Chapter 404
I nodded. "Alright, and keep the recruitment going. The e-commerce team for the VelocityMart project might swing by for some research soon. Calliope, Mr. Harrison, you two need to be all in. VelocityMart's gonna be our big thing moving forward!"
After laying down the orders, I rushed back to the villa. The moment I stepped in, Linda called me to the study, "They called and want me back."
I asked, "What did they say?"
She nodded. "I turned them down. Told them I need to rebuild the branch here. They only gave me a month."
She knew I had sorted out the last crisis, and now she was just buying time. "By then, I'll still be here. You've got a little over four months left. Time's ticking."
"I get it." I squatted down and pressed my ear to her belly. "I won't let anything happen to you two."
Inside, I was torn, 'Should I tell her about my company?'
If I brought in a supervisor from Sevan City, there wasn't anyone suitable. Training a new one would take too long.
And who knows if they wouldn't team up against me.
Just like the different departments in Skyliho Group, even with strict management, people still found ways to embezzle.
I needed someone who was on the same page as me, or even had a stake in it.
Linda was the perfect fit.
Then I thought, 'No, that's not right. Marlow knows her, and so does Mia. I can't keep it from her. It could definitely cause trouble. Wait, I know! Linda won't work, but Stella can! She's on unpaid leave right now. Even though her specialty isn't a perfect match, being a supervisor isn't too hard. With Linda's help, it should be fine.'
After making up my mind, I stood up, held her, and sat on the sofa, "Actually, I've been keeping something from you."
Linda asked, "What is it?"
"I started a company. Its valuation is no less than Skyliho Group, and in some ways, it even surpasses Skyliho Group!"
Linda looked at me, eyes wide with surprise, and stayed silent for a moment.
After a long pause, she said, "Then why are you telling me now?"
"Because you're the mother of my child now. I have no reason to hide it from you," I said softly. "And I promised you, I want to give you a great future."
"Tell me about the company." She put away her surprise, her face turning serious. I felt a bit dazed, like I was back at Skyliho Group.
But now Linda was sitting on my lap, with my child in her belly.
I didn't hold back and told her everything about the company.
"Media, new media, beauty, engineering, real estate, e-commerce, dance training, modeling, logistics, beer. You've got your hands in nearly ten industries, and from what you said, they all seem to be doing pretty well," Linda analyzed calmly. "But here's the thing, this is just the beginning. After the initial rapid growth, you'll need a lot of funds. Without money, these companies can easily go under. Even though you have a lot of people helping you now, unless your income can keep up, once the cash flow breaks, your company will be in big trouble. In other words, WY Media Company currently has very low risk resistance."
She nailed it, pointing out the biggest problem with WY Media Company.
This was also what I was most worried about.
The reason I ventured into real estate was to make money.
I said, "I need your help to stabilize the Greenvale City branch. I'm planning to make Stella the supervisor, and you can help her from behind the scenes."
Linda asked, "Why should I?"
I was stunned, wanting to say because I was the father of your child, but that relationship, though real, wasn't appropriate since she hadn't divorced yet.
Linda added, "You haven't given me anything. Just that ten million dollars? And you want me to help you?"
I was at a loss for words.
I thought, 'Change the company shares? Marlow would definitely find out, and I wouldn't know how to explain it then.'
"Would you give me WY Media Company?" Linda sneered, "Forget it, you wouldn't."
"Who says I wouldn't!" I gritted my teeth. "If I want, I can use the VelocityMart project for financing right now. I can't say for sure, but at least a billion dollars! Dance Fusion Hall is also listed, and many venture capitalists have already made offers. If I want, three to five hundred million dollars is very easy! New Media is valued at over 1.5 billion dollars, with an audience of over 80 million people and 50 million followers on its own media channels. I can fulfill my promise with any one of these companies! But these are just individual projects, not complete."
I continued, "These subsidiaries are complete and independent, yet they rely on each other, forming a relatively complete loop. Just take the Sevan City beer I invested in, its valuation is almost the same as Skyliho Group! If you want, I can give it to you now, but I know you're not that short-sighted. In the future, WY Media Company will definitely be related to you."
Linda gritted her teeth. "Those are mere words. Do you dare to sign an agreement with me?"
"Of course." I said, "You can draft it now. If I don't give you the company, I'll give you money, no less than a billion dollars. Is that okay?"
"Alright, I'll prepare the agreement now!" Soon, Linda drafted an agreement and called Stella in. The agreement was made in six copies, three of which were stored in the bank's vault.
"John, if you dare to deceive me, I will make you regret it for the rest of your life."
I held her, asking, "I may not be a good person, but I will do my best to fulfill what I promise. For you and Stella!"
Linda was happy. "Alright, I believe you. I'll help you manage the Greenvale City branch. You go back to Sevan City."
That night, the three of us slept together in harmony.
But during the night, Abigail and Stella kept reminding me to be careful with the baby.
Early the next morning, I boarded a plane back to Sevan City.
Two hours later, the plane landed.
I felt like I had been away for ages.
After a month, I returned to Sevan City, and my mindset had completely changed.
In Greenvale City, I met a group of very capable people, had a sexual relationship with Connie, saved Kelsey and Cassandra in Crystal Nation, now I returned to my hometown.
A car slowly stopped in front of me, the window rolled down, and Ava smiled, "John, welcome home!"
"Long time no see, Ava!"
I got in the car and adjusted to a comfortable position. Ava had already lit a cigarette and put it in my mouth.
This feeling was so good!
I exhaled the smoke comfortably, placing my hand on Ava's soft thigh, gently stroking it. "Did you miss me?"
"I missed you a lot!" Her ears turned red.
"Find a quiet place. I need to check if you've gained weight recently!"
Ava said, "John, Aisling misses you too."
"We'll go see her later."
The car drove to an underground parking lot and stopped in a secluded corner.
The glass was special, so there was no worry about being seen from the outside.
After we had sex, Ava shyly said, "John, let me clean you up!"
She carefully wiped me.
Ava was so obedient.
Then the car left the parking lot. When we arrived at the BS Building, I asked, "Is Ms. Walker in the office?"
"She is."
"What about Mia and Mr. Brown?"
Ava said, "They're all here. The company has encountered some trouble recently, and they're trying to figure out a solution."
"What trouble?" I frowned and thought, 'Why didn't they tell me?'
When I arrived at the company, the receptionist, Sophia, was stunned for a moment. Then she exclaimed, "Mr. Cena, you're back!"
Immediately, everyone looked over. "Mr. Cena!"
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