THE FORMIDABLE SON-IN-LAW: THE CHARISMATIC LUCAS GRAY

Ethan pondered for a while before saying cautiously, “I think Mr. Taylor is right. We should really consider it thoroughly!

“The Watsons from San Jose should have hosted the Elite Business Exchange this time a month later, but they suddenly handed over the hosting right to the Kingstons without any official explanation. Something we’re unaware of must have happened.”

Frederick nodded. “That’s right. It’s precisely because I find it bizarre that I have a hunch that something will definitely happen at this Elite Business Exchange. That’s why I suggest that we, the forces of Orange County, unite together in order to prevent the worst-case scenarios from happening. Only then can we tide through any unexpected ordeals.”

Bruce didn’t say anything and just turned to look at Lucas.

His meaning was obvious. He would go along with Lucas’s opinion.

Thus, Frederick and a few others looked at Lucas and waited for his opinion.

Lucas fiddled with the teacup in his hand for a while and suddenly smiled indifferently. “Let’s go with Mr. Taylor’s idea then. Let us, the forces of Orange County, join forces to deal with all the unexpected situations.”

In fact, even if Frederick didn’t make this suggestion, the Hales and the Sawyers would all still stand on Lucas’s side. Coupled with the Parkers from LA and the Coles from San Francisco, the power Lucas could gather was already large enough.

But since Frederick had a clear idea of the current situation and wanted to unite, Lucas would give him the chance to do so.

“Great. In that case, Mr. Gray and Mr. Taylor both agree with my idea. What about you, Mr. Hale?” Frederick asked with joy written all over his face.

Bruce nodded. “The Hales will follow Mr. Gray’s lead. We agree.”

The Wallaces were now the only ones who had yet to take a stand, but their opinion no longer mattered much now.

Seeing this, Darren hurriedly said, “The Wallaces naturally agree as well!”

What a joke. There were only four families from Orange County here. And since the other three families and Lucas had all reached a consensus, the Wallaces obviously wouldn’t be able to gain a foothold in Orange County in the future if they took an opposing stand.

“Alright, since we’ve all reached an agreement, this matter is settled! We will stand together and cooperate to safeguard the interests of our families! If someone betrays us, he will be the common enemy of the other forces!” Frederick said with a cold and stern expression while taking a few more glances at Darren.

Darren immediately felt an urge to curse at Frederick. Is Frederick Taylor deliberately targeting me and giving me a warning? 

But in terms of strength, the Wallaces were indeed no match for the three other major families. In particular, since he hadn’t been the helmsman for long, there was a group of people among the Wallaces led by his brother, Bryant, who were against him. Thus, Darren really didn’t have the courage to stand against Frederick.

“Hahahaha! I didn’t expect that you people from Orange County would reach a consensus here. Do you really think that with just your four families, you’ll be able to cope with everything that will happen at the Elite Business Exchange today?

“You are really too naive!”

At this moment, the door of the reception room meant for the forces of Orange County was suddenly pushed open from the outside, and two people entered with a look of disapproval on their faces.

The faces of the four helmsmen instantly became displeased.

No one wanted others to overhear their conversation while they were discussing an important matter, especially when the two people who entered seemed to be their enemies with conflicting interests.

One of the two people who entered was a middle-aged man. He was Reynold Watson, the head of the Watson family.

The other middle-aged man standing beside him was Phil Harold, the helmsman of another top-tier family in San Jose.

The person who just spoke in disapproval was Reynold.

“What do you mean, Mr. Watson? Eavesdropping on other people’s conversations isn’t something a gentleman should do!” Frederick said coldly with a sullen expression.

Reynold smiled. “Everyone, I don’t have any malicious intent. I just want to say that with merely the few of your Orange County families alone, it’s basically impossible for you to win. But if the Watsons and Harolds from San Jose join you, there might be a chance of winning.”

His words immediately surprised all the people from Orange County present.

The Watsons didn’t come to go against them but instead offered to join forces with them?

It was really bizarre!

Frederick narrowed his eyes. “Mr. Watson, please don’t say those words casually. If I remember correctly, the Elite Business Exchange was supposed to be hosted by the Watsons, but you suddenly transferred the hosting rights to the Kingstons.

“I’m sure you’ve already reached some agreement with the Kingstons or had an exchange of interests. Yet you’re now saying that you want to join forces with us to go against the Kingstons. Don’t you think you are contradicting yourself?”

Reynold smiled, but a trace of gloominess appeared on his face as he said indignantly, “The Elite Business Exchange is held only once every three years, and each time the organizers gain great benefits. Do you think that the Watsons would give up such a great opportunity for nothing? Who would do such a foolish thing if they had a choice?”

The people of Orange County were all surprised to hear this.

Did the Watsons hand over the hosting rights to the Elite Business Exchange unwillingly?

Reynold gritted his teeth. “That’s right. The Kingstons threatened us and demanded that we hand over the hosting right of this Elite Business Exchange to them! Otherwise, they’d make our family decline and be removed from the list of top-tier families! If not for this, how could I have given up the hosting rights to the Kingstons?”

Phil chimed in from the side, “I can vouch for Mr. Watson. The day the Kingstons sent people to the Watson residence to demand the hosting right, I also happened to be present and witnessed this matter with my own eyes!”

With Phil’s testimony, the credibility of this matter indeed increased.

But all the helmsmen here were not greenhorns who had little life experience, and they wouldn’t believe Reynold’s sincerity and accept his and Phil’s offer to join forces based on his statement.

If they joined forces but got betrayed by the Watsons and Harolds, no one would be able to afford the consequences.

Reynold must have understood this because he took the initiative to offer some information. “I can give you an accurate piece of information.. When the Kingstons sent people to contact me, they mentioned one thing—the Smiths, one of the eight great giants in DC, also sent someone to San Francisco. They intend to support the Kingstons at this Elite Business Exchange and make the Kingstons the overlord of California!”