Chapter 157 The Rise of Baytown
"You said there was something you wanted to tell me, right? What exactly is it?" Ethan couldn't help but ask. He didn't think Sarah had suddenly brought him to the room just for what they had just done.
"Ethan, do you love me?" Sarah suddenly raised her head and stared at Ethan's eyes, asking softly.
"Silly girl, why are you suddenly asking such a cheesy question? Do you need to ask this? Of course, I love you!" Ethan felt a sudden pain in his heart and gently said to Sarah's pretty face.
"Your words are enough. Ethan, I love you, too, but I don't want to deceive you, let alone have you be with me with regrets! You still can't forget Chloe, can you?" Sarah's face showed a satisfied smile, but her eyes still held a trace of bitterness.
Ethan felt something in his throat. He could give the definite answer to this question, but he couldn't convince himself, nor could he convince the womanbefore him.
"You don't have to say it, listen to me! In fact, you misunderstand Chloe. She did come back to Houston because she was going to get engaged, but she was all forced. She came to Novaria from Houston because she wanted freedom. She wanted to reject this marriage, but... Your appearance forced her to compromise!" Sarah immediately pressed her hand on Ethan's lips and explained seriously.
Ethan grabbed Sarah's hand, furrowed, and asked, "What do you mean by compromising for me?"
"Because her parents threatened her that if she didn't agree to an arranged marriage and cut ties with you, they would harm you! You were completely isolated, and if the Miller family also came after you, there was no hope for you to survive. Chloe compromised reluctantly to protect you. I know better than anyone how much she loves you! Unfortunately, you don't understand...I can't stand by and watch you misunderstand her anymore. I have to make you aware of everything!"
Sarah blurted out everything she wanted to say in one breath.
Ethan was struck as if by lightning and stiffened up.
"I'm sorry, Ethan. I promised Chloe that I wouldn't say anything, but I couldn't keep it secret any longer. I know I shouldn't have concealed it from you, but we're doing it for your own good!"
Upon seeing the shock in Ethan's heart, Sarah immediately became flustered and tightly held Ethan's hand, quickly explaining herself.
Only then did Ethan snap out of his shock and look at the panicking beauty in front of him. He suddenly had the urge to slap himself.
"I'm sorry... It's my fault, and I'm even sorrier for Chloe! I'm thejerk here!"
Ethan's mind was a mess, and he couldn't accept the information for a while. But he was clear that he absolutely couldn't hurt the woman in front of him!
"You won't leave me, will you?"
Sarah nervously asked.
"No. I will never leave you!"
Ethan nodded firmly, almost giving his answer without thinking.
"What about Chloe? Will you choose to forget her or..."
Sarah let out a sigh of relief but still softly asked.
"I don't know. Maybe you're right. It's already a done deal, and nothing can change it! The Miller family...won't make any changes because of me!"
Ethan shook his head blankly.
"No matter what decision you make, I will support you. Even if you have to fight for Chloe! I know it will be dangerous, even...the Miller family won't tolerate you!"
Sarah said with determination.
Ethan looked at the beautiful face so close to him, feeling even more heartbroken He couldn't help but kiss Her red lips again.
When Ethan left the Harris family, Sarah was still sound asleep in her big bed.
Before leaving, Ethan went to Clarence's study again. He finally left after nearly an hour of conversation. In the following days, Ethan stayed in his mansion and continued his training just as Francis had said. Although he had learned some martial arts techniques from his mother, which emphasized using softness to overcome hardness, he had not undergone systematic martial arts training. He had to improve his strength as soon as possible. Only by becoming truly powerful could he be truly fearless.
During these days, Sarah didn't pester Ethan anymore. She didn't even give him a call, just occasionally sent the texts reminding him to eat or saying she missed him.
"Mr. Wilson, following your instructions. We have accelerated the acquisition progress. This week, we have acquired about 30% of the newly mined coal in the Baytown market. Combined with the inventories of the large corporations, we have basically become the company with the most coal inventory in Baytown. However, the Baytown Bureau shows no signs of loosening their grip. It seems like they want to trap us!" Alexander reported the latest progress of Wilson Group from Baytown.
"How many employees does the group currently have?" Ethan asked.
"Counting the management of the headquarters and all the branch companies, there are about 30,000 in total. The number includes the distributors of the subsidiaries as well," Alexander answered.
"Distribute the latest welfare standards I have set. The 30,000 employees should be treated equally, and I want to give them the best welfare. In addition, consider all the properties of the two new residential areas we invested in as employee welfare housing. Start from the lowest-level employees. As for the top executives, tell them that I will provide each of them with a villa!" Ethan instructed Alexander to carry out the arrangements he had made long ago.
"But this will cause problems with our cash flow. I was hoping these two residential projects could help us gather some investment funds," Alexander expressed concern.
"Money is not an issue. I will have Eric provide additional funding. Trust me, the situation will change soon!" Ethan displayed complete confidence in this matter.
The sudden big move by Wilson Group once again caused a stir in the entire Baytown. The salary and benefits offered by Wilson Group not only exceeded those of all companies in Baytown but were also exaggerated to the point where every employee would receive a house, and executives would even get villas.
The news spread, and those coal companies in Baytown were shaken as if by an earthquake. No one could resist the allure of such high salary and benefits. In no time, there was a crazy surge of talent either jumping ship or being recruited by the Wilson Group.
The Baytown Bureau did not expect the sudden move by the Wilson Group, immediately disrupting all their plans. They had planned to block the Wilson Group through various channels but went against the grain. At that point, the attempt to bankrupt Wilson Group would be a confrontation with tens of thousands of employees of Wilson Group. Even if the Wilson Group agreed, would these employees do?
For a moment, many people who had previously belittled the Wilson Group sensed something different and began to watch from the sidelines.
Furthermore, within the following week, the Wilson Group quietly signed long-term supply contracts with several coal demand companies. Although the specific details and prices of the contracts were not disclosed, everyone knew these companies dared to cooperate with the Wilson Group despite the blockage by the Baytown Bureau. It must be because the Wilson Group offered an irresistible price!
By the time the Baytown Bureau received the news, it was already too late. The small businesses rushed in after several major companies took the lead, eager to sign supply contracts with the Wilson Group. When this trend started, nobody cared about the Baytown Bureau anymore. After all, there is safety in numbers!
Ethan's move completely caught the Baytown Bureau off guard, leaving them powerless. Because no one expected that while the Wilson Group did indeed lose billions dollars. These money were not given to the Baytown Bureau but directly benefited downstream demand companies and all Wilson Group employees!
The Wilson Group's way out was entirely built with real money! And it was not some obscure path, but a wide road. For a moment, the Wilson Group had the upper hand throughout Baytown!
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