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Chapter 173 Skill Issue
Fully aware of the simation, Ronald struggled to focus and strategize amidst his frustration.
“Maggie, can you think of anything? I need your thoughts.”
Maggie paused, lost in contemplation, while Mary, growing impatient with the silence, sharply criticized, “Why the silence? You’re known for your effectiveness. After all the years with the Camerons, how can you hesitate now when it matters most?” All rights © NôvelDrama.Org.
Ronald, with a concerned expression, cut in, “Stop. We’re in a dire predicament that can’t be solved just by talking.”
Mary, despite her harsh words, was on the verge of tears.
“We’ve sunk a massive amount of money into this. What will become of us if we don’t succeed?”
Maggie could hardly hide her disdain. Indeed, the Cameron family had heavily invested in the endeavor, from sourcing materials and recruiting employees to setting up factories and broadening their market presence across the country.
Their total investment was monumental, reaching into the tens or even hundreds of billions.
Now, they faced not only the loss of materials but also a blow to their worldwide reputation. For the Camerons, overcoming this hurdle seemed as formidable as reaching the heavens.
Maggie empathized with Mary’s distress deeply. Upon the establishment of the Luster Corporation, both Noah and Mary had committed substantial resources. Now facing the possibility of losing it all, Mary’s concern was palpable.
“Joseph, retrace your steps from tonight. Think about who you mingled with and who could have possibly planted this bug on you,” she suggested.
Ronald, catching a glimpse of his son’s error, fixed him with a severe look.
Aware it was a deliberate sabotage, Ronald 1 mented that his lack of caution led to the leak. A more guarded approach might have spared them the current crisis.
Now…
In the aftermath of finding the bug on his attire, Joseph’s complexion paled. Despite incessant pondering. he was at a loss to identify the perpetrator.
As the heir of the family, he had hosted a myriad of guests that evening, leaving him baffled as to the identity, timing, or method of the bug’s placement.
“Reflect deeply. It’s clear someone managed to slip this device onto you undetected!” Ronald, increasingly exasperated, pressed him.
“Dad, I encountered so many individuals that night, it’s hard to recall
Joseph’s attempt to explain was abruptly cut off by Ronald furiously smashing his cup onto the floor, berating. “You don’t remember? How can you fail to recall such a crucial detail? Regardless of whether I hold you responsible, what about Andy? You assured me he was on board, so why is he now retracting his
Chapter 173 Skill Issue
That day, Ronald felt an indelible mark of disgrace, questioning how he would be viewed in the aftermath, and the path forward for the Camerons seemed bleak.
The floor was strewn with fragments of the shattereil cup as Joseph, faced with Ronald’s fury, maintained a grim and stern demeanor, visibly upset by the reprimand.
“Honey, blame should not be cast upon Joseph. The Farrow father and son have shown their true colors by breaking their word and aligning with the Adams, Clearly, the Adams have orchestrated this betrayal with a hidden agenda, Olivia, defending her son against the unjust accusation, sided with him and pointed out the treachery of their supposed allies.
“The Adams, always the Adams! Why is it that the Adams can outmaneuver us, yet we fail to surpass them? If that’s the case, should we not just concede to the Adams, admitting that Ronald is no match for them. and that my son doesn’t measure up to Phillip
offspring!”
Ronald’s voice, initially controlled, escalated in intensity following Olivia’s comments.
The man known for his courteous and mild–mannered demeanor now exhibited a fierce temper. His eyes were red, and the veins were prominent on his forehead as he voiced his frustrations forcefully, banging the teacup down on the table and visibly struggling to maintain his composure.
The explosion of Ronald’s fury rendered the room silent.
In the vast living room, the silence was so profound it seemed one could hear a pin drop. The tension was palpably lingering until Maggie offered a composed response.
Dad, our priority should be to devise a strategy for damage control. Although I haven’t formulated a complete solution, I’ve pinpointed several critical issues we need to tackle, Maggie suggested, maintaining her calm.
“What is it?” Ronald managed to calm his ire, responding in a deep tone.
The initial concern pertains to our supplies of jewelry and jade stones. We rushed into operations without securing a sufficient stockpile of raw stones. Since retrieving the merchandise confiscated by Shawn isn’t an option, we must explore alternative avenues.”
Upon Maggie’s conclusion, Madam Came n, unable to contain her concern, inquired, “What of the funds we transferred to Shawn? Is there any chance of recovery?”
Maggie detected the blame in Madam Cameron’s gaze, directed at her for the loss of Shawn’s supplies.
However, Maggie remained unaffected.
Her detachment from the Camerons‘ opinion was clear; to her, their eventual fallout was inevitable. Postponing this fallout would only serve her interests, prolonging her advantage while amplifying the Camerons‘ losses.
“We won’t recover the funds. Shawn’s longstanding involvement in smuggling means his assets are likely seized. Our dealings with him were illicit and lacked any legal safeguard, Ronald admitted, his eyes cast down, weighed down by the enormity of their situation.
Though the Camerons had weathered difficult times before, this loss was unprecedented in scale, causing Ronald to reel at the thought.
Yet, Ronald understood the necessity of presenting a strong front. It was crucial for him to navigate
through this crisis.
“Moreover, we need to devise a strategy to rehabilitate our image and articulate a compelling response to the leaked discussions.”
Master Cameron stated with a troubled expression, “It sounds straightforward, yet it’s anything but easy. Once the words are out, how do we rectify the situation?”
Noah mused before suggesting, “We must ramp up our PR initiatives and disseminate more content online to argue that we are victims of a smear campaign. If we consistently deny the allegations, some of the public will start to side with us eventually.”
Maggie gave him a brief, knowing look, aware of the accuracy in his words.
However, such tactics seemed geared towards appealing to the budget–conscious segment of the market. While price–sensitive consumers might be swayed by such strategies, the more discerning aristocratic circles, who prioritize reputation above all, would likely remain unimpressed.
All these efforts presuppose that the Adams did not proceed.with legal action.
With the Adams poised to launch their new line tomorrow, directly accusing the Camerons of copycat behavior and challenging their integrity, discerning buyers conducting even cursory comparisons would. quickly notice the inferior quality of the Camerons‘ products, easily mistaking them for imitations.
Thus, even the general populace might hesitate to support them under these circumstances.
Maggie pondered these challenges internally, yet she maintained a stoic facade, adding, “Thirdly, concerning the plagiarism allegations from the Adams, we must assess whether the Adams possess concrete proof and the likelihood of their lawsuit prevailing. Should they succeed, it’s conceivable we might be edged out of the mainstream market entirely,”