Chapter 1587 A War Without Smoke (2/2)
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l. However, he knew he needed to get Darren back on his feet so that they could free Bonnie as soon as possible. ”Mr. Xu, don't beat yourself up too much. Don't forget that the HT Group didn't make that much money even with how successful their venture into the skin care industry is. In fact, they even lost a decent amount of money when they just were starting. Think about it. Why is Jacob spending money, as if it grew on trees, just to beat you?”
Harlan's question completely stunned Darren. He had already considered what Harlan just said, but he had never thought about it thoroughly even though his rival's intentions had been clear from the very beginning.
”Do you really think Jacob entered the skincare industry just to make money even though all his other ventures are currently successful?” Harlan added when he saw Darren sitting back on the chair.
This whole conversation was like a light bulb, popping up inside of Darren's head. Without wasting another second, he took one look at Harlan and said, ”How could I have missed it? He's trying to pick a fight with me!”
”Exactly! Don't you find it hard to believe that he coincidentally entered the skincare industry when we were at the top of it? There's no doubt about it. He's trying to outdo you in whatever way he can. He doesn't even care if he loses money while he's doing it! The only thing that is in that man's mind is to defeat the KING Group, and you!” Harlan boldly exclaimed.
”Everyone in this country knows that!” Darren irritably replied.
He didn't need Harlan to repeat what he already knew, especially since it was known to pretty much everyone that both groups had been in a grueling war for a long time now.
”Mr. Xu, I know you already know about all of this. But you're still missing the bigger picture. Jacob is focused on defeating you. Because of that, he has no energy nor time to deal with other matters. After all, your rival is still a mortal man. There's no doubt in my mind that he'll show the kinks in his armor sooner or later. We just have to be sharp enough to catch on when it happens.” Harlan's meticulous analysis of their situation astounded Darren. He couldn't help but be inspired by the calculating look on his assistant's face.
”You're right! That's why you're my right hand man! So what did you have in mind?” Darren asked in an enthusiastic tone. With how Harlan was acting, he knew his assistant already had a plan for the company.
Harlan took a few seconds to catch his breath. Then, he calmly replied, ”Since he's so focused on going against you, let's give him something to beat. When that happens, he'll undoubtedly pour his heart and soul to besting you once again. When he's giving it his all, we're only going to be using the smallest possible amount of effort to keep up with him. And while that's happening, we can start something fresh on the side. If this plan works, we'll have no one to oppose our new venture!”