Chapter 676
Chapter 676 The Widow Of Cayden
At one corner of the party venue, a man, who was impably dressed in a suit, looked strikingly
handsome. His ck eyes sparkled, and his jawline was finely chiseled. Despite his somewhat
feminine features, he did not give off a feminine vibe at all.
He held a champagne ss in his hand, his unwavering gaze fixed on Avery on stage. His smile was
deep and profound.
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The man appeared refined and poised and exuded an air of leisurely elegance. Yet, when he curled up
the corner of his lips, it gave off a roguish vibe and created a rather contradictory aura.
A man wearing ck-rimmed sses, who appeared very astute, respectfully stood by his side and
exined, “Mr. Xenos, the woman on the stage is Avery, the newly appointed acting CEO of Trident
Group. Some time ago, Trident Grouppeted with Xenos Group for the Chimera Lake, but they
returned in disappointment.”
“Returned in disappointment?” The man known as Mr. Xenos spoke softly with a wicked glint hidden
beneath his loweredshes.
The corners of his lips curved slightly, and hisnguid gaze was once again drawn to the woman on
stage who was impossible to ignore.
The man was none other than Wilson Xenos, the CEO of Xenos Group. His family background was
impressive, and coupled with his own astonishing business acumen, he was considered a legend in the
business world.
However, despite his handsome features that suggested a modest gentleman, his business tactics
were rather cunning and insidious. He excelled at outbidding and snatching contracts. Although some
might disdain such methods, no one dared to openly challenge him due to his formidable background.
“Back when Cayden was the CEO of Trident Group, it was tough for Xenos Group to gain any
advantage over him. It''s a pity. He''s dead now.”
The man with the ck-rimmed sses seemed to take pleasure in the misfortune since he seemed to
harbor a strong resentment toward Cayden. “Who would have thought that just a few months ago, we
lost a big deal to him? He stole one of our loyal big clients and even fabricated some so-called
evidence to nder Xenos Group. Now, in such a short period, he has met an untimely death. This is
truly his retribution.”
Wilson chuckled lightly. His words were soft yet chilling. “Perhaps what goes aroundes around.”
The man with the ck-rimmed sses understood that Wilson was not interested in the cause of
Cayden''s death. He promptly closed his mouth and changed the subject. “Handing over Trident Group
to a woman with no leadership skills is like destroying half of it. That womancks the audacity to serve
as the CEO of Trident Group. Ever since she took office, Trident Group''s performance has been
declining steadily. Even their businesses have been snatched away by Xenos Group, and other groups
that are eyeing Trident Group. I think most of Cayden''s hard work is going to be ruined by that woman.
Mr. Xenos, should we take this opportunity to bring down Trident Group and then acquire it all
together?”
At one corner of the party venue, a man, who was impably dressed in a suit, looked strikingly
handsome. His ck eyes sparkled, and his jawline was finely chiseled. Despite his somewhat
feminine features, he did not give off a feminine vibe at all.
Wilson''s gaze, however, was constantly drawn to the lips of Avery, who was speaking into the
microphone.
Wilson''s gaze, however, was constantly drawn to the lips of Avery, who was speaking into the
microphone.
Her beautifully shaped red lips were wless in every way, adorned with a stunningly bright red hue
that made her pearly white teeth shine brilliantly, captivating anyone''s gaze, making it impossible for
anyone to look away.
A cryptic, icy smile yed at the corners of his lips as he drained the champagne from his tall ss in
one gulp.
He had already made up his mind about the Trident Group. As for Avery, Cayden''s widow, who was
also William''s biological daughter, he found her identity quite intriguing.
It takes time to capture prey, right?
As Avery concluded her speech on stage, she politely bowed to the audience. In that moment, she
noticed a piercing gaze that was intensely focused on her.
She could not help but shiver. Suddenly, she met a gaze as sharp as a de, as if she herself was a
prey waiting to be captured.
Avery found the man''s aggressive and impolite stare quite unpleasant.
