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I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 278: The Untouchable.
Justin was still engaged in the conversation with the tall businessman, Mr. Hawke, who seems to be boasting about what he had done and achieved.He had shared more than he should have ideally shared in a conversation with someone he had just met. Justin could not tell if it was the confidence that is accustomed to being successful or the alcohol that made him talk that much. He had let his guard down. As Justin continued to ask question, Hawke provided answers to them in a manner that seems like bragging.“You see, in this city, you might own assets and businesses but without the right power, that is nothing. With a single phone call, I have made several companies go out of business. That what you call a real power.”Justin nodded but he was not actually intrigued by his show of arrogance, it was the mention of power that interested him.“Seems you do have a good network of people in high places.” Justin said. “It must be really hard being your competitor.”Hawke had a smirk on his f
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 279: The Silent Predator
As Justin mingled with the crowd, he found a spot and stood there. He had played along with Hawke and didn’t try to reveal his identity as the person he was referring to earlier as the power that controls all in the city. He chuckled at the thought that Hawke was hoping to meet the mysterious man who wields a lot of control and wants to be in his good will, the same person who was him.He wondered if the evening could get any stranger. He had only came here out of politeness and did not expect to run into someone who wishes to meet him and be in his good books, not knowing he had already met him but had no idea. From the corner where he stood, he thought more about him. He assessed the kind of man Hawke could be. It is obvious that his business runs on the suffering of others. He usually manipulate events that would lead to the folding up of smaller companies in the same line of business as his and making the market focus on his products alone.Hawke was still mingling with the othe
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 280: The Revelation
Due to the fact that Justin and Hawke were on a deal that would soon be closed, he do invite Justin out for drinks at bars where, according to him, they could talk leisurely about business. Justin as usual accepted the invites remaining lowkey at all times.During those meetings, Justin always make sure he takes the back seat giving Hawke the room to showcase himself as he boasts. He was always on about how his influence would help them make the business boom once they are able to close the deal.At one of the outings at a bar, they were seated around a table when another man approached their table. He looked nervous and small in stature compared to him and the taller Hawke. The man started speaking to Hawke in a low voice, almost trembling. “Mr.Hawke, please there should be something we can do about the deal. It is not in any way favourable to me at all.” Justin realized immediately that he was one of those affected by Hawke’s predatory style of business.Hawke looked up to see th
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 281: The Ultimatum.
Justin stood up slowly from his chair as Hawke still grapples with the revelation of him being the big shot he had always wanted to meet and be in his good books. He had intentionally given out his number as part of his plan to set a trap for Hawke but he did not expect he would try to use it this way. He was hoping to make that happen with the deal.But now that it was here, he decided to use it quite well. Looking at him with a hard gaze, he spoke.“You have been quite audacious Hawke.” He said quietly with a steady voice. “Your arrogance is very loud and the way you manipulate people and their business for personal gain is just out of this world. You exploit smaller companies, crushing their source of income and thought no one would touch you because you have the backing of some big shot in the city.”Hawke was very nervous as he listened. With a shaky voice, he said, “No…..No, I didn’t…..you do not understand. I……” He was trying to explain incoherently before the sharp gaze from J
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 282: Jolce’s Struggle.
Since Justin decided to stay back for awhile to handle the state of things in Torovia before going back to the states, Jolce also decided to stay put and help him out. She took up a position at the company in the HR Department since that is where her strength lies. She was in her office one afternoon, looking at the documents on her desk. She has been trying to secure a major contract with Mayson Enterprises and it is proving to be a challenge. It is a very competitive contract.She was still thinking and staring at the documents when her phone buzzed. It was a message from her assistant. “Meeting with Mayson Representatives in 40 minutes.”She sighed as she saw the message. Her competitions have been pulling dirty tricks in order to get the contract but she believes in honesty and competence when trying to pitch for a contract. Some of her competitors have gone ahead to bribe the officials at the company from her sources.She was determined not to let it get to her. She reviewed h
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 283: The Unseen Hand.
