<b>Chapter </b><b>618 </b>
As soon as the news broke that Aubree was nning to invest and build in the Drebay City, the whole region was instantly abuzz.
The Lawson family in Drebay City was just like the Turner family in Rithol City. They are one of the region’s top elite families.
When news about Bryan and Elizabeth broke out earlier, the Lawson family also gained significantly from the buzz. Aubree’s business was mainly concentrated in Rithol City and Südlichen Strand, with some operations in Nadio, but she had no connection to Drebay City. Even so, her name was well known there.
She had skyrocketed to fame in just a few years. Back then, people called her a prodigy; now, she was already the youngest entrepreneur in the game. With two major sesses–GrabCheap and Zappy–under her belt, she had sparked an entire trend in the live–streaming industry.
Her worth ranked among the very top nationwide.
Additionally, Aubree had significant overseas ventures.
Then there was her rtionship with the Wilson family. Though rumours imed the two sides didn’t get along, family was still family–you couldn’t draw a clear line. The Lawson and Wilson families were rted by marriage, so if Aubree nned to expand her business into Drebay City, who was to say she wouldn’t let the Lawson family in on the action?
The attention surrounding Aubree in Drebay City was at an all–time high.
For one thing, she was nning to invest in and build factories in the region–making her a walking goldmine. Once that money started flowing in, it would immediately drive growth across rted industries and boost small and medium–sized businesses in the area, giving the local economy a significant boost.
For another, there were the established local giants. The biggest names in the region had been eager to work with Aubree for a long time, and now this golden opportunity had practicallynded on their doorstep. If they didn’t seize it now, when would they?
As soon as her flight was confirmed, she notified the team handling her reception in Drebay City.
“She’s arriving tomorrow?” someone asked.
“Yeah, her flight’s in the morning–she’llnd just before noon.
Lunch has already been arranged,” another confirmed.
<i>“</i>Aubree used to work in emerce and short video tforms,” someone said, “but recently, she’s built strong ties with the senior researchers at the Rithol City institute. She’s invested heavily in them and even contributed ideas to improve their projects.”
Others agreed, “Some people are just naturally gifted, you know? I heard she studied finance at Rithol University. Even though she has only read a few books and taken a couple of courses on semiconductors, she has alreadye up with some real insights. She even helped <b>the </b>research team solve a few major technical challenges. With a brain like that–if she ever dedicated herself to serving the country, can you imagine the possibilities.”
“Come on,” someone else chimed in. “Isn’t she already doing that? Look at how much money she’s pouring in. The higher–ups have been treating this very seriously ever since they heard the news.”
“Anyway, when Aubreees to Drebay City, we’ve got to make sure both she and her money stay right here,” another person added:
The Drebay City Commerce Committee had already finalised all the airport pickup arrangements for her. Everything was in ce<b>–</b><b>now</b>, all that was left was for Aubree to arrive so they could finally sit down and talk business.
<b>In </b>another ssic<b>, </b>elegant courtyard in Drebay City, a middle–aged woman dressed in a sky–blue traditional <b>gown</b><b>, </b><b>her </b><b>hair </b><b>neatly </b><b>pinned </b><b>up </b>
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<b>and </b><b>her </b><b>every </b>movement graceful, said, “Jasper, your son’s calling.” She walked over and handed the phone to <b>the </b>man <b>sitting </b><b>on </b><b>the </b><b>sofa</b>. <b>The </b>man, dressed in a suit and watching the news, had stern features and an air of quiet authority.
<b>Even </b>seated, he exuded a presence that demanded both respect and a hint of fear.
As the man received the call, he could be heard saying, “Hello?”
“You’reing back?”
“Sure, I’ll have someone arrange it.”
“So, what did your son say?” Pam pressed, unable to hide her impatience. “Honestly, isn’t developing here in Drebay City good <b>enough</b><b>? </b>Why do you insist on sending him to Rithol City?”
Jasper Lawson frowned in response, “He’ll have far more opportunities to grow in Rithol City. <i>Of </i>course, <i>we </i>can’t let that chance slip <b>by</b>.