The True Heiress Reborn And Slays (Alicia Delaney) novel Chapter 579

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Chapter 579 Fatherly Wisdom

Chapter 579 Fatherly Wisdom

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Riley grinned as she stepped closer, giving her father a playful nudge. “You’re looking sharp today, Dad, i bet nothing slips past you-not even the little stuff happening back at the office.”

Raymond didn’t mince words either. He laid everything out-the Drean World expansion into secondary markets across the country, Harper Group’s interest in bidding for development rights, Riley’s reservations, and the rumors already swirling in the industry.

Zavier listened intently. His warm expression slowly grew more focused, his gaze turning sharp and distant, as if seeing right through the hospital walls into the cutthroat world of corporate deals.

He was quiet for a long moment before speaking. “DreamWorld… now that’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, no question. If you pull it off. Harper Group’s reputation in real estate nationwide would jump up a tier. For someone like you two, it’s the kind of break you can’t afford to pass up.”

“But,” he paused, his tone deepening, “if I were still in the chairman’s seat today, I wouldn’t rush into drafting a proposal. I’d use every contact I have to dig deeper-to understand the why behind all of this.

“Why now? Why five cities? And why would a brand like DreamWorld suddenly shift from company- owned parks to a franchise model?

“In business, when something looks too good to be true, it usually is. If this news is legit, there are hundreds-maybe thousands-of firms across the country eyeing the same prize. Here in Nexopolis, Harper Group is a major player. But nationally? Plenty of competitors have deeper pockets and stronger political ties.”

He let out a soft sigh, his face relaxing into a gentle smile. “Then again, maybe I’m just showing my age- cautious, maybe too conservative. I’ve always believed you secure the win before you even step into the ring. But the market moves fast these days. My way isn’t the only way. Riley, Raymond… opportunities come and go. In the end, it’s your call how to weigh the risks.”

Zavier’s words hung in the air, leaving a brief silence in the room.

After a moment to reflect, both siblings had cooled off.

They exchanged a look and saw the same clear-headed understanding in each other’s eyes.

Zavier was right. The sweeter the deal looked, the sharper the hook hidden behind it.

“You’ve got a point, Dad. I got ahead of myself,” Raymond admitted, breaking the silence. “The scale of this project blinded me to the red flags. It all seems a little too perfect.”

Riley picked up where he left off. “Exactly. Every major developer in the country is probably looking at DreamWorld. Harper Group has strong roots here in Nexopolis, but we’re not on the radar of an international giant like that for no reason. There’s something we’re missing. If we charge in blindly, we’ll be the ones taking the first hit.”

The two quickly found common ground.

Raymond took the lead. “I’ll have our overseas contacts dig for more intel. A bid at this level isn’t

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Chapter 579 Fatherly Wisdom

something you win by rushing in a week before the deadline anyway.”

Watching them, Zavier couldn’t hide his satisfaction.

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His biggest worry had always been Raymond’s impulsiveness-how he’d sometimes charge ahead without thinking things through.

But Riley balanced him perfectly.

She was ambitious too, but she also had the patience and foresight to look before she leaped.

Seeing one push forward while the other held steady, working together and keeping each other in check that was how Zavier knew Harper Group was in good hands.

With business out of the way. Zavier turned his attention to Raymond.

“I’m glad to see you two working together so well.

“But your sister here is younger than you and already married. What about you? All these years, and I haven’t seen you with anyone serious. You planning to stay single forever?”

The sudden shift in topic caught Raymond completely off guard, pulling him out of his strategizing mindset.

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