'What's going on?...didn't the minister say he won't be coming in today?... So what's the meaning of this?... How come he is here now?... He managed to survive the Minister's attack?" So many questions streaked through Lester's mind as he found Richard standing at the entrance to Orion Corp, his hands in his pockets.Richard regarded him for a moment causing Lester to step away from Maria in fright.Noting this, Richard sauntered over, his gaze trained on Lester as he came within arm's length.Intimidated by Richard's imposing aura, Lester didn't dare to say anything immediately but knowing he couldn't remain silent, he had to say something to save face and so, he did."Well well, if it is the new owner of the so-called big corporation that somehow doesn't know how to pay taxes. You should be ashamed of yourself. People like you disgust me." Lester spat coldly, his gaze filled with disdain for Richard.Richard raised a brow as he inquired. "And you are?" "Huh?""I presume you are som

Richard got to the IRCA and got them to unfreeze the company accounts with the man in charge begging for mercy with regards to Lester but Richard wasn't about to allow the fool to go scot-free.That was Richard's motto; only those that are good to me are worthy of my sympathy, every other person should watch their backs!After ensuring the man in charge understood things clearly, Richard left the IRCA and put a call across to Maria.[Sir?]"The accounts have been unfrozen so I was thinking of going out to inspect the new properties I purchased to find out suitable enough to build a new HQ for Orion Corp. Would you be free to join me?"[Of course, sir!... I'll quickly clear up my schedule.]"That's good." Richard nodded before promptly ending the call.Considering everything that had happened, he was thinking of giving Maria an incentive for how well she handled the situation.If not for her, the situation would have quickly devolved into something else but that didn't happen.Even the

Chuck grinned disdainfully at Richard for asking such a stupid question."Can't you see?...this is how a real man is meant to look," Chuck remarked arrogantly as he flexed his muscles, expecting Richard to be scared off by his imposing physique.Unfortunately for him, Richard regarded him as an utter fool.He casually got to his feet and instantly, Chuck realized he'd underestimated Richard as he happened to be taller than him.Realizing his mistake in stepping back, Chuck immediately regained his composure. "What?... You wanna fight?"'Just throw the first punch and I'll surely make you regret it.' Chuck thought to himself.Richard sighed and without saying a word, turned to leave.Chuck froze at the unexpected gesture.Hadn't he provoked him enough?... Why had he not reacted yet?Damn it… don't go!... "Where do you think you're going?" Chuck questioned harshly as he grabbed Richard's shoulder.Richard slowly turned to meet his gaze and then shifted his eyes to Chuck's hand on his sh

[Hmmph, who cares if you're eating their money?... I'm asking if you are doing the job for the money I paid.]"Hah, Minister, you need to calm yourself. I've got everything under control. Construction firms are no longer keen on working well with Orion Corp after what I did to the ones that were in charge of the Foundation project. I'm already spreading the news to other companies as well. By the time I'm done, Orion Corp would be the problem child in the business world with no one wishing to work with them." Martin explained with a sinister grin.[Good, very good. I planned to devour Orion Corp later on but that fool Richard Smith has pushed me too far!... I'm going to make him pay for what he's done, that's a promise.]"Haha, of course, I trust you, minister. But please don't forget what you promised me."[Of course, of course. I'll surely get you an invitation to the Enclave once the Golden Circle arrives in town. Don't you worry.]"That's great, minister. You are truly amazing. Al

Xavier knew that he had to make a very good impression on the incoming new Police Commissioner of Intercity if he wanted to win against Richard.So far, he'd only wracked up losses, something that hadn't happened before and it hurt his pride greatly.Now there was no going back, he would bring Richard down one way or another, that was a promise!With renewed vigor, he called his butler over and got him to prepare numerous gifts to give the general once he arrived.After the gifts were prepared, Xavier immediately left in a convoy, rushing toward the airport for fear of getting there too late and not meeting the general.However, imagine his shock when his convoy was stopped from entering the airport when they arrived at its gates with security coming forward to stop them."What's happening?... Get those guys to move out of the way, the general is almost here!" Xavier said in annoyance.The driver replied. "Sir, they aren't allowing us to move further.""Damn it!" Xavier cursed loudly