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Chapter 203:

That introduction sent a jolt through Ricky, leaving him stunned. He had never known that Wyatt had a half brother, nor did many in Kretol. Publicly, Wyatt had always been considered an only child, and in their social circles, digging too deeply into personal secrets could spell trouble.

Once it hit him who Rory was, Ricky’s whole demeanor shifted to one of respect. Rory picked up on Ricky’s sudden change, a mocking glint passing through his eyes, though his voice stayed calm. “Mr. Flynn, I came here hoping we might partner up on something. Are you open to that p>

His attention briefly shifted toward the receptionist hovering at the doorway. Without missing a beat, Ricky gestured for her to leave.

As soon as the door clicked shut, Ricky put on a smile that was just a little too eager. “I had no idea you’d be stopping by today. What kind of partnership do you have in mind p>

“From what I’ve gathered, the Flynn Group’s origins lie in electronic tech. Would you be interested in a share of the Kretol e-commerce center?” Rory said.

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Any electronics firm in the city wanted that market, including the Flynn Group, but the Flynn Group’s outdated technology had always kept them from getting the opportunity.

Greed flashed in Ricky’s eyes when Rory dangled that opportunity in front of him. Even so, years in business had taught Ricky caution, and he tamped down his excitement. “What do you need from me in return p>

“You know, it’s no wonder Amelia has such a sharp mind. Now I see her father is just as clever,” Rory remarked.

Although Ricky didn’t like Amelia, a proud smirk crept onto his face at Rory’s compliment. That pride quickly melted away when Rory steered the conversation toward Amelia’s looming showdown with Jewell for the acting CEO position at the Stewart Group. A flood of thoughts swept through Ricky as he weighed what that could mean.

If Amelia somehow took over as the CEO of the Stewart Group, could the Flynn Group rise to great heights because of this?

As the possibilities swirled in Ricky’s head, Rory continued, “Mr. Flynn, as far as I know, sixty percent of the Flynn Group’s shares are frozen by the board, and those shares belong to Amelia. Should she become CEO of the Stewart Group, do you think she would reclaim those shares? Maybe she’ll even end up in charge of the Flynn Group, since it was her mother’s company in the first place p>

Every hope Ricky held onto shattered after he heard that. That last sentence cut him right to the core. Even though he wasn’t known for his wit, he still knew when to get to the heart of things. Steeling himself, he fixed Rory with a look and said, “Let’s not beat around the bush. What do you really want from me p>

“I’ve heard Amelia’s especially close to her grandmother. Should anything happen to Michelle, there’s no way Amelia would have the focus left for Summit Capital’s project p>

That suggestion darkened Ricky’s expression. Rory’s proposal was cruel, considering how deeply Amelia cared for Michelle. The allure of the e-commerce center market was undeniable, but Ricky didn’t immediately agree. He pretended to hesitate, saying, “Although your collaboration proposal is enticing, Amelia is my daughter, so p>

Seeing the greed in Ricky’s eyes, Rory quickly sweetened the deal. “Once my father takes the reins as the Stewart Group’s CEO, the Flynn Group will receive half the profits from our e-commerce business. That’s my promise p>