Chapter 356
Just when Sergio was letting his imagination run wild, Yadriel spoke again. "Sergio, do you know
who Lilian Garver is?"
"Lilian Garver?" Sergio frowned as he thought, then a smile was stered on his face. "Is that the
woman who has a great influence in the international finance industry, and even the political circles
in the Middle East?"
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Yadriel''s eyes darted around as he listened. A bright light shed in the depth of his gaze.
"Yes, that''s her. She is now over 70 years old. She has no children and is all alone. However, as far
as I know, she was a famous star when she was young, and she was from A City. She married a
foreigner, who was a very well-known politician, and gave birth to a daughter. However, for some
reason they got a divorce. Since then, she fully dedicated her life to politics. She never remarried
again. This woman is very skillful. She has made a name for herself in international politics, and
possessed the veto power in global meetings. Therefore, she has always been the ''chess piece''
that foreign affairs would fight for all over the country. Some time ago, there were news about her
wanting to return to A City to search for her daughter. Of course, this is just a rumor. People like her
would not show their faces to the outside world. However, yesterday I received a message from the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs that she is, in fact, going back to A City soon, and I''m guessing it is
because of her daughter," Yadriel said mysteriously.
It was normal for a person to search for their children when they reached theter stages in life.
Besides, no matter how strong of a person she was, she was just a woman. However, considering
that such a long time had passed, to look for someone so surreptitiously would not be an easy task.
Yadriel''s exnation was crystal clear. Every word he spoke seemed to carry a deep meaning.
Sergio, however, did not understand. Did Yadriel want to win this woman over?
The next year, they would bepeting for the CEO position. Since Madam Lilian was world-
famous, it would definitely be beneficial to win her over, but what did it have to do with her
daughter? Sergio pondered.
Moreover, if he intended to win her over, people at the national level would be involved too, for the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs was no freeloader. He would not stand a chance to do so. Besides, even
if he wanted to do something, Madam Lilian might not spare him a chance at all.
ording to his understanding of Yadriel, he would not do anything that he did not have confidence
in. As for her daughter''s matters, it was simply just gossip. He, as the deputy prime minister, was
enquiring about other people''s daughter. It seemed a bit ridiculous. Not to mention, he did not put
much thought into affairs rting to blood rtions.
That day, however, his interest was limitless. What was the reason for his interest in this woman, as
well as the confidence in winning her over?
Just as he was still in a state of confusion, he heard Yadriel ask mysteriously, "Sergio, do you want
to know who her daughter is?"
"Who? This has nothing to do with the Xanthe family, I reckon?" Sergio leaned back on the sofa and
asked calmly, not showing much interest.
After all, they were now establishing themselves in the military. They were also one of the well-
known families in Capital City. Sergio thought, "Dad will not depend on this woman to seed,
because if they can''t win her over, the same applies to thepetitors."
She was notorious for being unapproachable.
Yadriel nced at Sergio who had an indifferent expression on his face. Utterly displeased with his
son''s sensitivity to politics, his face darkened.
"Sergio, with Lilian''s wealth and fame, would be a cinch to destroy a businesspany like the
Richards Group. However, it is also easy peasy to help the Richards Group rise to international
prominence. Even though Richards Group is now on the global wealth list, it is just the very first
step. The risk ofpetition is very high. Make one wrong move and you will fall to rock bottom.
Also, Whalen Group is falling behind after they have lost Jonas, the backstage supporter.
Nevertheless, another very influentialpany is rising rapidly. In such a fiercelypetitive year, if
people want their products to stabilize in the global market, it will be very difficult without some
connections overseas. You must keep in mind that the market is a cutthroat battlefield and it is ever-
changing." Yadriel exined patiently.
Sergio nodded. To be honest, he had never seen a brand survive for many decades. The Richards
Group had a century- long history, which was already a miracle. Could they stay strong? Most
importantly, could they be even better? Still, he didn''t understand why Yadriel would give him
such a detailed exnation. Were they going to rely on Madam Lilian to deal with Hansen?
At the end of the day, they were not rted at all. They belonged in the military and political circles,
while Hansen was in the business world, of course, when the petrochemical factory was not taken
into ount.
"Dad, you''re absolutely right, but it seems to have nothing much to do with us." He rested his arm
on the back of the sofa, still rxed.
"Sergio, I didn''t expect your sensitivity in politics to be so low. You really disappoint me," Yadriel said
very unhappily. "If we can win over such a woman." He continued, "Let''s first put aside the thought
of whether she is a factor for me to be a CEO, and just think about how well our ammunition
business will be with one good word from her. We can have it turned into a legal business. Do you
know the pros and cons in this?"
Yadriel pulled the slide of the gun back and aimed at a direction outside the window. Then, he
lowered the gun down again, and spinned it in his hand, making ''whoosh'' sounds.
After listening, Sergio seemed to be interested. "Who is her daughter?" He sat up straight and
asked jokingly, "Don''t tell me it''s Jenna?"
