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Chapter 147 In the End, It's About the Money

Now that Shirley knew she had a billion-dollar financial backup, she finally felt at case.

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She was well aware that the main reason all the Dunn Group shareholders had shown up tonight, ready to hold her accountable, was that they wanted to distance themselves from the Dunn Group as quickly as possible. They feared that the purchase of the Southvale plots would hurt their own interests.

But with Sebastian's funds arriving soon, she could buy out their shares on the spot, and they would have nothing left to complain about.

"Thank you. Robin. Shirley looked at him, her eyes misting over slightly.

Robin gave her a calm smile. "Tomorrow will be better

Shirley thought he was just trying to comfort her, and she choked up as she replied, "Without this funding. even with Grandpa's old connections, I doubt we could've made it through tonight."

She had no idea that at ten am, tomorrow, the city government would be making a bombshell

nnouncement: over the next 20 years, Harmonfield's main development focus would be on the Southvale

Once this news went public, trillions of dollars would start flooding into Southvale almost immediately

At that point, the Dunns 100-billion investment would multiply several times over, practically overnight. If these shareholders really signed the buyout agreements tonight, they'd regret it so much they'd be spitting blood. Just then, Freya called.

"Shirley, where are you? Can I swing by to pick up the money?"

Last night, Freya had rushed out on an assignment.

Carson's four billion in cash had been temporarily stored in a small vault at the Dunn Group Tower. "Freya, I'm at Dunn Tower. Come over-I'll be waiting for you in the executive conference room."" Shirley and Robin returned to the meeting room.

All the shareholders looked at them with mixed expressions.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I understand exactly why you're here tonight. You're worried about your stakes in the Dunn Group and how they might be affected.

"But I won't back down because of that

The Doans billion-dollar investment in Southvale wasn't some rash decision.

Tonight, I'm not going to give you any so-called detailed investment plan

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"Besides, the investment in Southvale is already a done deal. Even if you don't like it, there's no changing it

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Michell, fuming, struck his came This is absurd! You're squandering everything we worked our whole lives to build It I weren't respecting Drake's legacy, I'd...

Shirley said calmly, "Mr. Kline, there's no need to worry about anyone's so-called 'reputation. Let's skip the

pretenses.

Michell, furious, pointed a trembling finger at her. "You... How dare you speak like that?! I was with your grandpa from the very beginning"

But Shirley cut him off, her expression indifferent. "If you truly valued the bond you shared with my. grandpa, you wouldn't be here today, standing with them, trying to pressure me and the Dunns." Mitchell's face turned red, his whole body trembling with anger, yet he couldn't replace the words to respond.

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confidence in the Dunn Group's major investment this time, you're free to withdraw.

" around the conference room and continued. "Ladies and gentlemen, if you've lost

"My grandpa made it clear in yesterday's meeting anyone who wants to divest from the Dunn Group wil face no resistance from us.

"All of you here contributed to the growth of the Dunn Group, from its humble beginnings to its current success. You've all played a part in its glory

"If any of you have lost faith in the Dunns, you're welcome to leave at any time. The Dunn Group will cash out your shares at the highest market value.

"At this point, talking any further is pointless.

"I have here 20 share transfer agreements. Any shareholder who wants to divest can sign on the spot, and the Dum Group will buy back your shares in cash, right here and now!" "What? Cash, on the spot?" Her words stunned everyone in the room.

To cash out all the shares held by the shareholders present would require at least 20 billion dollars.

Shirley planned to pay in cash?

The Dunn Group had just invested 100 billion in the Southvale plots-did they even have any funds left?

Or was Shirley just putting on a show to intimidate them?

Drake was equally taken aback.

The Dunn Group didn't have that kind of money!

He and Timothy had shown up tonight just to back Shirley up, worried that Mitchell, Barney, and the other old timers might use this situation to pressure her.

But now Shirley was making things harder on herself with this bold statement.

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He thought about stepping in to stop her, but it was to late.

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For a moment, the conference room fell silent; the shareholders could practically hear each other's heartbeats.

Michell, Barney, and the other senior shareholders were in shock-none of them had expected Shirley to make such an offer.

Everyone knew that earlier today, the Dunn Group had tapped into their last 50 billion in liquid funds.

They had even used all of the Dunns fixed assets and shares as collateral to borrow another 50 billion. from half a dozen banks just to secure the purchase of the Southvale plots.

At this point, the Dunns should have been completely out of cash.

But here was Shirley, claiming she would cash out any shareholder who wanted to leave, right here on the spot!

Suddenly, everyone in the room started feeling uneasy.

Could the Dunns really back up such a bold promise to cash out their shares on the spot?

After all, the combined shares of these 20 shareholders amounted to nearly 30 billion dollars.

That was no small amount.

