Hector scanned the surroundings upon entering the living room.Eric sensed Hector's purpose but remained silent.Shortly afterward, Hector stated, "Hol. Johnson, tonight I am here on behalf of the Visionary Group, Larsons, and Feynmans to talk to you.""Go ahead," Eric said indifferently.Eric knew Hector's discussion would likely revolve around the company or the people captured earlier that day."On behalf of the Visionary Group, Larsons, and Feynmans, I sincerely apologize for offending you, Hol. Johnson."Unlike earlier, Hector lowered himself and showed sincerity.Eric remained silent, observing."Hol. Johnson, we truly are sorry. Can you release the group of people who went to the department yesterday?" Hector added, noticing Eric's silence.He knew Eric and his group must have detained his men, though he didn't know their capabilities."So, you're here to ask for their release?" Eric was clearly displeased.The group had aggressively attempted to reclaim the departmen
Hector firmly believed that there was nothing money couldn't solve."We've assessed the Innova Group's value. Based on the current market, your revenue is projected to hit around 3 billion dollars this year. Factoring in the optimizations made in product and production capacity, the estimated profit for this year is approximately 600,000,000 dollars. Taking into account your fixed assets, we're prepared to offer 10 billion dollars to acquire the Innova Group!"Remember, when the Innova Group started, it had only 200 million dollars in funding. I believe Hol. Johnson will perceive our offer as sincere!""10 billion dollars?" Eric feigned surprise."Are you undervaluing the Innova Group? Consider the worth of the three major international giants. Their valuation exceeds hundreds of billions! The Innova Group will catch up with them sooner or later, and you're offering only 10 billion dollars? Further discussion is unnecessary if your offer is less than 100 billion dollars!"Hector's
The Larsons and the Visionary Group had finalized their plan to deal with the Innova Group, focusing on Eric. After all, Eric was the co-founder and CIO of the Innova Group, as well as the technological core of the company.Owen and the others speculated that the Innova Group's competitiveness may be attributed to Eric's identity as a prominent holistic physician.Taking care of Eric would eliminate the Innova Group as a concern. However, determining how to deal with Eric had become a significant challenge. Eric had two formidable bodyguards, Vince and Matthew, by his side. Unbeknownst to them, they believed that Vince and Matthew had subdued their men.After much consideration, Owen felt it was necessary to consult with Shadow. It would be better if Shadow could intervene in this matter. However, Shadow was currently not at the Larsons' residence. Instead, he had appeared at Dante's house.The Combat Department possessed substantial intelligence on the Crimson Order, but the latte
After Pierce stepped down, the likelihood of him assuming the role of General seemed slim. Unbeknownst to Shadow, Eric had ascended to the position of Lieutenant General in the Combat Department.Dante only revealed that the Combat Department had a General and two Lieutenant Generals but kept Eric's identity concealed. He recognized the need for caution when dealing with individuals like Shadow."You've made significant contributions to the country and the Combat Department. In my view, you're on par with Pierce! You're more than qualified to be the next General!" Shadow expressed."Shadow, correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't we enemies? Why assist me? What are your intentions?" Dante asked."Ah, it seems that the Crimson Order has suffered greatly due to our recent actions, and you're at a loss in dealing with the Combat Department. So, you're attempting to sow discord within the Combat Department. Am I right?"Shadow's expression remained unchanged. "Vermillion, you are quite
Owen coughed violently, spitting out a large mouthful of blood. His horror deepened as he noticed Shadow's presence in the room.Owen acknowledged his wrongdoing despite the backing of three major international giants. He had mishandled the situation, and now he faced Shadow's retribution.Feeling the weight of responsibility, Owen urgently sought to swiftly remove Eric and the Innova Group. Failure to do so would result in Shadow holding him accountable. The vast gap between Owen and Shadow became painfully apparent. Even as the head of a top elite family, Owen found himself easily manipulated by Shadow.-Meanwhile, Eric kept a vigilant eye on the department's situation. He anticipated that Hector's group wouldn't relent easily after suffering a significant blow.Contrary to Eric's expectations, they didn't return to the department. Losing over a dozen members was undoubtedly a setback for them.At this point, the Innova Group's crisis had temporarily subsided. Hector understoo
The pitch-black surroundings intensified Shadow's menacing appearance. He chuckled, remarking, "I knew you would contact me."Dante's expression remained stoic. "Tell me about your plan. Dealing with Pierce isn't a walk in the park, and the Combat Department is brimming with experts. They hold Pierce in high regard. Changing their minds won't be easy.""Difficult?" Shadow replied nonchalantly. "Your loyalty and constraints make you weak. In my opinion, you're filled with weaknesses."Dante furrowed his brow. Did that imply he had numerous weaknesses, too?"Don't beat around the bush," Dante said, clearly annoyed. "I'm here. At least share your plan, so I know you're not just using me."He wasn't keen on participating in a flawed plan, risking trouble without reaping any benefits."I have a general plan. You can use the incident at the border and frame Pierce with charges of treason. Careful planning is crucial. If you can establish charges against him, involve the McClain girl, a
Dante had planned to use Shadow, unaware that Shadow had set him up.After Dante departed, someone approached Shadow."Did you record everything?" Shadow asked with a smile."Everything has been recorded, Mr. Shadow," the person replied."Good!" Shadow glanced in the direction Dante had left. "Simple methods are the most effective! Now we don't have to worry about Dante not following our orders!"-While awaiting Shadow's message, Dante carefully concealed his intentions, trying not to let Pierce notice anything.Eric was correct—the Visionary Group and the Larsons didn't stay idle for long. In the afternoon, while Eric and Sylvia had dinner at the Montgomerys, they learned about the Larsons' actions."There have been some losses, but it hasn't reached a critical point yet. We are taking countermeasures.""They also targeted the Hernandezes. Their losses are even greater than ours!" Grace informed.Unable to deal with the Innova Group, the Visionary Group and Larsons turned t
"The Feynmans seem unrelated to the Crimson Order, but we've uncovered information on the Larsons. If they decide to act, we'll seize the opportunity to bring them down," Pierce stated.With the Combat Department providing support, Eric felt a boost in confidence. He hoped the Larsons would act swiftly to resolve the situation in King City."Just to be safe, I'll send some trustworthy individuals to the Montgomerys and Hernandezes. You don't need to worry about their safety," Pierce assured.Pierce harbored concerns about a potential spy within the Combat Department. How else did the Crimson Order obtain information about their operations? Despite his meticulous work, there were always places that could be overlooked.-At King Prison.The gate slowly opened, leaving Kenneth bewildered. He was sentenced to a lifetime of imprisonment and not known for good behavior, so he wondered why he was being released.At the entrance, a dark figure stood tall. "Kenneth."Startled, Kenneth