Chapter 30
Howard stared at the contract in front of him, disbeliet written all over his face. He asked, “You closed a deal with Greenfield Group on your first meeting today?”
“Of course, it’s all in black and white,” Serena answered
Years ago, when Greenfield Group was just a small startup with barely a dozen employees, Serena had seen potential in their renewable energy project. She had invested in them, ghing them the boost they needed to rise again.
Later, as a shareholder with influence in Zarena Group, she pulled out that investment to ensure a clean financial record before the company went public. Though she had lost her stake in Greenfield Group, the goodwill remained
Sarah’s eyes tumed red with frustration. “Dad, even if Serena secured Greenfield Group’s deal, she still doesn’t understand the internal workings of Jansen Group=”
“I don’t?” Sera pestured for acolleague to bring over two folders.
Inside, she had compiled nearly all of Jansen Group’s publicly available financial data from the past two years, along with an analysis of internal restructuring and investment
Sarah gasped. “You! You’ve only been at the company for a few days. How did you…”
Serena shot her a cold look. “Jansen Group only has a handful of major projects. The financial statements are public, and most investments are disclosed. It wasn’t hard to piece things together. So, Dad, do you still think I’m not fit to be assistant general manager?”
Howard was speechless. Serma was undeniably capable
Sarah stomped her foot in frustration, still hoping to win Howard over by acting sweet and innocent.
But before she could, Serena spoke again. “However, if Hugh keeps blocking those two projects, Jansen Group’s cash flow will be in serious jeopardy for the second half of the year. Dad, are you willing to risk everything for Sarah?”
It the cash flow collapsed, Jansen Group’s bankruptcy would be inevitable.
Before Sarah could argue, Howard made his decision. “Effective immediately, I appoint Serena as the assistant general manager of jansen group”
Serena smirked and walked straight to her office without a backward glance.
Sarah burst into tears. “Dad, look at that bitch!”
“Enough. I’ll handle it.”
Howard swallowed his anger and ordered his assistant, Jesse Walker, “Tell Serena to bring her husband home for dinner this Saturday.”
“Yes, Mr. Larson,” Jesse replied and quietly left the roorn.
Howard’s expression darkened, his gaze filled with barely contained rage.
Years ago, Amber had shackled him, keeping him under her control. It had taken years of waiting for her to die before he was finally free
And now, her more than a decade, that cursed daughter of hers had come back to stand in his way.
“Like a damn ghost that won’t go away. Why didn’t you both just die on that hospital bed? I only needed the valuable porcelain pieces!”
Se received a
a message from Jesse and immediately texted Hugh. “My father invited us ever this Saturday. Let me know if you’re free.”
The Larson residence was a battlefield, but the Jansen residence was a carefully land trap. If Hugh showed up, Howard would undoubtedly use the opportunity to interrogate him about their project with the Jansen Group
After a moment of hesitation, she added another message. “I can turn him down for you.”
There was po prason for Hugh to waste his time on her personal vendetta.
But to be surprise, he called ber instead.
“You don’t have to go.” Serena posed her lips she was more than capable of handling her dysfunctional family alone.
also go and back you up.”
His voice was at cold as Yet something stined in Serena’s heart.
The feeling of Baving someone on her side. It wasn’t so bad.
After a moment of contemplation, she agreed to meet him before heading to the Larson residence.