Some few days later, Jolce was seated in her office as she thought about the contract bidding she had done days ago. She was yet to receive any news from them and she was restless. She would not like to lose the contract. She does not like to lose. She believes she is the best candidate for the project in order for it to be successful.She had spent time preparing her proposal in a way that it highlights how it would help their project if given a chance. She truly believed it is worth their time. But the fact that one of them had spoken up about her competitors at the meeting with focus on their company’s inability to deliver speaks volume about the length people go to discredit others in order to get something for themselves. She wonder why anyone would use the recent scandal news on them to tarnish their ability to deliver top notch projects.But unknown to her, Justin already knew it may not work out as expected even though she deserved the contract. He also understand how importa
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 284: The Hidden Truth
Jolce was so elated by the news as she sat in her office excitedly. Everyone in her department was caught up in the joy. Lots of thoughts were going through her mind as she thought about how the contract came to be. She knew she prepared well and had a chance but due to many factors, she did not expect it to come easy like that.When the representative told her she has been approved for the project, it felt like a dream come true. She had done her best to get the project and getting it was a testament to the fact that her efforts paid off. She had thought that their earlier doubts might cloud their reasoning and make them reject her but she got it. It felt too good to be true. It was as if someone must have solicited on her behalf.Well, so far she got it, that is fine. She decided to tell Justin about it, it was still work hours but she could still see him in his office freely because she has certain privileges. He had been supportive throughout the process. When she got to his of
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 285: The New Acquisition
Justin was in his office going through some documents and reports. They were real estate listings and business reports. He had been looking for new opportunities to solidify the base of the company since they started recovering from the scandal. So he was actively searching for ventures that are financially promising and also sustainable in the long run.While going through the listings, he came across one that caught his attention. It was a luxurious hotel that is located in a strategic location but for many years,it has been ravaged by poor management which leads to under-performance. The owners have been struggling with it for some time now and decided to sell it. To many people who had seen it put up for sale, it looked like some risky investment but it felt like a great opportunity to Justin.He reached for his phone and called the number listed for the Hotel’s real estate agent. When the agent picked up and they spoke, he decided to check out the property. When he got to the pr
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Chapter 557: The Price of Loyalty
The days following his confrontation with Mark felt like an endless storm to Justin. The stench of betrayal hung over him like a cloud, darker and heavier than any he had ever known. It was not just Mark's actions that wounded him; it was the realization that even those he trusted most were capable of turning against him. His empire, his family, the people he had built everything for, none of them were safe.In the quieter times when Justin wasn't surrounded by the unrelenting demands of his empire, the loneliness of the entire thing settled on him,In the silence of his penthouse, the cold glass walls offer no comfort. He knew this day would come. But it's still painful. The idea that someone he trusted, people who have stood by him for many years, can decide to betray him.It cuts deeper than any opponent that he had ever faced. But he didn't have the leisure to brood over it. The fight with Ethan was far from over, and Mark was just one casualty in this war. The loss of loyalty
Chapter 556: Reckoning
The room was silent when Justin re-entered. His expression was cold and disbelieving. There was no need for an explanation to the group still seated around the table for what had happened. The tension hung in the air. Every person in the room knew, it seemed, instinctively that a bomb had just gone off.And the consequences will cause serious damage. Mark sat at the head of the table. His fingers tapped the polished wood nervously. His usual confident demeanor was gone. It was replaced by a feeling of discomfort radiating from him. Justin could see it in the way his eyes avoided his gaze. But there had been more-something darker, something deeper. Silently, Justin walked toward the tabletop; his footsteps rang harsh in the otherwise silent room. Mark's eyes flicked up, catching everything else for the briefest instant before quickly looking down.“Everyone out,” Justin said, his voice harsh, commanding. There was no space for dissent.The team, sensing the heaviness of the moment,
Chapter 555: The Enemy Within
Justin sat in his office, staring at the files Mark had delivered earlier. The quiet hum of the city outside his window was a stark contrast to the storm raging inside him. A leak found in his own company—what he thought was kept safe—had just turned into a full-blown leak. People close to him are betraying him. And he didn't know who it was.In his head, Mark's words played on repeat, but it was the stabbing betrayal that hurt the most. He had single-handedly built this company as anything by steel-back-end deals, through a relentless strategy, and with the will to establish iron-clad grounds for its existence. And now, someone within his entire circle began tearing it all apart and selling to the highest bidder. A slap against the face, and Justin wasn't certain how to take it. He instantly picked the phone, dialing Mark's number. It rang once and twice, and right then came Mark's voice.“Justin?”“Where are we with the leak?” Justin’s voice was clipped, every word laced with an
Chapter 554: The Forgotten Foe
Upon waking, Justin felt gnawing uneasiness. He had won relatively hard and long, but as he walked in the office that morning, something was not right; the air felt heavy, the tension intense and indiscernible. Somehow, Justin couldn't seem to shake an inner feeling that someone was still perhaps watching, waiting for just the right moment to make his move.“Good morning, Mr. Drogonuv,” Mark’s voice broke through the silence as Justin walked into his office. The assistant’s usual upbeat tone was tinged with something more serious. “We need to talk.”Justin raised his eyebrows but waved his hand for Mark to continue. "what happened?" Mark's expression was tense, and Justin immediately felt a sense of urgency in the room.“It’s about the company’s recent movements. "I notice a few discrepancies in our financial reports. At first, I thought it was simply an oversight, but I now doubt it," Justin's heartbeat sped up. “What kind of irregularities?”“A few transactions that don’t add up.
