Chapter 305 When I Become Wealthy, I Will Never Forget Those Who Helped Me
Two hours later, in the CEO's office, Mary looked at James sitting in her chair and handed him a cup of coffee. "Why did you help me so much? Didn't you hope me off ASAP?"
"TG Company is a quagmire, and those shareholders and directors are leeches. No matter how much you do, they'll suck it all away."
James took the coffee and gently blew on it. "I just don't want you to leave in disgrace. Even if you must leave, you should do so with your head held high, making them regret it. Of course, the most important reason is that I will never forget those who once helped me."
JZL Medical Clinic had opened, and with connections established, James had a foothold in Rosewood City. Now, he hoped Mary could also overcome her difficulties and rise to the top.
Despite faded feelings for her, James still didn't forget the promise he had made.
In the coming days, he wanted to make Mary the true power-wielding CEO of TG Company.
Mary was slightly taken aback, then her eyes softened, "Some conscience from you!"
"With the leverage, take the opportunity to manage the company. You can't demand the directors and shareholders, but you can replace the executives and employees."
James gently reminded, "Having more of your own people will make your future work easier. And you should never spoil the directors and shareholders, make them completely dependent on you."
"Dependent on me?" Mary rolled her eyes at James. "I wish they would all just get lost."
"The Smith Clan head clearly doesn't want your father to grow stronger, so while making you work hard, he sends The Smith Family's useless members here to hamper you," James marveled at Nicholas's scheming. "What a good strategy!"
Mary remained silent, clearly understanding Nicholas's intentions but feeling powerless to resist.
"You need to break free and survive without being influenced by him, but you currently lack the strength to counter him," James continued the previous topic: "So you should find a way to make The Smith Family's useless members useful, ideally turning them into a major asset for yourself. Don't underestimate them. They are still part of the Smith Family, so they are definitely familiar with the Smith Clan's operations, and know the ins and outs. Once you turn them into your own people, TG Company will not only run better, but your father's branch will also gain more influence. In this way, you can not only return to Stardust City in the future but also become a core member of the Smith Clan."
James painted a future scenario for Mary. He hoped Mary and her family could break free from the Smith Clan, but from what Mary said, it seemed Nicholas wouldn't let them go unless they were dead.
"James, you know too much," Mary squinted slightly and walked to James's side. "Where did you hear all this?"
"I'm at a higher level now, so it's not hard to get these intelligences," James joked, "Of course, I'm just suggesting. Whether to execute it or not is up to you."
Lost in deep thinking, Mary lowered her head and drank her coffee without speaking.
"By the way, I'm really curious. When your father failed to rise to power, Nicholas should have eliminated him completely. Why did he let your father live, marry, and have children for so many years?" James leaned back in his chair and asked, "Why did he let your father live, marry, and have children for so many years?"
Mary's eyelids twitched, and she pinched James hard, seemingly blaming him for speaking without thinking.
"You may rest assured. I installed a camera at the door. No one is eavesdropping outside," James smiled, "I also checked the CEO's office. After crushing three bugs, there's no danger. Our conversation is safe now."
He opened his palm, revealing a pile of electronic components.
Mary was shocked, surprised that there were bugs in the office, and relieved that she hadn't said anything incriminating.
"When my father failed to rise to power, he lost billions of dollars and became a family criminal. Everyone held a grudge against him. As my father thought he was doomed, my grandfather Churchill suddenly had a heart attack and died despite efforts to save him. As a result, Nicholas naturally became the head of the family. After he took power, he didn't kill my father. Instead, he let him go and gave him some money to return to Rosewood City. It seemed like he was being merciful and kind, but in reality, he didn't dare to play against my father at that time. The coffin on Cloud Top Mountain and my grandfather's sudden death made many people suspect it was his doing, and it attracted the attention of the Guardian Legion. If my father had died, people would suspect he killed his father and brother, and the Guardian Legion would have intervened. Besides, my father had already fallen, and Nicholas had risen to power. Killing him wouldn't have made much difference. It was better to let him live and gain a reputation for brotherly love. In reality, he didn't manage to kill my father only because he was worried about public opinion. He never truly gave him a way out. Over the years, those who once followed my father have died one by one. If I didn't know them, I would have thought they died by accident or illness. Time has faded the Cloud Top Mountain incident, and most of his targets have been killed. My value has been exhausted, and the executioner's knife naturally hangs over my father's head. It's only a matter of time before it falls, and the question is how to make it fall smoothly. Today's forced resignation is just an amuse-bouche."
Mary poured out her heart, feeling unprecedentedly relieved. It was the first time she had confided in James.
"I really don't understand. My father is so useless now, he can't even stand up to my mother. After all these years, why is Nicholas still worried?" Her eyes flashed with confusion. "Does he really think a fifty-year-old man can still seek revenge?"
Thinking of Charles's timid and humble position in the family, Mary shook her head self-deprecatingly.
"It just shows how cautious Nicholas is." James smiled, "Only the dead are truly useless."
"You're cursing my father. If he knew, he would fight you," Mary lightly tapped James on the head. "You slapped Jane twice. Be careful; she will retaliate."
James smiled faintly, "I even killed Neil. Why would I be afraid of Jane?"
"She's Amanda's precious granddaughter," Mary said softly, "She may not be very capable, but she has a lot of connections. Don't underestimate her."
They were once core members of the Smith Clan, but after the Cloud Top Mountain incident, they were gradually distanced and neglected by the family.
James sighed, "There are so many people in the Smith Clan. What a big family!"
As he marveled, he wondered when he would have so many descendants.
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