Chapter 343

The first faction consisted of Old Master Carter’s paternal cousins. Bound by close blood ties, they maintained frequent family interactions. The second faction was a legacy power within the Carter family. Although they pledged allegiance to the main family, they wielded their own influence and wealth. Both factions had attempted to secure seats on the Carter Corporation’s board of directors but were vetoed by the matriarch, Madam Carter. On the surface, Carter Corporation appeared harmonious, but beneath lay a tangled web of complex relationships—navigating them would require extreme caution in the days ahead. For over a century, the Carter family had placed immense importance on reputation and honor. Not a single blemish could be tolerated when it came to their name. Listening to the old lady’s words, Ruby realized she would inevitably have to deal with these people—and it wouldn’t be easy. “Grandmother, I’ll do my best to manage relations with them,” Ruby assured her. “People,” Mada