Chapter 1200 Keep an Eye on Her
Kenton remarked, “Some stubborn traditionalists refused to listen to
my advice and lectured me instead. I understand we originate from foreign places, but our hearts lie with Cascadia.”
“Indeed. I even donated to the flood victims last time,” someone
chimed in.
“The Clintons have considerable influence at the port. Those idiotic old–timers can oppose them all they want, but they shouldn’t drag the Chamber of Commerce into it,” another huffed.
Kenton flashed a gentle smile. “That’s what I thought. Therefore, must ensure no mistakes during the voting.”
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“I’m sure you have other plans aside from the voting, don’t you, Mr. Wray? The Hudsons are a good example,” the person beside Kenton added with a knowing wink.
Kenton merely smiled in response. Though everyone knew the truth behind the Hudson family’s downfall, none spoke of it aloud.
The Hudsons refused to yield to the Wrays. They insisted that the Quinnell family deserved a seat in the Southern Cascadia Chamber of Commerce, citing Gordon’s foundation.
Unfortunately, their deep loyalty toward the Quinnells blinded them from recognizing the changing circumstances.
As the group burst into laughter at the Hudsons‘ decline, someone interjected, “But I’ve heard the girl that the Quinnells recently
Kingbome have fallen under her thumb
“Even the Winstons have been robbed of their share of the ple. They have no choice but to seek new opportunities in Hawford. I suggest we keep an eye on her, Mr. Wray.”
Kenton agreed to the suggestion. “Rest assured, I’ve already had
someone trailing her. As for the Winstons, they came to Hawford because of Mr. Winston Senior’s declining health.
“I admit that the Quinnell girl is formidable, but her influence is limited
to Kingborne. We know what kind of place Hawford is. Even if she
intends to take action, she’ll need the chance to initiate it.”
The underlying implications in his words were clear. At that moment,
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