Chapter 1289

"You've been at the top too long, Ms. Scott. Running a company is all about connections. "Just like you need the right supplier to keep stock coming in, sometimes you need people with muscle when the stakes get high. "No matter where you are, an outsider can't outmaneuver the locals. Their assets might be smaller, but they can create endless trouble for your enemies. "That's the first lesson I want to teach you—understand people and make the best use of every resource at your disposal. "Even someone who seems insignificant could become your trump card one day," Levi said. Maeve flipped through the documents in her hands. Levi tapped one of the papers as he said, "The Weaver family. Their assets are only in the millions, but they've endured for over 50 years here in Seathburn City, controlling nearly half the city's resources. "They built their empire from scratch in the food and dining supply industry. They know who offers the best prices and who controls supply routes acro