Chapter 55

Shaun continued, "All that matters is that you and I, along with every other relevant person, know about this. But we should still watch our words from now on and be discreet, lest someone tries to make trouble for me. "You're a smart guy, Toby. I'm sure you know what to do." Toby nodded when he heard this and said, "Yes, Mr. Baxter. Don't worry, I know what to do, and you can count on me to be discreet. Congratulations on your upcoming appointment as the head of Baxter Group, though, and at such a young age too. "I'm sure your accomplishments will be the talk of Bellington, if not the entire Eastern State." Everyone loved compliments, especially ones that were based on facts. Shaun had not stopped grinning since he'd learned about the succession. Shaun said, "Well, it's not enough to be just the talk of the town. The Baxters are not what we once used to be. We're still not as influential as the other prestigious families in the Eastern State. "I want to launch our family into g