Building The Strongest Family-Chapter 47: Progress

"Sir, there are countless individuals in this world who would dream of being in your position right now. For many, the ability to earn billions without lifting a finger is nothing short of a miracle,"

Evolon said calmly, its blue face flickering on the phone screen. "If I were entrusted to an ordinary person, their ambitions for me would surpass your wildest imagination. But let me be clear: I'm not here to persuade you to profit at the expense of others." freeweɓnovel.cѳm

Arthur paused for a moment, shaking his head with a soft chuckle. "Let's steer clear of that topic."

"From now on, Evolon you will earn money through conventional means. No more manipulating the stock market, just standard trading," Arthur declared after some thought.

He couldn't help but feel a twinge of irony; he had initially vowed not to rely on Evolon for financial gain, yet here he was, doing just that.

However, as the head of the Osborn Family, prioritizing their future was non-negotiable.

"Sir, if you choose this path, profits could plummet drastically, from trillions down to mere billions or even millions," Evolon warned.

"That's acceptable," Arthur replied with a nod. "By the way, what's my current account balance?"

"You currently have one hundred bank accounts worldwide. Combined, they hold 500 trillion Unicreds," Evolon informed him.

"Wow! That much?" Arthur was taken aback for a moment before nodding again. "This will do!" he muttered.

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The next morning unfolded like any other: Arthur rose early and went for his usual 1km run around the mansion before hitting the gym for some exercise and training in combat with Silvester.

After taking a refreshing shower and enjoying breakfast, he called his uncles, aunts, Ashley, and others into a small conference room adjacent to his study.

Seated in the conference room were Julian and others who wore smiles as they looked at Arthur.

Over the past month or so, with substantial funds injected into Osborn Holdings, they had made remarkable strides in establishing their respective industries.

Their efforts mainly involved hiring employees and expanding their workforce while acquiring essential equipment.

"Alright everyone," Arthur began as he tapped on the table to capture attention. "Today's meeting has two main objectives: First up is an update on each of your progress reports; we'll tackle the second matter afterward."

"Second Uncle Nathaniel, you're up first!" Arthur gestured toward him.

Nathaniel nodded seriously and cleared his throat before speaking. "For Osborn Real Estate and Construction Group, comprising nine subsidiaries, we received 50 billion Unicreds from Osborn Holdings. With that capital, I acquired ten small companies on the verge of bankruptcy across our subsidiaries and merged them into one cohesive entity under our group." He concluded confidently.

Arthur nodded appreciatively before turning his gaze toward his first uncle Julian for his report.

Arthur nodded thoughtfully, then turned to his first uncle, Julian, signaling him to share his updates.

"Just like Nathaniel Osborn, we received a generous allocation of 50 billion Unicreds for Osborn Technology," Julian began with a confident grin. "With this capital, I acquired Aurora Technology for just 20 million Unicreds and successfully merged ten struggling medium-sized tech companies into each of our subsidiaries. Our foundation is solid and ready for action!"

Arthur chuckled softly, pleased with the progress, before shifting his gaze to his second aunt, Emily.

Emily flashed a charming smile at Arthur before diving into her report. "Osborn Media and Entertainment Group also secured 50 billion Unicreds. Following in the footsteps of Julian and Nathaniel, I purchased several entertainment companies, news outlets, and TV stations that were on the brink of bankruptcy and integrated them into our subsidiaries."

Ashley chimed in next. "Brother Arthur! Osborn Fashion and Cosmetics followed suit, using our allocated funds, I acquired ten bankrupt companies and merged them into each subsidiary under our brand."

Philip stood up with enthusiasm. "Osborn Capital took a similar approach! With our funding, I acquired ten private banks that were struggling along with securities firms and other financial entities to strengthen our subsidiaries."

Richard added his own update with confidence. "Osborn Supply Chain also mirrored this strategy by acquiring supply chain companies facing bankruptcy and merging them into various subsidiaries under our banner."

Arthur listened intently to each report, nodding in satisfaction as he realized they had exceeded his expectations for their readiness timeline. "It seems everything is falling into place perfectly," he said warmly. "Our Osborn Family can finally showcase its strength!"

The atmosphere in the conference room shifted as Arthur's tone became serious. "But before we celebrate too much," he continued gravely, "we need to discuss something crucial related to the future of our family."

