Chapter 348
Chapter 348:
“Janice, are you pleased with yourself?” Connor’s voice was thick with bitterness. “The Edwards family, once a prestigious name among Efrery’s elite, revered by many, is now reduced to this by your actions. You ought to be ashamed!”
Janice responded, “A prestigious name? Really, can the Edwards family truly claim such a status now? Without my intervention, Edwards Group would have been floundering.”
“Absurd! Edwards Group secured its status under my direction.” Connor retorted sharply. “What role could you possibly have in that? Even though we face obstacles now, our upcoming agreement with Korbyn Mendoza will reaffirm our elite status.”
“Such self-delusion.” Janice shook her head in mock disappointment. “Have you really forgotten the Patterson family’s project?”
Connor was taken aback for a moment, then realization dawned. He recollected how Edwards Group had maneuvered to take over a vital project from the Patterson family.
That project had been pivotal for the Patterson family to secure their standing among the top families. With its loss to Edwards Group, however, their status had significantly deteriorated.
“Back then, that project seemed insignificant to you. Who was it that unveiled its potential?” Janice’s tone was calm, yet her words resonated deeply, piercing his illusions.
Back then, the Patterson family, one of the top four influential families, had teetered on the brink of financial ruin due to a disrupted funding chain.
Faced with the prospect of overwhelming debt, they had crafted a strategy that attracted several investors’ interest. Yet, through undisclosed means, the Edwards family had gotten wind of this confidential strategy and crafted an even more compelling proposal, ultimately capturing the crucial investments.
This maneuver had led to the Patterson family’s inability to maintain their business operations, causing their stock values to crash and pushing their once-formidable empire into severe financial distress.
As a result, the Edwards family had ascended rapidly, replacing the Patterson family among the elite four families.
Connor’s stature in the business community had soared as he was praised for his awareness. He always attributed the swift ascent of Edwards Group to his own strategic foresight and wisdom.
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However, he conveniently ignored a pivotal detail.
Without Janice placing that strategic proposal on his desk, Connor’s so-called success might never have materialized.
“That’s not the case!” Connor protested, his complexion ashen, his demeanor rattled yet defiant. “I secured the Patterson family’s project through my own insight and strategic planning, independent of any outside help. My vision shaped the rise of Edwards Group.”
“Dad, it’s time to face reality.” The voice came unexpectedly from the crowd.
“Lowell?”
His appearance took the Edwards family by surprise. Their reactions mixed, tinged with annoyance, as Lowell’s presence and alignment clearly supported Janice.
Today, Lowell presented a stark contrast to his past disheveled self. Clad in neat attire with his beard meticulously groomed, he had reclaimed his sophisticated, gentlemanly aura.
His gaze, though intense, was dimmed by deep-seated fatigue and guilt.
“Is this Lowell Edwards?”
“He’s quite handsome, like all the Edwards brothers.”
“Looks aside, what good does it do? Didn’t all three brothers get caught plagiarizing?”
Exactly.
Lowell stole Janice’s business proposals, Carman mimicked her original songs, and Dotson lifted her novels.
Their father rose to prominence by exploiting Janice’s business strategies. Laurie and Delilah were not innocent either, having been revealed as plagiarists themselves.
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