Chapter 1500


    “That’s them, alright,” Maxine nodded and said.


    “That’s great!” Quincy was exhrated.


    As she had been interacting with many influential figures in the Capital, she knew about Orient


    Commerc and the authority it wielded. The backbone of the Solean economy was in the hands of


    Orient Commerc which the Lee family dominated.


    “James, you have to take over the Lees’ businesses no matter the cost!”


    Quincy said excitedly, “Now that the Chamber of Commerce has been established, the Dawn family of


    th north and many other businesses have joined us. However, as the founder, we have to demonstrate


    strength. If we can take over the Lees’ businesses, our reputation and prestige will spread far and wide


    Quincy began weighing the pros and cons.


    James knew little about this. He was in deep contemtion over how to sessfully take over the


    Lees businesses.


    Soon, they arrived.


    A twenty-year-old-looking woman answered the door. As she was in thefort of her own home, she


    was dressed in casual attire and wearing a pair of slippers.


    “Maxine.”


    The woman greeted Maxine.


    Then, she looked at James and said with a smile, “James, your reputation precedes you. My name is


    Xiomara Lee.”


    The woman extended her arm.


    Maxine smiled. “Don’t you underestimate her, James. She’s the one in charge of all the Lees’


    businesses in the outside world. She’s also quite well known in the Capital’s aristocratic circle. Known


    as amercial genius, she manages the Lees’ businesses in an orderly manner despite her young


    age.” Xiomara returned her smile. “You tter me, Maxine. Though I’m slightly older than you, you’re


    already the family head of the Cadens. Oh my, look at the time! Sorry for taking up your time. Please,


    come in.”


    Xiomara beckoned them in.


    Upon arriving in the living room, a servant of the Lees walked over to them and served them some


    desserts.


    “Please make yourselffortable. I’ll inform the family head of your arrival.”


    After saying that, she left.


    After she left, Quincy said, “I’ve heard of Xiomara before. She’s rather well known in the Capital’s


    aristocratic circle. I wanted to get acquainted with her too. However, despite my connections, I couldn’t


    get the chance to meet her. I didn’t expect to bump into her at the Lees’ residence.”


    “Is she that impressive, though?” James scratched his nose.


    “She definitely is. After all, she manages trillions of dors worth of assets.” Quincy spoke highly of


    Xiomara.


    They conversed briefly.


    After some time, Xiomara appeared alongside Yasmine.


    Yasmine took a seat and looked at James. She said with a smile, “We meet again, James.”


    James nodded slightly and cut to the chase. “I heard from Maxine that the Lees intend to sell all their


    businesses in the outside world.”


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    “Yes.”


    Yasmine nodded and said, “A storm is brewing on the horizon. The Lees have no ns of getting


    pulled into the conflict and intend to leave the Capital. That’s why we’re selling all of our family


    businesses.” James said, “Though I wish to purchase them, I understand that money is meaningless to


    the Lee family. How about this? I’ll give you something of equal value. If there’s anything you require of


    me, feel free to speak your mind. I’ll do my best to fulfill your needs.”


    “Indeed.”


    Yasmine said, “Money is worthless to us. However, that being said, the Lees do notck anything.”


    Yasmine was lost in contemtion. She wondered what could she get in exchange for giving away the


    lucrative businesses of her family. After some contemtion, she thought of one thing-the secret of the


    four paintings left behind by the Prince of Orchid Mountain.


    “How about this, James? I’ll ask the Grand Patriarch for his opinion on this matter. How does that


    sound to you?”