Lord Protector novel (Zeke Williams) novel Chapter 2398

The intruders were two people Linton Group least welcome. It was Sheldon of Intercontinental Group and Daisy of Eminent Group.

Intercontinental Group is on the brink of collapse, so shouldn't Sheldon be busy trying to salvage his company? What is he doing here? Also, Zeke gave Daisy a hard time yesterday, and she's still limping as a result. Why is she risking it to come here?

Lacey's face fell when she saw the two.

“Why are you here? You're not welcome here, so please get out,” Lacey said in annoyance.

“Oh, don't be so mean. We're neighbors, after all, so stop that hostility toward us,” Sheldon said.

“What nonsense is that? Who cares to be your—”

Before Lacey could finish her sentence, the loud noise of firecrackers sounded, drowning out her voice.

The sound of the firecrackers attracted everyone's attention.

Across the street from Linton Group, one of the office buildings was cheerfully decorated, and firecrackers were going off merrily. It looked like an opening ceremony.

“Don't tell me your office is across the street from us, Sheldon!” Lacey glared at Sheldon upon realizing what was happening.

“Oh, you are spot-on, Ms. Hinton! That's right! That's my new office, a subsidiary of Intercontinental Group! So, we'll be neighbors from now on. Nice to meet you, my neighbor!” Sheldon announced.

Everyone started whispering and discussing that unexpected turn of the event.

“Gosh! Intercontinental Group is setting up an office across the street from us! They're out to challenge us!”

“I thought Intercontinental Group was on the brink of collapse. How did they get the funds to set up a new subsidiary?”

“I'm sure the money is ill-gotten wealth. Don't worry. I'm sure they won't amount to anything.”

“How could you say that? They nearly ruined Linton Group, so you know they can be ruthless!”

“Don't you know Linton Group has acquired Redwood Capital? Redwood Capital's assets are all available to Linton Group now. Intercontinental Group couldn't possibly have comparable resources at their disposal!”

“Darn! Linton Group is really impressive! How did we acquire Redwood Capital? I was puzzled when I heard Ms. Hinton say we have a new partner in Redwood Capital just now. So that's what she meant!”

Lacey frowned. She couldn't figure out how Intercontinental Group could come up with funds to start the new subsidiary.

“Welcome to the neighborhood,” she uttered diplomatically. “I think I need to remind everyone of our principle. Linton Group is all for peaceful co-existence, but we are also no pushover. We'll never be a bully. But if we're being attacked, we shall retaliate.”

Those words were clearly directed at Sheldon, warning him against further provocation.

Sheldon laughed out loud and mocked, “Retaliate? I'm afraid you might not have the capability to do so, Ms. Hinton.”

“What's that supposed to mean?” Lacey asked, giving him a death stare.

“Oh, don't take that too seriously. I meant to ask if you would be keen to merge under Intercontinental Group, Ms. Hinton. I'll give you a good deal, so don't worry about that. I'll still let you be the person in charge of Linton Group,” Sheldon teased.

“I'm afraid Intercontinental Group might not have what it takes to pull that off, Mr. Guerrero,” Lacey retorted. “You may not have heard the news, but Linton Group has acquired Redwood Capital, which is valued at two hundred billion. Are you sure you can handle a deal of this value?”

“No worries!” Sheldon laughed. “I'm sure you haven't gotten the news about Intercontinental Group as well. We recently received an injection of funds amounting to three hundred billion! Do you think three hundred billion is sufficient to buy over Linton Group?”

Sheldon's words created an uproar instantly. Everyone turned and cast a doubtful eye on him.