When the sky darkened, the official commencement of the Williams family meeting unfolded. Presiding over the gathering was Shay Williams, the Falcon branch's esteemed leader.Traditionally, the family leader must command respect and prestige, and their words should carry conviction among the members.Godrick, alongside Shay and the revered elders, took his place at the table.Henry, Brook, Sylvester, Connor, and even Eric and Sylvia, with their names prominently displayed, occupied notable positions.Despite Eric not being a direct descendant, his high standing within the family was evident. Considering Henry's significant contributions to the renovation of the ancestral estate, there were no objections to the seating arrangements.During the meeting, Shay delved into the history of the Williams family. Despite residing in Falcon City for generations, the family had not held a leading position, much to Shay's disappointment. He expressed his fervent desire to unite the entire fami

The rest of the Williams family fell into silence as the news of the Innova Group not going public sank in. Responding became challenging due to the absence of such demands. Even if there were, why would it be the Falcon branch's responsibility to address them?Sylvester's words regarding Williams Corp. effectively shut down any ongoing discussions. The process's intricate procedures and time-consuming nature rendered the Falcon branch's plan impractical, as they couldn't afford the wait.The Falcon branch urgently desired control over Williams Corp., yet they faced an uphill battle.Sylvia, alongside Sylvester, also obstructed their path."The Innova Group has a relatively simple structure, but you might not know that, aside from the founders, three major investors stand behind it. Consider them as shareholders of the Innova Group: us, the Sonnex family in Salt City, and the Montgomery family in King City."Any significant changes require their consent. This is no less troublesom

The assets of the Falcon branch amounted to only around 1 billion dollars. Nevertheless, they harbored ambitions to merge two major companies, each with assets and values totaling several billion dollars. Such aspirations were undeniably fantastical.Sylvester had been clear-cut in his stance, which deeply offended the Falcon branch. They labeled him a family traitor, expressing the desire to expel him from the family. However, Sylvester had a strategy to handle the situation.Deliberately and gradually, he reached into his bag, retrieving a document that he then placed in front of the Williams. "Examine it and determine if our surname is truly Williams."The item in question was an identity card."If this fails to substantiate our identity, would you care to peruse our family's property deed? I happen to have it with me."Shay and the others' expressions darkened, and Seraphine couldn't help stifling a laugh.Evidently, this was the only effective way to deal with such individua

Eric nodded and said honestly, "Yes, I did."However, Dickson and the others didn't believe him.Dickson sneered. "You're a terrible liar, do you realize that? Although I've never been a soldier, I know soldiers can't just come and go as they please."Besides, you're still managing the Innova Group, yet you claim to have participated in the training in Salt City? Who would believe that? You should've crafted a better lie!"Eric simply shrugged.Observing Eric's nonchalant attitude, Dickson persisted, "Since you claim to have participated in the training, then you should know the names of the remaining 46 people, right? Chris, what's the name of the guy who participated in the training in your region? Let's hear it. Eric must know him!"Chris also harbored skepticism about Eric's claim. After all, only the elite among elites could qualify for such training, and he barely met the qualifications."He's called Ron Powett," Chris said.Dickson chuckled. "Eric, since you claim to hav

After conversing for a while, Henry and the others returned to their rooms to rest.Ruth harbored some confidential information she couldn't divulge to them. Sylvia, being Eric's wife, found herself privy to certain details after Eric joined the Combat Department."The matters involving the Falcon branch may be more serious than you thought," Ruth cautioned.Eric frowned and asked, "How serious can it be?"This unexpected revelation hinted at a potential plot by the Falcon branch against the Salt branch.Ruth glanced at Sylvia and explained, "They're consolidating resources and taking action for the Crimson Order's benefit. To put it bluntly, accusing them of illegal fundraising could implicate you guys in Salt City."At that moment, Sylvia grasped the gravity of the situation. If a single accusation could implicate the entire Salt branch, the implications of other charges became even more concerning.It dawned on her why Ruth's initial inquiry focused on the depth of their re