Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 1055

Sharon’s voice pulled Richard back from his thoughts.

DAre all of Kalen Group’s current ventures in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, new energy, and photovoltaic technology the same ones Mother invested in back then?”

Richard nodded. “Yes. Your mother had remarkable foresight. According to the company’s veterans, she personally spent over six months researching those firms before deciding to invest. She believed those industries held enormous potential. But at the time, traditional sectors were at their peak, and the board strongly opposed her decision. They argued the company should focus on more profitable, established industries.

“But your mother disagreed. She said those sectors were already saturated–joining them would mean fighting countless competitors for the same slice of pie. Even if you won, it wasn’t worth the time. Kalen Group was mired in endless debate back then. In the end, it was your mother who stood her ground and insisted on investing.”

Several of Shayla’s bold ventures not only saved Kalen Group from collapse but also earned her a loyal following within the company. No matter what decisions she made after that, that group of supporters stood firmly by her.

Of course, there were others who refused to acknowledge her talent. They dismissed her success as sheer luck- a woman’s fluke.

about business?” they’d sneer. “So she made a few lucky investments. That doesn’t

from Shayla. Even the initial capital for those investments hadn’t come from company funds. The shareholders and board had rejected her proposal

Kalen family estate. She sold

achieved if Kalen Group had

greater.

those same shareholders were eaten up

late.

Group. Since it was her own money, she had full authority–complete control. Ironically, the rejection

While some continued to belittle her, others began to recognize her as a woman of rare

Group hadn’t faded. No matter what Richard tried—no matter how

making fortunes for the shareholders who had trusted and followed her. Those who had mocked her–who had only wanted to

the more they resented her legacy. In their bitterness, they aligned themselves with Richard, joining