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Chapter 253
Chapter 253
Chapter 253 Edison’s Past
Catherine Andrew, the eldest princess of Western Royalty, worked in the royal family after she came of age. She focused on developing education and proposed many beneficial policies.
Under her efforts, compulsory education in the Western region was expanded, with private and higher education developing fast.
According to the Western monarchy’s succession system, any child of the royal family had a chance of being appointed as the successor. It mainly depended on their personal ability.
“Princess Catherine is the most popular candidate,” Biber reported to Boris while they were in the car. “Assuming nothing unexpected happens, she will inherit the throne after the old king passes away, but your recent activities in the West have made her feel threatened.”
The old king of the Western region had nine children, including illegitimate children.
Among these nine people, except for the fourth daughter who lacked ambition, the other eight were engaged in various forms of competition. This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - ©.
The old king knew that they were fiercely competing but never intervened. Instead, he showed
support.
He openly stated that the main assessment criteria for the next heir were the economic value they
created.
Among his children, whoever invested in industries that contributed the most to economic growth and earned the most wealth for Western Royalty would win.
Thus, members of Western Royalty had corresponding financial support from various consortia.
These financial backers hoped to receive favorable policies from the royal family member they supported as compensation when he or she inherited the throne.
In addition to this, they also formed relationships and cooperated with major companies behind closed doors to improve their chances of ascending to the throne.
Biber continued speaking when Boris stayed silent, “Boris, you wanted to investigate why Edison came to Japera City, so you extended an olive branch through the Bush Company. As expected, members of the Western Royalty have become active. Everyone knows this is a big deal, and if we can negotiate the deal, it will greatly improve our competitiveness.”
“Although Edison is not in the Western region, our people have met Princess Lia several times, and it’s clear that she really wants to secure the deal. However, Princess Lia is very tight–lipped about
Edison, so we haven’t found out why Edison approached Ziana.”
“On the contrary, Princess Catherine believed that we would support Edison. She knew that the Scott Company already supported Edison, and his strength would increase significantly if the Bush
Company joined. Therefore, she couldn’t sit still and began soliciting investments everywhere. She also contacted the head of the Bush Company, saying she wanted to negotiate a deal with you.”
Boris raised his eyebrows lazily and said in a casual tone, “If she can provide me with the information I want, then I don’t mind working with her.”
He didn’t like Edison competing with him for his woinen.
Similarly, Princess Catherine wouldn’t like Edison contending with her for the throne.
By this logic, he and Princess Catherine were on the same side.
After an hour’s drive, they finally met Catherine.
Catherine was 39 years old. She was a charming middle–aged woman with sharp and serious eyes, revealing her unbridled ambition.
She stood up to greet them and shook their hands one by one. “Mr. Lewis, Mr. Sam, it’s great to see
you.‘
As soon as Boris sat down, he straightforwardly said, “I heard that Princess Catherine is seeking investment opportunities everywhere. The Lewis Company is willing to consider working with you, but I need to see your sincerity.”
Catherine’s expression froze for a moment, then turned to joy.
For her, this offer was really a surprise.
Although the Lewis Company ranked only tenth, its strength could not be underestimated.
She knew that Boris was not an easy person to deal with. He was a ruthless businessman, and he treated others with arrogance and aloofness.
Before meeting him, Catherine had been nervous and had prepared several arguments in hopes of winning him over and then getting to the point.
Catherine didn’t expect Boris to be so direct..
Catherine understood Boris‘ meaning and was no longer beating around the bush. She asked, “What does Mr. Lewis mean by sincerity?”
Boris said plainly, “I want to know about Edison’s past.”
“Edison?” Catherine was surprised.
As far as she knew, these two had no connection. Why would Boris suddenly ask about Edison’s past?
Boris looked at her steadily, his expression was cold, and his gaze was piercing. “Do I need to repeat
myself?”
“No, I got that.” Catherine collected her thoughts and said, “All of his past?”
Boris did not say anything and just looked at her quietly.
A chill ran down Catherine’s spine, and she immediately came to her senses. “Okay, this has to start more than ten years ago.”
Although Catherine was the eldest princess of Western Royalty, now she was seeking investments and needed to humble herself.
“Edison was brought back twelve years ago, together with his mother, who was a dancer. Because of his low birth status and being a bastard son, it’s conceivable that he’s in a difficult situation in the royal family. No matter what he does, he’ll be bullied.”
“My father didn’t like him either and even forgot his existence. It wasn’t until he entered the top university with the highest score in the country at the age of 18 that my father remembered him and gradually noticed him and his mother.”
“His mother is capable and soon won my father’s favor again. Edison’s situation became a little better, but only on the surface. Because the royal children judged based on strength, the standard for measuring strength was whether there were financial and corporate supporters behind them.”
At this point, Boris finally reacted, “Did someone support him?”
“Yes,” Catherine said with a jealous tone, “The Scott Company supported him.”
“Oh?” Boris feigned surprise and asked, “That doesn’t sound like the Scott Company’s style.”
Catherine sneered, “If he hadn’t had good luck, how could he get the relationship with the Scott Company?”
“How did he have a relationship with the Scott Company?”
“When he graduated from university, he went on a trip and saved the daughter of the Scott Company, Ziana Scott. And she has been very popular recently. Miss Scott is the gem of the Scott Company, so the Scott Company supported Edison to repay him.”
Boris was slightly surprised.
Did Edison save Ziana?
“Did he really save her?” Boris asked, frowning.
“It should be true,” Catherine answered, feeling a little surprised that Boris would be interested in that. She continued, “The year that the Scott Company supported Edison, Princess Lia was triumphant in the royal family. She said that when my father asked about it.”
“When did Edison graduate from college?”
Catherine thought for a moment and said, “Five years ago.”
Boris frowned, and Biber next to him also looked over. Their gazes met, and their understanding was left unspoken.
Something happened to him five years ago.
What happened to him five years ago?
Ziana also lost her memory five years ago.
Edison allegedly saved Ziana five years ago and then received the support of the Scott Company.
Was all of this just a coincidence?