Chapter 1246 The Chamber of Commerce


    Shane didn’t intend to do it: Upon discovering the truth, he felt overwhelming guilt. He stood up abruptly


    and said, “L, please take the contract back for now. I need to find Ms. Wenlocke and apologize to


    her.”


    Within their circle, they despised owing favors, let alone mistreating good people.


    Unfortunately, Zaron told him, “Mr. Murphy, I’m afraid it’s toote. Ms. Wenlocke has already left the city


    by ne during our negotiation.”


    Shane instantly felt disheartened. It’s over now. I hope I won’t encounter Ms. Wenlocke again…


    Meanwhile, Emmanuel had not yet returned to the Quillen residence. Terence was discussing matters


    alone with


    Mackenzie in the living room.


    In front of themy an application form to join the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce.


    “Grandpa, do we really have to join the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce?”


    Mackenzie was unaware of Emmanuel and Terence’s previous conversation, let alone Emmanuel’s


    ultimate goal.


    Therefore, she was not particrly enthusiastic about joining the Chamber of Commerce.


    Joining the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce certainly had significant benefits, but it also entailed


    numerous conflicts of interest. If they were not careful, they could make enemies. It was a double-


    edged sword.


    “Yes, my suggestion is that we must join.”


    Terence no longer managed thepany’s affairs, but he had notpletely let go of the future


    direction of the Quillen family.


    He told Mackenzie, “If the Quillen family wishes to live in peace, it is sufficient to maintain our current


    state. From my perspective, I certainly would not want to stir up more trouble and strive for glory.


    However, you and Emmanuel are different as you are still young. If you do not have dreams, what’s the


    difference between you and a passive bystander?”


    “Of course there is a difference.” At that moment, Beatrix, who had returned from outside, happened to


    overhear their conversation.


    Joining the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce was not a major secret. Terence and Mackenzie did not


    n to conceal it from their family, so they openly discussed it in the living room.


    After all, such a matter might require the unity of the entire family to seed.


    “If Mackenzie and Emmanuel do not wish to join the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce andck greater


    ambitions, then they are considered two passive bystanders, which is certainly different from being a


    single passive bystander, Beatrix added.


    Upon hearing her jest, Mackenzie smiled nonchntly. She understood her meaning.


    “If Mackenzie and Emmanuel do not wish to join the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce andck greater


    ambitions, then they are considered two passive bystanders, which is certainly different from being a


    single passive bystander,” Beatrix added.


    Upon hearing her jest, Mackenzie smiled nonchntly. She understood her meaning.


    “Yes, I also agree to join the Chamber of Commerce.” Lara suddenly interjected, raising both hands


    excitedly. “Moreover, if we marry into the Verkade family, joining the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce


    will be much easier. We might even be one of the 20 official members of the National


    Chamber of Commerce. It’s a splendid future.”


    The National Chamber of Commerce consisted of over 200 non-official members, with only 20 official


    members and seven permanent directors.


    Each member represented a family or an interest group. They all had a voice in the Chamber of


    Commerce.


    The power held by the seven permanent directors was unimaginable to ordinary people.


    The Zelinsky family of Zovince was one of the seven permanent directors.


    “Tch!” Beatrix immediately scoffed upon hearing Lara’s words. “I thought that after 20 years, we could


    finally agree on something, but you’re still as naive as ever. Do you think our family cannot be one


    of the 20 official members without marrying into the Verkade family? What a joke!”


    “You’re the joke!” Lara retorted, starting an argument with Beatrix once again. “Now the Quillen family


    and the Verkade family are the leaders in Yeringham. If the two families unite, they will inevitably


    be a formidable force in Nuthana. Who would dare to ignore them? By then, if we want to join the


    National Chamber of Commerce and be official members, who in Nuthana would dare to object?”


    In fact, what she said made a lot of sense. However, it was too idealistic as she overlooked many


    details, such as emotional considerations.


    Sure enough, Beatrix burst intoughter and responded, “Alright, let’s consider a marriage alliance.


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    Mackenzie is already married, so she’s not a suitable candidate. Plus, I have no interest in marrying


    into the Verkade family. It seems that you marrying Gautier would be the most appropriate choice.


    Would you like me to assist you in proposing?”


    “Shut up!” Lara eximed, clearly agitated. “If Gautier has feelings for me, then of course I would be


    delighted. However, he is interested in Mackenzie. Aren’t you interfering with their potential match?”