Still, Javier confidently addressed Ezzo, âMr. Ezzo, the Beckett Group owns our racecourses in Solana City and other cities. Weâre considered the most experienced in developing racecourses.â
Hearing that, Cornelius, scoffed under his breath. âPfft. Thatâs very cocky of him.â
Victor could no longer hold back and opined, âMr. Javier, the Beckett Group indeed owns racecourses, but itâs an overstatement to claim that youâre the most experienced in building one. Weâre the host of the horseracing event this year. You do know that this is the largest racecourse in Solana City, donât you?â
Javier calmly argued, âThatâs because itâs built new. Back in the day, the Beckett Group was unrivaled.â
Equally irked, Victor countered with an example of Winstonâs, âThe KS Group built its racecourse 30 years ago. Not only was it the largest in the country, but it is also the only racecourse in Belbanks until today. Quite a stretch to say that youâre the most experienced in racecourse building when Winston has not even claimed that title.â
Winston was surprised when Victor dragged him into the argument. Javier, feeling humiliated, breathed deeply to calm himself down. He knew Victor had deliberately pitted him against the Taylors, possibly because the Schmidts planned to work with the Taylors against the Becketts.
âBesides, building the racecourse is not the priority. The quality of the horses and the sourcing process are very important. Even in those aspects, the KS Group is more experienced than the Beckett Group.
They have access to pure-bred horses abroad and own vast stables in Belbanks. The quality of their horses is assured.
âOh, Mr. Javier, you donât seem to be in touch with the latest market developments. Thatâs understandable, though. Itâs the era of the younger generation, after all,â Victor continued his verbal attack, showing his displeasure with the Beckett Group.
His final remark touched the sore spot of Javier. Since it was inappropriate for Cornelius to make any comment, Preston took the chance to pitch the Harper Groupâs capabilities. âMr. Ezzo, we have our own stables too! The quality of our horses is top-notch. In fact, we bred and trained horse No. 8 in this race! Isnât eight a pretty good number?â
Preston knew that he would score points with Cornelius and gain respect in the company if he managed to bag this lucrative.
collaboration with Jesselton Incorporated. If he secured the win, it would be easier for him to counter Landonâs influence. To him, Landon was a good-for-nothing who should be wasting away his life. with Lauren instead of meddling with company affairs.
Except for Winston, the other three men were at war.
Jasper whispered in Alyssaâs ear, âLyse, Uncle Winston is pretty composed, isnât he? He doesnât even bother to compete.â
With a glint in her eye, she turned to him. âDo you find the Jesselton. Incorporated project attractive?â
âOf course.â
âIf you think so, do you believe Winston isnât interested in it?â She elbowed Jasper and whispered back, âWinston is just faking it. If he isnât greedy, why would he get himself four wives to begin with?â
Jasper was rendered speechless and pretty entertained by how Alyssa took a jab at her father. She continued, âHeâs too used to having the upper hand. Itâs been years since he initiated a partnership.
Most of the time, his business partners would come to him, or Jonah would be neyouquny un mis pertun a massive ego.â
She crossed her arms and shook her head disapprovingly.
âSo, what happens now?â As he spoke, he placed a hand on her wrist. When no one was looking, his hand traveled down to the small of her back before proceeding further..
âUmâ¦â