Chapter 1191 The Unspoken Rule
Wynter had used the same strategy on Ewan before. She had
reclaimed the Yates group and restored it to Margaret’s name. The Wray family’s methods were indeed similar to hers.
The difference was that Wynter was merely reclaiming what rightfully
belonged to Margaret, whereas the Wrays‘ approach could drive people to ruin.
It wasn’t just one business, but many Cascadian businesses had
been eliminated this way.
Wynter seemed to have thought of something. “Did the Wray family.
play a part in the Hudson family’s decline?”
People in their circle had speculated about this before, but no one dared to voice it aloud. Judging by Desmond’s expression, Wynter had guessed correctly.
“The Wray family has indeed done a lot to become one of the decision -making members. Ms. Quinnell, you must be very careful now that you’re in Hawford.
“This time, the Wray family will undoubtedly do everything they can to prevent you from rejoining the Chamber of Commerce.
“It’s not that the Wray family is particularly formidable, but they have a lot of capital backing them. Their leverage lies in the relationship. between the Whitmans and the Quinnells.”
The business car arrived at the pre–arranged hotel as Desmond finished speaking.
Wynter played around with the purple sugilite pendant in her hand with a nonchalant expression. “Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Clarke. I’ll make sure to have fun with the Wray family.”
Desmond was stunned at Wynter’s words. Did she understand his words and analysis? How could she say she would have fun with the Wray family when things were already this dire?
The car’s automatic door opened. Wynter slightly curved her lips and picked up her black bag before exiting coolly.
Desmond wanted to say more, but Dalton, who had been silent the whole time, closed the finance magazine in his hand. “Go handle all the company–related business. Cut off anything related to the Wray family.”
Desmond’s face twisted with concern. “Mr. Yarwood, while the Wray family may not be honorable, their business tactics and connections are formidable. We’ve already offended the Clinton family, so there’s no need to…”
Before he could finish his sentence, Dalton, who was getting out of the car, glanced back at him. His gaze was filled with indifference.
Desmond immediately continued, “Mr. Yarwood, I need a reason. You can’t make such a decision just because of the current relationship between the Quinnells and the Wrays.”
As the branch manager, he couldn’t gamble with the future of all his employees.
Dalton quickly realized that Desmond was mistaking him for one of those domineering CEOS who sacrificed everything for a relationship.
“You’re overthinking,” Dalton said calmly. “Look more into the Wray family’s business dealings over the past two years. Some things are common practices, but that doesn’t make them right.
“The Yarwood group has never had close associations with
companies that maliciously swallow up Cascasdian enterprises. I shouldn’t need to remind you of this.”
Dalton stood tall, his eyes glinting as if he had seen through the
facade. “The intentions behind the forces backing the Wray family are clear. They want to control the entire Southern Cascadia Chamber of Commerce.
“This Chamber was originally meant for Cascadian businesses in the southern region of Cascadia. Have you considered the consequences if it becomes a battleground for overseas capital?
“Commercial sanctions, cash flow shortages, and large–scale market share control. They will all be targeting our domestic enterprises.”
Dalton’s gaze settled on Desmond. “From now on, as the Yarwood Group’s executive director, I refuse any cooperation with the Wray family. Do you have any problems with that?”
Desmond hadn’t considered it so deeply before.
After all, staying in a fixed environment for too long led to
adaptations to certain unspoken rules. The prevailing mindset was that if everyone was doing something, not following suit would mean falling behind.