back to King City.It marked a new year for the Innova Group.On the first day back to work, Sylvia, Eric, and Andy stood at the entrance, the first to arrive.Early-bird employees were surprised to see them and wondered if the company had changed its working hours. Upon closer inspection, they realized the trio was distributing gifts for the new year.After handing out gifts, they
Westlake outshone Salt City in prosperity.Upon arrival, the group initially visited the project department and was then guided by its staff to the construction site.The Innova employees had commenced construction at the site according to the finalized plan. In addition to the basic wiring, crucial equipment had been gradually transported from Salt City and was getting ready to enter the site.High-ranking individuals such as Sylvia, Eric, and Andy rarely ventured into the field. However, this Westlake project held exceptional significance.Despite confirmed details and plans, Eric, as the CIO of the Innova Group, found it beneficial to inspect certain aspects.Post-inspection, they moved on to the employee dormitories. Since the Westlake project spanned the long term, the Innova construction personnel would be residing there.Sylvia was particularly concerned about the living environment for the employees and emphasized the importance of good meals and proper rest for the staff
Cassius filled the glasses and said, "Ms. Williams, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Bikman, thank you for coming here. Let's have a toast!"After the toast, Cassius' face was a bit flushed. During the meal, he praised the Innova Group's achievements endlessly. Over the years, numerous companies in this field had emerged in the country, but apart from the Innova Group, the rest either had gone bankrupt halfway or had not even come to life.Cassius was very talkative, discussing company matters and various topics.The meal lasted until 10:00 p.m. Realizing it was getting late, Cassius reluctantly sent Eric and the others back.-"How do you feel about Cassius?" Sylvia asked.Andy chuckled and said, "He's too enthusiastic! I've never seen someone so warm!"To Andy, Cassius seemed excessively warm, like he knew everyone very well. Sylvia looked at Eric, seeking his opinion."Cassius seems genuinely warm, but it's hard to comment on other aspects. After all, each family has its own rules. Howeve
There were only four families in the country of this level, and following the Larsons' demise, merely three remained. These families held immense wealth and power.Despite the Larsons' downfall being seemingly linked to dealings with the Innova Group, few knew the actual reason.The faces of the Rockwoods turned serious. Unaware of the true reasons behind the Larsons' collapse, they had initially believed it was due to dealing with the Innova Group.Damien remarked, "I knew they were extraordinary. The Innova Group is the only conglomerate in this industry nationwide. I've heard that to secure the contract for building the three major data centers, the Visionary Group was even temporarily suspended from operation."The suspension was only lifted when it was confirmed that the Innova Group would handle the project. Someone influential from King City must be supporting the Innova Group."A sense of worry about their future lingered. The Rockwoods were not content with Westlake—they
Playing with the baton in his hand, Mario gave the project manager a sidelong glance and asked, "Why are we asking you to halt the construction? You've been making noise all morning. The people here could barely sleep! How could you be so heartless?"Understanding dawned upon the project manager. The data center's location was more than 20 kilometers away from the central area of Westlake, and the vicinity had already been cleared before the Rockwoods started construction. There were no people living around there."Alright." The project manager chuckled and asked, "How much do you want?"He figured these troublemakers were there for money.Mario took out a cigarette and lit it. "There are still about ten households around. I've asked about your project. It's an investment of over 100,000,000 dollars. We don't want much. If 1,000,000 dollars per household, give us 10,000,000 dollars, and we'll go our merry way."The project manager's face sank. However, he kept himself calm and sai