“Norton, you’re a man. You need to use your actions to prove it, not words. If you want her to accept you again, then from now on, you have to work hard to build a successful career to prove your worth to her. As long as you turn over a new leaf, I can guarantee that Sabrina will accept you.” Jenna comforted him with a confident smile.
“Jenna, I would love to do that as well, but I don’t think Sabrina will forgive me. General Delia will also not accept a son-in-law who has been to prison. I know that much.” Norton lowered his head, looking guilty and depressed.
“Norton, you can’t think like that. No human is perfect. Who doesn’t make mistakes? As long as you can pull yourself together again, there is no reason for Sabrina not to accept you. You know that, right? You’re her first love, and I know that she has feelings for you, as I have stayed with her before. The key is that you’re not sincere enough, and you behaved like a joke in the past, which really hurt her heart. Right now, she is very sad, and she can’t bring herself to be passionate about you, but it doesn’t mean that it’s impossible.” Jenna patiently advised him.
Upon seeing that Sabrina had rushed there immediately when she learnt that something happened to the Richards Group, as a woman herself, Jenna knew how she thought, more or less. Although she might really have given up on Norton, but her feelings for Richards Manor were irreplaceable. If Norton could turn over a new leaf successfully, then she might have the possibility to turn back time.
The key factor right then was Norton’s behavior.
“Jenna, the reason I’m staying abroad is that I want to start up a business, but it’s just that, I don’t have enough capital, and can’t start the business yet.” Norton lowered his head and said helplessly.
“Then, tell me, what kind of business do you want to start and what goals do you have in mind?” When Jenna heard that, she smiled faintly and asked.
“I’m currently eyeing a few businesses that have potential if I were to develop it, but I’m not planning to develop it for a while,” Norton said softly.
Jenna smiled sweetly.
“Norton, starting up a business abroad from scratch is a difficult and long process. You’re not young anymore. It might already be too late. How about this? You know that the Richards Group is facing some difficulties and is being harmed by others, right? The sole reason for that is because their scale of business is too big, and their management isn’t doing a good job, which resulted in many loopholes in their system, causing them to be taken advantage of by others. As the saying goes, unity between brothers will make them stronger. The Richards Group got to this point too quickly, and we can’t just rely on Hansen to manage the whole cooperation alone. So, I think it’s better for you to come back and clear this obstacle together.” Jenna spoke at a steady pace, not too fast or slow, and it was as if the sounds of nature had instantly floated into Norton’s ears.
Jenna’s analysis was very logical and reasonable.
Norton stared at her. “But, Jenna, what can I do by going back? Look at me. I’ve been back for so long, but I haven’t been able to do anything useful at all.”
“No, you will be useful. It’s just that it’s not time yet.” Jenna said confidently, “How about this? In ten days, go to the Richards Group Automobile City in Los Angeles and meet up with Jersey and Sonny. I will inform them, and then you can register a new company under your name. I will get Levin and Sonny to assist you in redeveloping cars and you will be able to own your own automobile company. Recently, the Richards Group Automobile City in Los Angeles has produced a batch of high-quality vehicles that are competitive. After you register the company, immediately enter the market. With that, you will be able to occupy the foreign market quickly, and improve the reputation of the Richards Group’s cars. In this way, you can help develop the Richards Group and provide support to solve our domestic crisis. What do you think?”
After Jenna finished her explanation, she looked at Norton and smiled.
Norton’s eyes were dazzling, and he looked very happy.
“Jenna, do you mean that I can also start a company now?”
“Yes, but you can’t tell the public that the car belongs to the Richards Group. After you succeed, you will definitely be the general manager of foreign countries. From then on, you will be in charge of the development of the automobile industry, and you will be able to obtain 30% of the shares. You can be rest assured, as for this matter, I already have a plan for it. You only need to follow the plan.” Jenna said very seriously, “And with your abilities, I believe you will be able to do better than before.”
Jenna knew that Norton’s thoughts were even more unfathomable than that of Hansen’s. His methods were even more ruthless too. With that, he would have a greater effect on the foreign market, which was difficult to deal with.
She was sure that he could do it well. In fact, she already thought of that plan before she went to meet him that day.
Norton couldn’t hold back his excitement. He knew that something like that meant that Jenna was supporting him personally, as she allowed him to own his own business and was even willing to give him money. That kind of good deed, of course, was something that was hard to come by. Furthermore, the Richards Group’s cars had an absolute advantage over their competitors in the market and success was just a matter of time.
“Very well. I will go. Thank you for nurturing me, Jenna.” Norton’s eyes shone brightly as he nodded decisively.
Jenna smiled. When she saw the tears of excitement in his eyes, she knew that Norton would definitely be able to turn over a new leaf that time.
