Chapter 725: Chapter 236: The Birth of a Future Business Tycoon_3


    “Mm, mm, mm.”


    “...”


    The atmosphere during the meal was very pleasant.


    Vera Williams didn’t eat much; she spent most of the time taking a bite here and there and then engaging in conversation.


    The two exchanged some of the content they had previously contacted through letters, and their sense of trust became even more firm.


    At this moment, Vera Williams was certain that the man before her was undoubtedly “Mr. Sunny.”


    Because she was confident there couldn’t possibly be a second person in the world who could express such astonishing views!


    The meal was immensely fruitful.


    Not in terms of business methods, but those words seemed to open up her way of thinking,


    She even felt that this information was more important than everything that the Rose Chamber of Commerce possessed.


    She listened very attentively and silently noted down everything.


    Leonard Churchill, on the other hand, didn’t truly understand business and economics.


    He hadn’t paid much attention to the Federation’s economic situation before.


    He simply read enough books and had an ample reserve of knowledge.


    Moreover, taking the perspective of someone from the future, he proposed some “trendy” opinions.


    But many plans have their limitations within their era and may not necessarily be applicable.


    This is where a practical doer becomes so important.


    And Vera Williams was such a prodigy!


    Although the girl was young, she came from a family with several generations in commerce and was familiar with all the current business models through immersion.


    She herself truly had a talent for business.


    Often, with just a few concepts introduced by Leonard Churchill, following these thoughts, she could turn ideas into viable business plans for the current era.


    Even more so, she could see some of the subtle complexities beneath the surface of business operations that not even Leonard Churchill could perceive.


    But he knew that they were not close enough at that time and the other party might not be willing to discuss it.


    It was the perfect moment to ask now.


    Vera Williams’s expression turned somber when she heard this; not out of concern for herself, but because she thought of the guards who had died protecting her.


    After thinking it over, she shook her head and said, “I don’t know.”


    Leonard Churchill could tell, though this girl was smart and quick-witted, she was too naive and might not consider the dark side of human nature.


    Leonard Churchill had seen the Lionheart Family’s internal struggles for inheritance rights.


    Being a large family with significant business, the Song Family likely had internal issues as well.


    He shifted the discussion and asked suggestively, “If you were targeted, who would benefit the most?”


    This was basic logic.


    To plot the murder of a Chamber President, there must be a motive of gain.


    Typically, those who benefit are suspect.


    Of course, this doesn’t always point to the one who benefits the most, but at least it helps narrow down suspects by probability.


    Upon hearing this, Vera Williams immediately looked troubled, “I...”


    Her good nature made it impossible for her to assume her family members could be cast in such a malicious role.


    But taking the question as a cue, her mind rushed through many thoughts.


    If she died, the commerce guild would immediately be taken over by her family. Moreover, since she was expelled, it was less likely that her parents would fully reclaim the business; it could be divided among different branches by the Clan elders meeting.


    Watching her contemplate, Leonard Churchill continued to prompt, “For example, whoever has been closest to you lately, attempting to scrutinize your business model... Oh, ‘he’ might want to intervene in the guild’s affairs under the guise of helping you manage. Someone who’s perhaps been frequently in your sight lately...”


    Vera Williams was no fool; almost instinctively, upon hearing the hint, she thought of one person: her aunt!


    No, that couldn’t be right! She definitely wouldn’t...


    Vera Williams shook her head, feeling inexplicably conflicted.


    Seeing her conflicted expression, Leonard Churchill seemed to guess who it was but didn’t press further, “It’s okay, just think about it more. Be a bit more cautious in the future.”


    After all, he understood that this must be someone trusted by her, so it was natural for Vera Williams not to want to speculate maliciously.


    Besides, Leonard Churchill was merely theorizing.