Chapter 285

A week had passed, and Ethan sat at the head of a long conference table, the room filled with the buzz of conversation and the hum of presentations.

Managers from his various companies were seated around him, their focus fixed on the screens displaying charts and projections. Ethan had been busy—too busy.

In just a few weeks, he had added two more companies to his portfolio, diversifying his empire further. Yet, even with these acquisitions, one notable company, GRR, remained off the list.

He'd thought about it long and hard. GRR's resources and capabilities were tempting, but there was something else tugging at his thoughts. If the brewing tensions in the neighboring country escalated into war, he would have an opportunity—a responsibility, perhaps.

'if it comes to that,' he thought, his gaze distant for a moment, 'I'll find a way to supply food to them for free.' It wasn't about profit; it was about strategy and impact.