In the period after the outbreak of World War I, before Finland achieved its independence, Ryti's business relationship with Kordelin grew even closer, and it appeared likely that Kordelin would ask Ryti to become general manager of his numerous business enterprises.
I tiden efter 1. verdenskrigs udbrud, inden Finland fik sin uafhængighed, blev Rytis forretningsforbindelse med Kordelin stadig tættere, og det virkede sandsynligt, at Kordelin ville bede Ryti om at blive direktør for hans talrige forretninger.