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.
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