"And what about the President of CLS?" Gawin asked. Rosé flicked to the next slide, revealing a polished, composed man in refined attire and thin-rimmed glasses.
"His name is Zhang Wei," Rosé explained. "He's the former Director of the Hydrogen Project who was reassigned to lead CK Chain Logistics Solutions. His management skills are second to none, making CLS stand out significantly over the past few years. He is now the top-tier executive and Chairman Li Ming's most favored protégé".
Adisorn studied the face on the screen a new-generation leader who masked immense power beneath a calm, deep exterior.
"And the Chairman's heir?" Adisorn inquired.
Rosé met his eyes and smirked, clicking to the next slide. It showed a 27-year-old man with flawless features and eyes that burned with a fierce, restless ambition.
"Li Wenjie. He is Dr. Li Ming's only heir, groomed to be the next Chairman. However, due to his limited experience, he still faces a long road of proving himself before he can truly step into his father's shoes".
Adisorn tilted his head slightly, leaning back against the edge of the desk with his arms crossed. "There is one more person I want to know about," he said, locking eyes with Rosé.
"Who?"
"Fan Mingzhi." The name made Rosé pause for a beat. "The Director of Strategy?" she asked, her gaze steady.
Adisorn nodded with a faint smile. He knew that the foundation of CK Group rested on a tripod: Li Ming, Lu Rong, and Fan Mingzhi. The latter remained behind the scenes, yet Adisorn sensed he was just as dangerous as the others.
"Fan Mingzhi is Chairman Li Ming's right-hand strategist," Rosé detailed. "He is knowledgeable, calculating, and remarkably cold-headed. His track record for successful maneuvers is nearly 100%. Chairman Li Ming trusts him implicitly; he is effectively the Chairman's brain and his shadow".
Adisorn nodded slowly. Rosé crossed her arms and watched him closely. "So, what do you think? If you had to choose one of these four to open the game, who would it be?".
Adisorn's lips curled. He looked at the four faces on the screen. "Ms. Meiling," he answered simply. Every eye in the room shifted back to the image of the beautiful woman on the screen.
"Why her?" Tum asked, puzzled. "She seems the weakest of the group and isn't she on the verge of being purged?".
Adisorn crossed his arms loosely, meeting Tum's gaze. "The weaker they are, the easier they are to control, don't you think? And someone about to lose everything will do anything to protect their interests at any cost".
Adisorn then glanced toward Rosé. "Oh, Rosé, I need a little help with something".
"What is it?"
"Leaked some news so it reaches Ms. Meiling's ears... tell her that tomorrow at 10:00 AM, AP Mark Rim, the M&A specialist from ZX Capital, will conclude his meeting with the Chairman".
It went exactly as Adisorn anticipated. The news reached Meiling, and she arrived to meet him at the precisely appointed time.