The room erupted with excitement as soon as Henry finished speaking.One person could not hold back and spoke up loudly, "Mr. Truman, we know there's been some tension between you and Ms. Miller, but she's amazing for the company. Can't you reconsider letting her go?""Yeah, Mr. Truman! Please don't let her leave!""That's right, Mr. Truman. We need Ms. Miller!""Please let Ms. Miller stay!"Everyone voiced their support for Lydia. The sight left not only Allan stunned but also Lydia herself. She had not expected that she had gained so much support from her colleagues in such a short time.Allan was deeply shaken, realizing that Lydia was far more exceptional than he had initially thought. The executive chairman's decision to speak highly of her was not just because she was his daughter-in-law but also because of her own merits.Allan quickly said, "Everyone, please calm down. No final decision has been made about her leaving. I'm here to discuss that matter with Ms. Miller."H
Anna's action was clearly influenced by her affection for Henry. That made Lydia reflect on her own situation—why did she not have a mother like that?Anna had never looked down on Lydia. In fact, she had always been considerate and caring in every way.Thinking about Jennifer, Lydia wondered how she was doing lately. She had thought about calling several times but always stopped herself. Plus, Jennifer never reached out, either.Lydia wondered the point of dwelling on it. At least she had Henry by her side. Just the thought of him brought a smile to her lips.Around noon, Lydia received a call from Henry and quickly made her way downstairs. As soon as she stepped outside, she saw Janette hurrying by. Janette was in a fitted dress, and her physique looked amazing. However, she seemed anxious."Janette!""Ms. Miller!"Janette's face lit up as if she had found a lifeline when she saw Lydia."What's going on? Why are you in such a rush?""I'm out of options, Lydia. Can you take m
Janette was momentarily taken aback. However, she did not question further and quickly followed along. Despite the situation's urgency—the deadline was due that day—she hoped to find a solution soon.The restaurant where Henry reserved was a three-minute walk away. Soon, they arrived at the entrance of a high-class restaurant. The prices here were notably high, indicating that that was not a place for ordinary people. The interior was elegant and comfortable, enhancing the overall atmosphere.Lydia and Janette headed to the private room. Soon, she saw a young man sitting inside the room. He was strikingly handsome, with a well-built physique that was sure to appeal to many women. His appearance made her wonder if he was Lydia's boyfriend.Henry noticed Janette and paused for a moment. Lydia introduced her. "Henry, this is my classmate, Janette, from Akemi Tech Corporation."Janette, this is my husband, Henry!" Lydia said without hesitation.Janette was surprised by the title, quic
Janette was momentarily stunned by how quickly the conversation turned to collaboration. She wondered if Henry had a solution but was gauging what benefits they could offer in return.She quickly said, "Mr. Truman, what kind of collaboration would be best?""I'd prefer to hear your thoughts first," Henry replied calmly.After a moment of hesitation, Janette remembered her father's bottom line and said, "We hope to secure a 75-million-dollar investment in exchange for 60 percent of the shares. However, we'd retain management and operational control of the company."Given the crisis, she could not afford to ask for too much."That's too little—75 million dollars. It wouldn't even make a splash," Henry said."We'll invest 300 million dollars and take an 80 percent stake. What do you think about that? However, Lydia would need to take charge of managing the company. How does that sound?"Janette's heart skipped a beat. That was an enormous sum, far beyond her expectations. However,
Janette looked like she doubted Henry's capabilities, while Lydia was visibly displeased.Lydia said coldly, "Janette, a few billion dollars is nothing to Henry."Janette was taken aback.Noticing Janette's skepticism, Lydia took out her phone and said, "Why don't you look at this?"Janette looked at the phone. Her face was filled with shock and disbelief as she read, "Fifteen billion dollars?"She had never seen such a staggering figure in her life."Did he give you that?""More or less," Lydia responded calmly."When he heard I was interested in investing in the battery industry, he gave me the money, saying it was my pocket money and I can always ask for more anytime."Janette was utterly stunned. She knew Lydia well enough to know she did not like to boast. If she said that, it was likely true.Henry was taken aback. Even though he was wealthy, he would not dare call billions of dollars pocket money. Henry realized she had said that to boost his credibility in front of Ja
"Fine, for Lydia's sake, I won't bother arguing with you." Henry shook his head and pulled out his phone, about to make a call.Just then, Janette's phone rang. Her expression changed when she saw the caller and said urgently, "It's...it's Wilfred.""Oh, perfect," Henry said casually.Janette, feeling helpless, quickly answered the call and put it on speaker so Henry could hear.She said politely, "Hello, Mr. White!"Wilfred was not in the mood for pleasantries. He snorted coldly, "Ms. Blake, have you considered our proposal?"Janette glanced at Henry, who remained silent, making her even more uneasy. She hesitated but then bit the bullet and said, "Mr. White, your terms are too harsh for us. We truly can't accept them.""So you're refusing?" Wilfred's voice was filled with anger.Janette looked at Henry again, feeling increasingly uncertain, but forced herself to say, "I'm sorry, but we really can't agree.""Alright, but don't blame me for what happens next," Wilfred said.J
Janette was utterly shaken as she recalled the fear in Wilfred's voice. It was as if Wilfred, in the face of death, was desperately pleading for his life—his terror of Henry was palpable.Just moments ago, she had doubted Henry's ability to resolve the problem with just one call. Then, it seemed that even a mere cough from Henry would have Wilfred on his knees, begging for mercy.Even Lydia was taken aback. She knew Henry was formidable, but that was beyond her expectations. After all, the Hoods were one of the four prominent families, and the Hood Group was immensely powerful."Mr. Truman, I apologize for my ignorance and for doubting your abilities," Janette quickly apologized. She understood that Henry could easily see through her doubts. Such a person was not someone she could afford to offend."It's fine. After all, we don't know each other well," Henry replied calmly."If there's nothing else, you can return to your work. When Lydia is free, she'll give you a call.""Absolu
Severus was planning to make a move against his own father, Robert!The Trumans were truly in a precarious situation, on the brink of collapse. Henry decided to wait a few more days and wipe those who would harm the Trumans in one shot.At the same time, he would also wait and see if Albus would take any action. At that point, Henry had begun to harbor some suspicions.With nothing else pressing, Henry's thoughts drifted back to Wilfred. Wilfred did not seem like a good person, so Henry had someone look into him.He then remembered that Cecilia and Lora were working at the Hood Group. He wanted to meet with them to learn more about the company's situation.Then, he called Cecilia. He considered calling Lora but hesitated, knowing how she felt about him, and decided to keep some distance.Cecilia and Lora had initially thought that the company atmosphere might improve with the changes in upper management, so they stayed on.However, they were surprised that Wilfred remained in ch