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**Chapter 48**

Matthew stood on the balcony of his penthouse, the cityscape sprawled out before him. The setting sun cast long shadows over the towering skyscrapers, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. He took a deep breath, savoring the tranquility before the storm that was his next big business maneuver.

The phone buzzed in his pocket, pulling him out of his reverie. It was Yvonne, her voice crisp and urgent. “Matthew, we’ve just received confirmation that Victor Marlowe’s acquisition attempt is officially underway. He’s moving faster than we anticipated.”

Matthew’s eyes narrowed as he absorbed the news. “What’s our status on countering his move?”

“We’ve lined up a few potential acquisitions and partnerships that could strengthen our position,” Yvonne responded. “But we need to act quickly to stay ahead of Marlowe.”

Matthew’s mind raced through the possibilities. The recent success of Donovan Enterprises had attracted attention, and now, the competition was intensifying.