“I’ve built this career without relying on our family’s connections. It’s important to me.

“I can’t abandon Crest Co.

“Do I have to let it be a subsidiary of Summit Group?”

If River refused to switch the company’s direction, he would have no choice but to let it be absorbed by Summit Group.

River did not want it to happen, but Summit Group was interested in acquiring Crest Co.

Zachary said, “Haven’t you thought of changing the company’s focus? Crest Co. is now involved in more than one industry. You simply have to avoid becoming a competitor to Summit Group. With numerous industries to choose from, I believe your company will thrive in any of them.

“Of course, I can’t make decisions for your marriage. You should think about it yourself. If you can’t make the sacrifice, just keep things as they are for now and wait until an opportunity arises a few years later.

“However, you’ll be over thirty years old by then. Nana is old and has limited time left. I don’t know whether she’ll b