Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 283:

Observing Aelfric’s serious expression, Neil and Derek grew apprehensive. After a brief silence, Neil said, “The Peridot Consortium is feared because its leader has cultivated strong ties in both official circles and the underworld, amassing considerable wealth. Any small business that crosses them is doomed to bankruptcy. But…”

Neil glanced at Aelfric and continued, “The top four families aren’t intimidated by the Peridot Consortium, are we?”

Aelfric cut to the chase. “Do you know who leads the Peridot Consortium?”

Neil was caught off guard. The identity of the organization’s leader was a mystery to many, including him. The Peridot Consortium wielded immense power, but the extent of its influence remained elusive. The leader was highly enigmatic, never appearing in public. No one knew their gender or background.

After a brief silence, Neil shook his head and admitted, “I don’t know who the leader of the Peridot Consortium is.”

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understanding seems superficial then,” Aelfric said. “While the Peridot Consortium appears to be a business association, it harbors secrets. Its true scope, including its various industries and underworld circles akin to Remy’s Undercity, remains

interjected, “If the Peridot Consortium is so formidable, why does our Daniels family

could rival the Peridot Consortium. But why are the top four families so afraid of the Peridot Consortium? Because if they were to fight each other, both sides would be weakened, which would

wasn’t overwhelmingly powerful, but no organizations were willing to directly confront it, as doing so would weaken both sides and allow other organizations to benefit. The top four families in Blebert maintained a facade of friendliness while engaging in covert competition. If one family suffered significant losses,

would revert to competing against each other. While the three families were linked by marriages, their relationships were driven by mutual interests rather than genuine familial bonds. They would readily

Since becoming Neil’s son and joining

if Derek ever became a threat

puppet. If he didn’t ascend to the highest position,

Aelfric suddenly