As soon as that name came out of his mouth, he thought of something and immediately replied to
himself. "There''s no way. Jenna is only 27 years old, but Lilian is already over 70 years old, and she
obviously hadn''t given birth to her at middle age."
"Of course it can''t be Jenna, but it has something to do with her, something big. Lilian''s daughter is
Sara, and Jenna is her only granddaughter." Yadriel''s words were loud and clear, which made
Sergio dumbstruck.
"Do you know what this means? This means that Jenna and her mother''s status will rise in no time.
This also means that her resources will expand endlessly. This way, many people, no matter from A
City, domestically or internationally, in the business world or in political circles, will be willing to
marry her." Yadriel had a profound look on his face, but also looked as if he had sniffed his favorite
prey. After being in the world of politics for such a long time, he could not hide the excitement.
Sergio was even more shell-shocked. He really didn''t expect Jenna to have such a status. Sara had
no one in her family, and he was sure of it, because after Javon''s death, nobody had helped her and
Jenna spread the news. As it turned out, there was a reason for it.
"Sergio, no one knows that Lilian is Sara''s birth mother. For the time being, we''re the only ones who
do know. We have to keep this a secret," Yadriel said andughed.
"Does that mean you genuinely support me going after Jenna now?" After Sergio came back to his
senses from the shock, he asked in disbelief.
"That''s your own business. Look, you don''t need me to make the decision for you, do you?"
Yadriel''s eyes were a bit dark. In that year, he had also sent people to discuss with Sara and Javon
about Sergio''s potential marriage, but Vivian had it done before him. This incident used to rankle
him. He did not understand why Vivian selected Jenna to marry Hansen. Now with the news,
everything made sense.
That cunning fox. Is it possible she had long known about this?
As he was deep in thought, he clenched his fists.
Not only was he unable to plot against this old woman, if she had known long ago, it would be
difficult for Vivian''s son to pursue Jenna too.
Yadriel''s eyes shed with anger. "D*mn old woman, even if you knew, I won''t let you have thest
laugh. After all, you''ve been digging your own grave all these years."
Now that Hansen, that b*stard, had shot in halfway and was messing with his way of making money.
The ingredients that the petrochemical factory had collected were all raw materials for making guns
and ammunition. They were priceless. To put it bluntly, money was needed to clear the way if one
wanted things to go smoothly on the political road. The army strictly prohibited the business, so
those are the only ces to get money.
"Dad, have you heard of the ''Ocean Heart''?" Sergio changed the topic and asked.
"I have," Yadriel said calmly. "Back then, the Richards family, Matthews family, Xanthe family, and
General Delia''s family were all the right-hand people of Johan. Oh, the Murphy family too. After a
war ended, Johan was the biggest hero, rewarding all of our men as well. Only the Murphy family
and the Richards family left Capital City and returned to A City, while we stayed in Capital City,
but..."
Yadriel''s face became gloomy gradually as he said that.
The valuable jewelry, Ocean Heart, was originally bought by a country in Europe at the auction in
that year. Later, for some reason, it was suddenly in the hands of Old Master Richards. To get such
a jewelry in such a situation, it had to be tough for the Richards family.
Note that the ''Ocean Heart'' was not just any piece of jewelry. It was also an important element in
the politics. Not anyone could get their hands on it, not even with loads of money. Someone had to
have their backs.
Later, he found out that Lilian hade into y.
However, he had never understood why Lilian would help the Richards family. When the news of
Jenna and Hansen''s engagement came out, he seemed to understand a little, but he still could not
get it. Since at that time, Lilian did not know that Jenna was her granddaughter.
These families had now developed hugely. Other than the Murphy family, which had fallen behind
after Javon''s death, all the families had be a sess, be it in the business, the political or the
military world. Among them, the Matthews family, and the Delia family and the Richards family had
maintained good rtionships for generations. The Xanthe family was the only one being left out.
This had to be the reason Johan was biased. Johan had always disliked him.
For so many years, it had pained him. Every time he thought about it, he would feel resentful.
However, as he was the one who would be achieving great things soon, he would not publicly show
it. In private, he would greet Johan on every New Year''s Eve. Now, he even got the pistol Johan had
always wanted, purely to please him. After all, it would be so much easier if he gained his support.
He remembered that year when he had gone to the Richards family to meet Vivian, as he wanted to
propose marriage for his daughter, Sisley. However, Vivian, the old fox, had an ingratiating smile on
her face and did not say a word. On the second day after he had left, she betrothed Javon''s
daughter, Jenna, to Hansen.
What surprised him even more was that Javon, an honest-looking man, had refused the proposal
he had done for Sergio, but agreed to Vivian''s proposal in a blink of an eye.
This matter left him feeling extremely ashamed and humiliated.
Therefore, he swore to climb to the top, so that those who looked down on him would behold him
with fresh eyes.