It’s plausible it got to a point where it was done well enough to not allow too much dependency on one person. The answer seems pretty obvious from the author.

It’s plausible it got to a point where it was done well enough to not allow too much dependency on one person. The answer seems pretty obvious from the author. They had promised him a cut of the profits and now they don’t have to. After relying on someone to use their talents to get things done quicker. Internal politics could also be at play, now that a foundation is built other self interested parties or departments could be angling in to maintain whatever they’re after