Chapter 1270

Just then, Debra's phone rang.

She checked it out and found it was Garland. As soon as the line went through, his anxious voice came through.

"Why aren't you guys back yet? I've called you so many times, and none of you answered. I thought you all committed suicide."

"What's up?"

"You don't know? The Lowe Group has a new successor. Overnight, they convinced all the shareholders to make him the new CEO."

Debra's heart skipped a beat. Her gaze darted to Marion, who immediately sensed the gravity of the situation. He shook Randy awake and roused Erica. "Something's happened. We need to go back now."

Still groggy, Erica and Randy followed them, catching a cab back to the Potter Mansion. As they entered, the TV was broadcasting the news about the new successor of the Lowe Group.

Randy was puzzled. "Isn't Drake the biggest shareholder? Who has the power to remove him?"

"Those behind the scenes," Debra said, her brows furrowed.

She just hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.

Erica chimed in, "As soon as news of Drake's failing health got out, they stepped in to replace him. Has the Lowe Group always been under their full control?"

Debra turned to Garland. "How is Drake?"

Garland shrugged. "I don't know. He's been unconscious this whole time."

Jordan came down the stairs, his gaze fixed on the news playing on the TV.

Garland muttered, "I asked several reporters I know. None of them can find out who the new CEO is. It's all very secretive. We're not even in Orkgate. What do you think? Could this new CEO be the one behind all of this?"

Won

Marion had spread false news about Drake's critical condition to lure out those behind the scenes, and they really took the bait.

This confirmed that they were

deeply connected to the Lowe

Group, perhaps even in control of i

The new CEO was the prime

suspect. Even if he wasn't the mastermind, he was undoubtedly a key player.

This was a breakthrough in finding those behind everything. But

was baffling that they could ot

Drake, the largest shareholder.

"There are hidden shares," Marion said, breaking the silence.

"Hidden shares?" Garland echoed in disbelief.

Juan had never imparted this kind of knowledge to him.

Erica asked, "So, there's a portion of their assets that's hidden, and these shares aren't publicly disclosed?"

"It's the core assets of the Lowe Group," Marion replied.

He had once doubted the Lowe Group's finances. For all their illegal dealings, their assets seemed insufficient.

It was clear now that those behind the scenes controlled these hidden shares, giving them the power to dominate Orkgate.