Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 1055

Sharon's voice pulled Richard back from his thoughts.

"Are all of Kalen Group's current ventures in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, new energy, and photovoltaic technology the same ones Mother invested in back then?"

Richard nodded. "Yes. Your mother had remarkable foresight. According to the company's veterans, she personally spent over six months researching those firms before deciding to invest. She believed those industries held enormous potential. But at the time, traditional sectors were at their peak, and the board strongly opposed her decision. They argued the company should focus on more profitable, established industries.

"But your mother disagreed. She said those sectors were already saturated—joining them would mean fighting countless competitors for the same slice of pie. Even if you won, it wasn't worth the time. Kalen Group was mired in endless debate back then. In the end, it was your mother who stood her ground and insisted on investing."

Several of Shayla's bold ventures not only saved Kalen Group from collapse but also earned her a loyal following within the company. No matter what decisions she made after that, that group of supporters stood firmly by her.

Of course, there were others who refused to acknowledge her talent. They dismissed her success as sheer luck—a woman's fluke.

"What does a housewife know about business?" they'd sneer. "So she made a few lucky investments. That doesn't mean she's capable." After all, every person in their positions had tasted success before.

But the reality was cruelly clear—every cent that stabilized Kalen Group came almost single-handedly from Shayla. Even the initial capital for those investments hadn't come from company funds. The shareholders and board had rejected her proposal outright, calling it reckless.

With no other choice, Shayla mortgaged the Kalen family estate. She sold nearly everything of value—antiques, jewelry, even the family heirlooms.

Though she managed to raise a significant sum, it was still far less than what could've been achieved if Kalen Group had backed her. Had they approved the investment, the returns would've been ten or twenty times greater.

When the projects eventually soared, those same shareholders were eaten up by regret. But by then, it was too late.

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