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I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter Twenty-one - At A Boutique 1.
Justin woke up with the sun in his eyes as rays from the fiery orange ball shot through the window. A wide glass window. It was especially worse that he was now living in a penthouse so he was at the topmost part of a building, overlooking the city. The sun was sure to be the brightest on that level.He felt uncomfortable as he combed his hair with his fingers. He could not exactly tell why he felt so; perhaps it was the sun blazing on his face, or the fact that his life had changed so rapidly it was hard to keep up. He could not decide which of them. The only thing he could tell was that he was uncomfortable. In his head, a little voice kept telling him that there was something he was forgetting, but remembering this thing in particular, proved harder than waking up.He pulled himself out of bed and walked across the room to his bathroom where he picked up a toothbrush and began brushing his teeth. Above his head, on the wall was a wall clock. His view made contact with it and he im
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter Twenty-two - At A Boutique 2.
Lilly and Bruce were shopping that morning. They both had smiles on their faces, even with the present turn of events, although Lilly still had some doubts in her mind mostly concerning Justin as she kept seeing his face pop up in her mind's eye every time. She managed to mask it all up within a pretty face, holding hands with Bruce who elegantly and arrogantly walked through the boutique, showing her off like a trophy.Every now and then, her eyes would wander across the boutique. There was a sound that caught her attention and came across as similar to the voice of someone she knew. She searched the place to and fro with her eyes, almost ignoring Bruce words as he cracked jokes to make her laugh. Soon he noticed that there was something not quite right with his girlfriend."Am I being a bore to you, Lilly?" He asked immediately, drawing her attention back to himself."Huh? What do you mean by that?" She asked, looking up at him with her pretty face and eyes."You seem kind of dis
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter Twenty-three - A Scam Artist.
Justin really had himself caught in a sticky situation. He was used to the name calling by his former boss, Bruce, but seeing Lilly throw harsh words his way was another form of nightmare. One that he found that he could not simply wake up from.He stood there and listened to all of them insult him. One after the other. He wished to speak sometimes but even if he could say anything, he would merely just be talked over. It was his fault to have ever forgotten his premium card. "What are you thinking now, huh? Do you think that by mere standing there you would be able to wish yourself out of this situation? Huh? Answer me, you poser!" Bruce continued to chastise him. "Mr. Justin or whatever you may wish to call yourself, please pay up," the cashier coerced. "You are keeping a lot of customers waiting. Are you not tired of standing there? Please I barely have time for any of this, pay up, or the security guards will come over here and toss you out.""Can you freaking do what she asks y
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter Twenty-four - Call For The Manager.
Standing there, taking in insults from all directions; left, right, front and back, was really beginning to have its toll on Justin. He was not even given the chance to speak and defend his case. More pitifully, Lilly and her new husband were being more annoying than they had ever been."I am tired of all of this," his words tore out of his mouth. "Why on earth do you people not want to give me a chance to speak? I promise you that I am not a scam artist. I am also sure, telling you that I can get the money just right away if you let it be.”Bruce and Lilly once again burst into laughter once more. Both seemed like maniacs on the loose with the way they laughed mockingly at him."Oh why can't you just forget this charade, Justin? The jinx is up. We know what you are already. You don't need to hide it or run away from it. As long as we exist, you cannot deceive any unsuspecting person, you rat." Justin looked at Bruce squarely who had just finished speaking. "I have no words to spare
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter Twenty-five - Threats.
Once Bruce heard Justin's threats, he burst into another fit of laughter. His voice was heard by the staff. They all turned to look at him. Lilly joined as well."What on earth do you really think you are, Justin? Answer me. It seems you might really not be alright up there." Bruce slandered him, making Lilly laugh harder than she had been laughing.Justin turned to him again. "I have told you, Bruce. Get lost. You do not know me or know what I am capable of. Let me be. I don't have business with you. I have business with the cashier. You must not seek to make a joke out of everything every damn time.”"Bruce can say whatever he wants to say," Lilly cut in sharply. "As long as it stops you from deceiving more innocent people like the good people who work here. You do not have the right to tell him what and what not to say, you poser.""I have never seen a man as broke as you are, threaten to fire the staff," the Cashier started. "It just shows how much of an insane human being you ar
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter Twenty-six - The Manager.
The security guards backed off for a moment, certainly surprised and wary of Justin's claims, being that he seemed so confident, without a shred of bluff in his tone and words, that he would certainly get them to lose their jobs. Such threats to a person who valued his job, were never to be taken lightly. The security guards were careful, hesitating to make any action in the long run. Avoiding to be rash in their dealings. It was obvious to the rest of the staff, as well as Lilly and Bruce, that the security guards were afraid of touching Justin."You cowards," the Cashier cried out, her hair on edge, and a face painted with anger. "What are you all waiting for?" Justin at this time had a smirk drawn over his face. His arms were folded, waiting for the security guards to come take him away if they weren't so afraid for their jobs."Okay, so be it." Bruce declared, shoving his hand into his pockets, and digging up a phone. "I am tired of being here and watching this poser make a foo
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter Twenty-seven - You Will All Regret This.
The security guards had no qualms this time around on tossing Justin out. As long as it had already been established that he had no ties to the manager of any sort. They were angry, pissed that he played them for fools, threatening by all he could, when he couldn't possibly do anything, that they would lose their jobs. Both men seized Justin by both arms. He did not struggle, although it showed on his face that he detested being carried around like they were doing to him."You oaf," one of the security guards cursed."You're lucky we were not instructed to beat you up," the other one snarled menacingly with a frown and a glare from the side of his eyes. "You're lucky that the manager is not a bad person. I would have given you the beating you deserve. After talking all that shit about getting us fired. You really deserve to get beaten, you piece of scum.”Justin was not concerned about their words and whatever they had to say. He glared only at the manager. "You will regret this," h
I Am The Richest Man Alive Chapter Twenty-eight - Sweet Sweet Revenge.
"A splendid day, Mr. Justin, what can I do for you?" The manager's voice was eager and cheerful in the way he spoke. "You seem to be in a not so good mood. Is anything the matter?"Justin wondered if he should tell him anything in a brief thought of seconds. He shrugged it off immediately. "Don't worry about how I sound," he said. "See... I wanted to know if the Leanne Boutique is one of dad's investments. Is it?"Justin hoped earnestly within him for an affirmation. "Well, yes. As a matter fact, the company has a close to eighty percent share in the business's stock." The manager's words sounded like honey to Justin's ears. A honey of sounds. So much that he could feel himself vibrate from how good it made him feel. Sweet sweet revenge."Good, good." Justin smiled rather wryly."Is anything the matter?" The manager asked again."Well, there is. But I will leave stories like this for another to be told. What I want from you right now is to pull out all our assets and investments from
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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
