Chapter 81 The Last Hope
William didn’t have much use for tThe Diamond Gold Card didn't have much use in William's hands because he didn't operate in the South District's business district in the South. However, James did, as he was in the business of construction materials. With this Now that he had the Diamond Gold Card, he could receive priority orders in industries such as real estate and construction.
Additionally, he could leverage theis card to establish more connections in the business district, which would be of greater value thanbenefit him more than in William's hands. Thatis was one of the reasons why William gave had given the Diamond Gold Card to James.
""William! It doesn't matter if you're poor or not, what matters is that I like you as a person!"" James immediately changed his indifferent attitude to a smiling faceand smiled. This person mayman might be poor, but he knew how to handle things, and if he had gotten a being able to obtain this Diamond Gold Card, that meant that his network was extensive. He would have no problem seizing opportunities in the future.
After all, James was in his seventies, and his judgment of people was naturally more accurate than that of young people.
"You’re a good judge of people, "Grandfather has good judgment!"" Michelle also added...
““I'm very happy,"" she said, glancing at her aunt and cousin.
At this moment, Molly and Hannah were also surprised that a pauper would possess such a prestigious diamond gold card and be willing to give it to James.
They wanted to say something, but seeing Masterwhen they saw their grandfather suddenly show such favor towardswelcoming William, they swallowed their words.
Katharine felt less embarrassed when she saw that they were
Seeing them at a disadvantage, Katharine seemed to regain some face, and her mood improved a little.!
After getting acquainted with Michelle's grandfather and the others, Michelle took William to other areas of the party to enjoy the food.
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It must be said that the food that had been prepared for this gathering was indeed sumptuous. Michelle was like aa little greedy cat, taking William to eat a little here and a little there, and in the process, William ended up eating a lot too.
""It's so delicious,"" Michelle said, stuffing a small strawberry cake into her mouth and playfully licking her lips. Her cute expression left momentarily stunned William momentarily stunned.
""I attended this business alliance gathering not to network, but to exchange business. However,But all we did was focus on eating,"" William said with a smile.
""They put out all this food for us to enjoy. I actually wanted to introduce you to my two cousins, but it seems like they are more interested in chatting with the rich and handsome,"" PMichelle said.
Michelle glanced at her two cousins in the distance. They, who were happily chatting with a group of wealthy and attractive men. This made Michelle gaive up on the idea of introducing William to them, afraidfearing that they would look down on him. She didn't want to see William being humiliated again.
William wasn't too concerned about these thingsthat and casually picked up a delicate cake and began eating.
However, justBut as he took a bite, he heard someone call out to him from behind, their his tone filled with disdain and mockery.
""Someone from the a poor district like you wouldn't have any know anythingledge. Only a pathetic person like you would focus on eating aAt a high-end gathering like the business alliance, to only focus on eating, only a pathetic person like you could do that,"" is,” he the person said.
William furrowed his browsfrowned and turned to look, only to see Henry, that waste,useless man, walking over with another rich and handsome personman.
"W"Waste, why are you here, you useless man? Are you here to give me some more shares andor money?"" William playfully teased.
"Don’t be too full of yourself, "William, don't be too proud. My father is already contacting the members of the major business alliances. They’re just, waiting to vote out all the enterprises related to you toand make them suffer. YAnd you'll bere the main culpritone causing their losses,"" Henry sneered.
This wais the power of a family, and since they belonged to a nearly first-class family, so their influence wais considerable. In his opinion,Henry thought that William wais just a poor person who came from the poor district. He had no money and power, and naturally couldn’t , lacking money and power, and naturally unable to compete against histheir family.
Upon hearing this,When William furrowed his browsheard that, he frowned. He never hadn’t expected the Foster family to stoop to such aso low level.
They actually wenthad gone around him to plot against the companies associated with him.
Firstly, and foremost was Michelle's father's hotel, Wilson's Hotel, would be affected, but luckily, her family didn’tdoesn't have many hotels in the South district.
The second one affected for sure would be the Klay Group, and the third one might be Michelle's grandfather's building materials company.
At this point, William was infuriated. ‘""TheyHow dare theyo scheme against the people around me? Who do they think they are?’""
The Foster family wais truly despicable for daring to plot against the people close to him, and using this to strike at him.
""I've told you before, you can't defeat me! I’ will make thoese people resent you one by one, all because of your relationship with them. You’ll be they reason why they’ll get It's because of you that they have been forced out of the business district. And do you think leaving the business district will be enough? I’ will continue to target their companies until they a gore bankrupt and closed. After all, tThey dared to challenge us, so they must be seeking their own death," " Henry said with a sinister expression.
""You useless fool, don't push me!"" William was truly furious this time. He could tolerate them coming after him, but targeting the people around him was something William absolutely couldn't toleratestand.
""What if I do push you? What can you do to me? I’ will indeed trap the people around you, making them hate you, alienate you, and and causing you to be surrounded you withby enemies and alienated,"" Henry roared before adjusting his emotions and continuing to speak. ""Do you know who this person beside meman is?""
