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I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 409: The Test
In a dimly lit warehouse, there were buzzing sounds from low voices and the occasional clang of metal. Marcus is leaning against a stack of crates with a cigar in between his fingers as he watch Justin with a look that is appraising.“I have got a job for you Justin.” He said as he blows a puff of smoke into the stale air.Justin turned to look at him, raising an eyebrow. “What kind of job is that?”Marcus pointed to a small and battered briefcase lying on the table. “This needs to get to Rico. He oversees things over in Southside. Let us just say the tensions between us have been…..high of late. This delivery is supposed to smooth things over, act as a peace offering.”“What do you mean mean supposed to? Justin asked him as he noted the deliberate phrasing of his words.Marcus looked at him again and chuckled. “Rico does not trust easily and quite frankly, I do not blame him. That case is the first step now that he has agreed to hear me out. The problem now is, getting to his territo
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 410: The Investigation.
Justin met Rico's gaze without flinching even a bit as he replied. “Because he knows that trust is more valuable than money. He is not looking for a fight. He is hoping both of you could be allies. This is his way of proving he is serious about it.”Rico smirked as he tapped the letter against the table. “You have got a silver tongue kid. I will give you that. But actions speaks louder than words. If you want to trust Marcus, then you will have to prove it.” Rico's challenge was rather quick and unexpected. One of his men stepped forward, he was built like a hulk. His name was Victor.“We have got a problem.” Rico said as he pointed towards Victor. “One of our supply routes got hit last week. I want you to find out who dit it.”Justin stared at him hard, almost frowning. “And how am I supposed to do that?”“That is your problem. Figure it out. Think of it as a test. If you succeed, then we can talk.” Rico replied him with a grin.Justin did not try to argue with him. He understood t
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 411: Building a Reputation.
After helping Marcus win the trust of Rico and got them working back together as allies, Justin was quickly learning that the key to survival in this world was not brute strength but the ability to think several moves ahead, like a master chess player.From the moment he met Lang, who taught him many valuable lessons, meeting Marcus by chance and getting to know him more people, he had been able to apply these lessons and it made him more useful.Over the next few weeks, his involvement in the underworld deepened. His name started circulating around in the shadows, not as a threat but as someone you could trust to get somethings done. He was resourceful, discreet, and most importantly, he was very reliable.Just like Marcus did, Rico's endorsement of Justin also opened doors for him. The respect he got from the time of the Black Hounds debacle had spread through Southside and beyond. Small time operators, smugglers, and even rival gangs started taking notice.One of the operators was
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 412: The weight of Responsibility.
Whenever a dispute arose between two rival gangs members over territory, as young as Justin was, he was the one who would always step in as a mediator. It showed the level of his influence. And in most cases, both sides were usually very skeptical at first, but Justin's calm demeanor and ability to finr common ground do win them over.By the end of that night, the gangs would have reached a tentative agreement, and Justin would have earned their respect.One day, Rico told him. “You have got a natural knack for this Justin. Most people would have just let them fight it out.”“Fighting does not always solve anything” Justin replied. “It only just leaves everyone involved weaker.”Rico nodded at the wisdom of the young boy and smiled.As Justin's reputation grew, so did the expectations that were placed upon him. People started seeking him for advice, connections, and solutions to their problems, of course, discreetly. His underworld life is only known to those who are also into that ki
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 413: A Code of Honor.
In the chaotic underground world of the dark underworld, morality was often considered a luxury. It was something most of them could not afford. For Justin, however, some certain lines were non negotiable. It was not just surviving alone or success, it was also about staying true to the principles he had refused to compromise.One evening, Justin was called upon to show up at a dimly lit warehouse on the outskirts of town. The atmosphere was very tense when he got there, it was filled with cigarette smoke and there were murmured conversations around. Then he saw Rico, standing near a group of unfamiliar faces. He walked closee to him. There, Rico introduced him to a man knowns as Vance. He is a mid level operator with a ruthless reputation.“We have got a Job.” Rico said with a tone that is unusually serious.Vance leaned forward with a sharp gaze and probing. “We need someone with your skills to help us get it done smoothly.”Justin studied the room as he looked around, sensing the g
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 414: A Test of Loyalty.
Justin was seated in a corner listening to Elena speak in the quiet cafe. He appreciated her words but he knew respect alone would not protect him. He had made a powerful enemy, and he needed to be prepared for whatever consequences that would come from it.His decision was put to test sooner than he anticipated it. Vance was eager to assert and prove his dominance. He started spreading rumours that Justin was weak and unreliable.Coming from someone like Vance, some of Justin's contacts hesitated to work with him after as they were fearing the backlash from Vance. Others, however, did not leave him alone. They rallied behind him as they recognized his growing influence and unwavering principles.One of the allies was Marcus, who had been quietly observing the rise of Justin with a mix of concern and pride.“You did the right thing kid.” Marcus told him one evening when they were seated together in a dingy bar. “But you also need to understand that the right thing is not always the sa
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 415: Mentor in the Shadows.
The underworld, just like any other powerful organization, survives on its own set of rules. These rules are often unspoken, yet among the underworld people universally, it is understood by those who had survived long enough to learn them. In the past several weeks, Justin had tried to solidify his place within the world by trying to get more allies and earning more respect with his sharp mind and unwavering principles. He understood what the game js abd he could read a situation better than most kf his peers in the underworld. However, he also knows there deeper tacties and nuances he is yet to mastered.It was during one of those moments of reflection that an unexpected chance came about.Justin had been attending a small gathering at an old warehouse. It was a meeting of mid level operators trying to broker a deal with a legitimate businessman. He was there to see if he could kendyhis expertise in managing the financial side of things as he always does. It was right there in the d
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter 416: Test.
Jim Mathews took a step closer, lowering as voice as much as possible as if he wants to share a secret. “I am not asking for anything at the moment but I am an investor. I always keep my focus on the long term game. You could be an asset to me and in return, I will make sure you are never blindsided again. They are forces in this world that even the smartest people tends to overlook. I can teach you how to notice and see them.”Justin thought about what he said and weighed the offer carefully. He does not trust easily but then, he realized that Jim was a rare breed in this world. His reputation had preceded him, and if he could just learn even a big of what Jim Mathews knew, it could help him secure his position for years to come.“Okay then.” Justin finally said as he offered his hand. “ I will listen to you”Jim Mathews took his hand with a firm grip. “Good one. Meet me tomorrow at 10. Do not be late.”“I am sorry but I have to be in school and if you meant later at night, I would h
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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
