The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 1692 The Business Circle's Savior

However, ever since Kenton gained dominance, foreign capital had held the upper hand in the market.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Even without Kenton, the city's overall business environment had long been skewed in favor of external players. But because the Wray family's actions were so blatant and overbearing, they had become the focal point of everyone's grievances.

The truth was, they weren't truly afraid of Kenton himself. What they feared were the powerful connections backing him. These relationships determined their companies' rise and fall-how could they not try to curry favor? In reality, even before Wynter's arrival, many of them had already braced themselves for the worst. Seeing others being taken away, they knew the consequences of aligning with the wrong side.

They had little hope that someone in power wouldn't seek vengeance. After all, they hadn't supported the Whitman family.

To be fair, they hadn't actively harmed the Whitman family. They simply tried to survive in the cracks of a larger struggle. But who would believe such words?

However, they didn't expect Wynter to spare them.

If she gained power, it would undoubtedly benefit the Whitman family. As for those from different families, they'd be lucky not to be dragged down entirely. If they managed to gain even the smallest bit of benefit, they'd count themselves fortunate.

Some had even mentally prepared for being expelled from the Chamber of Commerce altogether. After all, they hadn't sided with the Whitman family when it mattered most.

But none of that happened. Wynter didn't just let them stay-she gave them a lifeline.

This time, the chamber was different. It all boiled down to one simple principle-if they could earn a living with dignity, why would they choose to grovel?

Having endured a corrupt and suffocating environment for so long, they had become resigned to their own compromises and skewed perspectives. They had stopped believing someone like Gordon could ever exist again.

But the wait for such a leader was finally over.

Meanwhile, in the Whitman family residence's study, Reuben set down his calligraphy pen and listened as his secretary, Malric Riven, reported the latest news.

The smile on his face was both hearty and full of pride. "I was overthinking. I thought that with that girl's uncompromising nature, she'd arrest everyone without a second thought, forgetting that the business world has its own rules of engagement.

"But now, it seems she sees the bigger picture far better than I ever could."

Reuben was truly overjoyed.

Malric, standing to the side, couldn't help but smile along. "Ms. Quinnell convinced them all with just a few words. Even those old, cunning foxes seem to genuinely admire her now."

"Wynter has won their hearts with her sincerity and principles. That's the rarest quality of all," Reuben said, his pride evident as he spoke of Wynter. No amount of praise could do her justice in his eyes.

Malric was also genuinely impressed. "Ms. Quinnell truly considers things from everyone's perspective. I remember the time when I was tempted by offers from outside companies. I wavered, but you convinced me to stay.

"And Ms. Quinnell doesn't see such wavering as an unforgivable flaw. She's willing to give people a chance. You're the same way!"

Reuben raised a hand, gesturing for him to stop. "You've been holding onto that for so long it's no big deal. People naturally choose what's best for themselves. But when the Whitman family faced tough times, didn't you still come back to check on me?"

Indeed, human nature was inherently complex. Everyone had their own livelihood to consider. But how many people could truly understand this?

As long as no harm was done to others, Wynter respected everyone's choices. She also understood why some people ended up becoming who they were. Not everyone who didn't side with the Whitman family was inherently bad.

The real villains were people like Edison, who still believed he could salvage his situation by groveling to the Whitman family. However, before he could even attempt to plead his case, the Whitman family had already visited him first.

To be precise, Wynter had dispatched someone-but not to see Edison. Instead, her people sought out Rosalyn.