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Mitchell thought long and hard, glancing nervously at Drake, who had maintained a blank expression this whole time.
The silence from Drake made him even more uneasy.
Clearly, there was more to the Dum Group’s 100–billion investment in Southvale than it seemed.
If the Dunn Group won big on this gamble, the Dunns would rise as true billion–dollar moguls.
Knowing Drake’s character, he would never spare those who betrayed him
And for Mitchell and the others to cash out at this moment was like stabbing the Dunns in the back when they were most vulnerable.
Drake would undoubtedly crush them without hesitation.
After all, as the leading powerhouse in Harmonfield, the Dunns needed to establish their reputation in this ruthless world.
Having followed Drake for so many years, Mitchell knew full well that those who fell under the Dunn Group’s shadow weren’t just rivals–they included former allies who had betrayed the Dunns along the
way.
This was the power of artrue overlord.
*There was no such thing as parting on good terms in this world.
Mitchell suddenly realized he had made a monumental mistake.
He had grown too comfortable over the years and had somehow forgotten that Drake, the fierce tiger, still had sharp fangs hidden beneath that calm facade.
The thought sent a chill down his spine.
Trembling, he stepped forward. “Drake… Mr. Dunn Sr… I was thinking….
Drake’s expressionless face broke into a broad smile.
“Mitchell, it’s alright. You’re cashing out, and I have no objections.
“To be honest, you’ve been with me for so many years. Now that you’re leaving. I’ll admit–I’ll miss you a bit.
“But so be it! Everyone has their own path. If you’ve chosen to leave the Dunn Group to pursue bigger opportunities, that’s perfectly understandable!
“Go without worry. Once you’ve collected your money, you’re free to walk out. With me here, no one from the Dunns will dare to stop you!”
A violent shiver ran down Mitchell’s spine. “Drake, thats not what I meant. I–I was saying, I think I won’t cash out after all
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Drake looked at him coldly. “Mitchell, don’t feel any burden on your conscience. Go and take care of your own business. Til like a moment of quiet
Kames, finally realizing the gravity of the situation, hurried forward as well. “Mr. Dunn Se matike
made a
You did nothing wrong. Barney! People come and go. birth and death are part of life’s natural cycle.
Business and relationships are the same!
“And of course, business is about profit! If you’re not thinking about profit, and only about loyalty what’s the point of doing business?
Drake waved his hand, and two bodyguards stepped in front of Mitchell and Barney
Mr. Klime, Mr. Weaver, please return to your seats. Mr Dunn Sr. is tired and needs some peace and quiet.”
Michel realized that Drake had completely cut them off from the Dunns
After hesitating for a long moment, he rushed in front of Shirley. “Shirley. I want to retract my withdrawal
Mine did you think the agreements signed by the Dunns were a joke? Shirley gave Mitchell and Surry a cold look
You’re worked with my grandpa for decades–don’t you know the Dunns principles by now? Just wait over there your money will arrive in half an hour
Mnckell hadn’t expected Shirley to give him no leeway whatsoever Angry, he snapped, “Shirley. I’m still your eliden. How can you be so disrespectful?”
Robin chuckled with mild amusement. A dog lives to old age, but it’s still just a dog–ill never be anything else”
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But when he saw the cold ging in Robin’s eyes, he swallowed his words
The orter shareholders, sering the panic and frustrate on Mitchell and Barney’s faces, suddenly underwood–they had likely made a decimon tonight that they would regret for the rest of their lises
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Sánchel Barney and the other streholders who had red withdrawal agreements stood there, stunned By the steer wcale of the cabin feet of the
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At that moment, they finally understood–the Dunns‘ connections and resources were far from what they had assumed.
They were nowhere near their twilight.
True, the Dunn Group hadn’t seen major growth under Shirley’s leadership in the past two years,
And after Liam took over the Hamiltons Universal Group, he’d been applying significant pressure on them.
The Dunn Group’s performance hadn’t been great.
Rumors had spread that the Dunn Group’s 100–billion investment in Southvale was a last–ditch gamble, leaving them in a near–bankrupt state, unable to raise any further funds.
