Chapter 692
Chapter 692:
Braden and the other relatives stopped stirring trouble, dismissing Ashton’s plans as foolish and reckless, like a mouse attempting to move a mountain.
In the Carter family’s private chat, they speculated openly, even placing bets on whether Ashton could last the three months without driving the branch company he managed into bankruptcy.
Not a single member believed Ashton could stand up to the three powerful families, let alone keep his company afloat for even a few months.
In their view, Ashton’s business was nothing compared to the might of the three major families. They were convinced he and Abrial would be forced out of Staville long before the wager’s deadline.
Even Abrial, once she had a moment to process, couldn’t hide a trace of worry.
Later that night, she met with Ashton and voiced her concerns. “Ashton, wasn’t that wager a bit reckless? I’m not doubting your skills, but three months just seems too short. You have to realize that the combined assets of those three families are likely between forty and fifty billion. Even if we manage to make them lose substantial amounts, three months might not be enough for them to use up all that money.”
Ashton’s response was a quiet smile. Having cleared out the internal moles within the government, he had gained the trust of Staville’s highest officials.
Moreover, with the restrictions imposed by his own family now lifted, toppling the three families in three months didn’t seem insurmountable to him.
“Relax, Abrial. You’ve known me long enough to know I don’t accept challenges I’m not ready for. If I agreed to this wager, it’s because I’m confident I can take down those so-called three major families.”
Abrial opened her mouth to respond, but Ashton cut her off gently. “The wager is already set, and there’s no turning back now. Instead of dwelling on it, why don’t you fill me in on the details about these three families in Staville? For instance, what are their primary business ventures?”
Ashton had a point. Since Abrial had agreed to the wager at the time, there was no turning back now.
𝖁𝗶𝖊𝖜 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖈𝖔𝖓𝖋𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊 ⸮ 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒𝗰𝗼𝗺
Taking a steady breath, Abrial began to outline the situation. “Each of the three families controls a different sector in Staville. The Crawford family’s primary business is catering. Out of the ten most prominent hotels here, at least eight are owned by their Pavilion Foods Group. Their food supply chain dominates over half of Staville’s catering industry. They’re not a complete monopoly, but they’re undoubtedly the leading force.”
She continued, “Then there’s the Miller family, who own Paradise Island Group, a nationally recognized entertainment company. Recently, they’ve produced several blockbuster films, each grossing over a billion at the box office. They’ve also launched multiple stars, with some even gaining international fame.”
Finally, she added, “And last is the Nash family. Their company, Dragon Pharmaceuticals Group, sells hundreds of products nationwide. Their reach in the pharmaceutical industry makes them the toughest of the three to contend with.”
Ashton listened intently, nodding thoughtfully before offering a relaxed smile.
“So, catering, entertainment, and pharmaceuticals—it’s no surprise they’ve amassed such wealth. Each of these fields is highly profitable. Still, despite their scale, they’re not impossible to take down.”
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