What is the main conflict in Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon?

The main conflict in Master of the Game revolves around power. The novel begins with Jamie, the patriarch, and ends with Robert, his great-great grandson. Jamie begins a company, Kruger-Brent, Limited, with the spoils of a theft and dreams of revenge. Jamie's daughter grows up to take over the reins, making Kruger-Brent an international conglomerate.