“Go ahead. I believe in your ability and skill. As long as the business goes well, I believe that Sabrina will accept you. As for General Delia, I will personally go and ask for Sabrina’s hand in marriage as the person-in-charge of the Richards Group for you by then. Make sure you do this properly. Anyway, let’s help each other overcome this difficulty together. Although Grandma is seriously ill, I am sure she knows things clearly. What we can only do now is to protect the Richards Group, to make her feel at ease.” Jenna smiled and encouraged him.
Norton was so excited that his face turned red.
“Thank you, Jenna. The Richards family is fortunate to have you.”
“Norton, if you’re able to create a successful business, I couldn’t be happier. I hope you can accomplish it with all your heart.” Jenna’s smile was especially warm as she encouraged him.
A new energy had been injected into Norton’s body. He had never felt so relaxed before. Plus, that was all given to him by his beautiful sister-in-law, Jenna, who he once admired. Although he could not get her, it was also a wonderful thing to be able to become family and live under the same roof with her.
He left with joy.
Meanwhile, in Trevor’s study.
Lomen came in hurriedly.
“Mr. Richards, there has been some bad news. Yadriel has an insatiable desire. Recently, he was preparing to smuggle a batch of weapons and sell them to some terrorists. The sum of the deal can be as high as a few hundred billion dollars. Moreover, this is his last deal. He will stop doing so after this.”
“What!” Upon hearing that news, Trevor, who was reading in the study, jumped up in shock.
That was too terrifying!
As a government official, how could he do such a thing that was equivalent to betraying his country? This was not an ordinary crime!
“Mr. Richards, all his weapons have been secretly produced in the Wullen Town’s chemical plant. There are a lot of dangerous chemical substances stored there, and if something happens, it would cause a catastrophe.” Lomen was worried. “And after finishing this deal, he’ll completely shut things down, and I’m afraid that we won’t be able to find any trace of evidence in the future.”
Trevor took a deep breath and didn’t say a word for a long time.
He had long guessed that the chemical plant in Wullen Town had something to do with Yadriel, and he also knew that he was up to no good there. Therefore, for the benefit of the Richards Group, he stopped Hansen from buying the chemical plant, and successfully got rid of their involvement with it.
As a family of businessmen, in fact, his realm didn’t need to be so noble. Since ancient times, no merchant could beat government officials.
What was more, after he got old, especially after experiencing so many things in life, he learnt to deal with his own businesses, and not compete and meddle with other people’s businesses, as he wanted to live a peaceful and stable life.
However, when he heard the news that day, he was still shocked!
Their behavior was beyond outrageous.
If he succeeded that time, then it would be easy for him to become the governor of Capital City, with his vast financial resources, and no one could control him in his career in the future.
All his past crimes would be completely erased too.
Then, what about the people of this country?
What was more hateful was the fact that they aggressively wanted to destroy the Richards Group!
“Does this mean that Claude’s capture has something to do with him too?” Trevor’s face was livid. With his hands behind his back, he paced back and forth in the study, as he spoke with a voice that was filled with grief and indignation.
“Mr. Richards, I have to mention a man called Reid. He’s Liya’s uncle, the younger brother of Liya’s mother, Elsie. Elsie was born into a poor family and her parents died when she was young. In order to support her brother, she would go to nightclubs to sell her body. Therefore, the brother and sister had a very good relationship. After Elsie became Claude’s mistress and moved into Richards Manor, this was quite a good thing for her, as she didn’t need to worry about food and shelter. But two years later, Elsie was driven out of Richards Manor and died of an illness. This broke Reid down, and he couldn’t accept reality. Therefore, he directed all his misplaced hatred towards Claude.” Lomen’s voice became heavier and heavier, as if he had too much pressure. He continued, “In recent years, Reid left the country. In order to survive, he joined a terrorist organization, and Claude’s matter has a direct connection to him.”
“So, this matter is one that concerns love. Everything makes sense now.” Trevor’s entire body froze. Claude had made quite a few relationship debts in the outside world over the past few years. This time, he might just be ruined by one of his debts that he made.
After a long while, Trevor shook his head and sighed. He was very angry with Claude’s behavior, but there was nothing he could do. After all, he was his younger brother.
“Mr. Richards, things aren’t just like that. It is said that Claude discovered that Yadriel was smuggling weapons and what he did afterwards might have affected their interests. Right now, Reid is already a small head in the terrorist organization. In addition to the fact that he has long wanted to take revenge on him, he took action on him.” Lomen was explaining and analyzing the situation very carefully.
Trevor’s heart sank to the bottom of the valley upon hearing that.
Right then, Sergio didn’t want to let the Richards Group go, while Yadriel didn’t want to let Claude go.
Nonetheless, the most important thing right then was to save Claude as soon as possible. After all, it was a matter of life and death, and Trevor understood that more than anyone else.
His fist slowly tightened, and his eyes became gloomy.