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Chapter 115The auditorium was filled with all the EMC staff, buzzing with anticipation as they eagerly waited for the CEO, Eric.There were about 100 workers in the big auditorium. THEY were all seated and anticipated what the CEO had to say today.There were hum sounds all over the place. Some whispered among themselves, wondering if there were going to be layoffs or restructuring within the company.Others exchanged nervous glances, unsure of what to expect.Finally the board members and directors of different sectors began to arrive at the auditorium.Mr. Sterling was among them. He had a tense and long face because he did not know why the meeting was called.He thought their plan had been discovered one way or the other but he needed to be sure.He signaled his personal assistant, Morris Huggo and whispered something into his ears.Morris nodded and exited the auditorium.Few minutes later, Morris Huggo entered with Williams following behind him. Mr. Sterling observed as Morris a
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Chapter 116Eric stepped on the big stage and then walked straight to the podium.There are about 100 workers looking curiously at him.He turned and looked at the board members and saw that they were all seated.There's Mr. Sterling, The Director of the board. He's strategic and has a significant influence within the company. He is Known for his deep understanding of corporate governance, he often plays a key role in major decisions.Mrs. Lee, Director of Finance. She's meticulous with numbers and known for her conservative financial strategies. Her role is crucial in budgeting and financial planning for the company.Mr. Patel, Chief Security Officer (CSO) Mr. Patel oversees the security direction of the company, ensuring it stays secured at all times.Mrs. Jenkins, Human Resources Director. She's responsible for the wellbeing of the company's employees and is often the bridge between the workforce and the management.Mr. Thompson, Marketing Director. Mr. Thompson leads the company's
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Chapter 117“With that being said, I want to call James Clarkson on to the stage.” Eric said and everyone turned back to see who James Clarkson was.James stood up and walked to the stage as gently as he could.As James walked towards the stage, a hush silence fell over the crowd. Everyone was taken aback, expecting the honoree to be someone else.The murmurs started immediately."No way!" Someone said, “Is this not the guy that has fought with almost all the senior staff members?”"Who is he?"“A janitor!”"I don't believe it! That troublemaker?""There must be a mistake!"Alisha couldn't believe her eyes as James walked toward the podium. "It can't be," she muttered. "How could James be the one?"Williams was stunned too. His heart raced as he realized his plans for punishing James would now have to change. “Jaxon, is this not your fiance's ex?Jaxon gasped in surprise. “Yes, it's him. It can't be. That guy is a pauper. Who even came up with this promotion?”“I heard that before he
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Chapter 118Everyone was silent as Mr Sterling said that.James knew something like this would happen and he just smiled inwardly and readied himself.The noise all died down now and Eric asked. "What is not right, Mr. Sterling?"Meanwhile back at Williams and Jaxon. “Now that's what I'm talking about," Williams said to Jaxon and placed his hands on his shoulder. “Your father is a very powerful man. I love his courage and ability to oppose decisions. That's what you should learn from him, nothing else. I hope someone will get me coffee because this is a good show.” He laughed."You can't be serious by appointing this good for nothing janitor as the assistant to the financial department. I'm the board of directors, and I hereby cancel this promotion and reward." Mr. Sterling said.The crowd erupted once again. Those who support Mr. Sterling began to clap their hands and cheered up."I Stand with Mr. Sterling!” someone shouted."Yes, me too." Another added."This guy doesn't deserve suc
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Chapter 119"Oh, that's the new boss of the technical department," someone said."I know he will make a good point. We shall see about that," another remarked."He's hot cake now, and everyone wants to hear what he will say," another voice chimed in.Williams cleared his throat and began, "I'm not in support of James the janitor taking up the position of the personal assistant to the director of finances for several reasons."He looked around at the crowd and continued, "First, we're in critical times, and as the man in charge of taking out this virus, I don't think it's wise to give out promotions and rewards to workers for doing something that's required of them."People cheered as he said that. Williams always had a way with words."Secondly, the person in question is a janitor who got into the company without a certificate through the back door with the help of our most integrity CEO. It appears our CEO is a charity donor to this man," he mocked Eric, creating more laughter from t
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Chapter 120Eric instructed the person in charge of the CCTV footage to connect it to the TV in the auditorium. After a few minutes, the footage appeared on the screen.As the crowd watched, they saw James and Elson entering the restroom. They witnessed the moment when James found the bag and wanted to take it to the CEO. However, Elson disagreed, and a fight broke out, with James ultimately beating him like a child.The audience gasped as they watched the scene unfold. Some began to reconsider their earlier judgments of James.The revelation from the CCTV footage changed many people's perspectives, leading them to rally behind James."It looks like James is actually a good guy," someone remarked."We shouldn't have doubted him," another person admitted."I support James Clarkson," declared a voice from the far end of the crowd."He really is a hero.""I feel bad for doubting him now.”"It's clear Mr. Sterling was trying to manipulate us.""James deserves that promotion and reward."T
