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Chapter 493
Chapter 493Liam set his glass down and leaned back in his chair, studying Eric with eyes that missed nothing. “You can work with me or you can work against me. If you work with me, I’ll make sure you keep your position as CEO when Sterling falls. I’ll protect you from the fallout and you’ll continue to run EMC with my backing and support. You’ll be well compensated and your family will be taken care of.”“And if I work against you?” Eric asked.“Then you’ll go down with Sterling,” Liam said simply. “I’ll make sure of it. Whatever dirt exists on you, whatever mistakes you’ve made, whatever secrets you’re keeping, I’ll find them and I’ll use them. You’ll lose everything, Eric. Your job, your reputation, maybe even your freedom depending on what I uncover.”Eric felt cold despite the warmth of the room. This was the threat James had predicted, the pressure point Liam would try to exploit. But Eric had prepared for this moment and he drew on that pre
Chapter 492: The Platinum Club
Chapter 492: The Platinum ClubEric Wood stood outside the Platinum Club for a full minute before walking through the entrance, his hand unconsciously moving to his chest where the small listening device sat hidden beneath his shirt and tie. The device was no bigger than a button and James had assured him it would work perfectly as long as Cara stayed within range, but Eric still felt exposed, like he was walking into a trap with nothing but good intentions and a wire to protect him.He took a breath and pushed through the heavy oak doors into the club’s interior. The smell hit him immediately, leather and aged wood and expensive cigars, the scent of money and power concentrated in one building. Conversations hummed around him in low tones as men in tailored suits leaned close to one another across polished tables, making deals and breaking competitors with nothing but words and handshakes.A hostess appeared at his elbow almost instantly, her smile profes
Chapter 491
Chapter 491After she left, Liam stood in the empty suite for a moment, organizing his thoughts and preparing mentally for the confrontation ahead. Eric Wood was smart, cautious, and increasingly suspicious of Liam’s intentions. The meeting tonight would require careful navigation, a balance between showing strength and maintaining the illusion that Liam was simply a concerned investor rather than someone actively working to undermine the company’s leadership.Liam collected his jacket and phone, checked his appearance one final time in the mirror, and left the suite. As he descended in the elevator toward the parking garage, his phone buzzed with a message from Kai.*Surveillance team confirms Lana and Ellen still in Santorini. No unusual activity. Bodyguard remains vigilant.*Liam typed back: *Continue monitoring. Report any changes immediately.*The elevator doors opened and Liam stepped into the parking garage, moving toward his black Mercedes with purposeful strides. He climbed i
Chapter 490
Chapter 490“I want what everyone wants,” he said quietly. “Power. Security. Control over my own destiny. But I also want you, Alisha. Not just as a secret we hide from EMC gossip, but as a genuine partner. Someone I can trust when things get complicated.”“Things are already complicated,” Alisha pointed out.“They’re about to get more complicated,” Liam said. He released her hand and stood, moving to the window where he pulled the curtains back slightly to reveal the river below, its surface reflecting the city lights in broken patterns. “I need to tell you something, and I need you to understand why I’m telling you.”Alisha sat forward, her attention completely focused on him now. “What is it?”Liam turned to face her, his expression serious. “I’m making a move against the Wane family. Not publicly, not violently, but strategically. I’m using my position at EMC as leverage to undermine their broader business interests.”Alisha’s eyes widened. “The Wane family? Liam, they’re the rich
Chapter 489: Private Arrangements
Chapter 489: Private ArrangementsThe Riverside Hotel sat on the eastern edge of Emerald Falls where the city’s glittering skyline met the dark waters of the Emerald River. It was the kind of establishment that catered to people who valued discretion above all else, with private entrances, soundproofed suites, and staff trained to forget faces the moment guests checked out. Liam Carter had used it many times before for meetings that required absolute privacy.He sat now in suite 412, a spacious room decorated in muted grays and blacks with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river. The curtains were drawn, leaving only ambient lighting from carefully positioned lamps that cast soft shadows across expensive furniture. Liam checked his watch for the third time in five minutes and poured himself two fingers of scotch from the bar cart near the window.Seven fifteen. Alisha would arrive any moment now.His phone buzzed with a text message and he glanced at the screen to see her name.
Chapter 488: Shadows in the East District 2
Chapter 488: Shadows in the East District 2Williams absorbed this information, forcing his expression to remain neutral even as his mind calculated rapidly. Jack’s death actually worked in his favor, eliminating a potential rival turned betrayal and consolidating his control over what remained of Sasha’s organization. But he needed to handle this carefully, show strength and leadership while also acknowledging their loss.“You did the right thing,” Williams said finally, looking at each of them in turn. “Jack betrayed us to Scarface, anyway.”Dorian visibly relaxed, and Tom nodded with satisfaction. Even Kane’s stony expression softened slightly.Williams moved to the window overlooking the warehouse floor below, watching shadows move between crates. “Here’s what we know. Scarface took out four of our lieutenants and some of their men. He thinks we’re broken. He thinks we’ll either surrender our territory or fragment into smaller groups he can pick off one by one.”“He’s wrong,” Kane
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