But now, here was all this cash.
What did that say?
This level of capital maneuvering proved that the Dunn Group was still rock solid.
Michell let out a long sigh. “Barney, we might have made a huge mistake tonight.”
Barney looked anxious. “Mr. Kline, in that case, we need to go beg Mr. Dunn Sr. to take back the agreements we signed”
Mitchell glanced at Drake from afar.
At that moment, Drake was deep in conversation with Robin, laughing and enjoying himself.
Ten bodyguards stood around, keeping Mitchell and the others at a distance.
The message was clear–Drake didn’t want them anywhere near him.
Mitchell understood now. Drake had truly abandoned them.
At the Dunns most critical moment, he, Mitchell, had chosen to betray them.
Drake, the fierce tiger, would never welcome him back
Years ago, when Mitchell had been penniless, chased by loan sharks, it was Drake who had saved him.
From that moment, Mitchell had followed him through countless battles, achieving everything he had today because of Drake.
With a bitter smile, Mitchell looked at the stacks of cash in front of him, lost in thought
Fine
If that was how it was going to be, he’d grit his teeth and move forward.
Maybe, just maybe, the Dunns were bluffing again
Over the years, he’d seen Drake use similar tactics to intimidate those who dared to betray him.
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The bigges the show, the more it hinted that they might actually be running on empty,
“Barney, don’t worry! This money–we risked our lives to earn it. Ircours, and we have every right to uke it No more second thoughts. Let’s take it and got
“In a few days, we’ll likely see the Dunn Group collapse under its own weight.
“Even if Carson stepped in with 10 billion to help their stabilize, that’s not going to solve the underlying problem
“As I said before, breaking into Southvale–without at least a trillion–there’s no way they’ll make it work”
Barney sighed deeply. “Mr. Kline, I’ll follow your lead
Each shareholder counted their buyout cash, and by the time they finished, it was already four or five in the morning
The Dunn Group shareholders‘ meeting had finally come to an end.
Meanwhile, Harmonfield’s media and social networks were buzzing with talk about the night’s dramatic events at the Dunn Group’s shareholders‘ meeting
The hottest topic? The collective withdrawal of major shareholders from the Dunn Group.
In a desperate bid to stabilize the situation, the Dunns had scrambled to pull together vast sums of cash to buy back shares.
This move shocked many observers, putting to rest rumors that the Dunn Group was on the verge of financial collapse due to the Southvale investment.
Yet, some people believed this was all just an elaborate show–that the Dunns were staging a spectacle to convince everyone they still had strength.
However, most thought the Dunn Group’s 100–billion–dollar gamble on Southvale was nothing short of suicidal
No one believed the city government would ever refocus its investment priorities on the Southvale
district.
More so–called “authoritative sources even stepped forward to confirm that the city government had no plans to invest in the Southvale district.
They presented various pieces of evidence to back up their claims.
Soon, rumors of the Dunn Group’s imminent collapse spread like wildfire throughout Harmonfield. Partners from all sectors began calling the Dunn Group overnight, demanding to know what was going on. They wanted a clear explanation, warning that if they didn’t get one, they might consider suspending their partnerships with the Dunn Group.
The next morning. Mitchell slept in until past nine, only to be woken by his phone ringing incessantly.
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“You really think un We’ve played games like this ourdes before, just to fool some handwagon investors
“Mr. Kline, it’s not just a rumor Practically every medicoutlet in Harmonfield is reporting on it. “Before this, the city government’s spokesperson even held a briefing, hinting at strategic shift in investment focus
“The Harmonfield city government wants to accelerate development and is looking to leverage the proximity to the Havenport Economic Zone to drive rapid economic growth.
so, they see developing Southvale as the best choice for Harmonfield. Mr. Kline, do you really think the city government’s spokesperson would just say something like that for no reason?”
Mitchell felt a surge of panic as he listened to Barney
If this was true, then the Dunn Group’s value was about to skyrocket.
He immediately turned on the TV.
At that moment, the city government’s press conference was starting with reporters from all major media outlets gathered in anticipation.
