Chapter 317 Zev''s Unstable Position


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    At Lockhart Group, Zev officially assumed leadership and convened an internal meeting.


    "Mr. Zion, you''ve just taken over, yet youck both experience and expertise. I suggest you stay humble, listen more, and consider the advice of us veterans- especially Ms. rissa''s."


    Within the senior management, the room was split-half sided with rissa, while the others were loyal to


    Ken.


    As a neer, Zev had no allies besides Hanson.


    Even Wade had anticipated the difficulties he would face, intentionally pushing him toward the Brooks to


    create tension.


    But now, after Zev offended the Brooks entirely, rissa felt even bolder.


    Hearing the remark, she lifted her chin with pride. "You''re young and impulsive, Mr. Zion. You should heed our advice. While you were absent, we were the ones keeping the Lockhart Group afloat. The sess we''ve built is something you should learn from-and respect."


    Zev met her gaze, showing a faint smile.


    They were trying to establish dominance.


    rissa remained unfazed. Thea''sck of cooperation wasn''t an issue-Vincent would always protect his sister. Now, with Thea stirring trouble and Zev unwilling to yield, the Brooks had no reason to support him. In Seaville''s business circle, rtionships andpetence dictated sess. Right now, Zev had neither. "Since you''re new here, Mr. Zion, it would be best to take your time familiarizing yourself with operations. The departments can continue running as usual." Those aligned with rissa mistook Zev''s silence for ipetence.


    Maggie, seated nearby, was the only one looking uneasy, keeping her head down.


    "If Mr. Zion has nothing to add, shall we adjourn?" the head of the technical department tentatively suggested.


    Ken, sitting across from rissa, wore a displeased expression.


    He was waiting for Zev to assert his authority, to prove himself as Lockhart Group''s new CEO. Only then would he step in to solidify his position. But Zev remained silent, and Ken couldn''t read his strategy.


    "Mr. Zion hasn''t even said a word, yet you''re already making decisions and calling the meeting to a close? Why not just hand the Lockhart Group over to you?" Hanson questioned sternly.


    Zev wouldn''t have said something so blunt, but Hanson could. After all, he represented Zev.


    "What do you mean?" someone shot back. "Before Mr. Zion took over, thepany was running smoothly, and our projects were thriving. We''ve contributed immense value-"


    "Thepany paid you sries and bonuses, didn''t it?" Hanson cut in, his tone mocking. "Or are you trying to im you''ve been making sacrifices? Have you converted those into cash figures?"


    Silence fell over the room as several executives exchanged uneasy nce. - 15:38 Thu, 15 May es


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    "Mr. Zian, Shawn has officially taken over Wagner Group. He''s currently one of the strongest yers in the business world, both in skill and strategy. For years, Wagner Group has been a close partner of Lockhart Group, but now that Shawn is in charge, their projects and interests ovep with ours. The stability that Mr. Wade built is over. From now on, it''s a battle between the next generation?


    rissa fixed her gaze on Zev, making it clear she intended to overpower him.


    So, Mr. Zion, it''s time to be realistic and put in the effort. You don''t have the necessary expertise or leadership experience, I suggest you stay out of decision- making for now."


    She shed a smile, fully expecting him to remain a passive figurehead,


    Ken, however, responded firmly, stepping in to support Zev, "rissa, experience can be gained, and skills can be developed Lockhart Group is not for you to interfere with,"


    rissa smirked. "Oh, that''s right, you''re still here. What a shame. You should stick to running your malls and hotels-our business operations are out of your league, aren''t they?"


    Her tone was sharp as she turned back to Zev. "On top of that, the project department''s performance has dropped by half in just a week. Most of our former partners have decided to leave and join the Wagner Group. Even new businesses are choosing Shawn instead."


    She smiled at him, clearly trying to get a reaction. Shawn''s influence had reached its peak.


    "And from what I''ve heard, the Brooks are considering pulling their investment from Lockhart Group and putting it into the Wagner Group instead. They''ve always been a major force in the financial world, leading the way for others. If they side with Shawn, Lockhart Group will face even tougher obstacles."


    Her words were intentional, meant to throw the room into turmoil.


    As expected, the executives immediately began whispering among themselves, their concern evident.


    The Lockharts, Wagners, Brooks, and Hardisons had always maintained a delicate bnce of support, but Shawn''s rise had shattered that stability. With Lockhart Group and Wagner Group now at odds, the others would soon be forced to take sides.


    If the Brooks aligned with Shawn and the Hardisons distanced themselves from Zev, his position would be even more precarious.


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    Lockhart Group would spiral downward, and when it inevitably crumbled, the me would fall squarely on Zev.