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Lauren and her group could not help but chuckle. After all, 22.5 million dollars was somewhat unreasonable.
However, Andrew spoke coldly, “What’s wrong with 22.5 million? The Weller family wouldn’t be selling their assets if you weren’t drowning in debt, would you?”
He continued with a piercing observation, “Since your family is clearly desperate enough to sell your properties, you’re hardly in a position to be picky–without Ms. Rhodes, I doubt anyone would offer even 15 million for the Oakridge Club.”
Kane and Harvey’s expressions shifted subtly, as Andrew’s words had struck a nerve.
During the Weller family’s prime, they could have easily demanded 150 million for the Oakridge Club, and buyers would have lined up. However, with their reputation tarnished by debt, they were lucky to get any offers at all.
“Fine, 30 million–it’s a deal!” Kane gritted his teeth, fearing that Andrew might lower the price. At this point, he could not risk losing even the 30 million offer.
Closing a deal was something worth celebrating, but the Wellers were far from happy.
“Dad, we invested nearly 75 million in the Oakridge Club,” Harvey said as he paced anxiously in the Weller family’s grand’hall. “How could you let it go for just 30 million, and to that bastard Andrew of all people? How am I supposed to accept this?”
Kane’s face was pale as he suppressed his anger. “Shut up! You have some nerve complaining. I spent countless resources sending you abroad, grooming you to become Jayrodale’s elite, expecting you to return and serve the family with excellence.”
“Instead, you lost hundreds of millions gambling before you even returned home,” Kane continued bitterly.
“And after returning, your ambition exceeded your ability–you squandered even more of our family’s liquid assets, dragging us into this mess. Harvey, you’ve been nothing but at disappointment!”
Faced with his father’s fury, Harvey’s face reddened as he promised, “Dad, it’s just a few hundred million! If you give me more authority and resources, I swear I’ll restore the Weller family’s glory and take us even higher.”
Kane shook his head in immediate rejection and stated firmly. “I no longer trust in your abilities. My health is declining day by day, and I had planned to hand over the family business to you soon. But your reckless and superficial behavior makes me very uneasy.”
Harvey panicked at these words. “Dad, what are you saying? We already agreed that you’d step back to focus on your health and hand everything over to me. You can’t go back on your word!”
Kane let out a cold snort. “That was my original plan, but I’ve changed my mind. If you want
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to take over the Weller family, you’ll need another five years.”
Harvey’s expression turned fierce as he rushed up to Kane, shouting, “Dad, how can you, as the head of the family, go back on your word? Don’t you understand that I’ve been waiting 20 twenty years for you to step down so I could take the position of the family head?”
His voice turned menacing as he continued, “Without the Weller family’s power and influence, how can I destroy Andrew, crush the Lloyd Group and the Aickers, and become Jayrodale’s dominant family?”
Kane felt a chill run down his spine as he watched his son’s expression turn vicious, like at predator ready to strike.
