Chapter 30

Howard stared at the contract in front of him, disbelief written all over his face. He asked, "You closed a deal with Greenfield Group on your first meeting today?" "Of course, it's all in black and white," Serena answered. Years ago, when Greenfield Group was just a small startup with barely a dozen employees, Serena had seen potential in their renewable energy project. She had invested in them, giving them the boost they needed to rise again. Later, as a shareholder with influence in Zarena Group, she pulled out that investment to ensure a clean financial record before the company went public. Though she had lost her stake in Greenfield Group, the goodwill remained. Sarah's eyes turned red with frustration. "Dad, even if Serena secured Greenfield Group's deal, she still doesn't understand the internal workings of Jansen Group—" "I don't?" Serena gestured for a colleague to bring over two folders. Inside, she had compiled nearly all of Jansen Group's publicly available financia