Chapter 32

The Brown Group and the Wilson Group originally intended to collaborate to acquire ownership of a small offshore island, aiming to create a unique landmark facility in Evergreen City that combined entertainment and leisure.

As soon as the proposal was issued, nearly half of the Brown Group voted in favor.

But now, with Daniel seriously ill and hospitalized, coupled with the unfamiliar territory of southern Valoria, the stock market has been sluggish.

The Brown Group now needed a strong partner to stabilize the situation, and the offshore island project had become the best stepping stone.

Others couldn't see it, but Isabella could spot the problem at a glance.

Michael's scheme was too obvious.

"You all see it too. The Brown Group is waiting for us to invest in this island, but if we really do that, all of the company's funds will be tied up. Then, the Brown Group will target our other assets, and we'll be left with an undeveloped island. You all should know what the outcome for the Wilson Group would be then."

Isabella analyzed the pros and cons one by one.

Her words were not harsh, but each one hit the mark.

The Wilson Group's stock had been sluggish due to its expansion into southern Valoria. If nothing was done, the group's funds would shrink.

Everyone present was a shareholder receiving dividends; who could tolerate losing money like this?

In hindsight, they shouldn't have come to southern Valoria.

They were thriving in eastern Valoria, but everything changed when they came to the south.

"So what do you suggest? If we don't cooperate, are we just going to watch the group's funds drain away?"

Everyone present was shrewd. Since Isabella had taken the position of president, she naturally had to bear this responsibility.

Isabella glanced around and decisively said, "First, I completely reject the offshore project. Second, we can take over other projects in the stock market, such as investing in education and healthcare in the northern remote areas of southern Valoria, while conducting extensive publicity and collaborating with local charitable organizations."

"We need cooperation to save the group's reputation. Doing charity means spending money; we're not stupid."

"I also disagree. The group is already facing a financial shrinkage, and now you want to invest in education? We can't live on ideals alone."

As soon as they heard about spending money, everyone objected.

But due to Isabella's position, they didn't dare to speak out directly and could only make sarcastic remarks.

Isabella didn't care about these. She was here to solve the Wilson Group's predicament, not to compete with everyone. "If you only care about immediate profits, then the money is dead. The Wilson Group got to where it is today because of my grandfather's unique vision and investment, not by hoarding money and not daring to try."

Isabella's words were firm.

She didn't give them a chance to refuse, "Before coming here, I had already reached a cooperation agreement with Nexus Global Enterprises and Hope Haven Foundation on the way. These two have promised that as long as we establish a base locally, they will concentrate their investments, and our problems will be solved. By then, our options won't be limited to the prosperous areas of southern Valoria but will extend to the entire northern part of southern Valoria."

Everyone was stunned.

They had thought Isabella was just talking.

They didn't expect her to have thought out the plan, strategy, and future so clearly.

She was indeed the heir personally groomed by Daniel.

This kind of execution power was not something ordinary people possessed.

Moreover, Nexus Global Enterprises and Hope Haven Foundation were both well-established companies in southern Valoria, especially Hope Haven Foundation, which had strong government support.

Even if they cooperated, there would be no conflicts with the Brown Group.

Securing sponsorship from these two companies would fundamentally eliminate many troubles.

It was a real move into the southern Valoria industry.

"As for the ownership of that island, let the Brown Group have it. Once our group is firmly established in southern Valoria, we will settle the score." Isabella squinted her eyes, slowly turning the sapphire ring on her finger.

"That may be true, but southern Valoria is the Brown Family's territory. If we just leave, outsiders will think we conceded to Michael and ran off to the remote northern Valoria to develop."

Although Daniel and Aiden had a deep friendship, things were different now.

The Brown Group was now controlled by Michael.

Business was brutal, with interests at the forefront. Who would care about the previous generation's friendship? Moreover, the Wilson Group's expansion into the south was kept secret by Daniel.

No one would know unless it was mentioned.

"Who said I conceded?" Isabella slammed her hand on the table, her fighting spirit ignited, "Just wait and see. The southern Valoria market will definitely bear the Wilson Group's name in the future."

A year ago, Daniel brought the company to southern Valoria for her.

For three years, she was alone in Evergreen City. Daniel was worried she would be bullied without support, so he made this decision a year ago.

"Today, I let the Brown Group take a step. In the future, I will make Michael willingly return everything a hundredfold!"

It wasn't just the Wilson Group's feud but also her three-year marrige.

She would make Michael return everything.

The room fell silent.

No one raised objections.

Isabella was indeed the heir personally groomed by Daniel.

Her courage was strong enough.

She wasn't even afraid of a devil like Michael.

"By the way, I forgot to tell you, my grandfather's health was not good a few days ago, but he had surgery last night, and it was very successful. If any of you are not optimistic about the Wilson Group's future development, you can resign now, and I will buy back the shares at the highest price. But..." Isabella paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone with a sense of pressure. "If anyone dares to cause trouble within the company at this time, I may not be able to do anything to you, but my grandfather is different. He has always hated betrayal, especially from those close to him. You should know better than me what he would do."

As soon as she finished speaking, the large conference room fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone's expressions varied, but they were all pale.

Especially the older shareholders.

Who wouldn't shiver at the thought of Daniel's ruthlessness back then? Someone who climbed from the bottom to the top couldn't be an ordinary person.

Although hitting people was illegal, Daniel didn't need to lift a finger to make someone disappear from Evergreen City.

Everyone was completely convinced this time.

They no longer dared to have any objections.

After a whole morning of meetings, Isabella returned to her office, exhausted with a sore neck, eyes, and head.

But the end of the meeting didn't mean the problems were solved.

She still had to review the documents and contracts sent by the secretarial department one by one.