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Chapter 121A fancy black Bugatti La Voiture Noire drove towards the front gate of EMC. It was James.Outside the gate, a crowd of customers gathered and were desperate to enter.The customers heard the news that EMC is under attack by a virus and they all came to withdraw their money from EMC's commercial bank."Let us in! Our money is in danger," they pleaded with the security guard."Please, we need to get inside," another customer begged.“You'll only get inside when you pay 10 dollars. Or else, or your money will be lost.” One of the security guards threatened the customers."Don't take bribes from us, it's not fair!" someone shouted angrily.James saw what was happening and decided to use the customers gate. He rolled down his window and demanded, "What's happening there?""Sir, the security guards won't let us in. They're asking for bribes," one customer explained. "Our money is at risk, and we need to withdraw it."James turned off his car and got out. "Hey everyone, calm down
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Chapter 122"Hey," James replied with a nod as he noticed Milly approaching him."I'm Milly Sienna, the new employee and personal assistant to Mr. Thompson," she introduced herself, extending her hand for a handshake."Nice to meet you," James replied, shaking her hand. "I'm...""I know you. You're James, the new assistant to the director of finances. Congratulations," Milly interrupted with a smile."Thank you," James replied politely."Okay, so I want to get to know you, maybe spend some quality time with you if you know what I mean," Milly said, and brandished a sensual smile while searching her pocket before handing him her business card. "Here's my card, that's my number. Make sure you give me a call."James hesitated for a moment, not particularly interested, but he took the card to avoid embarrassing her. "Alright, I'll see you later. Right now, I have to report to my office," he said as he walked away.Milly watched him go, smiling to herself before turning and heading back to
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Chapter 468: The Hidden Hand
Chapter 468: The Hidden HandThe dawn light crept beneath the heavy drapes of Williams Jesse’s bedroom, painting thin stripes of gold across his neatly made bed. He lay still for a moment, listening to the low hum of traffic outside. On the bedside table, the news channel played on mute, flashing headlines across the screen: “EMC VIRUS NEUTRALIZED,” “CUSTOMERS POUR BACK IN,” and “COMPANY STABILITY RESTORED.”Williams propped himself up on one elbow and reached for the remote, clicking off the TV. He studied the blank screen for a heartbeat, then swung his legs over the edge of the bed and stood. The past few days had been a masterclass in deception, and now the world believed the danger was gone. But in truth, the real virus—silent, undetectable, and far more dangerous—lay hidden in the deepest layers of EMC’s network.He dressed quickly in a crisp white shirt and charcoal slacks, buttoning cuffs with precise motions. His reflection in the mirror showed a calm, confident man. No one w
Chapter 467: The Applause
Chapter 467: The ApplauseThe afternoon sun cast a golden hue over the EMC skyscraper, its reflective glass exterior shimmering like a beacon of triumph. Inside, the atmosphere was electric. An impromptu all-staff meeting had been called by CEO Eric Wood, a rare occurrence that sent ripples of curiosity and anticipation through every department.Employees from all levels gathered in the grand auditorium, a state-of-the-art facility designed for such significant announcements. The room buzzed with chatter, the air thick with excitement and speculation. Whispers of the recent virus removal and the mysterious figure behind it dominated conversations.The middle rows were filled with dozens of staff from departments like finance, IT, customer care, logistics, and development. They whispered, leaned sideways, and shared raised brows as they clapped.“That’s the guy, right?” one whispered to her colleague.“Nathaniel Grey. They say he barely even comes to EMC.”“Well, he shows up and boom—t
Chapter 466: The Ghost in the Code
Chapter 466: The Ghost in the CodeThe sun rose lazily over Emerald Falls, its golden rays piercing through the sleek glass exterior of the EMC skyscraper. Inside, however, the day had started long before dawn. The Control Center’s success had set off a chain reaction that echoed through every floor, every department, and every hallway of the company.By 9 a.m., EMC was alive with celebration. In the reception area of the main lobby, clusters of employees stood huddled around digital screens and glowing tables, their voices buzzing like a swarm of bees. The virus was gone. Just like that. No system crashes, no missing files, and no corrupted data logs. Overnight, the ghost that had haunted their finance sector for months had vanished.Cheers broke out when the first internal memo was released.INTERNAL MEMO – SYSTEM STABILITY REPORT“All affected sectors have been restored. The virus has been neutralized. Full operations have resumed.”The message bore the signature of Liam Carter, no
Chapter 465: Control Protocol
