Chapter 29 Big Shot
The words struck like a thunderclap, echoing in everyone's ears.
People turned to look in the direction of the sound.
At the entrance, three middle-aged men in suits walked in.
The leader, despite being in his middle years, exuded a vibrant energy that didn't give off the slightest hint of being greasy; instead, he appeared dignified and commanding.
"Who are you?"
Clayton Cain's expression changed as he glanced at the newcomers.His eyes burned with anger, and his face was clouded with frost.
In the entire Verdant City, who dared to step forward and slap him in the face, competing with the Sun and Tang families, and had the money to back it up?
"Harvey March Group, Silas Brooks!"
Someone gasped, recognizing the man.
"Harvey March Group?"
"Harvey March Group? That's a massive conglomerate spanning both Jiangnan and Jiangbei provinces. Many large real estate projects have their fingerprints all over them, with assets exceeding a hundred billion.""Why would someone like him come to our Verdant City?"
Though not everyone present had the privilege to meet him, everyone knew of the Harvey March Group.
Suddenly, the room full of distinguished guests rose to their feet, moving toward Silas Brooks.
"Mr. Silas, hello! I'm Clifford Hill from Huaxing Real Estate..."
"Mr. Silas, it's an honor to meet you. I'm with the Lian Dong Group..."
"I am..."
Even the local tycoons like Qin, Li, Shen, and Yang, who were here to participate in thebidding conference, eagerly approached him.
Only Clayton Cain and the Walker family's second uncle stood off to the side, their expressions shifting as they hesitated, unsure whether to approach.
Silas Brooks was the general manager of Harvey March Group. His status alone warranted a warm welcome.
However, the moment Silas entered and spoke, Clayton sensed an undercurrent of hostility and tension in the air.
Aside from Clayton, who was hesitating in the distance, only Chasel Mills and his two companions remained seated, calm and collected.Chasel Mills and Suzaku showed no signs of emotion, while Huxley was in shock.
Earlier, when Chasel Mills mentioned that someone else would be coming, Huxley had been curious about who it was. Chasel had simply replied that he would find out when the time came.
Now, it turned out to be Silas Brooks from Harvey March Group.
The key point was that the first thing he said upon arrival was clearly meant to support Chasel Mills.
Could it be that the person Chasel had been waiting for was none other than Silas Brooks, the general manager of Harvey March Group?Was this influential figure, who commanded respect across Jiangnan and Jiangbei provinces, really here in Riverdale to support Chasel Mills?
Shock, confusion, curiosity, excitement, and eagerness—all these emotions surged through Huxley at once. However, since Chasel Mills and Suzaku remained seated, he had no choice but to stay put in the distance, feeling a bit restless.
On the other side, Clayton Cain took a moment to compose himself. In the end, he decided to approach Silas Brooks with a smile, accompanied by the second uncle of the Walker family. No matter what Silas Brooks had meant by his earlier comment, whether it was aimed at them or not, they couldn't affordto be the only ones not engaging with him. That would be disrespectful.
In the business world, it's a battlefield where strategy and cunning are crucial, and maintaining face is equally important.
"Mr. Silas, I'm Clayton Cain from the Cain family group..." Clayton began as he approached, but before he could finish his sentence, Silas Brooks interrupted him.
At that moment, Silas wore an impatient expression. These people were blocking his path. Normally, even if their backgrounds were far less impressive than his, after years of navigating the business world, he would have made a point to greet everyone properly. But right now, he had no interest in dealing withanyone from Verdant City.
At that moment, Silas Brooks spoke up, "Excuse me, please make way."
He quickly headed toward the direction where Chasel Mills was sitting.
The crowd was taken aback.
They suddenly remembered that when Silasfirst appeared, he had mentioned something about coming for those few people.
Could it be that Silas Brooks was here for them?
The key point was that Chasel Mills and the other two were still seated, showing no intention of getting up to greet him.
Instead, Silas walked over with a warm smile on his face.
His enthusiastic demeanor mirrored that of the others who had welcomed him.
The crowd exchanged glances, a mix of shock and confusion swirling in their minds.
Could it be that those three were really some big shots?
Otherwise, how could they have the audacity to challenge the Sun and Tang families and throw around a price tag of ten billion?
All the distinguished guests turned their attention toward Chasel Mills and his companions.
Meanwhile, Clayton Cain's pupils constricted.
A wave of unease washed over him as he fixed his gaze on Chasel Mills, his hands trembling slightly.
At that moment, Silas Brooks had already reached Chasel Mills and Suzaku.
