Chapter 408
Chapter 408
The Grant family did not know why Mr. Book would interfere in that matter. The First Elder frowned.
Although Mr. Book and the Grant family werepetitors, they had always. stayed clear of each
other’s business. There was no reason for Mr. Book to get involved in their business.
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The First Elder could not make sense of it all. He wanted to contact the head of the family and ask what
was going on.
Before he could get hold of the head of the family, the Grant family was dealt another blow.
First, Jonny called to inform them that several of their projects with Capitol Research Institute had been
terminated. The experts sent by Capitol Research Institute had packed up and left.
The research institute would also not renew the patent licenses it previously granted to the Manson
family.
The First Elder tried to stay calm and consoled Jonny, “Don’t get too anxious. Something must have
happened at Capitol Research Institute. Jeremy mentioned. to me that there’s a deputy director in the
research institute who doesn’t get along with him. There is a power struggle between them. I’m sure
that person is behind this.
“I’ll give Jeremy a callter to check what’s happening at the research institute. I’ll also ask him if he
has met with the dean.”
Jonny became excited when he heard the First Elder mention the dean. “Has the dean appeared? Is
Jeremy confident of getting the dean to our side?”
The First Elder curled his lips and contemted, “It’s highly likely. The Grant family is very powerful. If
the dean is smart, he will definitely agree to work with.
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“That’s great.” Jonny was relieved to hear that.
The next family to call the First Elder was the Holmes family. “First Elder, for some reason, Capitol
Research Institute has stopped all our cooperation.” The First Elder said unhurriedly, “Don’t worry.
There’s somepetition. between Jeremy and another deputy director of the research institute.
Somehow, you are all implicated in this power struggle. It will be over soon. I heard that Jeremy
managed to obtain the dean’s contact information. He should be able to meet with the dean soon.”
Larson was pacified when he heard that. “That’s good. I almost got a scare.” The First Elder then hung
up the phone.
He first thought of contacting the head of the Grant family. After some thought,
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he decided to give Jeremy a call first.
The matter involving Capitol Research Institute seemed more serious because it involved the
investments of both the Manson family and the Holmes family. They could not afford to lose their
money.
The First Elder then called Jeremy.
Thetter answered the phone after it rang a couple of times.
Jeremy’s voice sounded defeated. “First Elder?”
The First Elder was a perceptive person. He could tell immediately that Jeremy’s voice sounded
strange.
He wondered if Jeremy was fighting a losing battle with the other deputy director. The First Elder
frowned and tried to maintain hisposure. “Jeremy, did something happen at the research
institute?”
Rubbing his face, Jeremy said, “First Elder, I’ve gotten the mobile number of the dean,” His voice was
hoarse. It sounded as if he had not rested for days. The First Elder pped his hands excitedly.
“Really? That’s good news.” “Good news?” Jeremy’s tone was faintly mocking. “First Elder, I want to
ask you a question. What if the dean of Capitol Research Institute decides not to support the Grant
family? Or worse, what if he is on Mr. Book’s side? Do you think the Grant family will still stand a
chance of winning the presidential election at the end of this year?”
“What’s wrong with you? Why are you saying such things?” The First Elder was displeased.
When people grew older, it was inevitable for them to be more superstitious. Most people liked to
see and hear auspicious signs and omens. Yet Jeremy was uttering such discouraging words for no
reason. The First Elder was not happy to hear him saying that the Grant family might lose the
presidential election. He chided Jeremy coldly, “I think you’re too distracted from your fight with that
deputy director. How can you curse the Grant family? Don’t worry about your power struggles for the
time being. The most important thing now is to contact the dean. Don’t you have the dean’s mobile
number? Hurry up and call him.” After saying that, the First Elder felt uneasy. “Forget it. Give me his
number instead. I’ll contact him personally. The Grant family had to eat the humble pie and show our
respect to get him to our side.”
Jeremy replied curtly, “You don’t have to ask me for the dean’s phone number, First Elder.”
“What on earth are you talking about?” The First Elder was simmering in anger. He did not understand
why Jeremy was behaving so rudely toward him. It was unlike his usual self.
Jeremy sounded very agitated that day.
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Jeremy was unfazed by the First Elder’s wrath. He snorted, “Hal I’m doomed. The Watson family is
doomed. First Elder, do you know that the Watson family is ruined this time?
“I’ve already received news that I’m not going to be re–appointed as the deputy director. I’m going to
retire. Do you know what mandatory retirement means? This is the dean’s order. It will be announced
during the annual meetingter this year. I’m no longer Capitol Research Institute’s deputy director.
“The Watson family has been slogging hard at the research institute for years. Now, everything’s gone.”
Jeremy wasughing in a deranged manner. He looked like he was suffering from a mental disorder.
The First Elder finally realized that something had gone wrong.
The other elders held solemn expressions too.
Taking a deep breath, the First Elder said sternly, “Jeremy, stopughing. What happened? Quick! Tell
me! The news has not been announced. We can still salvage the situation.
“There’s still the dean. Don’t you have the dean’s mobile number? Send it to me quickly. I’ll talk to him
personally. I’ll make sure you get re–appointed.”
Jeremy went berserk. “That’s impossible. Do you want to talk to her personally? Do you know that she
hates the Grant family most?”
“The Manson family and the Holmes family should have received the news by now. The research
institute has terminated all cooperation with them. The patent licenses will be revoked this
year.
“Do you know? Currently, all the technologies in the research institute have been upgraded. When the
patent licenses granted to the Manson family and the Holmes family expire, the research institute will
activate the new technologies, rendering the technologies of the two families obsolete.
“The research institute is determined to destroy the Manson family and the Holmes family!”
“That’s impossible!” The First Elder’s body was quivering although he tried to put up a brave front. “The
Manson family and the Holmes family arerge corporations. They have businesses across many
industries and have a lot of employees under them.
“I don’t believe the research institute will allow these big organizations to fall so easily.
“Besides, there is no feud between us and the research institute. There’s no reason to attack us.”
“Who says so?” Jeremy mocked, “Apparently, the Grant family was the one who started this.
“Do you know who the dean of Capitol Research Institute is?”
Jeremy looked like a maniac with bloodshot eyes.
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He recalled how he lost hisposure when he received the news the day before. Now, he wanted the
arrogant Grant family and the elders to experience the same anguish.
The Watson family was already done for. Jeremy was bent on dragging everyone else down with him.
After a brief pause, Jeremy said sarcastically, “The dean of Capitol Research
Institute is Olivia Taylor.”