Chapter 85: The Four Big Families' History III

But as big as their companies are, it was also true that the two families lived humbly.

There are four such big families, the other two being the Morgrave and Frostmoor families.

Morgrave's company was known as Morgrave Dynamics, with the slogan: "Beyond Intelligence, Beyond Limits."

Morgrave Dynamics was founded almost fifty years ago by Dr. Alistair Morgrave, a brilliant computer scientist and entrepreneur, in Silicon Valley.

Starting as a small research lab, Morgrave Dynamics specialized in AI-driven algorithms and adaptive encryption technology — a groundbreaking innovation that became the foundation of modern cybersecurity.

Seven years after its establishment, the company had its first major breakthrough, securing contracts with government agencies to develop encrypted networks capable of safeguarding classified digital information. This pivotal moment marked the company's shift from a modest tech lab to an emerging force in global cybersecurity.

With the rise of the internet, Morgrave Dynamics expanded aggressively. Soon, the company launched MorNet — an advanced cloud computing platform that revolutionized data storage and accessibility, allowing businesses to operate securely and remotely.

Under the leadership of Jonathan Morgrave, Alistair's eldest son, the company developed QuantumShield twenty years after its establishment. This cybersecurity protocol became the gold standard for securing e-commerce transactions, laying the foundation for safe online banking and digital payments worldwide.

Four years later, Morgrave Dynamics established headquarters in London, Tokyo, and Berlin, becoming a key player in global IT infrastructure. Their technology became embedded in financial institutions, government defense systems, and multinational corporations.

Eventually, they returned to their home country, choosing to set their main base in City S.

This is where Charlie Morgrave, Jonathan's son and Wynter's father — a prodigy in AI and machine learning — became the company's CEO. His visionary leadership led to the creation of NeuroCore — an AI supercomputer capable of real-time predictive analytics, threat detection, and autonomous system management.

At present, under his leadership, the company has achieved a valuation of over $1 trillion, with facilities in more than 50 countries and partnerships with world governments, tech giants, and scientific institutions.

Frostmoor Ventures was the company built by Reginald Frostmoor.

It all began more than fifty years ago, on the sun-drenched shores of Sydney, Australia. Reginald Frostmoor stood before a forgotten stretch of waterfront — a neglected piece of land others had dismissed — and saw more than empty space. He saw potential.

With bold ambition, he founded Frostmoor Ventures and, five years later, unveiled the Frostmoor Harbourfront Complex — a striking blend of luxury offices, boutique hotels, and high-end retail spaces. It was more than just a development; it was a statement.

But Reginald's vision didn't stop at the Australian borders.

Ten years later, his son, Sebastian Frostmoor, joined the company. Educated at Harvard and driven by a hunger even fiercer than his father's, Sebastian had one goal: to push Frostmoor Ventures onto the global stage.

The company secured its first international project — the Frostmoor International Tower in Singapore — a sleek, eco-conscious skyscraper that redefined modern architecture. From there, the expansion was relentless:

New York and London became home to ultra-luxury residences. Dubai and Hong Kong saw high-tech commercial hubs rise from sand and stone. Tokyo welcomed cutting-edge business districts, merging innovation with timeless design.

Though founded in Sydney, the Frostmoor family was born in this country. By the time they became a global powerhouse with projects in over 60 countries, Rudolf Frostmoor, Sebastian's son, led the company back to their home country, establishing their new headquarters in City S.

Rudolf — an MIT-educated architect and business innovator — is pushing Frostmoor Ventures even further into the future, with bold ambitions.

His most daring project, Project Horizon, is a plan to create self-sustaining luxury communities — smart cities powered by renewable energy, designed with AI-integrated homes, and built to harmonize technology, nature, and modern living.

Their tagline proudly states: "Forging Skylines, Defining Tomorrow."

All four major enterprises, each with different histories, are currently leading the country to new heights on the global stage.

But compared to Ashcroft and Lockhart, Morgrave and Frostmoor showed their ambitious nature upon their return to the country. Both sought to pit their companies against the two giants, despite working in different fields.

And the business world began watching closely.

Would the two ambitious companies, which rose to power outside the country, be able to surpass the two deeply rooted giants within it?

Something Ashcroft and Lockhart simply ignored, seeing no need to entertain such competition.

"Anyway, please help me here," Shawn asked again.

Dylan chuckled, "Fine. I'll talk to her for you."

"Thanks."

Once their conversation ended, Dylan called Emina.

"Yes?" she answered.

"Can't you be a bit more enthusiastic when it's your brother calling?" he couldn't help but say.

"What is it, brother?" she asked, her tone a little softer this time.

Dylan sighed, "I'm hoping you can find a good teacher to help a beginner in acting."

"A beginner?"

"Someone who just started. Eighteen years old."

"…"

"He has a lot of confidence and a strong presence," Dylan added when she didn't respond right away.

"Is it Shawn?" she asked after a while.

"Yeah, one of his close friends is asking for help."

"Brother—" she started, her voice almost exasperated.

"I know he's not just helping for the sake of it. It's probably someone important to him."

They both knew about Shawn's overly kind nature, something Emina often frowned upon, making it hard for Shawn to face or speak to her at times.

"I'll see who I can get," she finally relented.

"Thanks, sis. By the way, where are you right now?" Dylan asked.