Chapter 526

The domestic supply chains of Elite Lux were cut off as soon as the war started.

Every source for raw materials was completely blocked.

Not even basic necessities could be purchased.

Members of the commerce association relaxed in the meeting room, their faces lit up with gratification.

Huey said, "Now that we've all made our moves, let's see how long Daniela can maintain her pride."

Bruno interjected, "Honestly, we should have done this to Daniela much earlier. Who does she think she is?The world's wealthiest person? Last year, my family invited her to a banquet, and she didn't even show up.Such arrogance! Clearly, her family never taught her manners."

Farley laughed and said, "Buno, is it really such a big issue? She skipped your family event, so what? It's well-known you just wanted to set her up with your son. She figured it out but kept quiet about it. Now,you're holding a grudge. How long has it been?" "Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Daniela didn't reach her position by accident. We must be careful not to become a joke ourselves," Hackett said, smiling briefly.

Huey casually brushed at his leg. "Hackett, you excel in many areas, but sometimes you're too cautious."

Farley agreed. "Right, no matter how skilled Daniela is,she's still just in her twenties. With no one supporting her,what can she really accomplish alone?"

"Just watch. In less than three days, Daniela will be coming to us, asking for forgiveness," Bruno said with a hearty laugh, his plump cheeks bouncing. "The image of her,looking just like Brylee, bowing down to me,delights me!"

The group erupted in laughter.

Hackett allowed himself a moment of ease.

As Bruno was leaving, he clapped Hackett on the back."Just excel in your role, Hackett. The best is yet to come for you."

In the following days, a nationwide price war disrupted the market.

The association's members went from being relaxed to anxious, meeting first daily, then hourly.

"Find a solution!" Bruno shouted, clearly agitated. "We're in chaos here, and I hear Daniela is just playing games in her office!"

Farley's expression grew even more concerned."We're all in the same business community. How can Daniela be so harsh with us?"

Bruno clenched his fists. "You all mocked me for wanting Daniela as my daughter-in-law. Now you see her capability, right? This morning, my company's stocks fell again. The shareholders are glaring at me like they want my head!"

Even Winslow, who was typically quiet, frowned with concern. "The real issue is figuring out how to stop the losses."

When they instigated the war, they overlooked a critical detail.

They severed Elite Lux's supply lines, yet Elite Lux dealt in luxury goods. Their customers cared solely about product quality, not the supplier.

Furthermore, Elite Lux, globally recognized,constituted only a small portion of Daniela's broader portfolio.

Severing her domestic supply lines was insignificant.She had numerous flights daily bringing in supplies from overseas, ensuring uninterrupted production. While costs rose slightly, they gained enhanced control over product quality.

Daniela's business empire extended across multiple sectors including luxury goods, entertainment,education, construction, port transportation, and even aerospace. These varied resources supported Daniela's operations.

The commercial conflict not only demonstrated Daniela's robustness but also highlighted their own weaknesses.

It exposed their motivations driven by greed to the public eye.

They were fated to lose this battle from the start.

It wasn't just about losing anymore; what mattered now was finding a way to stop the losses.

Should the losses persist, the association members risked not only their own downfall but also the survival of their enterprises.

Daniela's self-reliance was evident in her ability to operate independently.

She gathered the few remaining smaller items from local businesses, giving them a boost. The owners of these small businesses, eager to earn Daniela's approval, worked with greater enthusiasm and efficiency compared to the veterans from large corporations.

This conflict irrevocably cut off their prospects for future partnerships with any of Daniela's companies.

As everything crumbled, they were left in awe,realizing that the title of the world's richest person was truly earned. They had definitely overreached.

Reflecting on their earlier criticisms, they now felt as though they were metaphorically hitting themselves.

The repercussions were painfully clear.

Within the association, desperation set in as members scrambled to address their mistakes.

"Hackett, this was a flawed decision. You need to be accountable!"

"Exactly!"

"We joined the association thinking it would offer business insights and financial gains. Now, we've ended up with nothing. We've even lost contracts from Daniela's companies-those were major contracts!What's your plan now?"

In the business world, the bottom line is to make money.

They had eagerly joined the association, which had yielded no profits, and now they faced substantial financial losses. Just the thought was infuriating.

"I want to leave the association! Reimburse me for my losses and return the ten million I paid for the annual membership!"

"Yes! Return our money!"

"Return our money!"

"Return our money!"