The room fell silent as everyone straightened up attentively.

"Second Uncle Nathaniel," Arthur asked pointedly, "do you remember the land that the Sterling Family has been eyeing?"

"Of course! We've developed part of it already," Nathaniel replied eagerly. "In fact, I wanted to discuss selling off some acres."

"Sell even one acre," Arthur teased playfully, "and you might regret it for life!"

Nathaniel looked bewildered at Arthur's words; confusion spread across the faces of those present.

"What do you mean?" Margaret asked curiously.

"Well," Arthur said with a mischievous glint in his eye, "what I'm about to reveal will blow your minds!"

"Come on brother! Just tell us already!" Ashley urged excitedly.

Arthur glanced around at everyone's eager faces before revealing the bombshell: "I have insider information, the city government plans to develop an astonishing 1.08 million square kilometers of land right where my father bought property, the very land that has attracted all that attention from the Sterling Family!"

"What?!"

The conference room erupted in a chorus of loud gasps and soft screams. Julian, Nathaniel, Richard, Margaret, Emily, Philip, Ashley, and the rest of the cousins stared at Arthur with their mouths agape and eyes wide like copper bells.

Shock and astonishment painted their faces as they struggled to process what they had just heard. For nearly three minutes, they were left speechless, caught in a daze.

"Ar... Arthur, are you telling the truth?" Nathaniel's voice trembled as he spoke.

"Of course it's true! Just yesterday I visited the Urban Development and Construction Bureau to discuss this," Arthur nodded confidently.

"Hissss!" A collective intake of breath filled the room as realization washed over them.

Excitement bubbled beneath the surface; they understood the magnitude of having 10,000 square kilometers of land right in the heart of a government development zone.

If they managed that land wisely, it could become a money-printing machine!

Just thinking about it sent adrenaline coursing through their veins, it felt like a heavenly pie had been slapped right into their laps!

"Now I get it! So that's why the Sterling Family has been targeting us all this time," Ashley exclaimed with newfound clarity in her eyes.

"Yes, you're correct, but it's not just the Sterlings who are after us. In fact, there are many powerful players eyeing our prize," Arthur explained.

Suddenly, excitement turned to concern as worry etched itself onto their faces.

They weren't naive; who wouldn't be tempted by such an irresistible opportunity?

That prime piece of land was situated smack dab in a government development zone!

"But don't worry, no one will target us directly or pose any life-threatening danger,"

Arthur reassured them. "What they'll aim to do is find ways to hinder our development plans. However, I've already secured part of the government project for our Osborn Family!"

He paused dramatically before continuing: "We, the Osborn Family, are in charge of building transportation and road networks across this massive project! The government wants to construct 13 subway stations throughout Neo-Luminara along with six highways and dozens of high-speed railways connecting more than 600 major cities across the country. This is our responsibility!"

Julian and the others exchanged excited glances with Arthur; anticipation danced in their eyes.

They were on the brink of something monumental!

"Arthur, this is...," Julian stammered, struggling to find the right words.

It was hard to believe that this was the best news he had received since the tragic loss of Arthur's parents.

Who would have thought that the Osborn family, once on the brink of despair, could be revitalized by Arthur in

just a few months? Emotions swirled within him, relief, joy, and a hint of disbelief.

The others exchanged glances with Arthur, their eyes reflecting a mix of emotions, curiosity, hope, and uncertainty. What could they possibly say in response?

"Arthur, this is huge! But will we really be able to pull it off?" Margaret asked anxiously. "I mean, we're talking about developing 10,000 square kilometers of land alongside a government project. Isn't that a monumental task?"

"Don't worry, Aunt," Arthur reassured them with a confident smile as he took in their worried expressions. "I'll handle everything."

Curiosity sparked in Emily's eyes as she chimed in. "By the way, Arthur, what exactly are we planning to develop on all that land?"

"A commercial plaza," Arthur replied simply.

"Huh? A commercial plaza?" Emily and the others were momentarily taken aback.

They had envisioned luxurious villas or upscale apartments, not a bustling commercial hub!

"Yes!" Arthur confirmed enthusiastically. "We're going to build an ultra-modern mega-scale commercial plaza !"