Henry scoffed coldly, "Anyone can talk a good game. I want to see what you do."

"Yes, I'll prove to you that I'm the best choice for Tania," Peter replied calmly, handing a bowl of soup to Henry. "Both of you should try this." Henry finally nodded in satisfaction.

...

Meanwhile, Lennon Group's share price plummeted sharply due to Peter's departure, as if someone had anticipated it.

Within days, shares were scooped up in large quantities by a company from Cascade City, which even managed to acquire shares from some of the more casual shareholders.

Back at the Lennon residence, a storm was brewing. Xylos, poring over the recent reports from Lennon Group, was trembling with anger. "Investigate! Find out what this company is and how it's operating in Brookville without me knowing." "Great-Grandpa, it's not a company from Brookville," Jamie clarified.

"Where are they based?"

"Cascade City!"

not believe it. How could an external company have taken advantage of Lennon Group's

only started making waves a few years ago, rising without any warning. Even people in Cascade City are uncertain about their origins. Over the past three to four years, the company has acquired nearly a dozen local businesses, and their

to explain how the recent financial shortfall at Lennon Group had occurred so suddenly.

Xylos shook his head. "He doesn't have that kind of influence. Besides, he's been here in Brookville these past few years, involved in Lennon Group. He wouldn't have had the

anyone else with the

a crucial time

Jamie hesitated briefly. "What

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