She quietly asked Tina who was beside her, “Who is that man?”
Tina, the CEO''s secretary, was exceptionally beautiful,petent, and possessed a well-rounded
personality. Her remarkable memory earned her the reputation of a walking encyclopedia, and she was
familiar with all the prominent figures in Ackleton.
If Avery had any questions to ask her, every question would be answered urately.
Tina followed the direction Avery pointed to. The moment she saw Wilson, her red lips curled slightly,
and she was seemingly displeased. “That''s Wilson, the second son of Xenos Group. Although he looks
refined, his behavior is quite the opposite. He''s notorious for snatching other people''s businesses.
Recently, one of our major orders was intercepted by the Xenos Group, resulting in a decrease in our
client base...”
Avery fearlessly locked eyes with Wilson as if she was challenging him.
Interestingly, Wilson found himself experiencing an indescribable thrill!
Avery waspletely oblivious to his cunning intentions.
What she had in mind was, I would definitely reim everything that Wilson had taken from my
husband!
William had his biological daughter back, and that brought joy to the entire family.
Despite the board''s opposition, Avery insisted on bidding for the barren hills of Horbah. The area''s
inconvenient transportation meant there were fewpetitors. Even if there werepetitors, they
could not match the robust strength of Trident Group. In the end, Trident Group sessfully won the
bid in one fell swoop.
ire financed Trident Group to help her daughter ovee the difficulties.
Thanks to her timely aid, the Trident Group''s project quicklymenced.
Meanwhile, half a yearter, construction began on the fifteenth, eighteenth, and twenty-first subways
from the main city to Horbah. Additionally, the ninth phase of the light rail connecting the city to Horbah
was also underway as scheduled. Thend in Horbah instantly became highly sought after, with prices
skyrocketing nearly tenfold.
At that moment, those real estate tycoons who had looked down upon the barren hills began regretting
that they had not participated in the bidding.
On the flip side, those old-timers at Trident Group who had previously opposed Avery on the project
were now overjoyed. They praised Avery for her vision and no longer referred to her as the acting
CEO. Instead, they willingly and openly acknowledged her as the CEO.
One yearter, the first phase of the Nostalgia Greens project in Horbah was graduallying to
completion, much to everyone''s anticipation.
Nostalgia Greens not only boasted the most beautiful geographical and scenic advantages, but it was
also a mixed-use real estate project thatbined tourism, vacation, business, sports, and leisure all
in one.
The townhouses and standalone buildings there each had their own unique environmental features.
Every building enjoyed the multiyered, three-dimensional view of the river, making it one of the most
sought-afterndmarks in Ackleton.
In the second year, the second phase of Nostalgia Greens was officiallyunched. Just like the
previous year, it waspleted by the end of the year, following a path of high-end luxury.
In just two years, the profits of Trident Group had shown a trend of steady growth with the ie
already quite substantial.
At the Trident Group building, havingpleted half of her work, Avery sat in the CEO''s office, lost in
thought. She gently stroked the photo of a handsome man and murmured to herself, “It''s been so long.
Why haven''t youe back yet? Are you waiting for me toe find you?”
On the plush carpet, a handsome little boy of about two years old was crawling.
The little boy was exceptionally handsome. His eyshes were so long and curled that they were
almost unreal. His small face was rosy and plump, and his eyes were big and bright. Just one nce at
him could melt anyone''s heart.
He was dressed in a dashing pair of overalls. His little feet, pale and delicate, were bare. He was
yfully pping about on the carpet.
“Cal,e here,” Avery beckoned to the little boy with fair and tender skin.
The little one, with his short and chubby legs, wobbled as he ran toward his mother. “Mama... hug...”
Holding the little one, who smelled of milk, in her arms, Avery softly spoke to the man in the photo,
“Cayden, I''m taking our sweetheart to Mocset to find you. He looks so much like you, but he''s quite
mischievous. When you see him, will you like him?”