<strong>Chapter 1270:</strong>


    “Mr. Welch, your insight mirrors my own. But we’re all gathered here today because of the development project in the west of Estresa, which holds the key to the city’s economic future. I wonder if you have any thoughts on this matter?”


    Aldwin scanned the room, his tone dripping with feigned politeness.


    “Your Welch Group has already started the development, though there’s been a minor setback. But everyone knows the Welch Group is a household name, essential to the livelihoods of the people. I’m sure your intentions were to improve the lives of the people in the west of Estresa. Why not share the situation with us, so we can all understand it? Regardless of who ultimately controls the project, it’s an opportunity to contribute experience to the development project, don’t you think?”


    Aldwin, standing on moral high ground, boldly pressured Healy into revealing the details of the development project. His intentions were clear to Healy and everyone else present.


    Healy hadn’t anticipated Aldwin’s boldness. His assumption that the development project was all but secured for the Perkins Group left Healy in disbelief. Was Aldwin really so sure that the Welch Group had already lost their chance?


    Healy’s voice turned icy.


    “Mr. Perkins, you’ve been in business for many years. Surely, you understand the most basic principles, right? The development project has not been divested from the Welch Group. As it concernspany secrets, I, as the highest-ranking person in the enterprise, cannot disclose them openly. I suggest you be mindful of the setting, Mr. Perkins!”


    Aldwin had encountered all kinds of situations, so he managed to remain unfazed. He even chuckled when Healy’s public confrontation became more heated. In fact, the more riled Healy got, the morefortable Aldwin felt.


    “Look, Mr. Welch, I praised you for keeping yourposure, and now you’re back to your old ways…”


    Aldwin was too aggressive, and most of the room silently sided with him.


    “Mr. Welch, Mr. Perkins was just speaking his mind. There’s no need to get so worked up, haha.”


    “Yes, Mr. Perkins has always been a leading figure in Estresa’s real estate industry. We still need his guidance on this project.”


    “Mr. Welch…”


    Amid the sycophantic ttery, Aldwin and his subordinate wore smug expressions, outwardly humble but clearly anticipating control of the project.


    In the corridor, the distinct click of leather shoes echoed across the floor.


    Aldwin and the others turned toward the open conference room door.


    “The time for open discussion is over, everyone. Please take your seats as instructed.” Eaton entered with his team, addressing the room’s upants—both standing and sitting.


    Aldwin’s calcting gaze disappeared as he shifted his focus to ns for maximizing profits after securing the development project, all while ensuring the Welch Group would be left out in the cold.


    Once seated, the room returned to discussing the development project. After allpanies had presented their ns, silence fell. Everyone turned their attention to Eaton and the project review board behind him. Eaton’s sharp gaze swept over the crowd, pausing briefly on Aldwin’s face.


    Aldwin got excited, thinking the look meant he was the chosen one. But just as a smile began to form, Eaton, holding a document, addressed everyone.


    “For this project renegotiation, our review board experts have conducted a secondary evaluation of eachpany. The result of this evaluation is clear: Welch Group, congrattions!”


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