William instinctively shifted his gaze to the handsome man standing beside Henry and furrowed his brows slightly.
"This"He is Carter, the young master of from the Brooks family in the South district. The Brooks family is not only an top-notch aristocratic family in the South district, they’re but also a member of the YJ Club. With the help ofNow that I have the Brooks family’s help, you’ll be are destined to lose this time! Get ready to be resented ruined by them! Haha!,"" Henry laughed triumphantly.
""You fool, I would advise you not to celebrate too soon. It's still uncertainWe still don’t know who will win in the end,"" William said in a cold tone.
""Haha, that's truly hilarious. A poor man without money or power actually wants to go againstchallenge the Foster family and the Brooks family! Fine, I'll wait to see your tragic end. You’ll be of being surrounded by enemies and alienated,"" PHenry said, leaving William with those words as he walked away, laughing heartily with Carter.
William coldly watched them leave, his mind quickly strategizing. Just then, Marcus rushed over to him in a hurry. S, with sweat dripping dripped down his forehead, looking likeand it seemed as though something major had happened.
""SMr. Brown, something big has happened Mr. Brown.""
""What happened?"" William had a premonition of what was coming.
""The Brooks family is joining forces to discuss kicking me out of the business alliance. They’ are also planning to kick out Wilson's Hotel, Klay Group, and JA Building Material Company. Currently, Eexcept for me, the other four leaders have mostly agreed to this.,""
Marcus gasped for breath before continuing, ""TFurthermore, they’ have also managed to sway most of the other business district members to their side. I estimate that they will begin the voting process in about an hour, they will begin the voting process. According to the rules, if the approval rate exceeds 50% and at least three leaders agree, the proposal will be effective.""
William took a deep breath, surprised that the Foster family had retaliated against him so quickly and harshly. However, the situation at hand was even more severe than he had anticipated. Soon, Klay, Noad, and James came to see, one after another, found William, one after another.
""WilliamH, avedid you offended people from the Foster family and the Brooks family, William? They’ve proposed to kicking our three families out of the business alliance. What should we do? They even reached out to us because of your relationship,"" James was the most anxious one. He had thought that obtaining the Diamond Gold Card would further expand his business, but was he had unexpectedly gotten caught up in serious trouble.
""DMr. Brown, don't worry, Mr. Brown, there’ is still room to for maneuvering. If the voting rate is below 50%, the proposal will notwon’t be effective.! We know many people in the business district. Let's work on it, and don't blame yourself too much,"" Klay said, even though he was worried. He could see that the Foster family was orchestrating this to settle a personal grudge against William.
However, Klay had nowasn’t sure they could challenge confidence in opposing the Foster family and the Brooks family. After all, they were top-tier and nearly top-tier aristocratic families. When it came to choosing sides, probably no one would likely choose to stand with Klay and the others.
""William, it's okay, don't worry. I’ will stand by you,"" Noad remained optimistic, especially since he only had two hotels in the South district. It wouldn't be too much of a financial setback, eEven if he suffered some losses, it wouldn't be too much of a financial setback.
William's gaze gradually turned cold. ‘You made me do this, Fosters. The Foster family, you pushed me to this point. Don't blame me for striking back with full force!’
""Marcus!"" William called out in a cold voice.
""Mr. Brown, I'm here, Mr. Brown!"" Marcus quickly wiped his sweat away and hurried over to William's side, sensing that Mr. Brown was on the verge of eruption.
""As one of the five leaders, submit a proposal to kick out the Foster family immediately. It must be fastYou need to be quick,.""
William said sternly.
"Will it be"Is this okay? The Foster family and the Brooks family have formed an alliance. If we want to attack the Foster family, the Brooks family won't agree. TYou should know that the Brooks family is a top-tier aristocratic family in the South district and has a lot of support from the business community,"" Marcus replied nervously.
James looked at William and shook his head, deeply disappointed. This personHe was still too young and thought too simplistically. He regretted accepting William's gold card, which had brought trouble to himupon himself.
Klay also didn't think the proposal to attack the Foster family would succeed either. Now that With both families were united, they were almost invincible in the South district. It was impossible for their insignificant fourth-ranked families to bring them down.
Only Noad believed in William. ""Marcus, William wants you to handle it, Marcus. Go and do it quickly. Stop wasting time here.""
""Okay.!"" Marcus had no choice. This battle couldn't be resolved by force, but by influence and connections.
After seeing Marcus off to propose the plan, William made an excuse and temporarily left for a while as well.
He found a secluded corner and took out his phone. First, he called Antony and instructed him to gather all the representatives of the Power Group under the South district and have get them to vote for Marcus's proposal at the YJ Club.
Upon hearingWhen Antony heard William's serious tone, heAntony understood that the young masterhe was about to make a big move. He immediately rushed to inform the others.
The Power Group's industries still haeld some influence in the South district, but it was not enough to contend with the combined power of the Foster and Brooks families.
""It seems like I'll have to rely on Grandfather's influence this time.,"" William suddenly thought of a method of sowing discord. It would allow him to betray the Foster family when the time came."
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