The second son, Derrick, had average abilities. He wasn't good at starting new ventures but could at least manage the family business.
The third daughter, Karina, was Carter's child from his later years. She was about ten years younger than her two brothers. By the time she was born, the family business was already very successful. She was born wealthy, lived a life of luxury, and was educated in top business schools abroad. She had both great capability and ambition.
However, Carter, with his traditional views, had never considered passing the company to her. In his view, a girl, after all, could play with small businesses, but a family enterprise should be inherited by a son.
From this perspective, the Schmitt Group almost seemed to be inherited by the second son Derrick.
But the moment Karina found me, I knew things wouldn't be that simple.
"So, you want me to find evidence of Derrick's infidelity?" I asked Karina.
She nodded. "The father of Derrick's wife once saved Carter's life, so Carter values her even more than he does me, his own daughter. This is also why Derrick has always created the illusion of a harmonious family and a sweet marriage in front of him.