Chapter 91

Emma surveyed the board meeting. Half the attendees were former Brad supporters. While some possessed genuine talent, many long-serving Halls Group shareholders had embezzled funds for years. Now that Liam had defeated Brad, purging these treacherous individuals was paramount. Today's meeting, ostensibly about projects, was actually a purge.

Emma, having already reviewed the proposals, declared, "I've read your project proposals. Eighty percent of you voted to buy that west-side land. Since Mr. Hall summoned me, I'll be blunt: purchase the entire Holy Mountain in the north, at the same price."

The board erupted. The Holy Mountain's acreage exceeded the west-side land by over threefold.

Immediate objections flew. "Mr. Hall, is this your investment genius? Eight hundred million dollars for a wasteland abandoned for twenty years? The biggest joke I've ever seen!"

The room dissolved into laughter, mocking Emma's apparent folly. Spending eight hundred million on a remote, neglected mountain, rather than prime west-side real estate, seemed insane.

But Emma remembered her past life. That "wasteland," abandoned for over twenty years, would become a world-class theme park, a magnet for young people and children. Surrounding infrastructure would boom, creating a thriving mountain economy, a future target of policy support. Buying now meant maximum profit.

Unfazed, Emma stated, "I support Mr. Carter's proposal. Indeed, I urge you to buy the entire mountain."

Liam nodded.

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The board's reaction suggested impending doom. Liam's decision to forgo the desirable west-side land for the "wasteland" prompted plans for mass share divestment.

One shareholder declared, "Then we have nothing to discuss. The Doman Group has courted me, but our friendship kept me here. With Mr. Simon's retirement, and your stubbornness, I see no reason to remain."

Others echoed his sentiment: "Yes. Let's go." "We're leaving."

Reputation was secondary to their immediate desires.

Days after the meeting, shareholder unrest intensified.

At Icovine Estate, Liam sipped coffee, watching Emma sunbathe. He checked his phone; another shareholder was selling. The psychological pressure mounted. He confided, "Mr. Hall, if too many shareholders withdraw, will the company's capital be jeopardized? And this eight hundred million dollar investment... shouldn't we reconsider?"

Emma, seemingly asleep, responded, "Eight hundred million? I'll contribute two hundred million."

Levi nearly fainted. "Madam, how—how much did you say?"

"Two hundred million," Emma confirmed, looking at him. "If it's insufficient, I'll find another way. Is that enough?"

Levi was speechless. He'd considered Emma a talented student, perhaps possessing two million from the Wilson family, plus Liam's credit card and allowances. He couldn't fathom her casual offer of two hundred million. He felt a surge of envy toward the much younger Emma. That sum, in fact, was her uncles' allowance.

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"Buy this land. As much as possible. It will be immensely profitable," Emma insisted. Her past-life experience wasn't investment; it was foresight. However, she didn't reveal her rebirth. Liam couldn't yet comprehend it.

Emma trusted Liam's business acumen to recognize the "wasteland's" potential.

Days later, Liam officially announced the eight-hundred-million-dollar purchase, per Emma's strategy. Over half the shareholders had already fled, but Emma's two hundred million stabilized the situation.

Hours later, Emma saw Liam's account balance. The sheer scale of the numbers almost made her scream.

"Liam!" she exclaimed, counting the zeros. "How much money do you have? Did you lie to me?"

Liam smiled gently. "When did you ask about my finances?"

Emma groaned. He was incredibly wealthy, yet still sought her two hundred million. She'd prepared for ramen dinners. "Give me back my money!"

Liam tapped her nose. "Of course. I'll double it. I'll call the bank manager."

Emma fell silent. Double? Four hundred million. Liam's wealth and generosity sparked her eyes. "Hubby, you're even more handsome today."

Liam's expression changed. "What... did you just call me?"

Emma blushed, repeating, "Hubby."

Liam was overcome. He felt thrilled, touched, and aroused. "Handsome? What else?" he asked, his voice deep.

Emma hugged him and kissed him. "You also trust me." Liam had followed her advice without hesitation, even with eight hundred million at stake.

He hugged her, his nose brushing hers. "How should you thank your husband?"

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