Chapter 465: Control ProtocolThe glass elevator hummed softly as it descended into the lower chambers of EMC, its view revealing the underbelly of one of the most secure buildings in Emerald Falls.Liam stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his posture relaxed, but his face was painted with that same smug satisfaction that often made people unsure whether to admire or hate him. Beside him, Kai stood silent, his sharp eyes flicking down to his laptop screen as he made last-minute checks to his code. He had double-checked everything already—but he enjoyed looking busy, especially when people were watching.When the elevator doors opened, they stepped into a dim, sterile corridor lined with gleaming silver panels. At the far end stood a massive, armored gate bearing the seal of EMC. Mounted beside it was a tall humanoid figure—an android security guard that looked like something out of a dystopian dream. It had no visible face, just a smooth metallic mask with a glowing blue str
Chapter 464: The Test of Control
Chapter 464: The Test of ControlLiam Carter walked into his office with the slow, confident gait of a man who believed the world was just one move away from kneeling. His tailored navy coat swayed with each step. He had just finished a meeting with Eric Wood.At the far end of the room, Kai Nakamura sat cross-legged on the edge of a sleek glass desk, a laptop balanced on his thigh. His posture was casual, too relaxed. Kai always carried himself like the room belonged to him—even if it didn’t.Liam didn’t look at him. He was already pulling off his gloves, tossing them carelessly on the table. “Eric folded faster than I thought,” he muttered. “His spine’s made of jelly.”Kai didn’t look up. He tapped a few keys, scrolling through rows of code that glowed green against the black screen. “Shocking,” he replied flatly. “You threatened to expose him to the court. That tends to do the trick.”Liam pressed the intercom. “Alisha, get Mr. Arjun Patel here. Now.”“Yes, Mr. Carter,” came the cr
Chapter 463: The Balance of Power
Chapter 463: The Balance of PowerThe morning sun was barely up when Liam Carter stepped out of his black SUV, surrounded by two bodyguards in dark suits. The air around EMC headquarters was thick with tension, though the usual buzz of employees trying to look busy filled the halls. In his office on the top floor, Eric sat behind his desk, sipping black coffee and flipping through reports. He looked tired, his hair a little messier than usual and his tie loosened. His secretary, Cara Hart, tapped on his glass door and entered without waiting for a response.“Sir,” she said, a little nervously, “Liam Carter is on his way up to see you.”Eric’s hand paused mid-turn on a report page. He looked up slowly. “Now?”Cara nodded. “He didn’t book a meeting. Just said he’s coming. Should I let him in?”Eric exhaled and leaned back in his chair. “Of course you should,” he muttered. “Let him in.”A few seconds later, the door opened, and Liam walked in like he owned the place. His suit was sharp,
Chapter 462: Voices of War
Chapter 462: Voices of WarThe night air was heavy, still laced with the tension of the exchange that had just gone down. The warehouse was cold and dimly lit, the air thick with smoke and silence. Rusted metal beams lined the ceiling, and old crates were stacked against the cracked walls.Williams stepped inside, his black coat dragging slightly on the concrete floor. Kane, Tom, and Dorian were already there, seated around a battered steel table, waiting for him like wolves ready for the hunt.William tossed the duffel bag onto the table and unzipped it.“This is a lot of cash,” he said, glancing around at the others. “It’s not smart to walk around with this much money. I’ll take it to the bank, make a deposit, and then transfer your cut to each of you.”The others nodded in agreement.“You said you had the man who killed Sasha,” Kane spoke first, his voice low and impatient, his fingers drumming restlessly on the table.Williams said nothing at first. He walked to the center of the
Chapter 461: Smoke and Shadows
Chapter 461: Smoke and ShadowsWilliams stepped out of Mr. Sterling’s office with his hands buried deep in the pockets of his coat. The soft click of the door closing behind him felt like a seal on a conversation he had no intention of honoring. His steps were steady, but his mind was racing. The hallway was quiet, only the muffled sounds of chatter from distant rooms echoing faintly. None of it concerned him. Not now.He made his way down the elevator, the polished metal doors reflecting his cold stare. As the numbers ticked down floor by floor, he exhaled slowly and murmured to himself, “They really think I’m playing by their rules…”The elevator doors opened, and he walked into the underground parking lot. He moved like a man with a purpose. His driverless black sedan waited where it always did. He slipped inside, started the engine, and drove off without a second thought.The sun outside was beginning to set, bathing the streets of Emerald Falls in golden light, but Williams wasn’
Chapter 460: A Perfect Plan
Chapter 460: A Perfect PlanInside Mr. Sterling’s office, the atmosphere was tense. The air smelled of dark roast coffee and expensive cologne, but under it all was a scent of fear—muffled, but present. The lights were dimmed, casting long shadows across the wooden floor and walls lined with books and polished glass cases. It was supposed to be a place of quiet intellect, but today it was a battlefield of ideas and schemes.Mr. Sterling paced behind his desk, arms folded tightly behind his back, jaw clenched. His face was hard to read, but his silence spoke volumes. Across the room, Williams sat comfortably on the leather sofa, legs crossed, hands folded casually on his knee. There was a slight smirk on his face, a glimmer of confidence that hadn’t been there a few days ago.“I’ve delivered the fake virus to Liam,” Williams said, breaking the silence. “He didn’t suspect a thing. He even agreed to test it. That buys us enough time.”Sterling stopped pacing and turned, brows furrowed. “
