Chapter 1165: Chapter 1165: Also Among Them
Jimmy Simmons’s parents were naturally among them.
Especially after Arnold Simmons had joined the Simmons Family company, the targeting and scheming became increasingly obvious.
Even though Old Sir Simmons had repeatedly stated that the Simmons Clan would only be left to Jimmy, his parents still felt uneasy.
Although Father Simmons was not as talented in business as Jimmy, he was very good at projecting a positive image and always appeared as a kindly older brother, especially within the company.
But in reality, he had never ceased to trip up Arnold in private.
Jimmy probably inherited this trait from his father, the only difference being that when Jimmy acted, he aimed to take his opponent’s life, while Father Simmons really took his opponent’s life.
When this incident occurred, Old Sir River had not yet transferred power to George River. Naturally, he wanted to understand the dynamics within his own family clearly.
Even if he didn’t understand, he could guess.
The only thing he could not guess was Arnold’s astonishing rate of growth.
Overnight, the silent and reserved illegitimate child of the Simmons Family had turned into a decisive ruler of the Simmons Clan.
The more one contemplated the process, the more shocking it became.
Old Sir River did not stay long at the hospital, being of advanced age and not in the best of health, he soon felt overwhelmed after coming out.
When George River escorted him to the exit, Old Sir River told him to go back and rest.
Before leaving, he didn’t forget to caution him, "Give the Southgate Project some more thought, and remember not to act rashly."
George River naturally nodded in agreement.
He might have agreed outwardly, but what he thought inside was another matter.
For the Southgate Project, he had already reached a cooperation deal with Jimmy. It was more secure for them to work together than to act alone.
They both wanted to deal with Arnold, one for the company and the other for the person; the cooperation was fair.
He knew that such opportunities were rare and had tasted the pain of missing out due to hesitation; therefore, this time he was more resolute.
He was determined to win the Southgate Project.
*
October.
The popularity of "Rosalind" had not faded, and one of Hannah’s previously filmed television dramas was subsequently released.
The historical drama was filmed over a year ago and took a long time for the crew to get onto the satellite network; it had only recently passed the review.
Set in a fictional dynasty, Hannah played a female general named Suzy with off-the-charts martial prowess.
Suzy was born of unparalleled beauty, which was renowned even in neighboring countries before she reached the age of maturity, and many royalty and nobility awaited the chance to propose marriage. Unfortunately, at this time, Suzy’s father and brother both died on the battlefield.
The emperor posthumously bestowed upon her the title of State Duke of Steady and granted her a dukedom that could be inherited through generations. He also ordered that within half a month, her family’s male relatives were to embark on a journey to the border to fight against an army of one hundred thousand enemies.
This imperial edict was considered a great honor for the general’s estate, but to outsiders, it was a laughingstock.
The reason was that there were no males left in the general’s family, leaving only the young Suzy and her mother to depend on each other. This edict, ostensibly a grant, was, in reality, a death sentence for their household.
Her mother spent each day in tears, repeatedly tempted to follow in the footsteps of the late general and pass away. Meanwhile, the household fell into disarray; some left while others fled.
It was at this time that Suzy stood up, taking on enormous pressure and accepting the imperial edict. Touched by her loyalty and filial piety, the emperor specially granted her the title of female general to lead the battle.
In this battle, due to Suzy’s gender, no one held any hope for her; almost everyone believed she would die on the battlefield or, if her fate was even worse, be captured alive...
