"Dad!" Andrew gasped when he saw Stanley on his knees. "You're the president of Kean Corporation! How could you… get on your knees in front of so many people?"
Stanley raised his head and said in a serious tone, "Your grandfather has yet to hand over his connections to me. How much longer do you think the glory of our company can last once he passes away? If I don't kneel now, I won't even have the chance to do this anymore in the future." Then, he raised his voice, adding, "On your knees, too, and apologize to Dr. Nicholson!"
"Dad, I—" Andrew wanted to say more, but when he met his father's sharp gaze, he lost all guts to protest. In the end, he could only grit his teeth as he fell to his knees before Kingsley with a loud thud.
When the members of the Kean Family saw their patriarch and young master kneeling on the ground, they exchanged glances and fell to their knees one after the other. Most of them were working in Kean Corporation, and even those who had set up their own companies were still highly dependent on the resources they received from Kean Corporation. If it were to collapse, that would be a huge blow to their lives. Hence, nobody dared to watch like a bystander. Instead, they immediately kneeled, following Stanley's lead.
Members of the Kean Family who were insulting Kingsley earlier were on their knees in a matter of seconds. They were also shooting him with woeful, pleading eyes, hoping he would save the old man.
All sense of authority that Stanley carried with him as the head of the family had vanished as he stared at Kingsley intently. "Dr. Nicholson, I can even give you the most profitable company under Kean Corporation as long as you save my father!"
Stanley was going all out. So what if he lost the most profitable company? If his father could survive and hand over the connections he had with the governmental bodies, then Kean Corporation could continue to thrive. Otherwise, without the help of officials, even a profitable company would go bankrupt sooner or later.
Kingsley's brows twitched at the promise Stanley made. Reene has always been talking about achieving greatness in the business field. It should be okay if I help her out a couple of times openly, but if I do it too often, it will inevitably hurt her pride. So, I can only secretly help her build her business empire little by little.
Even though Coliree Group looked strong, it was merely an empty shell that existed for the sake of pretense. He couldn't offer her any other substantive help besides giving her a huge project.
However, things were different if he had Kean Corporation's most profitable company under his control. With their abilities, that company was more than a few times stronger than Clark Corporation. If he gave it to Reene as a gift, it would undoubtedly make her stronger. Plus, he didn't want to give up on any leads on Boris.
At the thought of this, Kingsley slowly parted his lips and said, "Since you're being so sincere, I'll help you out just this once."
"Thank you, Dr. Nicholson! Thank you!" Tears of joy rolled down Stanley's face as he kept saying his thanks to him.
The same went for every other Keans, who cried loudly, "Thank you for being so kind, Dr. Nicholson! We'll remember your kindness forever!"
Kingsley swept his gaze across their grateful faces and said calmly, "Don't be in such a rush to thank me. I have other conditions."
"Name your price!" Stanley hurriedly said. "Give me the word and I'll do whatever you want!"
Kingsley placed his arms behind his back as he drawled, "It's very simple. Hand over the most profitable company you have to the president of the Neveah Department Store, President Wynn. However, you will take care not to tell her that it was from me, and you have to make her accept your 'gift'."
Stanley bobbed his head earnestly. "No problem! I'll get it done right away!"
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