Chapter 334

Chapter 334:

Moreover, with Forest Corp under his sway—a titan comparable to Green Group in both size and influence—Aiden’s power was immense.

The western district development project was set to boost Forest Corp’s stature dramatically, securing its position among the city’s elite family-owned enterprises. In comparison, Edwards Group seemed trivial, a mere footnote.

Bart’s hands trembled violently as he gripped his cigar, the pressure snapping it in half. His face contorted with fury and disbelief. “Aiden! How did you end up leading Forest—”

Aiden responded with a nonchalant shrug, his expression unfazed. “Shout all you like, Bart, but it won’t alter the reality. In fact, I owe you a debt of gratitude. Not only did you expose the traitors among us, but you also delivered me the majority of Green Group’s shares on a silver platter. To be honest, getting them myself would’ve been far more of a headache.”

Disbelief and frustration washed over Bart like a tidal wave. After all the effort he’d poured in—not just recently but over the past three years—what had it all been for?

He had been meticulous in his plan up until this moment, working strategically to win over the majority of the shareholders and ensnare Aiden.

But it turned out he was the one caught in his own trap. All his years of effort had been nothing more than a stepping stone for Aiden’s triumph.

Now that Aiden held Forest Corp and the majority of Green Group’s shares, solidifying his dominance in the business world, Bart could hardly fathom the heights Green Group might reach in the future.

“I’ve warned you earlier, Bart,” Aiden drawled as he leaned back in his wheelchair. “But you wouldn’t hear it.”

If humiliation had a face, it would be Bart at this moment. The room suddenly seemed to spin around Bart, and his knees gave way, causing him to collapse to the floor.

But his steel gaze flicked to Aiden, who sat in his wheelchair and looked down his nose at him with a royalty’s bravado.

Despite his best efforts to defeat Aiden, he had failed, only to be lured into his own trap, leaving him feeling like nothing more than a marionette in Aiden’s hands.

“Wonderful!” George exclaimed, barely able to contain the joy that swept away the despair creeping into his heart after discovering the truth. “Your grandfather can finally rest in peace.”

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“Indeed. His chosen heir is nothing short of brilliant with such a power move! We old folks are in awe.”

“It’s amazing how Aiden managed to establish Forest Corp, outshining his grandfather in both achievements and skill!” The praise for Aiden was endless.

Bart could hardly sit through it, the slew of exaltation making his ears bleed and driving him to the brink of ruin.

The longer it dragged on, the more he felt like a joke for playing along to Aiden’s toying.

“Fool!” Leonie rose to her feet and slapped Bart across the face. “I thought you’d pull this through, but you’re useless! What will happen to my investment now? How will you repay me?”

Bart was so out of it that Leonie’s words didn’t register in his head, and the slap seemed like nothing.

“Are you leaving already?” Aiden glanced at Leonie as she ambled to leave, his gaze frosty. “Won’t you stay a bit longer and watch the show?”

Leonie felt her cheeks burn at his insinuation. If she stayed, her family’s reputation would be in tatters. “You’ll definitely make a name for yourself someday. But unfortunately, you’re still stuck in that wheelchair,” she retorted, aiming for a personal attack.

The insult didn’t land, though, as Aiden remained unfazed, meeting her with an impish gaze as he tilted his head. “I see you’re still sticking with arrogance. Too bad I’m actually quite interested in a few of your family’s projects.”

“What do you mean?” Leonie narrowed her eyes undauntedly. “Are you seriously thinking of going against my family?”

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