Chapter 553: A New Horizon
The dust has settled. But the war was not truly over. Ethan's fall from grace was swift and unyielding. But Justin knows the road ahead isn't without challenges. As the remnants of Ethan's empire collapsed, Justin is forced to face the reality that his tireless victories have come at a terrible cost.The meeting room is quiet. It was the silence that came only after a fight. Board members who were once concerned about Justin's methods, Now they looked at him with a different respect. They understood the stakes, the price paid for survival in this ruthless world.But for Justin, respect is not as important as the weight of his decision. He sat at the head of the table, looking around at the face he was leaning on. Mark stood on the side. His normally confident demeanor was now marked with a delicate caution. Ava sat across from him. Her eyes narrowed as she examined the information in front of her. “Ethan's downfall has left a void in the market,” Justin said in a low but firm tone,
Chapter 552: The Final Blow
The days that followed the media explosion were chaotic. Ethan’s empire, once a towering structure of influence and wealth, was now a crumbling shell. He had endured the tumult of the tragedy caused by the scandal of Samuel Dayton, more than anything that Justin had ever expected. It had spread so far and caused investors to back out. But Justin was well aware that it was not yet over. He was indeed cornered, but that did not mean he was out of the game.One evening, Justin sat in his office, the dim light from his desk lamp lighting up long shadows on the wall. His thoughts are sharp and organized. With no room for complacency at this moment. It is time to end it all. Ethan has been a thorn in his flesh for far too long. And Justin knows the only way to truly destroy him is to take away everything that matters to him.As he searched through the documents on the table Mark walked in with a solemn expression. “we have a situation. Ethan is trying to play his last card. Word is that
Chapter 551: The Unseen Hand
The days that followed Justin’s decisive actions were filled with calculated moves and whispered strategy. Every step he took was a deliberate play in a game where only one could win. Ethan, however, wasn’t just a rival; he was a shadow, a figure always lurking, always ready to strike when least expected. But Justin had learned how to deal with shadows. And this time, he wasn’t afraid of them.Glassy, chilly and eerie, stillness filled the morning air. Just as Justin finished his very first cup of coffee, his phone bleeped with an alert from Ava. His fingers hovered over the screen as the text message loaded:"We’ve got a problem. One of Ethan’s shell companies just made a huge transfer—directly into the account of a prominent politician."A chill ran through Justin’s veins. The realization struck him like a fist to the gut. This wasn’t just a financial maneuver; this was a move that could bring everything crashing down. Ethan had gone from playing the corporate game to playing polit
Chapter 550: The Counterattack Begins
The morning after the war had been declared, Justin was already on the offensive. He knew it wasn’t going to be easy—Ethan wouldn’t sit back and let him take control without retaliating. But Justin had learned long ago that the best defense was a good offense. And if Ethan thought he could break him, he was gravely mistaken.The day started with a call from Ava. She was his eyes and ears in the media world, and if there was anyone who could keep the pressure on Ethan, it was her."Everything’s set," Ava said, her voice crisp and focused. "We’ve got the story ready to drop. I’ve coordinated with the biggest outlets. By this afternoon, Ethan’s going to be on the defensive."Justin reclined, swaying to the beat, tapping his fingers back and forth on his desk."Make sure we control the narrative. We can’t afford any loose ends. I want Ethan’s involvement in every shady deal and backdoor negotiation to be on full display.""Understood. I’ll make sure his reputation takes the hit it deserve
Chapter 549: The Cold War Escalates
The next day, Justin awoke sooner than his usual time, as his mind was already treading the mental paths of what had transpired. Lilly's disloyalty hurt him, but quickly the pain began to replace itself by a cold resolve. He was this way because he was relentless- because he flatly refused to bow down. And that wouldn’t change now.He walked into his office, his haven where he had made multitudes of decisions concerning the fate of his empire. The walls were not comforting at all today; they were lined with dark mahogany, closing in on him. There was a scent of coffee-heavenly, fresh, and inviting, but equally intent on leaving him in the throes of angers light and storm inside his chest. Mark stood by the window, his frame silhouetted against the golden light of these early hours. Definitely, he has been with Justin for years, unwavering in his loyalty. But today, even Mark could sense the shift in the atmosphere. The tension was thick, heavy. Justin hadn’t said much since his co
