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Still, it was understandable–some matters inevitably touched on trade secrets.

Setting the company history aside, Sharon began reviewing Kalen Group’s current operations and investments.

Just then, a soft knock sounded at the door.

When she opened it, she found Richard standing outside.

Though Sharon had her share of clashes and disagreements with her three older brothers, they had never truly fallen out–and Richard was the reason why. 1

Even when he doubted her, he never voiced his suspicions too harshly, nor pushed things to an irreparable point. He always left a way back, a fragile bridge of civility still standing between them.

Sharon invited him in and poured a glass of water. “Dad, is something the matter?”

Richard smiled. “Theo mentioned you’ve been studying business lately, so I thought I’d come take a look. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can always ask me.”

head of the Kalen Group, no one understood

your disappearance back then, the Kalen Group fell into chaos and nearly went bankrupt. I want to know–how did it come back from

a flicker of nostalgia crossed

be a massive success–far beyond anyone’s expectations. That one investment temporarily stabilized the

companies that Kalen Group now

regaining control

canceled those investments was sentiment–he’d wanted to preserve something of Shayla after her departure. And besides, Kalen Group

very projects Shayla had invested in had exploded into prominence. Within just a few years, they’d grown at a staggering pace, becoming leaders in their fields–companies others now envied

when she signed the contracts, she had granted the

high–cost projects. Normally, for that kind of capital injection, Kalen Group would send personnel into

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opposed her decision. Some even tried to remove her from her position. Tha moment Kalen Group began to falter, one of her investments