On the night before the wedding, the entire Stillwater was beginning to show signs of unrest. It wasn’t just the Clarke family; there were also local and outsider families involved.
The Clarke family led the outsider families, while Landview Inc. led the local businesses. This created a division in loyalties.
Initially, most of the outsider and local families sided with the Clarke family. However, when Landview Inc. received a mysterious investment of three billion dollars, it caused quite a stir. As a result, many families began to waver.
In the hall, Isaiah Clarke sat at the head, observing the people seated in various positions. They came in different shapes and sizes, but they all exuded a certain dignity. After all, they represented the upper echelons of Stillwater.
Both his camp and the Landview Inc. camp were present. They had all been invited by him.
Of course, there were a few steadfast families who didn’t come, such as the Buosont family and the Robin-Sophia Group. The influence of the Robin-Sophia Group had diminished over time, and their status was not favored by the Bailey clan.
In the past, Stillwater was dominated by one power. But now, things had changed with the addition of many influential families from the South Province. Everyone had arrived.
Among them was a man named Algernon Gutierrez. He used to be Elise Houry’s subordinate and was handpicked by her to establish an important subsidiary, making him a significant figure.
At this moment, Algernon Gutierrez sneered, propped his feet on the table, and arrogantly said, “Mr. Clarke, why did you invite us so grandly? Almost everyone is here, including many who belong to the Landview Inc. camp. Isn’t it inappropriate for you to do this? Or perhaps, are you considering surrendering?”
As Elise Houry’s former subordinate, he naturally sided with her. He acted like a thorn in the flesh, intending to disrupt the meeting. Regardless of Isaiah Clarke’s intentions, he wanted to interfere. As the saying goes, if you don’t let the enemy succeed, you’ll have the greatest chance of success.
“You’re right. We don’t get along well with you. To think you would invite us, are you really unable to accept defeat and want to surrender?” someone from the Landview Inc. alliance chimed in.
“Surrendering is the norm. After all, Landview Inc. received a three-billion-dollar investment recently. Perhaps Clarke Inc. is afraid,” added another person who was aligned with Landview Inc.
Some were in agreement, mostly allies of Landview Inc.
“Isaiah Clarke, I know what you’re planning. Tomorrow is your wedding, and you’re probably thinking of either launching an attack on Landview Inc. or having all of us attend your wedding, ignoring Landview Inc. You’re talking nonsense. We have all been well taken care of by CEO Houry. We won’t be swayed by a few of your persuasive words and change sides. Don’t indulge in wishful thinking,” said a chubby man dressed in colorful attire. He had valuable treasures on him, but his small eyes, hidden behind the fat, revealed a hint of shrewdness.
This was Melvin Todd, originally from a small local family. He had seized an opportunity and allied with Landview Inc., skyrocketing to become a renowned enterprise within the company. Melvin Todd represented the local power under Elise Houry.
Algernon Gutierrez, on the other hand, represented Elise Houry’s personal influence. They were primarily presidents or executive directors of subsidiaries and branches, holding significant power within their respective divisions.
This represents Elise Houry’s trust.
And both of them, they were invited by Isaiah Clarke.
With the words of these two, the faces of the people from Clarke Inc. turned somewhat unpleasant. This was a clear mockery of them, but they didn’t react. They were all clever individuals, and in the end, they all looked towards Isaiah Clarke.
From the situation tonight, it was evident that Isaiah Clarke was up to something.
Might as well let Isaiah Clarke make his intentions clear.
“Algernon Gutierrez, Melvin Todd, do you two really think that Landview Inc. has already won?” Isaiah Clarke raised an eyebrow, looking at those two individuals.
“Isn’t it obvious?”
The two of them sneered, and as a business elite, Algernon Gutierrez immediately responded, “Landview Inc. has secured a funding of 30 billion dollars. It’s obvious they have gained the support of a big shot. Moreover, Landview Inc. is a local force, with a significant advantage. What about your Gu family? If you fail to penetrate the local market, even if the Clarke family is influential, it will perish.”
His analysis was reasonable and well-founded.
However, Isaiah Clarke squinted his eyes and a smirk appeared on his lips. “A big shot? 30 billion dollars? Even if that’s considered a big shot, then what about Young Master Wilson, who will be attending my wedding tomorrow?”
The crowd was taken aback.
They didn’t pay attention to the mockery.
What they were concerned about was the Wilson family’s crown prince mentioned by Isaiah Clarke!
“Isaiah Clarke, are you talking about the Wilson family, the number one family of Gerenuk?”
Someone asked in disbelief.
“What do you think?” Isaiah Clarke replied with a smile, then looked at the crowd and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I don’t like to tell lies. Tomorrow, the crown prince of the Wilson family, Elijah Wilson, will personally come to attend my wedding. You must have heard that Young Master Wilson has already recovered his legs. The position of the family head is within his grasp. And we, the Clarke family, will be the first to serve under him as loyal subjects.”
“If you have some sense, you’ll know what choices to make tomorrow. Perhaps you will be too. Sometimes, opportunities come only once, so don’t make the wrong choice. After all, once Landview Inc. goes bankrupt, we won’t spare any of their so-called allies behind them.”
Isaiah Clarke tapped the table and spoke slowly.
It seemed like a gentle breeze, but the pressure had already been imposed on everyone’s heads.
Being the acting head of the Clarke family, he naturally possessed remarkable abilities.
Rufus Clarke was just a true playboy.
He could be considered an elite talent.
“The crown prince of the Wilson family!”
Everyone present gasped.
Because the concept of the Wilson family’s crown prince was beyond their imagination. As far as they knew, Elijah Wilson himself was already formidable, being the first in line for succession. His father was even the current family head with significant power. It was just that Elijah Wilson had been exiled because his legs were disabled, which didn’t meet the requirements of the family head.
However, now that Elijah Wilson’s legs had healed, what did that signify?
It meant that his position as the family head was set in stone.
The future family head of the Wilson family, and what was the concept of the Wilson family? Gerenuk was one of the twelve provinces of Kisia, much larger than this small city of Stillwater. It would probably take a thousand Stillwaters to match Gerenuk.
And the future of the Clarke family would undoubtedly be as loyal subjects under the dragon.
Therefore, following the Clarke family would also be as loyal subjects under the dragon.
Such a choice truly made people restless with excitement.