The CEO Gets What He Wants novel Chapter 676

Chapter 676 The Widow Of Cayden

At one corner of the party venue, a man, who was impeccably dressed in a suit, looked strikingly handsome. His black eyes sparkled, and his jawline was finely chiseled. Despite his somewhat feminine features, he did not give off a feminine vibe at all.

He held a champagne glass in his hand, his unwavering gaze fixed on Avery on stage. His smile was deep and profound.

The man appeared refined and poised and exuded an air of leisurely elegance. Yet, when he curled up the corner of his lips, it gave off a roguish vibe and created a rather contradictory aura.

A man wearing black-rimmed glasses, who appeared very astute, respectfully stood by his side and explained, “Mr. Xenos, the woman on the stage is Avery, the newly appointed acting CEO of Trident Group. Some time ago, Trident Group competed with Xenos Group for the Chimera Lake, but they returned in disappointment.”

“Returned in disappointment?” The man known as Mr. Xenos spoke softly with a wicked glint hidden beneath his lowered lashes.

The corners of his lips curved slightly, and his languid gaze was once again drawn to the woman on stage who was impossible to ignore.

The man was none other than Wilson Xenos, the CEO of Xenos Group. His family background was impressive, and coupled with his own astonishing business acumen, he was considered a legend in the business world.

However, despite his handsome features that suggested a modest gentleman, his business tactics were rather cunning and insidious. He excelled at outbidding and snatching contracts. Although some might disdain such methods, no one dared to openly challenge him due to his formidable background.

“Back when Cayden was the CEO of Trident Group, it was tough for Xenos Group to gain any advantage over him. It's a pity. He's dead now.”

The man with the black-rimmed glasses seemed to take pleasure in the misfortune since he seemed to harbor a strong resentment toward Cayden. “Who would have thought that just a few months ago, we lost a big deal to him? He stole one of our loyal big clients and even fabricated some so-called evidence to slander Xenos Group. Now, in such a short period, he has met an untimely death. This is truly his retribution.”

Wilson chuckled lightly. His words were soft yet chilling. “Perhaps what goes around comes around.”

The man with the black-rimmed glasses understood that Wilson was not interested in the cause of Cayden's death. He promptly closed his mouth and changed the subject. “Handing over Trident Group to a woman with no leadership skills is like destroying half of it. That woman lacks the audacity to serve as the CEO of Trident Group. Ever since she took office, Trident Group's performance has been declining steadily. Even their businesses have been snatched away by Xenos Group, and other groups that are eyeing Trident Group. I think most of Cayden's hard work is going to be ruined by that woman. Mr. Xenos, should we take this opportunity to bring down Trident Group and then acquire it all together?”

At one corner of the party venue, a man, who was impeccably dressed in a suit, looked strikingly handsome. His black eyes sparkled, and his jawline was finely chiseled. Despite his somewhat feminine features, he did not give off a feminine vibe at all.

Wilson's gaze, however, was constantly drawn to the lips of Avery, who was speaking into the microphone.

Wilson's gaze, however, was constantly drawn to the lips of Avery, who was speaking into the microphone.

Her beautifully shaped red lips were flawless in every way, adorned with a stunningly bright red hue that made her pearly white teeth shine brilliantly, captivating anyone's gaze, making it impossible for anyone to look away.

A cryptic, icy smile played at the corners of his lips as he drained the champagne from his tall glass in one gulp.

He had already made up his mind about the Trident Group. As for Avery, Cayden's widow, who was also William's biological daughter, he found her identity quite intriguing.

It takes time to capture prey, right?

As Avery concluded her speech on stage, she politely bowed to the audience. In that moment, she noticed a piercing gaze that was intensely focused on her.

She could not help but shiver. Suddenly, she met a gaze as sharp as a blade, as if she herself was a prey waiting to be captured.

Avery found the man's aggressive and impolite stare quite unpleasant.

She quietly asked Tina who was beside her, “Who is that man?”

Tina, the CEO's secretary, was exceptionally beautiful, competent, and possessed a well-rounded personality. Her remarkable memory earned her the reputation of a walking encyclopedia, and she was familiar with all the prominent figures in Ackleton.

If Avery had any questions to ask her, every question would be answered accurately.

Tina followed the direction Avery pointed to. The moment she saw Wilson, her red lips curled slightly, and she was seemingly displeased. “That's Wilson, the second son of Xenos Group. Although he looks refined, his behavior is quite the opposite. He's notorious for snatching other people's businesses. Recently, one of our major orders was intercepted by the Xenos Group, resulting in a decrease in our client base...”

Avery fearlessly locked eyes with Wilson as if she was challenging him.

Interestingly, Wilson found himself experiencing an indescribable thrill!

Avery was completely oblivious to his cunning intentions.

What she had in mind was, I would definitely reclaim everything that Wilson had taken from my husband!

William had his biological daughter back, and that brought joy to the entire family.

Despite the board's opposition, Avery insisted on bidding for the barren hills of Horbah. The area's inconvenient transportation meant there were few competitors. Even if there were competitors, they could not match the robust strength of Trident Group. In the end, Trident Group successfully won the bid in one fell swoop.

Claire financed Trident Group to help her daughter overcome the difficulties.

Thanks to her timely aid, the Trident Group's project quickly commenced.

Meanwhile, half a year later, construction began on the fifteenth, eighteenth, and twenty-first subways from the main city to Horbah. Additionally, the ninth phase of the light rail connecting the city to Horbah was also underway as scheduled. The land in Horbah instantly became highly sought after, with prices skyrocketing nearly tenfold.

At that moment, those real estate tycoons who had looked down upon the barren hills began regretting that they had not participated in the bidding.

On the flip side, those old-timers at Trident Group who had previously opposed Avery on the project were now overjoyed. They praised Avery for her vision and no longer referred to her as the acting CEO. Instead, they willingly and openly acknowledged her as the CEO.

One year later, the first phase of the Nostalgia Greens project in Horbah was gradually coming to completion, much to everyone's anticipation.

Nostalgia Greens not only boasted the most beautiful geographical and scenic advantages, but it was also a mixed-use real estate project that combined tourism, vacation, business, sports, and leisure all in one.

The townhouses and standalone buildings there each had their own unique environmental features.

Every building enjoyed the multi-layered, three-dimensional view of the river, making it one of the most sought-after landmarks in Ackleton.

In the second year, the second phase of Nostalgia Greens was officially launched. Just like the previous year, it was completed by the end of the year, following a path of high-end luxury.

In just two years, the profits of Trident Group had shown a trend of steady growth with the income already quite substantial.

At the Trident Group building, having completed half of her work, Avery sat in the CEO's office, lost in thought. She gently stroked the photo of a handsome man and murmured to herself, “It's been so long. Why haven't you come back yet? Are you waiting for me to come find you?”

On the plush carpet, a handsome little boy of about two years old was crawling.

The little boy was exceptionally handsome. His eyelashes were so long and curled that they were almost unreal. His small face was rosy and plump, and his eyes were big and bright. Just one glance at him could melt anyone's heart.

He was dressed in a dashing pair of overalls. His little feet, pale and delicate, were bare. He was playfully flapping about on the carpet.

“Cal, come here,” Avery beckoned to the little boy with fair and tender skin.

The little one, with his short and chubby legs, wobbled as he ran toward his mother. “Mama... hug...”

Holding the little one, who smelled of milk, in her arms, Avery softly spoke to the man in the photo, “Cayden, I'm taking our sweetheart to Mocset to find you. He looks so much like you, but he's quite mischievous. When you see him, will you like him?”