Chapter 1392

“What’s the meaning of this, Eugene?” Patrick’s expression darkened.

It was his eightieth birthday today and there were a lot of influential figures among the guests.

As the leader of the Scammells, his decision was final, yet Eugene challenged his authority in public; it was only natural that Patrick was upset.

“Elder, the pharmaceutical firms have always been under the control of the second bloodline. Nigel and I have been doing a great job managing them throughout the years. Don’t you think it’s a bit inappropriate for you to sell one of them to someone else?” Eugene said calmly.

“So what if you have been managing the firms? Leon’s going to be my grandson–in–law and he’s considered a part of the family now, so he isn’t an outsider! Besides, I’m selling the firm to him, not giving it to him for free! How is it inappropriate?” Patrick retorted coldly.

“Be that as it may, our pharmaceutical firms are becoming increasingly profitable with a steady profit of around 40 million each year. There’s no need to sell them! In any case, I’m the person in charge of the firms and I won’t consent to sell them!” Eugene insisted.

He was reluctant to sell the pharmaceutical firm not simply out of concern for the profit, but mainly because he did not want to let go of his power.

Ever since Damian’s legs were paralyzed, he tried everything in his power to try and replace Damian as the heir to inherit the family wealth.

The two pharmaceutical firms were the foundation of his power and selling one of them would impact his influence in the family, which meant that he would have no leverage over Damian.

“Why you!” Patrick was furious.

He knew about the fight between Damian and Eugene and saw right through Eugene’s scheme.

It was his plan all along to sell Leon one of the Scammells‘ pharmaceutical firms to weaken Eugene’s influence so that he would lose the chance to be named as the heir. To his bewilderment, greed took over Eugene and he dared argue with Patrick in front of everyone.

Patrick did not expect this.

“Don’t be upset, Elder Scammell!” Leon stepped forward and stared at Eugene, “Eugene, if you are worried that the Scammells will suffer a loss of around 40 million per year by selling the firm to me, you don’t have to worry about it! I can assure you that I will establish a long–term partnership with the Scammells from now on and continue to make bulk purchases for medical materials! By then, the Scammells would be able to make at least 130 million in profit each year!”

Leon took the opportunity to express his will to cooperate with the Scammells.

Though they might initially suffer certain losses, he was confident that he could return the Scammells with a far higher profit.