Chapter 15: The Mysterious Tycoon Shaking the Whole City
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"Ha, can't stop laughing! A guy who delivered takeout for three years and needed Stella to support him actually has the nerve to talk about making up for it?" Julia laughed exaggeratedly, holding her stomach as tears nearly burst out.
"And he wants to give her the whole world, does he think he's in a Korean drama? What a fool!" Ethan shook his head, sneering.
Stella looked at Flores for a long time, as if she didn't know him at all. ‘I never expected this timid and cowardly man to dare to talk about making it up to me in public!'
"As long as you show some backbone, I'm happy." Stella smiled beautifully. ‘I don't expect much from Flores, just hoping he has some backbone, like a real man!'
"Heh, Flores, besides talking big, what else can you do? I heard Moon Over Nile is being auctioned in Mario City. Since you want to give Stella the whole world, why not start with this necklace?" someone in the crowd shouted loudly, causing the mocking laughter to become even more grating!
Moon Over Nile was a necklace designed by the world's top jewelry designer, Roman, over half his lifetime. The starting price at the auction in Mario City was nearly a billion! Few in Sebria, or even the entire Sottish State, could afford to buy a necklace at such a price! Especially not someone like Flores, who's considered worthless.
"Let's go..." Stella didn't want to argue with them anymore. ‘I know staying here for one more second will only bring more humiliation to Flores; but Moon Over Nile is every woman's dream, and I'm no exception.'
"I wonder which lucky woman will get to wear it..." Stella's eyes were full of envy.
And Flores saw all of this.
The next day, two earth-shattering pieces of news rocked the entire Sebria!
First, Moon Over Nile was auctioned in Mario City last night for a staggering 2 billion, reportedly bought by a mysterious figure from the Sottish State!
Second, Sito lo Nasta Villas was completely acquired by a mysterious billionaire, costing 5 billion!
***
At Wilson Group, in the office.
"Oh my god! Is this what rich people's lives are like? Buying all the Sito lo Nasta Villass at once, I never knew our Sottish State had so many billionaires!"
"Poverty really limits my imagination. Before, we were ecstatic over a 500 million investment, but now, someone casually spends tens of billions just for enjoyment!"
"Sigh, I wonder which woman is so lucky to get Moon Over Nile!"
"I have a bold guess... could these two mysterious billionaires be the same person? I have a vague feeling that something big is going to happen in Sebria these days!"
Everyone enthusiastically discussed, their faces full of envy.
Just then, Flores and Stella walked in.
"Oh! The two about to celebrate an anniversary! Bringing Stella to work and even inside the office, are you worried we'll walk over her?" Ethan sarcastically remarked.
"Yeah! I remember someone loudly saying he would make it up to Stella, I wonder what gift he prepared? Moon Over Nile, perhaps?" Julia joined in mocking.
"None of your business. It'll be revealed tomorrow." Flores didn't intend to explain, so after dropping off Stella, he turned and left.
"What will he give me tomorrow?" Stella looked at Flores' retreating figure, feeling a hint of anticipation, because the surprises Flores had brought her these days were too many!
***
Flores had just reached the bottom of the Wilson Group building when he received a call from Mila.
"Boss, the top thirty elite families in Sebria have sent a joint invitation to Global Investment. They want to meet you in person!" Mila said excitedly. ‘If we can establish good relations with these elite families, Global Investment's business scale will definitely reach new heights!'
"Alright, let them come over, I'll be back at the office now!" Flores agreed. He knew very well that these upper-class family heads must have found out about the relationship between the mysterious buyer of Sito lo Nasta Villas and Global Investment through some channels, so they wanted to establish some connections.
"Perfect timing, I'll need them for something tomorrow." Flores's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. Tomorrow's press conference wouldn't be as simple as Stella smoothly taking on the role of successor! He needed to arrange everything in advance!
Two hours later, at the Global Investment conference hall.
"How's everyone feeling about the cooperation we reached today?!" Flores sat in the CEO's seat, looking around at everyone.
"Satisfied! Extremely satisfied! With an billion from Global Investment, our group's cash flow problem is completely solved. We're truly grateful to Mr. Ford!"
"Yes! Today, through Mr. Ford's introduction, our group received several hundred millions-worth orders in just two hours! Enough to last us for years!"
"I suggest that in the future, Mr. Ford be revered in Sebria's business world. With just a word from you, all the major families are willing to do anything for you!"
The companies of various elite families in Sebria had benefited greatly from Flores's Global Investment. At this moment, they were all excited, some even teary-eyed! Even if Flores asked them to kneel down, they would do it without hesitation!
"Do anything for me? That's not necessary!" Flores waved his hand, smiling faintly, then continued, "But, there is something I'd like to ask of you all tomorrow! I hope that at the press conference at Wilson Group tomorrow, you can..."
***
When Flores returned home, Stella was sitting quietly on the couch, her brows furrowed.
"What's wrong, honey?!" Flores asked, concerned.
"Today, Ethan told me that Grandma has already decided he's the heir, telling me to give up all hope." Stella's mood was somewhat heavy.
"Hmph! Why should she? You won this bet fair and square! If she really plays favorites like that, I'll go talk some sense into her tomorrow!" Lily said indignantly, hands on her hips.
"Will that work? When Grandma decides something, who in the Wilson family can change her mind?!" Stella's words immediately silenced Lily.
"Don't worry, honey. Tomorrow, besides you, no one else is qualified to be the heir of Wilson Group!" Flores said confidently.
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