A Confidential Internal Analysis


    Upon my return to the capital, my first stop was the hospital to meet Dominic. I wanted to share the


    good news of my victory, and he hadn’t expected our reunion to happen so soon.


    As I anticipated, Dominic’s life had turned chaotic due to his wife’s hospitalization. I wanted to help him


    manage things at home.


    To put his mind at ease, I told him that my office was undergoing renovations, and I wouldn’t be


    working for the week. Finally, he rxed and allowed me to assist him.


    Following my suggestion, he agreed to hire a caregiver for them, and I had Fred help find a reliable


    one.


    During the week, I seized the opportunity to delve deeply into Pinnacle Group’s affairs and discuss


    various material–rted issues with Dominic. This gave me a clearer understanding of why Dominic


    was


    often considered difficult to deal with.


    The death of his son strengthened hismitment to his principles. Nothing could sway him from


    these


    values. He shut himself off even more and rarely talked to anyone. His whole world was based on


    carefully managed standard data sets.


    If it weren’t for a call from Grayson, I might have stayed for a couple more days.


    As I prepared to return to Foswood, I ensured that everything at the Welsch household was handled


    before bidding Dominic farewell.


    I couldn’t afford to dy my return, as Grayson’s call concerned As.


    “There’s word that As’s recent condition isn’t too good. They’re considering transferring him to


    Monora


    for treatment. Although it’s just a rumor, I did confirm that Celine has returned to Foswood.”


    I was taken aback. “She’s back again?”


    “Not only did shee back, she brought with her the biggest shareholder in the old Pierce family


    consortium. She wants to dilute the shares and take back control of the Torado headquarters.”


    Upon hearing Grayson’s words, I couldn’t help but worry. “It looks like she went abroad to move her


    chess


    pieces.


    “Because of our situation, the Torado headquarters has faced negative interference. So, Celine called


    for a meeting of shareholders the day after tomorrow. They’re set to fully take over the headquarters.”


    Grayson’s expression grew stern. “We may have aided her cause.”


    My heart sank with Grayson’s words. This old witch truly knew how to seize opportunities.


    “The Torado market is the biggest and most promising base. ording to data from thest few years,


    Torado is where most of ATL Empire’s annual profites from. This was why Celine was so fixated


    on


    “She’s unwilling to let go for any reason. In recent years, As has focused on this side, creating


    immense value. He even explored many new areas unrted to the Pierce family’s businesses.”


    I scoffed. “Her focus is solely on plundering. Where’s the emphasis on running a business>


    “Haha… you’re right!” Grayson nodded.


    “The more As excels, the more envious she bes. I’m beginning to suspect that she isn’t As’s


    aunt.” I quipped.


    “The ATL Empire has always bothered Celine. She tried several times to merge the Pierce family and


    ATL Empire without sess. Only longtime veterans know that the Pierce family and ATL Empire


    operations.


    have always been ipatible.”


    *So, when As was announced to take over ATL Empire as CEO, he was essentially reiming his


    family’s business, unrted to the Pierce family?” I was beginning to grasp the dynamics.


    “Exactly. Mr. As assumed control of the industry his father founded. It had nothing to do with the


    Pierce family,” Grayson affirmed with conviction. “So, once the Torado headquarters loses control, the


    profits of ATL Empire will have nothing to do with her.”


    My mind raced.


    So, Celine was unwilling to let go of the ATL Empire because it was her way of holding on to the past.


    The


    Pierce family had already faded into obscurity.


    “It’s more than that. The Pierce family’s mechanisms had already aged when Louis took over. The


    business chain was already broken. Louis’s tireless efforts stabilized the Pierce family’s operations and


    revitalized them. Everything is documented!” Grayson exined.


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    I realized that Grayson must have put much effort into investigating these details


    “Celine consistently opposed her father’s decisions and blocked Louis’s choices. Louis eventually gave


    Celine control of the Pierce family while he started over. Until the incident…”


    It all became clear. Theplex rtionship between the Pierce family and the ATL Empire was


    beginning to make sense.