Marcus stepped into the dining hall, immediately drawn to the lively chatter and the clinking of glasses. His eyes swept the room, noting the well-dressed figures seated around the elegant table.Intentionally arriving late, as instructed by Jaucian, Marcus paused at the entrance, assessing the scene. His gaze fixed on Reyster Sebastian, who occupied the foremost position, deeply engaged in conversation with other businessmen."One day, I will end you," Marcus muttered under his breath before slipping into character.With deliberate confidence, Marcus approached, his posture erect and his expression composed. As he navigated to his seat, he sensed a subtle shift in the room's atmosphere. Whispers ceased, and all eyes pivoted towards him."CEO Gregory, delighted you could join us," Geral Marvo exclaimed, rising from his seat to greet him. The other businessmen followed suit, mirroring Geral’s warmth."It's a pleasure to be here," Marcus replied, shaking hands with each of them in turn.
CEO Carlo Roki stood outside the police station, hesitating as he gazed up at the imposing building. His mind raced with thoughts of the revelation Marcus had shared with him earlier.“Do I really need to do this?” he muttered to himself. However, after a moment of contemplation, he gathered his resolve and stepped forward, pushing open the heavy doors and entering the station.Inside, the atmosphere was tense, with officers bustling about and the faint sound of radios crackling in the background.Carlo approached the front desk and cleared his throat, catching the attention of a nearby officer.“Excuse me, I'm looking for Sergeant Lieutenant Buendiya. Is he available?” he asked.“Buendiya? He's around here somewhere. What's your business with him?” The officer responded, glancing up from his paperwork.“It's... it's regarding a matter of some importance. Is he in his office?”“Yeah, down the hall to your right. Can't miss it.”Carlo nodded gratefully and headed down the hallway, his
At Aurora, the estate where all the nightmares of the son-in-law unfolded, the double found himself in the lap of luxury."Is there anything else you need?" Butler Morgan inquired, setting down a stack of business management books on Marcus's bed.He cast a cautious glance at Marcus, who lounged on the bed, engrossed in a business management book, while the maid, Jaime, fed him grapes."Turn up the air conditioning," Marcus ordered nonchalantly, his gaze fixed on the pages."The air conditioning?" Morgan echoed, unsure, but he complied with Marcus's request.Though outwardly composed, inwardly, Morgan seethed with impatience.Marcus had arrived that morning and had been bossing them around incessantly since. And his demands were anything but ordinary. Marcus had already toggled the air conditioning between low and high settings numerous times, as if it were some sort of game."What? Is there a problem?" Marcus snapped."None, sir," Morgan replied politely, though irritation simmered b
Predicting the likely winner of the presidential election was a daunting task, especially for someone like Marcus Xu, who was more concerned with the entertainment industry than politics. However, he needed to respond logically in front of the chairman, rather than stuttering like Gerald.“Who we will back. Gracestone Group has been playing like thugs just because they were backed by the current president. Let's not make the same mistake,” Gudofredo explained, furrowing his brows as he grew irritated just thinking about their rival's schemes over the years.“We should allocate our campaign funds to the third-ranked candidate,” Marcus Xu said confidently, even though he wasn't entirely sure what he was talking about.“Third? Not the first or second?” Gudofredo looked at him critically.“Yes. The rivalry between the top two is too intense. I believe the people will grow tired of them and instead favor the third candidate,” Marcus reasoned, though internally he couldn't agree with himsel
Carlo Roki's heart thudded like a drumbeat as he stood before the headquarters of Magic Entertainment, Marcus Xu's calling card clutched tightly in his hand."I need to learn more about him first. How did he uncover the truth I've been blinded to for years?" Carlo muttered to himself, his determination to seek justice for his son's death warring with the fear of jeopardizing his other son's future.Marcus Xu seemed like the key to obtaining the justice he sought."CEO Carlo Roki?" A voice pulled Carlo from his thoughts, and he turned to see CEO Joe Sabal approaching him."Do you know me?" Carlo asked, surprised."Yes, I'm familiar with most of William Group's business partners. I'm Joe Sabal, CEO of Magic Entertainment," Joe replied proudly, though Carlo found it odd for an entertainment agency CEO to be acquainted with someone from the manufacturing industry."Nice to meet you," Carlo said, extending his hand for a handshake, causing Joe to notice the calling card he held."Who are y
Marcus scrutinized CEO Carlo Roki from head to toe, observing his posture as Carlo maintained his bowing position, awaiting Marcus's response."I heard your younger son is running for office," Marcus remarked, unsure if Carlo's request was genuine or a prank."Yes, he's running for mayor," Carlo confirmed, straightening his posture with determination evident in his demeanor."Mayor? Does that mean you'll be challenging Jeyster Sebastian?" Marcus inquired."Jeyster is running?" Carlo exclaimed, his fists clenched tightly at the revelation, absorbing more useful information from Marcus."Is that not public knowledge yet?" Marcus pondered, recalling Lucretia's penchant for gossip and her reputation as the family's informant for juicy drama."I need to be cautious here. Those skilled in gossip may uncover my job doubling the son-in-law," Marcus thought to himself, internally noting the need for discretion."No, his candidacy hasn't been announced publicly. And if I had known, I wouldn't h
Inside the office of Jaypark Steel Corporation's headquarters, CEO Jeyster Sebastian sat behind a polished mahogany desk, his expression unreadable.Towering windows framed the city skyline, casting long shadows across the room's elegant furnishings.His son, Reyster Sebastian, stood rigidly before him, feeling the weight of his father's gaze."How's the progress in acquiring Megarev?" Jeyster Sebastian asked, studying his son intently."It's going well, father," Reyster replied, swallowing nervously.Jeyster leaned back in his chair, his gaze piercing. "Do I have to call you here just to hear those few words?""No. I believe we're making significant headway. Global investors have shown interest, but I'm confident they'll withdraw once they realize Megarev's staggering debt will cap its value," Reyster reported, straightening his posture.Reyster worked hard to maintain confidence, aware that his father was evaluating his readiness to take over the company.Inwardly, he fretted about
At William Construction headquarters, Marcus Xu, masquerading as the fake Gregory William, finally stepped onto the main battlefield of the William Group's corporate world.Employees and staff greeted him with respect, which surprised Marcus, considering he knew the pathetic side of Gregory William whenever he visited Aurora as the son-in-law."Every business decision and management directive will come from us. Your role is simply execution," Philip Cheng said, walking beside him."Sure. As if I have a choice," Marcus replied dryly.Philip Cheng led him on a tour of the headquarters, briefing him on everything he needed to know to maintain the charade of being Gregory William.The entire tour was tedious for Marcus, but something unexpected greeted him as he approached Gregory's office."Good morning, sir," a voluptuous woman greeted him in a seductive tone."What's good about the morning?" Marcus responded coldly, instantly creating tension in the air. He glanced at the woman from he