The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 140

The Xanders made up their minds,

After that, Leonard, Wilfred, Cedric, and others began to ferociously propagate the news that the Xander Group was about to merge with Southrive’s River Group to become the River Group’s branch company in Swallowston

One could say that the Xanders exaggerated the information substantially.

To publicize to all of Swallowston, Leonard even held a press conference to get the information on the business news headlines

The effect achieved was within the Xanders‘ expectations.

Following the spread of the information, almost everyone in Swallowston soon learned about the merger.

At night, Samantha returned home after she was done handling the affairs of tomorrow’s opening ceremony.

Meanwhile, Rue and Adrian were having dinner together.

Samantha learned about the Xanders receiving an investment from Southrive’s River Group and found it incredulous.

She said, “Adrian, is your grandfather a fool?

“Oops, sorry for my choice of words, but you have heard about the Xander Group receiving an investment from the River Group, right?”

This was huge news that many news companies had published today.

Even Rue had learned about it. She said, “Yes, I too heard about this from someone. The Xanders‘ reputation has been boosted. I heard that the River Group is renowned in Southrive. Now that the Xanders is attached to the River Group, ther company will grow exponentially soon, right?” Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

She appeared to be slightly envious.

“Why would you think that, Mother? How could it be as simple as you think it is?” Samantha chided Rue.

Rue said in puzzlement, “Isn’t that the case, Sam?”

Samantha shook her head and looked toward Adrian. She wanted to find out Adrian’s opinion on this matter.

Adrian said, “Sarn is right. This matter is not as simple as it seems.”

Samantha quickly saw through the situation.

She said, “My claim that your grandfather is a fool is not without merit. Think about it. Why would a huge enterprise like the River Group be investing in the Xanders?”

“Why so?” asked Rue as she was rather clueless about the business world.

Samantha explained, “Business is like a civilized version of war. The Xander Group is solely managed by Adrian’s grandfather right now. He holds une hundred percent of the shares. On the other hand, if

the River Group were to invest an amount larger than Grandfather’s investment, the biggest shareholder of the Xander Group would became the River fanaly

“The Rivers will be able to kick each and every one of the Xanders out of the company if they wanted. When that happens, the Xanders will lose control of the Xander Group”

Rue was enlightened upon hearing Samantha’s explanation. She immediately understood the situation.

Rue said in astonislament, “So, what you’re saying is that the Xander Group Is just a stepping stone for the Hiver Group to rise in Swallowston, right, Sam?”

Samantha nodded. “That’s right. They’re the stepping stone for the livers rise to power. When the Rivers have risen, the stepping stone will be rendered useless. It’s highly possible that the Rivers will kick Grandfather out of the company.

“The company that he worked so hard to establish will cease to be affiliated with him in any way. That’s why I asked earlier if Grandfather is a fool

“How can he not see something so obvious?”

Samantha was slightly frustrated. She did not wish to see the Xanders embark on a path of doom, but what else could she do?

Rue heaved a sigh. “Sam, you may not know but Harold is not an entrepreneur. In the Xander Group’s early days, it was your father–in–law, Henry, who helped build up the company. Once the Xander Group grew to be stable, Henry left to establish

Paraiso

“In truth, Harold and his sons are idiots. How could they possibly know anything about running a company?”