From A Prisoner To A Big Short’s Inheritor

Chapter 140

Leonard stepped onto the stage under the spotlight.

The atmosphere at the scene reached its peak.

Gracia stood up first and motioned for Leonard to sit in the center while applauding.

Ethan, Waylon, Reg, and other big shots all stood up one after another and showed enough respect for Leonard.

With the flash of the cameras, the scene was captured and would soon appear on the first pages of major media..

Afte Leonard took his seat, everyone sat down one after another.

At this time, the press conference came to the second part, and the reporters began to ask questions.

A reporter was the first to get the interview. He picked up the microphone, smiled, and said, “To be honest, I’m still a little stunned. I didn’t expect the president of the Santos Group to be a younger man than me. I thought you were an old man with gray hair.”

His words made the people around burst into laughter.

“Mr. Santos, I’m curious. How did you get the investment from so many big shots?”

Leonard leaned forward slightly and adjusted the angle of the microphone.

“Because the Santos Group can give them a return of hundreds and thousands of times on their investment…

People applauded again, without caring if what Leonard said was true or not.

Judy, who was sitting in the third row, quickly raised her hand, hoping for a chance to ask questions.

Judy’s mind was buzzing, and she felt a little unbelievable.

But what was happening was the truth.

“Lady, what questions do you have?”

Leonard pointed to Judy’s position.

Judy stood up excitedly.

On the other side, Kenia looked at the scene in a daze.

Next, many reporters bombarded Leonard with various questions.

Some asked about the future development of the Santos Group and what projects it planned to invest in with so much

money.

Some people were also concerned about Leonard’s relationship, family background, etc.

In the direction of the entrance, two staff members were dumbfounded.

“Did you see that? He is really the president of the Santos Group. Do you have anything to say?” Albert said proudly.

“And to tell you a secret, he is my elementary school classmate.”

Albert suddenly received admiring looks from the two staff members, which made him feel a little complacent.

The press conference would be broadcast live on social media.

As for the television, it would be placed on the news channel in the evening.

In an apartment next to the square, Eileen was watching a romantic soap opera with Marianna.

At this time, Eileen suddenly looked at her watch.

“The press conference of the Santos Group should have started at this time. Leonard made it so mysterious. It is said that several companies have invested in the Santos Group.”

“Really?”

Marianna picked up the remote control and switched the TV channel to the online video software.

Sure enough, it was a live broadcast of the press conference.

At this moment, Gracia said, “Mr. Watts, the president of Fox Bank, invested 10 billion dollars…”

Then came the names of Waylon, Reg, and the other wealthy people.

Marianna’s stiffened, and she found it incredible.

In the end, the total investment amount this time was 130 billion dollars.

11:06

Eileen’s eyes glistened with excitement.

“I didn’t expect the Santos Group would receive an investment of 130 billion dollars. From now on, it will be the number one enterprise in Newden.*

Although the number was not big for the Rodgers family, it was simply a miracle for Leonard to make such a great achievement in business at a young age.

At the same time, inside a private hospital in Newden.

Melanie was pecing an apple for her son.

A subordinate on the side came to her and said in a low voice, “Madam, Ethan and others collectively invested in the Santos Group at its press conference. Now the market value of the Santos Group has reached 120 billion dollars.”

Melanie’s hand trembled when she heard this, and the fruit knife instantly cut off a piece of flesh from her finger. It bled heavily, and the apple fell to the ground.

Jason, who had a plaster on his hand, looked even more gloomy.

Leonard’s violence yesterday had completely infuriated them.

They were still thinking about how to suppress the Santos Group today. Unexpectedly, they soon heard the news it had become a company worth more than 120 billion dollars.

“Madam Rodgers, are you okay? I’ll call the doctor right away…”

The subordinate was about to leave in a hurry, but Melanie waved her hand.

She took out two pieces of tissues from the side and put them on the cut. Her face was so dark.

She stood up slowly and said in a cold voice, “Leonard, it seems I have underestimated you.

“120 billion dollars. Even Ethan is supporting you, but the last thing you should do is offend the Rodgers family.

“Even though you’re under the spotlight today, our family can still crash you tomorrow.”

After speaking, she took out her phone, dialed a number, and said indifferently, “Inform the Rodgers family through the official channels that I will completely block the Santos Group.

“Any family that cooperates with the Santos Group will be the enemy of our family.

“Let’s see if Ethan and others dare to continue to cooperate with the Santos Group.

“As long as they withdraw their investment, the Santos Group will immediately turn from a star into a joke in Newden.”

An hour later, news about the Rodgers family’s ban on the Santos Group had begun to spread.

Before the evening, all the families and companies in Newden knew that the Rodgers family was going to ban the Santos Group.

At first, some families didn’t realize the seriousness of the situation.

But at night, the powerful Olsen family also issued the same statement.

Then, a few families took a stand one after another, including the Whitman, Archer, Conner, and Dyson families….

More than a dozen families expressed their attitudes one after another.

Moreover, these families were very powerful in Newden.

Although these families were along for the ride as they had a close relationship with the Rodgers family, so many powerful families united and put much pressure.

Before everyone had time to be surprised that Santos Group had become the richest company in Newden, they began to worry about its fate.

At the same time, some people began to pay attention to Ethan, Waylon, and others.

They wanted to see how they would react after they invested in the Santos Group not long ago.

However, most of the people believed they would choose to withdraw their shares.

After all, even Ethan, the most wealthy one in Newden, couldn’t afford to offend the Rodgers family.

Leonard returned to Shoal Manor.

During this period, many people called to congratulate him, including his uncle, Willie.

It was Flora who usually called Leonard, but Willie called him this time, saying that he wanted to invite Leonard to his house for dinner, during which he said a lot of flattering words.

If it weren’t for Flora’s sake, Leonard would have blocked him long ago.

11:06

In the end, Leonard got impatient and found an excuse to hang up the phone.

But some of Willie’s words reminded Leonard of something.

Leonard hadn’t gone to visit the graves of his parents for so long, and it was time for him to go back.

After answering the phone, Leonard put his phone on silent and went to take a lunch break.

After a sound sleep, it was already night when he woke up.

As soon as he picked up the phone, he received a call.

This tirac, it was not a congratulatory call but a call to inquire about the Santos Group being banned,

Only then did Leonard know that the Rodgers family had played such a trick.

At this moment, there was a hint of coldness in his eyes.

“The Rodgers family is really looking for death.”

At this time, Gracia also called and sounded a little anxious.

“Mr. Santos, more than a dozen powerful families have blocked our Santos Group, and our stock price has dropped by one–third.”

“Many partners have called and expressed concerns. What should we do?”

“Don’t worry.”

Leonard’s voice was very calm. “The Rodgers family can’t bring down the Santos Group.

“Since they block our Santos Group, I won’t agree even if they beg to cooperate with us in the future.

“Go and check how many family companies have joined forces to boycott our group.

“Blacklist these people. They’re not allowed to cooperate with our group in the future, let alone use our products.”

Hearing this, Gracia was helpless. “But, Mr. Santos, it’s impossible for these big families to beg us.”

Gracia felt Leonard was speaking out of anger.

She didn’t believe those big families would come to beg the Santos Group.

“They will someday,” Leonard said confidently.

“Alright. Take a shower and go to sleep early. It’s not a big deal.”

After speaking, Leonard hung up the phone while Gracia was sitting there in a daze.

Now, the only problem was that the stock price was falling. If Ethan and others also announced their withdrawal it would be a real disaster.

tomorrow,

Gracia thought, “How could Leonard be so calm? It’s the Rodgers family. Ethan and the others don’t even dare to offend

them.”