Third Person's POV
"But Alpha Cliff, the Todd Group itself is in danger now. Without the Dalton family's connections and support, many projects are likely to come to a standstill." Beta Elliot had already sensed that something was wrong.
It seemed that all recent events were targeting the Todd Group.
In just a month, the family had lost several major projects in succession, suffering heavy losses.
If it weren't for their deep financial reserves, any other company would have collapsed by now.
"Do as I say. Don't worry about anything else."
"...Yes, Alpha Cliff."
As a Beta, he could not disobey the Alpha's orders.
Meanwhile, news of the Dalton family's late-night commotion was caught by paparazzi and spread wildly online.
Vanya saw the news in the president's office of M Company and couldn't help but frown.
She hadn't expected Aldrich to fall out with the Todd family so quickly for her sake.
Aldrich had always been conflict-averse; unless it was a matter of great importance, he would never take the initiative to cause trouble.
"CEO Dalton, you wanted to see me?" Stewart walked in, waiting for her instructions.
Vanya said, "I want to speed up the acquisition of the Dalton Group. Have finance draft an acquisition agreement for me right now."
"Right now?"
Stewart was taken aback, not understanding why she was suddenly in such a hurry to acquire the Dalton Group.
"Is there a problem?"
"If we acquire the Dalton Group now, such a big move will definitely attract a lot of attention."
"It doesn't matter. Just do as I say. All decision-making power of the Dalton family is in my hands now."
Aldrich had already handed over all of the Dalton family's assets to her. As long as she signed and stamped the acquisition agreement, it would take legal effect immediately.
She had previously thought there was no need to rush, but now that Aldrich had completely broken with the Todd Group, things had changed.
To prevent the Todd Group from making a move against the Dalton family, the acquisition had to happen immediately, so the Dalton family could rely on the powerful M Group.
Meanwhile, Aldrich returned home and immediately used all his connections to search for Vanya.
Mirabelle looked at his expression and tentatively said, "Vanya has been missing at sea for so long, and Cliff hasn't even recovered a body. She must have had an accident. The Dalton family can't go a day without a leader. Honey, you have to think of the company."
Aldrich's face changed. "What body? What accident! Don't talk nonsense!"
Seeing that he was angry, Mirabelle complained, "It's normal for someone lost at sea for four days not to have a body found. She could have been eaten by fish! How could she still be alive? I'm doing this for you, for the Dalton family! You can't just watch the company remain paralyzed, can you?"
These days, Aldrich had handed over all of the Dalton Group's assets to Vanya to manage.
At first, the subordinates were unconvinced, but Vanya managed the company in an orderly fashion and made considerable profits, so no one had anything to say.
Now that Vanya was missing, the Dalton Group was basically in a semi-paralyzed state.
If Aldrich didn't step up to take charge, let alone confront Cliff, the company's cash flow would soon be in serious trouble.
After hearing these words, Aldrich indeed fell silent.
At that moment, the doorbell suddenly rang.
He went to open the door, only to see Stewart standing at the entrance with a lawyer. "Hello, Mr. Aldrich. I'm Stewart from M Group, and this is our lawyer."
"Lawyer?"
Aldrich was stunned and asked in confusion, "Our Dalton family hasn't offended M Group, have we? What brings you here?"
Aldrich couldn't understand why M Group would send a lawyer, and even if something had happened, M Group should have contacted the Dalton Group, not come to him privately.
He was completely baffled until the other party took out an agreement and handed it over, saying, "May we come in and talk?"
With things at this point, Aldrich had no choice but to let the two of them in.
When he opened the document, the bold title immediately caught his eye—Acquisition Agreement!
Aldrich's expression changed slightly as he read on, seeing a series of clauses stating that the Dalton Group agreed to be acquired by M Group.
At the end, he saw Vanya's signature and seal.
"Wh-what does this mean?"
Mirabelle, seeing this, immediately looked crestfallen. "What acquisition agreement? We've never heard of this! Vanya never told us! This doesn't count!"
She had finally waited for Vanya to have an accident and was planning for her son to take control of the Dalton family, but Vanya had signed this damned agreement before her accident, ruining all her plans!
Aldrich stared at the contract, his brows tightly furrowed.
Stewart shot Mirabelle a cold glance and said, "Allow me to remind you, as the person in charge of the Dalton Group, Vanya holds more than fifty percent of the shares and is fully qualified to make all decisions for the Dalton Group. This agreement has already completed all legal procedures. Your objection is invalid. If you breach the contract, you will be required to pay compensation."
"You!" Mirabelle was so angry her face turned red and her neck bulged.
She immediately reached out to shake Aldrich's arm. "Honey! Say something! Hurry, say something!"
"Enough!" Aldrich shook off her hand and stood up. "I trust Vanya's decision. Just follow the procedures."