As Justin said those words, Meeky's remaining defiance left his body. It crumbled just as the words made him realize how true Justin was about the whole thing. Justin's calm demeanor and unwavering attitude also made him weak as he could not continue to hold up his bravado anymore. But he still tried to regain his composure as he sit up straighter and tried forcing a sneer. “You think you are better than me, right? You sit there with your high minded principles but you are just as ruthless as I am.”Justin chuckled, then leaned forward with a piercing gaze. “I have only been ruthless with those who abused their power, hurting other people in the process of satisfying their greed. There is a difference between protecting what is rightfully yours and destroying others for your own personal gain and benefit.”When Meeky realized that his attempts to provoke Justin were not working, his bravado faded and it got replaced by an undeniable sense of defeat. He knew that he had lost, even if h
The days after Justin's final face off with Meeky were marked with silence. Meeky had humbly and shamefully accepted his downfall and left the conference room some minutes after Justin left him alone in there. His once powerful influence had crumbled to dust. For Justin, it was a time to make certain adjustment in a bid to make sure that his rival and the remnants of his once loyal supporters have no chance to resurface again. This was what he intends to do as the last phase of his plan. To make sure that they remain vulnerable and incapable of causing any further disruption in the future.Justin sat at his desk in his office, surrounded by reports from his important allies. His ever trusted assistant, Mark, had been diligently collecting information in the aftermath of Meeky's downfall. Every detail was meticulously compiled, providing him with a clear picture of the situation. It was what he needed exactly to confirm that his plans worked out beyond his initial expectations.“Mark,”
After the meeting, the legal team left and Justin's thoughts switched back to his allies. Especially people he had built alliances with over the years through shared aspirations and mutual respect. He decided to reach out to each of them, which he did, appreciating them and also making sure they understood the depth of his appreciation and the importance of their continued loyalty. The communication lines he had maintained were important, he understood that the strength of his Network was the power behind his influence. He needed them to understand that they were not just his associates, they were his respected partners in a shared Vision and mission.That evening, Justin decided to attend a private gathering of some important business leaders and allies. It was a low key event, but the atmosphere was agog with the discussions of the recent developments. Justin's actions was the center of attention and discussion, and his recent victory against Meeky was the subject of the numerous co
After the dust had settled from the intense stand off with Meeky, Justin finally felt this peace around him. His interests was secure, his allies were still loyal, and his vision for a more robust business world seems to be taking shape. He had solidified his position with a very strong foundation and his philanthropic efforts were yielding better dividends as people were benefiting and he got respect from the public and influential circles too. However, the peace don't always seems to last long.It was late in the afternoon one day, when his assistant, Mark, walked into his office with an unusually tense expression. He was with a thin, dark colored folder in his hands, the kind that usually looked like it contained delicate information that requires immediate attention.“Boss, we had just got word and it's a bit troubling.” He said immediately as he closed the door behind him.Justin looked up from his laptop as he arched an eyebrow. “What do you mean troubling?”Mark took a seat acr
“We just need to be and also think one step ahead of him.” Justin said as he turned to the attorney. “Is there anything we can do to counter his moves?”The attorney's eyes narrowed as she had a thoughtful expression on. “Sure, we can leverage the zoning regulations. Some of his acquisitions are in the places with strict guidelines on housing development. If we can show that his housing plans do not meet the required criteria, then we can delay his projects. And if he does not comply with the regulations, then he will face penalties.”Justin sat up as he nodded, he was clearly impressed by what the attorney just told him. “That is refreshing and it is a good start. Mark, kindly reach out to our allies in those places. Let us see if we can bring them onboard our foundation's project very soon. We need more community support, the more the support we have, the harder it will be for Hillman to try to push us out.”His assistant, Mark, nodded as he took down notes. “Understood sir. I will
As Justin geared up his defensive measures against the growing threat of Conrad Hillman, he knew that they would be as important as an offensive strategy. He would not just sit down and wait to react. This is not a competition of resources but a battle for supremacy, influence and control. It could impact his foundation, reputation and business interests. The stakes were high but he was determined to make sure his operations are secured against the attacks he knew would come sooner or later.The day started early and bright as Justin summoned his team that would be handling this crises to his office. They consist of his trusted assistant, Mark, the head of the legal team, Teresa, and a few Senior security and his legal advisors joined him, each of them with valuable insights from their respective fields, ready to help Justin. A large screen illuminated the room as a map was displayed on it. It highlighted Justin's important projects and strategic interests in the areas Hillman has tar
Later that day, Justin sat at his desk, his screen was filled with the familiar faces of businesses men who are also his partners, influential philanthropists, and civic leaders who valued his foundation's work. He was in a virtual meeting with all of them. He spoke to them candidly about about Hillman's interference and the potential risks it posed to their combined efforts.“We can not afford to let Hillman monopolize those areas. Our communities deserve better and real opportunities, not exploitative business that only serve it's owner's interest.” Justin said with a firm tone.The meeting was agog with different discussions as they talked about the various ways they could support each other. Some even offered to promote Justin's intiatives within their circle, while others pledged to help him with funding and resources to expand the community projects faster before Hillman could make further moves to obstruct it. They ended the call with a renewed commitment to the foundation's m
Few days later, there was a community meeting where both Justin and Hillman were invited to be part of. It took place in a cozy boardroom in one of the community Hall in the neighbourhood. The meeting was organized by the local leaders of the community to address the future of what appears to be the several lucrative ventures in the neighborhood, which had drawn interest from influential figures in the city such as Justin and his new rival, Conrad Hillman. When Justin got the invitation, he knew the meeting would be a defining moment in his fight for control over Hillman. So he accepted and hope to outmaneuver Hillman and win over the leaders of the community without exposing his long time plans.At the meeting, Justin took his seat at the table’s end, waiting for others to settle in. His seat was just directly across that of Hillman's. They looked at each other and exchanged a brief, icy nod, a silent acknowledgement of the clash of power that would soon happen. Justin remained calm