Chapter 205
On the afternoon before Christmas, at 4 PM, the gates to the Carter family villa opened. Avery led a group of people inside, all well-dressed and confident, their ages ranging widely. Smiling, she introduced them, "Everyone, these are some of the top executives from my company. You already know Harry, Rufus, and Ryan, so no need for introductions."
The Carter family, except for the elderly, lined up in two rows to greet the guests. Avery introduced them one by one, "This is Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter, Gold, Silver, and Copper."
The family exchanged puzzled glances. What’s with these names? They sound... strange. Do all scientists have weird, quirky names like these? Of course, they kept those thoughts to themselves and clapped enthusiastically. "Welcome! So glad to have you here!"
Only Brandon’s eyes betrayed his surprise. He wondered, Penny—a short-haired woman in her thirties... Could she be the famously elusive chairwoman of V Group? A name like that, especially in a country with over a billion people, has to be unique.
And that teenage boy, dressed in a sharp black suit with glasses and an air of maturity far beyond his years—Nickel. Could he be the renowned CEO of V Group?
The V Group’s top executives were notoriously secretive. The company wasn’t public, and they rarely did any publicity, so few people ever got to see them. Harry, who was more open, was an exception. Typically, only those deeply involved with V Group or closely following the business world would know about figures like Penny and Nickel.
Brandon, being ambitious and knowledgeable about different industries, recognized them immediately. His shock was hard to conceal. But what stunned him even more was how respectful these high-level executives were toward Avery. It didn’t seem like they were dealing with a coworker—the way they acted suggested they were interacting with someone higher up, someone they truly respected.
What exactly is Avery’s relationship with V Group? Rumor had it that V Group was controlled by a single majority shareholder and that the chairwoman and CEO were personally selected by this hidden figure.
As these thoughts raced through his mind, Brandon’s heart surged with a mix of emotions, but outwardly, he remained calm, greeting the guests along with the rest of the family.