?


    "Understood," Spencer said, leaving the office.


    Damon thought the matter over. He suspected that the troubles of the Wilkie Group were somehow connected to Starlite.


    Starlite Enterprise, a subsidiary of Nyce Tech, specialized in resorts and theme parks.


    In recent years, it hadunched several high-profile projects, including a water park in the northern part of the city and a dinosaur theme park in the city center. Their reputation for quality had earned them numerous lucrative deals.


    Prospectus Technology rarely coborated with Starlite Enterprise, so Damon hadn''t paid much attention to thepany before.


    If Starlite was involved in the Wilkie Group''s downfall, however, it would warrant a deeper investigation.


    That evening, as Damon was leaving a meeting, Spencer approached with news. "Mr. Sumner, Mr. Wilkie is here to see you. He''s waiting in the reception room."


    Damon paused for a moment, unsurprised by the visit.


    "I see. Bring in two cups of coffee," he replied.


    "Yes, sir," Spencer answered.


    When Damon opened the door to the reception room, Pedro immediately stood and greeted, "Mr. Sumner."


    "Please, have a seat," Damon said, gesturing for Pedro to sit before taking a seat himself. "You''re visiting today because..."


    Pedro sighed deeply. "I''m sure you''ve heard about the Wilkie Group''s troubles. I''m here because of that."


    "I''ve heard rumors, but not the details," Damon replied calmly.


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    Pedro hesitated, his toneced with regret. "I won''t hide it-this mess stems from my granddaughter. Blinded by greed, she pushed through a partnership with Starlite for a theme park project, tying up most of ourpany''s liquid assets. That''s why we''re in this predicament."


    Damon remained expressionless, though he didn''t entirely believe Pedro''s exnation.


    Jane was only the general manager. All the Wilkie Group''s shares were in Pedro''s hands. She couldn''t havemitted such a significant portion of thepany''s assets to a single project without his approval.


    The project was likely her initiative, but Pedro must have signed off on it.


    "And what brings you to Prospectus Technology today?" Damon asked.


    Pedro hesitated again before


    replying, "I''m here to ask for your


    help, Mr. Sumner. If you can help the Wilkie Group through this crisis, promise we''ll repay you once the theme park project generates returns."


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    Damon feigned a conflicted expression. "It''s not that I don''t want to help. But with Tom targeting both the Summer Group and Prospectus Technology, any involvement with the Wilkie Group might give him more leverage against us. It could put Prospectus Technology at risk."


    Although he could assist the Wilkie Group, he wasn''t about to make promises without fully understanding the situation.


    Moreover, his past dealings with the Wilkies had left him skeptical of their gratitude.


    Sensing Damon''s hesitation, Pedro gritted his teeth and offered, "If you''re willing to help, I''ll transfer half of my shares in the Wilkie Group to you."


    Giving up half his holdings was painful, but saving thepany was more important. After all, if the Wilkie Group copsed, those shares would be worthless.


    Pedro had already made up his mind beforeing here. With half the Wilkie Group in Damon''s hands, it would be in his best interest to ensure thepany''s survival.