Chapter 1660 The Plot Twist

The crowd buzzed with lively discussion, with several of Edison's supporters eagerly agreeing to his every word. After all, they had joined the Chamber of Commerce for the sole reason of making money! One member laughed gleefully. "We were constantly held back by the Whitman family, blocking us from plenty of profitable ventures. "Now, they're not only struggling with their dealers, but I also heard from a friend that their market value has plummeted. It's only a matter of time before they declare bankruptcy!" Edison loved nothing more than listening to the Whitmans' downfall, yet he still hid his excitement under a calm facade. "They're our old acquaintances. Seeing the Whitman family like this, I can't help but feel a sense of pity. "When they truly can't keep it together anymore, perhaps the Chamber can send someone to check on Mr. Whitman Senior and see if he'd like our help—maybe by selling us some of his shares." This wasn't an offer of help but an underhanded attempt to pu