The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride

Chapter 1584

Her cunning had appeared a little satisfying last night, but it seems she had a hidden bigger agenda all along.

The consensus on her was pretty spot–on.

“Who would have thought that she could manage to get the Alonso family under her control! That Mr. Azriel’s

background needs some digging into. I don’t recall ever hearing about him. The Azriel’s family…” The old man

pondered, unable to figure out which family had such power that they could casually spend hundreds of billions on

a whim, an extravagance even the Harpers couldn’t afford. But he couldn’t quite place any figure of such

magnitude in the business world.

Sitting beside him, Robin seemed to have not registered his words. His eyes were downcast, and his mind was filled

with images of the evening gown Chloe had shown him the previous night.

No matter how he looked at it, something seemed off about the dress, but he couldn’t put his finger on it. Even

after mulling over it for most of the night, he couldn’t figure it out. But he felt certain that there was something

crucial about that dress, otherwise he wouldn’t be so fixated on it! Lost in thought, he couldn’t shake off the uneasy

feeling.

Having received no response, the old man couldn’t help but turn to Robin. Seeing him deep in thought and

completely immersed in his own world, the old man couldn’t hide his annoyance, “Are you even listening to me?“d2

Having spent most of his life in the business world, his authority within the Harper family was something to be

reckoned with. His stern voice finally brought Robin back to reality. Looking up to see the old man watching him, he

straightened up on the couch. After a moment of hesitation, he spoke, “Ms. Summers does have quite the business

acumen. The Olson Group was practically revived under her control, then there’s the Starlight International she

now holds, and now the Alonso family…”

At this point, Robin paused, his brow furrowing in concentration and his expression turning serious.

Presley squinted at him, “What is it?”

Robin looked at him, his face solemn, “Now that she has the Alonso family, along with her other businesses, and

even Damon is now helping her, if they decide to go against us, we might not end up like the Alonsos but we’ll both

certainly be significantly damaged.”

After he finished speaking, he looked at Presley with a questioning gaze, “We can’t let this continue, Damon is hell–

bent on being with Ms. Summers. If what you said last night wasn’t just heat of the moment, I think it’s time we put

a stop to them.”

Presley’s eyes narrowed, “The company is under your control now; its future rest’s on you. Damon is family. and my

grandson, but in the business world, who has the luxury of being sentimental? Besides, it’s about time he faced

some hardships! Only through experience will he learn what’s good and what’s bad, or what’s important and what

isn’t! The Harper family cannot afford any major setbacks now; anything that poses a threat to us must be nipped

in the bud. Do I need to teach you that?“”

Robin smiled, “I understand the principle. It’s just Damon is your favorite grandson. How could I treat him like any

other?”

The old man snorted, his eyes narrowed, “He may be my favorite, but if he insists on this path, I can’t be blamed

for not giving him a chance! It’s time he realized what he is without the protection of the Harper family!”

The corners of Robin’s lips twitched imperceptibly, “Since you say so, I won’t hold back any longer.”

Presley’s lips moved, his expression subtly shifting. He seemed about to say something, but swallowed his

words. After a moment, he spoke again, “Speaking of the Alonso family’s business gathering, it reminds me that

isn’t the Global Economic Summit coming up next year?”

At this, Robin’s eyes lit up a bit, he nodded, “Yes, right after the holiday season.”

Presley grunted, “I suppose it won’t be long before the new Fortune 500 list comes out, followed by the Forbes

rankings.”

As he said this, Presley took a deep breath and let it out heavily. His expression was somewhat grim. For the past

decade or so, the Harper Group had consistently topped the Fortune 500 and the Forbes list. But a few years ago,

the Obsidian Group suddenly shot to the top of the Fortune 500, pushing the Harper Group to second place. The

Forbes list also changed from a Harper to someone named Obsidian.

It was human nature to not accept a fall from grace. The feeling of falling from the top was like falling from the

clouds into a valley. It was hard to swallow.

He had tried to find out more about them, only to learn that the group covered a wide range of industries. What

was even more unbelievable was that the Obsidian Group started as a small business on the verge of bankruptcy,

later bought by a mysterious figure. In just six years, they went from taking small orders to big ones, slowly

expanding to various sectors in countries all around the world.

No matter the size or complexity of a task, they were always up for the challenge. With a meticulous attention to

detail, they were known for their flawless execution and sterling reputation.

Eventually, the Obsidian Group began to launch their own ventures. With a robust financial portfolio at their

disposal, they could afford to invest in multiple projects concurrently. Unburdened by financial constraints, they

operated with an almost uncanny certainty of success. They never fretted over potential losses, always making bold

and decisive moves.

Many of the projects they took on were considered by others too risky or even impossible. Yet, time and again, they

managed to pull off spectacular returns, leaving onlookers flabbergasted.

With each passing year, the Obsidian Group’s growth seemed to intensify and their momentum was seemingly

unstoppable. All he could do was watch, learning through his investigations that the Obsidian. Group had completed

several new projects this year. The rest remained a mystery.

The real boss never made an appearance. Rumor had it that a proxy had been managing the group for years. Yet,

they couldn’t even dig up information on this elusive figurehead.