Chapter 222 The New Company in Everglow City
Alice knew that if she did, Ethan would definitely not agree to her coming over, so she decided to act first and inform him later!
"Alright then. You settle down first, and I'll contact you later!" Ethan said, he could only smile wryly and agree.
"Jayden came to Everglow City?" Chloe naturally knew Jayden and was aware that he was the closest elder to Ethan.
"Yes, I plan to operate a company in Everglow City, and he will help manage it," Ethan nodded, then looked at Percival and said, "Percival, the Ashford family isn't the only one we can collaborate with. You've said that we are now like family, and cooperation among family members shouldn't be an issue, right?"
"You mean you want to open a company in Everglow City and have the Miller family join?" Percival asked with a smile.
"Not just the Miller family, but also the Harris family. We've already discussed it with Carlos. As far as I know, the Miller family and the Harris family have always had a good relationship and have been cooperating in business. I don't think you would oppose this, right?" Ethan explained and nodded.
"You want to use a company to unite our two families, don't you?" Percival stated and naturally understood Ethan's intentions.
"Actually, for big families like the Miller family or the Harris family, it's impossible to unite them just because of one company. It's merely a link. The most important thing in our cooperation is to work together wholeheartedly. Even for couples, the biggest fear is having different ideas. Am I right, Percival?" Ethan asked seriously.
"Cooperation is certainly not a problem. I won't interfere with the Harris family, but I want a 30% stake in your new company, and I have one more condition!" Percival agreed without hesitation.
"Don't say it yet. When the Harris family agreed, they also had a condition. If I'm not mistaken, you both probably mean the same thing!" Ethan replied as he shook his head and smiled wryly.
"Then tell me, what was the Harris family's condition?" Percival asked with interest.
"Carlos also asked for a 30% stake, and the only condition was that the decision-making power of the company should not fall into the Miller family!" Ethan directly revealed Carlos's condition.
"My condition is the same; the decision-making power of the company should not fall into the Harris family!" Percival expressed firmly.
"Are you trying to put me in a difficult position?" Ethan questioned and knew exactly what they were thinking.
He pondered, 'They don't want the other family to control the company or maintain it themselves; they want to push me to the forefront. Of course, with promotion comes great risk.
'The Miller family and the Harris family investing in a new company started by me would definitely displease the Ashford family! They are also based in Everglow City.
'Although slightly stronger than the Miller and Harris families, the Ashford family would want these two families to refrain from joining forces and infringing on their market, especially with a company that I started.'
"Some things are predictable. You want to fight against the Wilson Family, and they want to eliminate you. The Ashford family won't be happy to see the Miller family and the Harris family cooperate and will definitely try to suppress it. Because of your presence, they might even form a partnership with the Wilson Family to deal with you together!" Percival said directly and nodded.
"Having some backing would surely make things easier. But neither of you plan to easily let me off. However, you are right about one thing.
"The Wilson Family will definitely not sit back and watch me grow stronger, and they've had their eyes on Everglow City for a long time. If we unite, it would be no different from giving the Wilson Family an opportunity to strike.
"The Ashford family on the other hand, for the sake of their interests, will also likely compromise and choose to ally with the Wilson Family by helping them enter Everglow City!" Ethan remarked as he nodded in agreement as he analyzed the situation.
"It's rare for a young person to see things so clearly. Chloe, indeed, has a good eye! Since you've already thought this through, why are you pretending to be clueless about me? Tell me, what are your next plans?" Percival asked directly and then glared at Ethan.
"I haven't decided yet. The most important thing now is to establish my new company in Everglow City!" Ethan slowly shook his head and then continued, "If I can't even achieve that, there's no point in thinking about how to deal with the Wilson Family and the Ashford family."
"Yes, you can't rush. Knowing what's most important right now and what needs to be done is a very good step! So, are you planning to have your Uncle Wilson manage this new company?" Percival seemed satisfied with Ethan's answer and then shifted the topic.
"Besides Jayden, there will also be a professional management team. Apart from making decisions, I won't be involved in the daily management of the company." Ethan explained, immediately excluding himself, as he wanted to avoid being completely tied down by a company. He had many other things to do!
"Alright. What industry is your new company going to focus on?" Percival then asked about the specific details.
"I've already discussed it with Carlos. We plan to enter the energy industry. Besides the development and utilization of common energy sources, new energy is also where the future lies. The company will be divided into two major sectors. One for operations and the other for research and development.
"I've already created and recruited a team of professionals and talents in related fields abroad, and I plan to open a research institute in Novaria, specifically for new energy research!" Ethan revealed his plan.
His initial investment in Baytown coal was actually laying the groundwork for this company's energy sector. Even his secret talks with Beverly before leaving Novaria were part of the preparations for the new company.
"Why Novaria?" Percival frowned upon hearing this, clearly not seeing the necessity for Ethan to still focus on a small place like Novaria.
"Because Novaria has the Cloud Group, which I built from the ground up. You know what it means to me and the Wilson family, right? I want to use the Cloud Group to slap Brady!" As Ethan said this, his aura suddenly became sharp.
"Additionally, for the Novaria branch, I will have Chloe and Sarah handle the management of daily matters. Besides, Novaria is not only home to the Wilson Family's Cloud Group but is also the Harris family's territory. Apart from Everglow City, which is the main stage, the gains and losses in Novaria are not irrelevant to the bigger picture." Ethan's explanation made Percival gradually relax.
Novaria might not be important to the Miller family, as they had no interests there. But everyone knew that Novaria was the Harris family's property! From this perspective, Ethan's plan to open a second front in Novaria was correct.
"Since you already have a plan, go ahead. I have a meeting this afternoon, so you all go and get busy!" Unexpectedly, after discussing business, Percival straightforwardly issued a dismissal.
Ethan didn't mind. He knew Percival needed some time. After all, the Miller family's business had been under Munro and Cherry's control for years. Now that he was back, Percival needed to reorganize things to provide him with the greatest support!
So, he wasn't in a hurry and didn't need the Miller family to offer benefits right away. In comparison, getting the new company established as soon as possible was far more important than anything else.
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