Chapter 44


    Chapter 44 Snatching the Project


    In the conference room, several people sat discussing ns for uing projects.


    “Thoughts on pursuing Jimmy Estate? I think we should make it our next main development if no


    objections,” Ingrid suggested while presenting documents outlining the proposal.


    “Though thend area is substantial for demolition and rebuild, I rmend this alternative,” Sylvia


    countered, showing her own file. “It’s adjacent to the new train station, in an old housing district


    closer to downtown – very attractive location for homebuyers despite the sluggish market. We


    considered this long ago when Bruce was avoiding conflict with Cyril’s interests. But after all this


    time unable to secure the deal, it shows Cyril stillcks capability.”


    Ingridughed derisively. “Are you joking? We looked into this before but couldn’t make it happen


    for various reasons. Now you act like it’ll be easy if we try again?”


    Sylvia looked puzzled. “If you considered it once, why not revisit it? We’d just be snatching a project


    from someone else. Does ourpany not have the capital to outbidpetitors?” Her daring


    words left them speechless. While possible for theirpany to acquire the development by


    oupeting opponents, it could appear malicious.


    Bruce finally spoke up. “Stealing others‘ business could be seen as predatorypetition.”


    Everyone conceded he had a point. Such a massive undertaking was set to break ground with


    anotherpany soon. Hijacking it now seemed suspicious.


    But Sylvia knew the project should have begun construction a month ago. Cyril’s efforts had stalled


    while distracted by Karena’s scandals.


    “Why assume predatory intent? The fact it hasn’t started on schedule shows thatpany isn’t


    capable. Why leave a project to those unfit to execute it timely?”


    Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    Her rationale made sense. Letting ipetents keep the lucrative deal helped no one. Who cared


    about ethical appearances when profit was at stake?


    Bruce eyed Sylvia meaningfully. “Are you certain you want to seize this? It may require greater


    sacrifice.”


    He was surprised she’d suggest a venture originally granted to Cyril. But Sylvia just smiled.


    “It was already ours to begin with. We’re simply reiming it by any means necessary.”


    Her confidence and determination marked a departure from the marriage. Bruce grinned,


    Chapter 44 Snatching the Project


    pleased at the positive changes in his once docile sister.


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    “You have a point, it was ours first. Let’s take it back then.” Bruce stated decisively after gauging


    the room. Though initially stunned, none could deny the value of resuming such a rewarding


    project.


    “What do we think then? No issues taking this back under our control for greater profit?”


    They’d evaluated immense earnings potential before abandoning it previously. Reviving such an


    advantageous scheme now would surely yield returns exponentially.


    “I agreepletely.”


    “What agreement? We’d sacrifice more to seize this now. What’s the point?” Ingrid alone objected.


    Sylvia eyed her calmly. “If you have personal rather than collective, business–minded


    objections, state them clearly. This guarantees profit well above costs for thepany. Don’t let


    your grudge deny immense earnings at thepany’s expense if you can shoulder the losses. But


    Jimmy Estate offers far too little.”


    Her irrefutable rationale left Ingrid speechless once more.