His Genius Wife Is A Superstar Chapter 1665: Discover with Jericho Maya (Part V)
Previously on His Genius Wife Is A Superstar...
"My late grandmother also loved my wife," Jin Liwei added.
"My condolences to you and your whole family for the loss of your grandmother," Jericho Maya expressed in a somber tone.
Jericho's team had conducted thorough research beforehand and were aware of the recent passing of Jin Liwei's grandmother.
"Thank you," Jin Liwei replied, his tone as cold and detached as ever.
Outsiders unfamiliar with him might label him a heartless beast who showed no emotion at the mention of his grandmother's death, yet Iris Long, who understood him deeply, detected the tension in his muscles beneath his attire.
With her free hand, she reached out and started massaging his arm. He looked her way, and a profound unspoken conversation passed between them right in front of everyone.
Quickly, Jin Liwei eased up and settled down.
Jericho: "May I ask if it's alright to inquire about your grandmother's passing?"
Jin Liwei's presence instantly grew frosty.
Iris shot Jericho a pointed glance with her eyes. Her intent was obvious to the reporter:
She couldn't care less about others' opinions of her, but she refused to let anyone speak ill of her husband or his relatives. Her fierce protectiveness surged whenever her family and dear ones were involved.
Iris didn't want her husband's momentary reluctance to spoil the positive view Jericho's crew held. What if the production edited the footage maliciously, portraying her husband negatively simply because he blocked questions about his grandmother's death?
As the leader of a vast international enterprise, immense responsibilities fell solely on him.
She aimed to deny his competitors any weapons, preventing them from exploiting this interview to damage Jin Corporation's pristine reputation.
Luckily, Jericho possessed keen emotional intelligence. He caught Iris Long's subtle eye cue right away. Effortlessly, he redirected his question to her.
Jericho: "What caused your grandmother-in-law's death? And how have you, your husband, and your family handled it?"
Iris checked with her husband first. Fortunately, Jin Liwei stayed relaxed this time.
"Our family chooses not to delve into the exact reason for my grandmother-in-law's passing," Iris answered. "However, she passed away serenely, encircled by family and those she cherished. As for coping, we did what we always do—lean on one another and offer support. Losing someone close ranks among the deepest pains one can endure. To this day, my husband and our family continue to grieve the absence of our family leader. Grandma Li played a key role in helping me blend seamlessly into the Jin household after wedding her grandson. She welcomed me warmly and boldly announced she'd back me in any major disputes between my husband and me."
Jericho nodded, then drew a few steadying breaths, bracing himself for the following query. He and his team had debated endlessly over including this in potential questions. With the moment here, Jericho refused to pass it up.
"Rumors swirl about what CEO Jin Liwei's grandmother bequeathed to each family member," he noted. "Speculations abound to the point where global press has covered certain aspects. Neither your family nor spokespeople have verified details. Those outside the loop can only guess from your lawyers' activities."
Jin Liwei's eyes sharpened.
A chill raced along Jericho's back, yet he dodged the man's piercing stare and locked onto Iris Long. Mustering bravery while disregarding the sweat beading on his brow and spine, he pressed on with her: "Could you share what your grandmother-in-law bequeathed to you after her death? Or if she left you something?"
Iris sensed her husband gripping her hand tighter. It didn't hurt, but it conveyed his discomfort clearly. She returned the squeeze and gave him a comforting gaze. From the instant Jericho Maya steered toward Grandma Li's death, she'd foreseen questions like this. After all, curiosity about a tycoon's fortune and its division ran high.
Iris had braced for such inquiries. Fear didn't touch her. This might even be the perfect chance to set records straight.
"I'll address those," Iris stated firmly, without a trace of doubt.
Witnessing her steady determination, Jin Liwei released his reservations. He unwound fully, allowing his wife to steer the conversation.
Though his grandmother's loss still stung, his wife and their kids filled the void with joy. They mattered most to him.
Excitement bubbled in Jericho. He inched closer, eager not to miss a syllable from Iris.
Iris: "I won't dive deep—for privacy and safety, but Grandma Li gifted me the largest portion of her fortune."
Jericho: "The largest portion of her fortune?"
She delivered exactly as hoped.
Iris: "Besides various personal holdings, she transferred all her Jin Corporation shares to me."
Gasps echoed through the room.
"All of them?!" Jericho blurted in shock, turning to Jin Liwei, who confirmed with a nod.
Iris: "Yes."
Jericho's thrill intensified. This was massive news!
MASSIVE NEWS!!!
Global outlets hadn't touched this yet! Iris Long's name hadn't appeared in Jin Corporation's latest financial disclosures. Theories suggested she held shares via proxies, like shell firms or nominees—standard for the elite.
Numerous probes had launched, but all fizzled without breakthroughs. CEO Jin fiercely guarded his wife and kin. For minor players, crossing him over such intel wasn't worthwhile.
Jericho Maya and his crew fell into that minor league. Truth be told, they ranked even lower, like tiny specks in the ocean. Offending a powerhouse like CEO Jin's clan was beyond their means.
Still, Jericho remained a dedicated reporter, having clawed his way to success. This scoop eluded even worldwide media.
Breaking it first could land him a prestigious global journalism honor!
Jericho: "So, Iris, does this make you a billionaire like your husband now?"
Iris let out a light laugh before replying, "Yes."
She favored earning billionaire rank through her own ventures, but destiny intervened.
With no rush to list her private firms publicly, their worth stayed straightforward, free of hype. Valuations climbed fast but solidly. Not quite at a billion, yet nearing it. As proprietor, Iris Long already stood among the planet's youngest rich women.
Acquiring Grandma Li's full Jin Corporation stake rocketed her onto the billionaire roster overnight. This stayed under wraps... until this moment.
Iris had intended a natural reveal, without pushing it out. If word leaked via others to the press, she wouldn't confirm.
But today offered a prime opening to shape the narrative. Teaming with Jericho Maya gave her sway over the rollout. She trusted his team would craft the episode favorably for this exclusive bombshell.
A balanced exchange, right?
Returning to now, Jericho probed Iris further on the topic, but she shut down. Failing there, he tried pivoting to what her grandmother-in-law gave other relatives.
Why indulge him?
He'd grabbed a handful and now sought the whole pie—no chance.
She'd already dropped the key bombshell: inheriting the bulk of Grandma Li's estate, with those Jin Corporation shares minting her a global billionaire.
That ought to whet appetites sufficiently.
Why spill every tiny bit? It would invade not just her privacy and safety but her family's too.
She absolutely wouldn't mention her infants inheriting substantially. As for Jin Liwei and Jin Chonglin's shares, disclosure was their call.
Regardless of Jericho's repeated angles or persistence, Iris held firm against sharing more inheritance details. At last, he relented. Even so, he brimmed with satisfaction over the scoop from this session.
This nugget alone guaranteed sky-high ratings for the episode.
He envisioned hordes of domestic and foreign business networks dissecting this clip to broadcast Iris Long's ascent to billionaire status via her grandmother-in-law's Jin Corporation shares.