Sweet Subterfuge novel by Trina Duo novel Chapter 491

After the Seymour family left, Pine Mansion returned to its tranquil state.

However, the guests' moods were completely different from before.

Roland, the patriarch of the Rogers family was one of the most influential figures in the business world. He was also aptly described as a genius.

Unfortunately, all three of his sons were mediocre in business management.

His eldest son, Anthony, was slightly better than the other two, but only in terms of character. His intuition and shrewdness in conducting business were lacking.

Despite his three sons growing up and working within Soaring Corporation, Roland still held the reins of the company's management.

He never truly relinquished control of Soaring Corporation until his death.

The third generation of the Rogers family continued to deteriorate, probably due to their privileged background and upbringing.

They were worse than their fathers' generation.

Except for Kevan, all of Roland's other grandsons ended up being useless playboys and freeloaders who mooched off the family's wealth.

Roland's close friends, who were mostly prominent businessmen, had described Kevan as the one who was destined to take over Roland's position.

Kevan's excellence and acumen were unmatched, so much so that Roland had discreetly informed Anthony to groom Kevan as his successor.

And Kevan did not disappoint.

Even before graduating from university, he founded Microworks Corporation from scratch and developed the company so rapidly that it expanded to be a rival on Soaring Corporation's level.

Everyone thought that Kevan would eventually inherit Soaring Corporation. However, no one could expect the series of calamities that would befall him.

Six years ago, Kevan was shot and fell into a coma.

Bernard and Felix's families gradually built up their influence within Soaring Corporation, driving out Anthony and putting Cody in his position.

At that time, everyone thought that Soaring Corporation was finished.

Moreover, some of Roland's friends visited him personally and gave him well-meaning advice to employ a professional manager to run the company,

It would be a pity if his life's work were to be destroyed in the hands of his children.

However, Roland reassured them calmly. "Everyone has their own lot in life. In another year or two, I will be gone and won't have to witness that happening with my own eyes."

Little did anyone know that he would be gone in less than a year.