"Chairmen," Geoff Baysos began, his pallid features betraying the depths of his despair, "I trust you are appraised of the cataclysmic turn of events through Elysia's ubiquitous media coverage. At this existential juncture, my counsel is simple – we must join forces with Tiktok and Temu."His words hung heavy, for Amazon now retained a mere 10.7% of its customer base – a stark reversal to its fledgling beginnings. eBay, too, had been ravaged, virtually all its patrons abducted by the rising Temu juggernaut.Temu's eighty percent discounts raged unabated, just as the young scion had foretold, hemorrhaging capital equivalent to the combined market capitalization of Amazon and eBay."Are you insinuating," Sebastian Parker interjected, his brow furrowed, "that Amazon is to be steamrolled into bankruptcy by this upstart enterprise? That this self-same company's assets could eclipse even the mighty Vanquard Group?"Geoff Baysos pursed his lips, exhaling a muted grunt of affirmation before f

"Consequences?" A serene smile played across Evan's lips. "Hm, let me hazard a guess as to the nature of these 'consequences' you allude to."He blinked with saccharine innocence as he regarded the Nikrosian. "I presume you now forego any acquisition overtures and instead seek to marshal the full economic clout of Vanquard – uniting with your fellow Nikrosian conglomerates to reassert control over Amazon, thereby instigating a bitter conflagration aimed at my utter financial ruination."Evan's smile broadened as he continued. "Is that not the 'trump card' you have been withholding, the leverage you hoped would compel me to acquiesce to your terms?""Perspicacious brat!" Sebastian spat, grudgingly acknowledging the youth's acuity before scoffing derisively. "But cleverness alone cannot counter the unified might of Nikrosia's corporate titans. Without acceding to my stipulations within that contract, I shall unleash the full force of our economic warfare upon you – an onslaught from whi

Yet such platitudes brought no satisfaction to the ravenous media pack. They persisted, voices dripping with insinuation: "Mr. Baysos, are we to infer that Amazon now braces for its own acquisition? Need I remind you of your comprehensive rout in this price war – your provocations have begat a killing blow of your own making." Forcing a rictus grin, Geoff waved them off with feigned affability. "Make way, make way."Inwardly, however, his soul hemorrhaged anguish. As news of eBay's acquisition reverberated across Elysia, amplified through media sensationalism, the populace erupted into hushed bewilderment and furtive murmurings.On every street corner, in each community plaza, denizens congregated to dissect the seismic reverberations."Have you heard the headlines? Inconceivable – eBay has fallen under Temu's dominion!""Inevitable, was it not? Outmatched in the price wars, lacking any proprietary masterpiece to bolster their prospects. Say, have you experienced those gaming goggle

"By the heavens..." Evan's breath caught in his throat as dismay curdled his euphoria. "A price of 1,000 Super Rich Coins? When did you cultivate such unbridled munificence toward my interests? Yet this paltry canister hardly seems commensurate..."A mirthless chuckle reverberated through the ether as the System cleared its metaphysical throat. "My humblest apologies – that was unintentional." Another illusion materialized, this one a diminutive facsimile of the previous container – a mere 5ml test sampler, its cost a solitary Super Rich Coin."You..." Outrage tinctured Evan's tone as he regarded the latest manifestation. "Wretched, miserly artifice! Such contemptible parsimony defies belief!""Now now, Host," the System countered with cavalier dismissiveness. "You of all emissaries should comprehend a Super Rich Coin's immeasurable worth. To spurn my beneficence so contemptuously? Have you forgotten your past acquisitions – the invisibility trial package, for instance?"The entity

With donations no longer sufficing, how else could one indulge in lavish expenditure?Evan closed the Tiktok live stream, ruminating briefly before a spark ignited within. He promptly dialed Adam's number:"Adam, secure the presence of Jeremy and Philip, Elysia's esteemed stock traders, along with their teams. Charter a flight; I require their immediate arrival in Elysia for an urgent matter!""Mr. Smith, are you intending to invest in stocks? Or have we identified a public company ripe for acquisition?" Adam inquired."No!" Evan shook his head, anguished. "I'm merely seeking to squander my fortune.""..."On October 13th, at 2 PM, Jeremy, Philip, and their teams touched down in Lumina City. Immediately upon disembarking, Adam escorted them to Tiktok's conference hall.Of course, Adam hadn't neglected to inform Evan beforehand. "Mr. Smith, Jeremy and Philip have arrived! Shall you grace us with your presence now or tomorrow morning?""Hmmm, one moment, I'll be right there!" came Evan'