LRAB Chapter 272
Chapter 272
At that moment Ethan pushed his chair back and stood up, brushing the creases from his suit.
"I'll take my leave now," he said calmly, his tone polite but firm.
However his mind wandered briefly as he stepped away from the table, thinking of how the York family had been set free from their struggles by paying the 1.5 billion dollars. If everything went as planned, they would soon rise among the most powerful families in the country. It was a thought that brought him quiet satisfaction.
However Just as Ethan was about to exit, the old master of the Silver family rose from his chair, stopping him mid-step.
"Mr. Goldy investor," the old master called out, his voice steady but laced with intrigue. "Before you go, I wonder if you'd be interested in discussing another deal."
Upon hearing what he just said.
Ethan turned slightly, his expression neutral but his curiosity piqued.
"What kind of deal?" he asked.
Seeing he has gotten Ethan attention the old master smiled faintly, a glimmer of mischief in his eyes.
"I've been hearing whispers," he began, his tone low and deliberate. "Word has it that GRR is on the brink of crashing down soon. Their downfall could mean an opportunity—if one knows where to look and how to act."
At that moment Ethan tilted his head slightly, his sharp gaze locked onto the old master. "GRR?" he repeated.
"That's quite the claim. What exactly are you suggesting?"
Immediately the old master chuckled softly, stepping closer.
"I have my sources," he said. "Let's just say I'd prefer to discuss the finer details with someone who knows how to handle significant moves. Someone like you."
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"True, but fortune favors the bold, Mr. Glory investor. And you strike me as a man who doesn't shy away from bold moves."
Still Ethan didn't respond, his expression unreadable as the old master waited for his reply.
At that moment Old Master Silver leaned back, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of confidence and cunning. "You see, Mr. Goldy investor," he began, his tone smooth and persuasive, "I could assist you in acquiring those shares from the clueless shareholders. Most of them are already panicking and selling at a fraction of their worth. With my connections and your resources, we could easily secure enough shares to make you the largest shareholder, holding 48 percent."
Still Ethan listened intently, his face calm, though his mind was analyzing every word.
"But that's not all," Old Master Silver continued, leaning in as if to share a secret. "There's another shareholder, someone who knows exactly what's about to happen. They hold 3 percent of GRR, and while they won't sell for a low price, they can be persuaded to part with their stake for the right amount. If you secure that, you'd have 50 percent—absolute control of the company."
At that moment Ethan's eyes narrowed slightly, but his expression remained neutral. Internally, his thoughts were racing.
'GRR... I've considered acquiring it before. The company is a behemoth in the food industry, but its shareholder structure is so tangled, I couldn't find a clear path to approach them. And now this...'
Immediately the old master's voice interrupted his thoughts.
"This move could put you at the forefront of the food industry. GRR's shares will skyrocket once the government contract is announced. And with 50 percent, you'd dictate every decision they make."
Again Ethan didn't reply immediately, letting the old man's words hang in the air. Instead, he studied Old Master Silver carefully, trying to gauge whether the man's motives aligned with his own.
'If what he's saying is true, this could be the opportunity I've been waiting for. But the question is, why is he offering this to me? What's his angle?'
Ethan thought to himself.
Old Master Silver smiled, mistaking Ethan's silence for intrigue.
"It's a win-win situation, Mr. Goldy investor, I know you must be wondering why I want you to have such deal, well I get the satisfaction of helping a sharp businessman like you, and you get to cement your position in an industry poised for exponential growth. So, what do you say?"@@@@