Chapter 11 Buying Chickens

• "How could that complete nobody have any connections with Dracorise Group? He spent three years living as a live-in son-in-law to the Chadwicks and achieved absolutely nothing. There's no way he knows anyone significant. He probably bombed his security job interview and slunk back home in disgrace."
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• Meanwhile, word of Dracorise Group severing all ties with the Simmons spread rapidly through Lyndale.
• Though the details remained unclear, it was evident that Norman's meeting with Dracorise Group had not gone as planned.
• In just a matter of hours, the Simmons' reputation had taken a nosedive. They had been on the cusp of being regarded as a first-class family, but now they were reduced to second-class status.
• If more companies decided to follow suit and withdraw their partnerships, the Simmons would likely join the Chadwicks as a low-tier third-class family.
• Samantha nearly lost her composure upon hearing the shocking news.
• She had envisioned that once Melissa married into the Simmons, their connections could bring advantages to the Chadwicks. Even if Dracorise Group didn't pan out, there were other potential partnerships on the horizon.
• Now, all she could think about was how desperately she wanted Melissa to divorce Norman. She never expected Norman to be as much of a failure as that live-in son-in-law, Charles—unable to achieve anything and a constant source of trouble!
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• However, even more explosive developments were brewing beneath the surface, overshadowing the Simmons' downfall.
• "Excellent, everything is going according to plan. Make sure to give those security guards who tossed out the 'lowlifes' a bonus," Charles instructed as he stood by the expansive windows of his office.
• He watched Melissa limp away in the distance, a subtle smile creeping onto his face.
• "Sure thing, Mr. Draco!" Sherly responded respectfully, still trying to decipher the new chairman's unpredictable nature.
• One thing was clear: Crossing him would lead to severe consequences.
• "By the way, I have two announcements to make," Charles said as he turned to sit down, his expression growing serious.
• "Mr. Draco, I'm all ears. I'll take notes," Sherly said, pulling out a small notebook and preparing to jot down the information.
• "First, we are announcing that Dracorise Group has a new chairman. Do not reveal my identity; simply refer to me as Mr. Charlie.
• "Secondly, notify all companies to get ready: Dracorise Group will invest three billion in establishing a top-notch hospital in Lyndale. Medical equipment and pharmaceutical companies are welcome to explore partnerships, regardless of their family's backing."
• Charles opted to invest in a hospital because Whitney managed a pharmaceutical company, and the Chadwicks had a solid reputation in the healthcare sector. Forming a partnership wouldn't seem out of place.
• The thought of Samantha discovering that her least favored branch had secured a partnership while making way for Whitney brought a satisfying thrill to Charles.
• "Ensure there's a slot reserved for the pharmaceutical company, and you can choose the rest of the partners. No need to consult me," Charles instructed before leaving Dracorise Group.
• As anticipated, the moment the news broke, it overshadowed the Simmons' woes, igniting a frenzy in Lyndale!
• "Dracorise Group has a new chairman! No wonder the Simmons got kicked out; they must have angered the new person in charge!"
• "Mr. Charlie must have some serious connections if he took over a company worth billions of dollars. I doubt the biggest families in Lyndale can match that financial backing."
• "And what about that three billion investment for the hospital? Is that even real? Three billion! That hospital is going to be so extravagant that I probably couldn't afford to spend even one night there!"
• "That amount is astonishing! If our family could just snag a small piece of that pie, even a fraction, it would be a massive boost for us."
• In no time, Lyndale was buzzing with excitement as countless families sought information about the new chairman of Dracorise Group.
• Some were eager for insider details, others wanted to place themselves under Mr. Charlie's suddenly towering shadow, and some even considered marrying off their daughters to him to enhance their family's status.
• Yet, despite their efforts, they found no trace of the elusive Mr. Charlie, as if someone was intentionally erasing all evidence of his existence.
• Meanwhile, the mastermind behind it all, Charles, was at a local market haggling with a vendor.
• "Can you lower the price a bit? If the price is right, I'll be buying chickens from you every day!"
• "Alright, alright! Really, what's with the fuss over a few bucks from a grown man?"
• Thanks to Charles's relentless bargaining, the vendor known as the "Stingy Sam," infamous for never budging on prices, finally relented.
• Charles left the market joyfully clutching a hen, satisfied as he made his way home.