Relentless Pursuit After Divorce
Chapter 1148. Ambitious but narrow-minded

Chapter 1148: 1148. Ambitious but narrow-minded

"This Ian Foster," spoke Adam Jones, "I had heard him propose some suggestions concerning public welfare before, but those were mostly vetoed by Tony Wilson. The man has abilities but lacks connections. If you support him, there might be a chance for him to turn defeat into victory."

She pointed to the proposal she had handed to Adam Jones and said,

"In order for this decree to be issued, aside from needing support in terms of connections, financial backing is also necessary. If the Jones corporation stands by his side, the feasibility will greatly increase."

Adam Jones looked down in silence.

This was a detailed candidate campaign announcement, emphasizing decisions around housing issues.

When people vote for a President, what they care about most are the cornerstone issues of livelihood: food, shelter, healthcare, and transportation.

In Greece, the healthcare system had been performing well, but housing had always been a topic of concern among the public.

This time, Ian Foster’s campaign decidedly tapped into what the people cared most about.

Though housing prices had dropped, it was still difficult for the ordinary working class to afford.

However, if the government cooperated with major businesses and offered housing at a much lower price than the market value to the qualified working-class or even the low-income groups,

the goal of every family affording their own home could be achieved.

If this decree was implemented, it would undoubtedly be a great benefit to the people. As the wealthy in Greece comprised only a small fraction, Ian Foster’s plan would certainly sway the public vote entirely to his favor.

What was meant by financial support was clearly having Adam Jones back up Ian Foster, playing the financial fool.

Though Greece’s population was not large, following Ian Foster’s plan would mean the Jones corporation losing some money, but it would be within an acceptable range.

Moreover, if Ian Foster were elected, it would bring various benefits to the Jones corporation, making it a mutually beneficial arrangement.

If it were really a completely amnesiac Adam Jones, he might indeed agree to stand by Ian Foster.

Unfortunately, his ambition is too great, yet his vision too narrow.

In order to achieve his objectives, he stops at nothing.

This alone would ensure that Adam Jones would never agree.

If such a person were to take that position, it’s unpredictable how he might abuse the power for personal gain.

Despite thinking this, on the surface, Adam Jones still agreed, "Since Aunt Lily values him, then I’ll listen to Aunt Lily. Our family, the Jones family, will definitely stand by Ian Foster."

Lily Bankston saw that Adam Jones trusted her without a second word, not feeling that his agreement was too readily given, but rather finding it somewhat satisfying that Adam Jones would trust her so much and not his closer confidants.

After receiving the promise from Adam Jones, Lily Bankston felt relieved.

She was overly confident in the mother-son like affection and trust Adam Jones had for her, never suspecting for a moment that he might be playacting to handle her.

Having confirmed Adam Jones’s stance, that very night, Lily Bankston returned to the United States and did not linger at the Jones family home for long.

Indeed, a few days later, Ian Foster, the presidential candidate who had always been insignificant and just there to make up the numbers, suddenly became very active.

He started delivering speeches everywhere and canvassing for votes.

His posters appeared in every state and county, catching the attention of many who had not known much about him.

His speeches were indeed engaging, with many of his campaign promises addressing the public welfare issues that mattered most to the people.

Such as housing, healthcare, transportation, and so on.

However, these were quite similar to some of the campaign content proposed by Tony Wilson and Neil Foster, and did not sway the voters who had initially planned to vote for those two individuals much.