Ki continued to explain. "Although we can sell and buy a part of the goods, the rest of it will be split between the other privately owned merchant groups and leave them a small amount of the profits gained from cooperating with our requests. Of course we will provide them enough money to be able to purchase everything but not too much so that it does not become suspicious."
If too many funds are injected into a business to suddenly buy too many goods in bulk then begin to make huge profits only for it to suddenly be transferred elsewhere in secret and disappear, suspicion would fall upon them so it was only right that they are shown to only purchase enough that was within the limitations of their spending but also be seen as spending some of the profits on expanding their own business before the rest of it has disappeared.
Isaac and Miranda pondered over her words and then agreed.
However Isaac spoke. "The transferring of the profits will have to be handled discreetly and those used must either be controlled or trustworthy enough to handle these tasks so that they follow the tasks that they have been given without any problems but also do not attempt to flee with the funds and the following profits that have been given to them to handle."
Miranda spoke afterwards. "I have some concerns about this too but if the you miss has already thought of this then there must be some measures put in place. My biggest worry is getting too much attention for making such a big move even if it has been spread out."
Isaac replied. "Our biggest worry would be those of the Capital becoming suspicious or our businesses becoming targets from such tactics that you have brought up by outside forces that suddenly wish to have a piece of what we have earned."
Agnes frowned and said. "Do you mean that it is a possibility that we may become targets for malicious plots? How would we be able to defend against it if we are targeted in such a way? Now that we have begun to spread out our businesses, the risk of it happening without our notice will be much larger."
Ki responded quickly and said. "We should not need to worry. We have our own people who cannot be trapped by such things and have been warned beforehand about encountering such things that would make them and the businesses vulnerable. They will also be on the lookout for any strange changes within their work environment and see if any of the other workers are showing signs of being in a vulnerable position or already being approached by others with such intentions so that we can catch it early."
The spies that she had placed weren't just to gather information to detect any foul play and the overall situation in the surroundings but to also protect the business and the workers from various threats.
If someone suddenly displays various changes of behaviour like being irritable, scared or worried then they will be put on the watch list to be investigated further to make sure that nothing has changed in their lives.
If they show any irregularities and have been suffering from an outside influence with sinister intentions then it will be investigated to track the source of the problem and be dealt with by either the law department or Nox depending on how serious of a problem it is.
Although the much larger forces or an affiliated organisation suddenly taking an interest in her families activities was something that could happen at anytime during this larger movement, it was best to protect themselves from such attacks in the dark so long as it doesn't reveal the families hidden strength.
They all quickly began to organise everything to make sure that there were no mistakes made to reveal what they were doing and no weaknesses would be revealed.
A week passed by once again and within the mansion, Ki was talking to her grandmother, mother and father within her fathers office.
Adam had an irritated look on his face as he sat there silently after hearing some unexpected news.
Elizabeth had a look of conflict on her face as she clenched her fists behind her back.
Agnes looked at his son and daughter in law and sighed. "I knew that a time like this would come about one day."
Meanwhile Ki stood back in silence watching everything that was happening while deep in thought.
Agnes spoke again. "They have sent a request for a meeting with you specifically but do not worry. We can arrange it so that someone is with you at all times."
This time Ki spoke up. "I will go with her, I want to meet them as the next head of the family but also as mothers daughter. This should give me enough reason to go with her but also have a big enough voice to talk back if they start being unreasonable."
The visit would be happening very soon and her mother and father were uneasy about the other parties intentions so she wished to also be there so her mother would be at ease.
No matter what their intentions are for visiting, she would soon find out what they are and find a way to deal with it as soon as possible.
This was a very critical time where the family could not afford to be distracted by additional problems or the sudden visit of some people who were practically strangers to herself.
Adam frowned and asked his wife with a voice full of worry. "Are you certain that you want to go? They cannot be here for any good intentions… otherwise they would have kept in touch a long time ago."
Elizabeth looked over to her daughter then at her husband again and replied calmly. "It is a part of my life that I thought would be behind me but I think it would be best to face it head on instead of avoiding it. Otherwise I am not sure what will be the result of me doing so. I have not met the others but if they are coming with them all then I do not know what to expect exactly since they might have changed over the years."
Agnes shook her head. "I met them a long time ago and such people are difficult to change their ways unless something extreme has happened. Even if they are here to ask for help, it is still unknown whether they will have changed the way they will treat you."
Ki then added. "Even if they have not changed, it does not matter. It would be best to prepare for their arrival so that we are not shown up for looking out of place or below them in any way."
Agnes smiled and then said. "I agree. We cannot bring disgrace upon our family, even if they do have some status.. we are not below them in any way whether it be wealth, influence or power. We need to set a perfect example of our family in front of them. That means both Elizabeth and Ki must be dressed perfectly and display the manners that match your status."
Adam looked between the women in the family and shrugged. "Then what about me?"
Agnes snorted and replied. "Your job is of course to show that you love and are protective over your beloved wife. However do not forget your teachings, do not bring shame upon the family my son."
Adam grunted and then turned his head away. "Fine… so you want to show them that the family values and is protective over my beloved wife? So that she can not be offended and mistreated so easily without any consequences?"
Ki let out a small laugh then looked at her father. "Of course. They should arrive by tomorrow so we need to prepare everything."
Although she had been aware of their existence and movements for a while now, she could not find out their intentions for coming so she had no choice but to allow their visit to find out their true purpose.
Once she finds out, then she can decide on how to handle them whether it be helping them for a certain price or kicking them out and cutting them out depending on their attitude towards her mother.
If they were truly unrepentant and only here for their own goals then she would not allow any more contact between them and her mother to avoid her mother bringing up her difficult past once again.