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Chapter 124"That's a whole lot of money," James blurted out. "I don't think that's necessary. Moving the server to a…""Shut up, what do you know?" Williams retorted, cutting him short. It appears he was still pissed that James was promoted."Say that again and I'll bang your head hard across this marble table," James replied angrily."You're just good for nothing, and you can't do anything. Try," Williams scoffed at him.James clenched his fist hard and angrily stormed across the table towards Williams.Williams saw him coming and readied himself for the confrontation.It was evident that the enmity between the two has grown and they can't wait to dig it out among themselves.William was sincerely trying hard to find out who James really is and James on the other hand is trying to figure out what his intentions are.Eric saw how the situation was escalating and then intervened, "Enough of this, both of you! I won't have you fighting in my office. That's a disgrace to EMC.""Why not
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Chapter 125"James, what do you think?" Ellen noticed James' sad expression and asked."Oh, I love it. It's a great idea," James brightened up."Are you sure?" Ellen questioned."Yes, I love it. That'd be great," James affirmed."A second double date it is then," Lana chimed in.Eric looked up from his seat with a playful jealous look. "Oh, how I wish I was younger.""Yeah, you can join us too, Mr. Wood. It's gonna be worth having the CEO and his lovely wife around," Williams said. He wanted to meet her too and if possible manipulate her."Nope, you guys should go along. I don't want to ruin your date for you. Anyway, send me your account number. Let me send 10 million dollars for you," Eric said."Of course," Williams agreed and sent his account details.Instantly, Eric sent him 15 million dollars."Sent," Eric confirmed."Received. I think I better be on my way to update the server," Williams said.“What server?” Lana asked him.“The virus just broke down the new EMC server.” Eric s
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Chapter 126Alisha was surprised when Jaxon called her that evening.She was at home taking care of her dad. Meanwhile, her mom was in the living room watching TV and laughing loudly.She saw Jaxon's name on the phone and hesitated to answer, but then decided to pick up."Hello?" she said."Get dressed, we're going out on a date," Jaxon said."What?" Alisha couldn't believe it. She dropped the glass bowl she was holding and it broke into pieces.For a long time, Jaxon hadn't talked to her or taken her out on dates, but now he suddenly changed his mind."I said get dressed, we're going out on a date tonight. Can't you hear me?""I can hear you, I'm just surprised." she replied, looking at her sick dad. She didn't want to leave him, but she also didn't want to disappoint Jaxon.Jaxon ended the call, and Alisha rushed to the living room to tell her mom. "Mom, Jaxon just called me. We're going on a date.""OMG, really? That's great news! I knew Jaxon was the right guy for you. Make sure y
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Chapter 127Ryan Wane burst into laughter and said, "Hahaha! Just joking." He shook Williams' hand vigorously, and Williams felt relieved. "You got me pretty good, Mr. Wane," he said with a chuckle."Hahahaha, you can say that," Ryan Wane replied. "You're Williams Jesse?""Yes, sir."“How are you doing?” Ryan Wane asked.“I'm very well, sir.”"I know you. The hero of EMC," Ryan said."How did you know about that, sir?" Williams asked, curiously."Of course, I watch the news," Ryan replied with a grin."You sure do," Williams said, nodding."Glad to see you and Lana get along well. It makes me happy," Ryan said warmly."Thank you, sir," Williams replied."So tell me about yourself" Ryan asked, shifting the conversation to Williams' personal life. He was curious to know about his daughter’s love interest.Unknown to Lana, Ryan Wane knows about her relationship with Williams and felt happy for her daughter to be in love with someone.He used to be worried that Lana would never give him
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Chapter 128James drove quietly to the Princeton Manor.He was here to pick up Ellen for the date. Although he didn't feel like it at all, he had no option but to make Ellen and Lana happy.At the Princeton's Manor entrance, he was stopped by security. "Who are you, and what are you here to do?" one of the guards asked."I'm James, and I'm here to see Ellen," he replied."Okay, our lady told us that you would be coming, sir," the guard said, greeting James with respect. "Good evening, Sir."James responded with a nod and drove into the manor.Today, he will be meeting Ellen's parents, Jonathan and Helen Princeton for the first time, and he felt quite nervous.Jonathan used to be a general in the army but is now retired and is into politics as a senator, while Helen runs a big, profitable charity organization and numerous companies.The Princeton’s are among the wealthy class in the country and have been family friends to the Wanes for generations.As James parked the car, he took a de
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Chapter 129 Jonathan and Helen laughed heartily as Ellen joked said that. "Just enjoy yourselves, you two," Jonathan said. "We're not intruding, just curious to know more about him," Helen added. James felt relieved that Ellen's parents were welcoming. He had been worried they wouldn't approve of him, but it seemed he was wrong. "I'm sure we'll have more time to chat later," Mrs. Helen said with a smile. "Say hi to Ryan Wane for me." "Sure thing, Mom. Dad, see you later," Ellen said, leading James towards the door. Once outside, they climbed into James' car. "Ready?" he asked Ellen. "Yeah," she replied. James started the car, and the engine roared to life. They drove for about 20 minutes until they got to the location of the restaurant. The restaurant was called City Lights Bistro. It bustled with activity as they entered. The sounds of lively chatter and laughter filled the air, accompanied by soft music emanating from speakers placed throughout the space. The décor was
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Chapter 130 James got really mad. He looked straight at Williams, who just grinned back at him, like he was making fun of James. Lana was surprised. This wasn't part of the plan. It was supposed to be a date for two couples. "Why did you invite them?" she asked Williams. Williams smirked and said, "I thought it would be more fun with more people." James blurted out, "What are they doing here?" But Ellen tapped him to calm down. Williams went up to them and said, “Hey Jaxon! Hey Alisha! It's nice to see you both. Come join us for the celebration." Jaxon was furious when he saw James, and Ellen, but he calmed down when he saw Lana. She's the only reason he'd stick around. Williams had promised to set him up with Lana. “Thanks, Williams,” he said. Alisha was also surprised. She thought it was just a date with Jaxon. But now she saw James, her ex, Lana, Ellen Princeton, and even Williams, her cousin. She felt embarrassed and annoyed at once. “Jaxon, I thought this was our date. Why
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Chapter 131Just as Williams left the table, six hefty and mean-looking men entered the balcony and began scattering people's tables and chasing them away. They approached them and began scattering their tables.“What do you want?” James asked, standing up.But before anyone could know what was happening they all rounded James up and began to beat him up. James bent aside and dodged the blows but they were coming from six different men.Just as the commotion began people began to run helter-skelter out of the balcony. Tables tumbled and chairs broke.“What the heck!” Lana screamed. “What's going on here?” She tried to rush towards the men but one of them stopped her.“Don't come close if you love your life.”But Lana didn't mind. She scurried forward and was barely dragged back by Jaxon. “What are you doing?” He asked. “Do you want to injure yourself?” Jaxon was really enjoying the show. He didn't know what was really going on but he felt happy as he saw them beating James up. ‘This i
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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
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Chapter 460: A Perfect Plan
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