"Silas Brooks, meet Chasel, and the young Silas Brooks's demeanor was incredibly respectful.
"You've come a long way; it must have been tough!" Suzaku said warmly.
Silas Brooks was the general manager of the Harvey March Group, a business that spanned both the Jiangnan and Jiangbei regions. He was seen as a top figure in Verdant City, someone not to be trifled with.
However, what they didn't know was that Silas Brooks was merely an outsider appointed by the Suzaku family to manage the Harvey March Group. He wasn't a core member of the family at all.In fact, the Harvey March Group could only be considered a small to medium-sized enterprise under the Suzaku family.
Chasel Mills intended to take the Qing Shui Mountain City project away from the Tang and Sun families and present it as a second gift to Charlotte Walker.
However, Chasel Mills didn't want to disrupt the Verdant City authorities' plans to develop the Qing Shui Mountain City project, which was aimed at boosting the local economy.
Thus, he called upon Silas Brooks, who was already active in both Jiangnan and Jiangbei, to take over the project.
Given Silas Brooks's perspective, a project like Qing Shui Mountain City wasn't particularly appealing to him. However, since it was a direct request from Suzaku and aligned with Chasel Mills's intentions, he eagerly accepted the task.
You see, Miss Suzaku is not only a distinguished young lady from the prestigious Johnson family in Jinling, but she is also a trusted confidante of Chasel Mills. Previously, she held a significant position in the Northern Region, wielding considerable power.
A month ago, she retired alongside Chasel Mills and joined one of the most mysterious organizations in China, "Aurelian."
In recent years, the Johnson family has experienced rapid growth, reaching new heights compared to before.
This is all closely tied to Suzaku and, even more so, to Aurelian Mills.
"Mr. Brooks, I appreciate your help this time," Chasel Mills said with a smile.
"Just call me Xiao Zhou, please. There's no need for formalities," Silas Brooks replied, sounding anxious.
Chasel Mills didn't mind.
He would show respect to those he found agreeable, while he wouldn't give a second thought to those he deemed unworthy, no matter how high their status.
"This is Huxley. He can learn a lot from you on the Qingshui Mountain project," Chasel Mills said, pointing to Huxley.
The reason he brought Huxley along was to allow him to learn from Silas Brooks.
Once he had his fun, and after the Tang and Sun families fell, someone would need to take over their businesses to ensure that Verdant City's economy remained stable.
And that person, Chasel Mills had in mind, was Huxley.
After he recovered from his injuries and left Verdant City, Huxley knew that his adoptive parents and Nora Mills would take better care of him than his biological parents ever could.
As Silas Brooks appeared before him, showingutmost respect to Chasel Mills and Suzaku, Huxley felt a storm brewing inside him!
Listening to their conversation, he was truly taken aback. How could he not see that Silas Brooks's demeanor toward Chasel Mills and Suzaku was not just one of respect, but of reverence?
Chasel Mills and Suzaku held a status far beyond what he had anticipated. This was truly a stroke of luck for him. He was on the right path to success!
Just as Huxley was still processing this revelation, he suddenly heard Chasel Mills introducing him. Then he saw Silas Brooks extending his hands warmly."Gerard, I'm Silas Brooks. I look forward to working with you," he said.
To Silas Brooks, it was clear that since Chasel Mills had taken the time to introduce Huxley, he must be someone very close to Chasel.
Huxley couldn't help but swallow hard. This was Silas Brooks, the general manager of the Harvey March Group!In Verdant City, where the elite gathered, everyone was there to curry favor with the big shots. At that moment, to Huxley's surprise, Silas Brooks extended his hand for a handshake.
Huxley felt like he was living in a dream.
Quickly, he reached out and shook hands with Silas Brooks, a broad smile on his face. "I hope Mr. Brooks will guide me in the future."
Since they were standing a bit far apart and Silas had his back to the crowd, the others couldn't quite catch what they were saying.
To everyone else, this scene took on a different meaning.
Especially for Clayton Cain, who felt a waveof relief wash over him.
Silas Brooks was so warm and welcoming to Huxley, reaching out for a handshake. It seemed he was genuinely interested in Huxley.
Although it was surprising that Huxley had made a connection with someone as influential as Silas Brooks, it was still a far cry from the connections Chasel Mills had.
That thought eased his mind considerably.
Chasel Mills was still just a minor figure riding on Huxley's coattails, trying to appear powerful.
Even with Huxley's solid background, getting rid of Chasel Mills would be a piece of cake!.