But if Shirley didn't actually have that much cash available, would she really be offering an immediate buyout right now?

In the Dunn Group's executive conference room, each of the 20 shareholders silently weighed the pros and com

Over the years, following Drake, Timothy, and now Shirley, they'd made a lot of money and gained significant standing in Harmonfield.

Over 90 percent of these shareholders had been penniless when they first joined Drake, and only because of him had they become the billionaires they were today.

But now, with the Dunns high-stakes decision, they were starting to worry that all their wealth might vanish overnight.

The rumors circulating online and in town only added to their anxiety.

In the face of potential loss, any gratitude they'd once felt toward the Dunns seemed to fade away.

The room fell into an uneasy silence for a long moment

Mitchell broke the tension with a cold chuckle. "Shirley, what are you saying? Are you implying that because we're raising these concerns, your response is to suggest we simply sell our shares and leave?" Everyone knew exactly what Mitchell was doing-he was trying to shift the responsibility for leaving the Dunn Group onto Shirley.

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from the ground up. Getting here wasn't easy, and now you're suggesting we exit the shareholders' board?"

Shirley could see what Mitchell and Barney were trying to do.

They wanted to avoid looking ungrateful while also testing her resolve,

So she replied coolly, "Since Mr. Kline and Mr. Weaver have made it clear they don't want to withdraw their shares from the Dunn Group, then let's drop the matter. Amber, collect their buyout agreements." "You- Mitchell and Barney stood up at the same time.

"We didn't say that! We're just asking for a reasonable explanation!"

Robin laughed. "You want to have it both ways? Isn't that exhausting?

"If you want to cash out, just sign the papers already!"

"You ignorant brat! How dare you insult me? I-" Mitchell slammed his hand on the table in anger.

Robin's face remained calm as he sneered, "Old fool, what are you going to do about it?" He slapped his palm down hard on the table.

Bang! The massive conference table split into pieces, cracking apart with a deafening sound. Mitchell stumbled back, unable to steady himself, and fell to the floor as a steaming cup of water spilled all over his head and face. "Hiss

Mitchell let out a gasp...

The entire conference room fell silent once again, the tension thick enough to cut with a knife. The drenched and humiliated Mitchell wiped the water from his face, ready to shout in fury.

But when he looked up and saw Robin's mocking expression, the words caught in his throat.

He suddenly remembered the rumors-that even Rygar's infamous "Devil" had been beaten to a pulp by this kid.

Robin was clearly a dangerous man.

The Dunn Group's conference table was made from blackwood and yellow sandalwood-so hard it was almost like iron.

Yet Robin had shattered it into pieces with a single slap.

If Mitchell kept provoking him, who's to say that hand wouldn't come down on his head next? Mitchell dropped the pretense, tearing off any last shred of dignity, and said coldly. "I have at least eight billion in shares. Shirley, you said we could cash out immediately. And I mean tonight!"

Shirley pointed coolly to the stack of agreements. "Shareholders, anyone who wants to withdraw can go ahead and sign."

Mitchell picked up a pen, but then hesitated, glancing a Drake in the back of the room. Feeling a flash of shame, he said awkwardly. "Drake, it's not that I don't care. It's just... over the years, my responsibilities

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Drake gave him a slight nod, smiling. "It's alright. Mitchell. You've been with me for decades. Back when we started with nothing, we only cared about loyalty, to money.

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"But after all these years, I can see now that maybe loyalty alone isn't enough. Money does matter, in the

end.

"Don't worry about it. Go ahead and cash out."

Mitchell let out a long sigh. "Drake, I'm sorry, I don't have a choice here, I really don't."

Barney stood up as well. "Mr. Dunn Sr., it's not that I'm being disloyal or heartless... I just....

Drake nodded. "I understand. I was the one who made the final call on the Southvale investment, I can't guarantee it'll make a profit.

"Enough said. We've worked together for years-let's part on good terms."

With that. Mitchell, Barney, and a few other shareholders, not wanting to drag this out any longer, signed their withdrawal agreements one by one.

Seeing the two senior members cash out, several other shareholders followed suit.

But ten shareholders remained, watching the scene unfold without moving to sign.

Mitchell shot them an impatient glance. "What are you all hesitating for? Ms. Dunn already said-

One of the shareholders, Manfred Caldwell, shook his head and said, "Mr. Kline, we all followed the Dunn Group to where it is today, from nothing to a respected position in society. That's thanks to the Dunns. "Now, when the Dunn Group needs funds the most, are we really going to cash out just because we're scared of a risky investment?

"That would be a betrayal of everything we've built!"

"Heh. Mr. Kline, you're one of the original founders alongside Mr. Dunn Sr. You, of all people, should be the last to act like this. It's truly disappointing!

"As for me, I'm not cashing out!"