Chapter 2219
The company's performance was directly tied to employee income, so everyone was highly motivated. By using shares to retain talent and investing in
technology, the Vinci Rivera Group reached its first peak under Quentin's leadership for over a decade.
However, after Quentin passed away and Chandler took over, he gradually altered this policy. Collaborating with major shareholders, he reclaimed many employees' shares. When the majority of a company's wealth was controlled by a select few at the top, development was inevitably hindered.
Thankfully, Quentin laid a solid foundation, and despite her illness, Cordelia's presence helped balance Chandler within the company. Thus, the Vinci Rivera Group prospered for many years until Keegan emerged a decade ago.
Initially, nobody took the Kane family's eldest grandson seriously. He was young and hadn't even graduated yet. What could he possibly achieve? But Keegan took a decade to prove them wrong.
Chandler feared Keegan's potential election as a director because Keegan was continuing his father's unfinished reform agenda. Once the shares were redistributed and income sharply declined, Chandler wouldn't be able to retain people's loyalty. Not every company leader had the courage and foresight to offer shares to all employees.
While the Vinci Rivera Group consistently ranked in the top three in national company standings, neither Keegan nor the Chandler of the past had made it onto the world's wealth rankings. Nevertheless, the Vinci Rivera Group unquestionably leads among national enterprises.
Keegan's aim was to drive development and innovation. He not only distributed shares but also allocated the majority of funds to research and development. Wealth wasn't his top priority; he wanted to propel the Vinci Rivera Group onto the global stage.
When the board recognized this drive, some dismissed it as wishful thinking. After all, the Vinci Rivera Group was already a national leader, and as long as things remained status quo, there wouldn't be any competitors for decades. However, some younger members began to feel a surge of enthusiasm. Keegan was no longer fighting alone.
In the corridor, Aldor walked beside Keegan and whispered, "Mr. Kane, didn't we prepare the script earlier?" "We did," Keegan replied casually, "But why should we let him take credit for our hard work?"
Aldor's eyes sparkled. "Mr. Kane, you should have realized this sooner. We shouldn't have allowed him to take credit for it the last two times. We worked hard, yet he reaped all the glory and fame. Why should he?"
Chandler, with just a few speeches at a couple of conferences, became a sensation among contemporary youth, despite his inability to grasp a simple smartphone. If Keegan had been in his place from the start, wouldn't the impact have been even greater? Just Keegan's presence alone could attract countless fans.
Keegan paused for a moment, suddenly remembering something, and asked Aldor, "Where are my glasses?"
As Aldor retrieved them from his bag, he asked, "Mr. Kane, aren't you wearing contact lenses?"
Keegan took the glasses and said, "Stella mentioned that wearing glasses makes me appear more dignified."
After putting on the glasses, he glanced at Aldor. "How do they look?"
Aldor fell silent. He was certain Stella wasn't thinking about Keegan appearing dignified with glasses. If he recalled correctly, Stella had recently liked a video where the male host, wearing a suit, adjusted his glasses while kneeling.
He hesitated for a moment before replying, "They look dignified. Your wife will definitely approve."