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The crowd buzzed with lively discussion, with several of Edison's supporters eagerly agreeing to his every word. After all, they had joined the Chamber of Commerce for the sole reason of making money!
One member laughed gleefully. "We were constantly held back by the Whitman family, blocking us from plenty of profitable ventures.
"Now, they're not only struggling with their dealers, but I also heard from a friend that their market value has plummeted. It's only a matter of time before they declare bankruptcy!"
Edison loved nothing more than listening to the Whitmans' downfall, yet he still hid his excitement under a calm facade. "They're our old acquaintances. Seeing the Whitman family like this, I can't help but feel a sense of pity.
"When they truly can't keep it together anymore, perhaps the Chamber can send someone to check on Mr. Whitman Senior and see if he'd like our help-maybe by selling us some of his shares."
This wasn't an offer of help but an underbanded attempt to push Reuben over the edge.
Hearing this, the group burst into laughter.
"It looks like we might not even need to make that trip. The Whitman family's 'perfect' granddaughter has already dragged them into an irrecoverable mess!"
"They brought this upon themselves! We are all businessmen, so how could we not know that she was building a reputation as a national hero? Let's see how she can keep up that act now!"
Edison raised a hand to silence the crowd. "That was all in the past. From now on, we make our own rules in the Chamber of Commerce. We'll do the business we want and befriend whoever we choose!"
With no restrictions holding them back, these people were wild with excitement.
Despite past rules against indulgence within the Chamber of Commerce, Edison clapped his hands, summoning a group of women in white stockings and alluring postures.
After the closing of Club Solstice, the women once hidden by the Wray family were now kept by Edison. Now, reopening this "club" here in the Chamber of Commerce seemed perfect-after all, what better place than this? As expected, all of the people at the gathering were male. Several members' eyes shifted when they saw the women. "Tonight, we drink without limits!"
With Fredric on their side, they felt untouchable. Nobody would dare to investigate this place now, and the Whitman family's downfall had finally freed them to indulge as they pleased!
At the same time, another wave of people gathered outside the Whitman Group building this time from the supply chain.
Everyone assumed the Whitman family couldn't hold on any longer, yet Reuben remained calm. He was firm with his decisions. Those who breached their contracts received nothing, and those with contracts due got their deliveries, but there would be no future collaboration.
Just as he announced his decision, a voice called out from the crowd. "Everyone, check the news online!"
Online? What could possibly be happening online?
The personal bloggers, who had gathered to capture the Whitman family's so-called demise, quickly pulled out their phones.
The news, tagging both the Quinnell and Whitman families in the post, was nothing short of a bombshell. "Recently, certain individuals fabricated stories to defame businesses, using unfair competition tactics to falsely accuse and imprison others. Investigations have clarified the facts, as follows.
"The Quinnell and Whitman Groups have not engaged in any stock market disruptions. They are highly committed to nurturing domestic brands, pioneering technical advancements, and fostering technological research.
"Mr. Quinnell Senior once stated that technology should serve people, rather than being an unattainable luxury. Mr. Whitman Senior, with an educational background and a scholar's demeanor, has protected numerous private manufacturers from foreign competition.
"We often speak of the need for business leaders with integrity, yet such examples are rare. These senior entrepreneurs, setting such honorable standards, should not have to endure groundless misfortunes.
"As for the Quinnell Group's CEO, Wynter Quinnell, her involvement in the stock market was a move to stabilize it. This case is linked to foreign influences, and her infiltration into enemy ranks was pivotal in uncovering a 20-year -long local corruption scandal."