The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 653

Chapter 653: Chapter 653 Seeing The Bigger Picture
They needed to make it clear that while they were reasonable and good-natured, they also had their limits.

But Hera had other plans. She knew that several factions were already eyeing the Avery Consortium, waiting for the chance to exploit the foreign conglomerate as a pawn in their own schemes to challenge them directly.

If these forces banded together, it would pose an even greater threat to the Avery. She couldn’t afford to fall into that trap or risk escalating the situation.

Moreover, the foreign conglomerate had already suffered significant losses from the virus Sasha had unleashed, and some of their sensitive internal data had been leaked onto the dark web.

That, in her eyes, was a fitting punishment.

If they were clever enough to connect the dots between their actions and the consequences, they would eventually come crawling to the Avery headquarters, seeking forgiveness.

Hera had already offered them a way out; now it was up to them to decide how to make the most of the generosity she had extended.

She understood that she didn’t yet have enough real power to expose herself fully to the world, and making more enemies was a risk she couldn’t afford.

All she could do was offer an olive branch and hope the other party recognized the opportunity for reconciliation and mutual benefit.

After all, in business, what mattered most was profit, and that was a common ground she hoped they would see.

At first, when Vince heard the idea, he was strongly opposed to extending an olive branch to these people.

They were the ones who had started trouble, challenging the Avery without regard for their reputation, and resorting to underhanded tactics. Vince knew they couldn’t be trusted; they were the kind of people who played dirty and were insatiable in their greed.

To him, they were untrustworthy, and their Young Miss would only be seen as a vulnerable target in their eyes.

In his opinion, the best course of action was to eliminate this threat once and for all, ensuring they couldn’t rise again.

It was crucial to make a statement that the Avery family wasn’t a weakling to be easily bullied or conspired against.

However, Hera also knew that responding with force would only breed more hatred, pushing those people to seek revenge against the Avery family.

Many would exploit that hatred, extending an olive branch to the enemies of the Avery in order to weaken them without lifting a finger themselves.

The Foreign Conglomerate, left to bear the brunt of the conflict, would be forced to make all the moves and take on all the risks, while those pulling the strings in the shadows would reap the rewards from afar.

Hera understood all too well that this scenario was far from impossible. In fact, it was the perfect time to target the Avery family.

With only an elderly patriarch and an untrained successor leading them, they were vulnerable—an easy target for those looking to strike.

Hera knew she had to explain this carefully to Vince so he could understand her perspective.

While the foreign conglomerate had acted wrongfully and had become far too ambitious for their own good, Hera saw potential in them.

She believed that offering them a chance to change could yield positive results, transforming them into a powerful ally instead of letting them fall into the hands of their enemies.

As the saying goes, it’s easier to defeat an enemy with kindness than to end hatred.

Hera was hoping that the person behind the attack on her branch office, as well as the owner of the foreign conglomerate, would recognize her intentions and seek forgiveness, choosing collaboration over conflict.

However, if they continued to harbor ill intentions despite her extending an olive branch, then she would have no choice but to follow Vince’s suggestion.

That would send a clear message to the world—that the Avery family was willing to offer second chances, but once someone wronged them, it wouldn’t always result in utter annihilation.

This approach would ultimately improve the Consortium’s standing in the eyes of the public.

Other business moguls would see that, despite being a powerful international force, the Avery wasn’t arrogant or vengeful, but instead a trustworthy partner. In the end, this would attract more allies and open the door to fruitful collaborations.

Only after Hera explained her reasoning to Vince did he finally understand the depth of her vision.

He realized that she wasn’t just playing a short-term game, but was instead building a sturdy, impenetrable castle with fortress-like walls—something that would withstand even the most determined enemies.

It was then that Vince recognized how narrow-minded he had been, focusing only on solutions that aligned with his own preferences.

He also understood that this mindset was likely the reason the enemy had been able to take advantage of him, successfully gaining the upper hand.

So, Vince agreed to be the messenger of Hera’s intentions during the press conference. The reporters on site, along with the viewers, were left utterly stunned by what Vince had said.

Even the leader of the foreign conglomerate, upon hearing the news, paused in his tracks and stared at the TV for what felt like an eternity.

Then, he suddenly broke into a manic cackle, as if he had just witnessed something truly absurd—or perhaps, something he found unexpectedly amusing for the first time.

The press conference ended abruptly, leaving the reporters too stunned to ask any follow-up questions.

By the time they regained their composure, Vince had already left the venue and returned to his office.

He still had numerous tasks to handle, the most pressing being the stabilization of their stocks after the recent series of events had caused a major hit.

Vince also needed to brief his team on the next steps, figuring out how to turn this situation into an opportunity to recover their losses.

This was part of Hera’s plan, and Vince knew it was his chance to prove himself.

He was determined to impress Hera, especially after their first meeting had gone so unexpectedly wrong and tarnished his image.

He didn’t want her to see him as an incompetent aide, especially knowing that Cindy, Gerald, and the rest would surely make fun of him for falling into such a childish trap.

Even if Vince were to cry, the other aides wouldn’t show him any mercy—he needed to regain his dignity.

With that resolve, he threw himself into getting the Avery Branch Office in Barcelona back on track.

Meanwhile, Hera, Luke, Leo, Xavier, and Dave all prepared to leave Barcelona and return to their home country.

But Dave, not one to forget kindness, made sure to leave the Barcelona president with some parting gifts.

The first was ensuring that his rival was brought to justice, a gesture that would undoubtedly leave a lasting impact.

The second was a collaboration in the tourism sector, a joint effort with Barcelona’s tourist bureau to increase tourist arrivals and, in turn, boost the country’s economy.

Along with that, came additional collaborations and investments from Luke and Leo’s companies—support for local businesses and the people who had assisted in their investigations.

It was a gesture that not only helped the economy but also built stronger ties with those who had helped them along the way.