The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1627

Chapter 1627:

“In recent years, the major families in Pinetree City have struggled with leadership transitions, making them even more defensive. They support each other and close ranks against outsiders mainly to prevent Lyhaton’s families from seizing opportunities. Breaking into that circle won’t be easy,” someone said.

“The separation of Pinetree City from Lyhaton left a legacy of bitterness that has only intensified with time. Any expansion attempt will trigger immediate and coordinated opposition,” another executive chimed in.

“Miss Holland, this endeavor transcends simple business strategy. Even when Mr. Carl Ford drafted these plans years ago, the path forward remained unclear…”

Even after so many years had passed, Carl’s ambitious vision remained unrealized.

The group made their positions clear, yet there was only one unanimous agreement—Corrine needed to be dissuaded from her plan.

their arguments to spill across the room. But as tension thickened

all finished?” Her voice sliced through the silence—calm,

Shoulders sagged. Not a

followed in its wake.

the group’s admiration. Her decisions were precise, her resolve

from the Ford family—she was a

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Ford Group’s expansion into Pinetree City was a monumental endeavor. Not even Carl had managed it. Years ago, he had suggested the very same move, only to be crushed by the united front of Pinetree City’s entrenched families.

hung over them, one subordinate finally spoke, his voice tentative. “Miss Holland, the people in

look at the Holland Group acquisition. Behind its collapse is a swamp of entangled debts. There is no profit to speak of. Anyone who touches it will inherit a mountain of liabilities. It is a time bomb, and everyone knows it. However, the major families of Pinetree City pushed the court to re-auction it—just to block us. That deal was locked in, and yet they