Chapter 421


    Connor hurriedly waved his hands. “Mr. Larson, it’s nothing! If it weren’t for you, the Jackson Group


    would have been devoured! We wouldn’t be where we are today! Besides, I managed to earn so much


    money this time because of you! What’s a fewpany sharespared to that?”


    Matthew declined a few more times, but Connor was very firm. Thus, Matthew epted it in the end.


    To be honest, he knew what Connor was aiming for. Giving him thepany shares was just a


    pretense; what Connor actually wanted was to tie him down to the Jackson Family.


    Besides, the Jacksons had gotten to know the extent of his abilities from this incident. Since the


    Hughes were still fiercely eyeing thepany, the Jacksons had to find a strong backer, and Matthew


    happened to be the best choice they had. Hence, by giving him shares in thepany, it was


    equivalent to tying him down to the Jacksons—if anything were to happen to the Jacksons, would


    Matthew simply stand and watch idly by the side?


    For that reason, Connor was very optimistic when it came to the one billion worth of shares. After all,


    Billy had brought three billion over to the Jacksons. Simrly, Timothy and Leanna had broughtrge


    amounts of money to support Matthew too. All three of them were the bigshots of Eastcliff, and they


    trusted Matthew so much. Compared to that, what’s one billion?


    After chatting for a bit, Stanley came in. Grinning widely, he said, “Mr. Larson, I’m sorry for making you


    wait! This is arge victory for us! So many people have beening and asking to coborate with


    us. I’ve been so busy I haven’t even had time to eat!”


    Following this incident, the Carlson Group had expanded again—their assets easily surpassed tens of


    billions now. More importantly, he now stood on equal footing with the ten greatest families. In the past,


    they had ignored him, thinking that he was nothing more than Billy’s subordinate. However, now that he


    stood up with his own strength, who among the ten greatest families would still dare to look down on


    him?


    Connor emotionally said, “In the beginning, you brought Mr. Larson with you and went to Travis, asking


    to join the Eastshire Representatives. However, Travis rejected you. The Hughes must be regretting it


    now that Mr. Larson has seeded so spectacrly. With their losses this time around, the Hughes


    have basically withdrawn from the Ten Greatest Families of Eastshire. Furthermore, the strength of the


    Hughes will be greatly weakened too. Also, I heard that the Hughes are so mad that they are holding


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    Travis’ parents ountable for everything.”


    Stanley smilingly replied, “That’s only to be expected. Travis has been acting overly arrogant and


    conceited. Serves him right for ending up in this state! If only he had been a little humbler back then


    and allowed Mr. Larson to represent Eastshire. If he had done that, the Hughes would have been the


    real winner. They would have gone from the Ten Greatest Families of Eastshire to the top five greatest


    families. His arrogance has led them to such a disastrous oue. Naturally, they are furious. Travis is


    dead now. But, if he were still alive, his fate would have been far worse!”


    They continued chatting for a bit, then Matthew told Stanley about his ns to establish apany.


    Stanley knew about Matthew’s position in the Cunningham Family, and he honestly felt that Matthew


    did not deserve to be treated in that manner. However, when it came down to it, it was Matthew’s family


    affairs—it wasn’t his ce to say anything about it.


    “Don’t worry, Mr. Larson. I will handle it for you perfectly. I think it will take some time to establish a new


    constructionpany right now. Why don’t I do it this way instead? I’ll acquire one. That will be the


    fastest way!” he replied.


    In response, Matthew nodded. It was best if this matter could be settled as quickly as possible.


    Otherwise, Helen would continue nagging him endlessly.


    Then, Connor leaned over. “Why do you need to acquire one? Mr. Larson, I have a small construction


    the ten greatest families. Managed well, it will be extremely profitable. Conversely, the consequences


    will be dire if it’s managed poorly.”


    Connor was a sly, old fox. He could tell that Matthew was dissatisfied with Liam. Therefore, the reason


    behind giving Matthew thepany was to undermine Liam. Thus, Matthew smiled lightly and nodded


    in agreement. He had no intention of allowing Liam to take advantage of him either.