Chapter 466
Both men stared in shock. “Billions? Ethan is ruthless! I knew it. He’s been the CEO for years; there was no way he’d walk away with nothing,” Owen laughed.
“There’s one thing I don’t get. Making money doesn’t seem difficult for you, so why are you so determined to swallow up other people’s companies?” Dominic asked.
“Taking over assets is just one part of it. Mainly, I have karma that must be resolved p>
“Didn’t
you just cut ties with your family? For someone so young, you sound like you’ve lived through decades of hardship p>
“It’s hard to explain. Look at Owen, he gets it p>
Owen nodded in agreement. “Don’t judge someone’s choices until you’ve walked in their shoes p>
“Oh, give it a rest, Owen. Don’t act like I don’t know how much you both have been through,” Dominic scoffed.
“You wouldn’t get it. Only Mira and I truly understand each other p>
Ten days later, Roxanne informed Adrian that Mara was ready to start gaining experience in the CEO’s office.
“That fast p>
“Yes, she’s a quick learner. More importantly, if you want to groom her to be the CEO, I think the executive office is the best place to forge her skills p>
Adrian thought for a moment. “Fair enough. Her foundation is weak, so spending more time there will do her good p>
The very next night, Lenny Forbes called Mira to inform her that Mara had entered the CEO’s office.
“Understood. Keep an eye on her p>
The Porters were getting anxious and wanted to end the game quickly. Honestly, Mira wanted it over soon, too. Once college started, she’d be leaving Melvion.
On Mara’s first day in the executive office, she immediately brought up a crucial topic with Adrian Dad shouldn’t we figure out a way to get Lacey’s twenty percent share of the company back p>
“Are you just eager to reunite with your real mother p>
Mara threw herself into Adrian’s arms, tears streaming down her face. “It’s time. Fiona has suffered so much all these years. We can’t make her wait any longer p>
“You have a point, but we can’t rush this. It might backfire p>
“It’s fine, Dad. Lacey is completely clueless. If I just play the victim a little, she’ll do exactly what we want p>
“Mara, even though she’s not your biological mother, she did love you for a long time. You shouldn’t talk about her like that p>
Perhaps the word ‘clueless’ struck a
nerve, prompting Adrian to
instinctively defend Lacey. Would Mara turn out to be the next Ethan? Or worse? He needed to keep his guard up. Getting Lacey’s shares was necessary, but as for his own, he wouldn’t hand them over to anyone until the day he died. He had chosen Mara not just because she was Fiona’s daughter, but primarily because she was easy to control.
With that in mind, Adrian agreed. “Alright, you can try p>
That evening, Mara nestled into Lacey’s embrace. “Mom, I got promoted to the CEO’s office p>
“Already? My baby is so capable p>
“Mom, I’ve worked so hard lately. Aren’t you going to reward me p>
“What kind of reward does my darling want p>
“Actually, I don’t want a reward from you. I want one from Dad. You should save your money p>
“Such a good girl.” Lacey threw a triumphant look at Adrian.
“Alright, I’ll give you ten percent of the shares. I really can’t say no to you,” Adrian said, feigning helplessness. Out of the corner of their eyes, both father and daughter Watched Lacey’s reaction.