"Consequences?" A serene smile played across Evan's lips. "Hm, let me hazard a guess as to the nature of these 'consequences' you allude to."He blinked with saccharine innocence as he regarded the Nikrosian. "I presume you now forego any acquisition overtures and instead seek to marshal the full economic clout of Vanquard – uniting with your fellow Nikrosian conglomerates to reassert control over Amazon, thereby instigating a bitter conflagration aimed at my utter financial ruination."Evan's smile broadened as he continued. "Is that not the 'trump card' you have been withholding, the leverage you hoped would compel me to acquiesce to your terms?""Perspicacious brat!" Sebastian spat, grudgingly acknowledging the youth's acuity before scoffing derisively. "But cleverness alone cannot counter the unified might of Nikrosia's corporate titans. Without acceding to my stipulations within that contract, I shall unleash the full force of our economic warfare upon you – an onslaught from whi
"Temu's acquisition shall preclude any foreign investment or equity stakes, including those held by the incumbent shareholder, Vanquard Group."His finger trembled as it indicated the damning passage. "You... You cannot be serious..."Evan's glacial stare bore into him as indifference etched his features. "I am quite serious. This contract compels your divestment – or are my intentions too opaque for your comprehension? If so, perhaps Baysos or Iannone could elucidate its meaning."As the words faded, the contract slipped from Sebastian's nerveless grasp, his body crumpling once more in a boneless heap upon the floor. The youth's capabilities were undeniable – his immense personal fortune eclipsed Vanquard's assets more than fivefold. Even a unified front alongside Nikrosia's mightiest conglomerates would prove futile against such unfathomable liquidity.When had Elysia cultivated such peerless eminence? This prodigy surpassed the vaunted prowess of Nikrosia itself, shattering their
Yet such platitudes brought no satisfaction to the ravenous media pack. They persisted, voices dripping with insinuation: "Mr. Baysos, are we to infer that Amazon now braces for its own acquisition? Need I remind you of your comprehensive rout in this price war – your provocations have begat a killing blow of your own making." Forcing a rictus grin, Geoff waved them off with feigned affability. "Make way, make way."Inwardly, however, his soul hemorrhaged anguish. As news of eBay's acquisition reverberated across Elysia, amplified through media sensationalism, the populace erupted into hushed bewilderment and furtive murmurings.On every street corner, in each community plaza, denizens congregated to dissect the seismic reverberations."Have you heard the headlines? Inconceivable – eBay has fallen under Temu's dominion!""Inevitable, was it not? Outmatched in the price wars, lacking any proprietary masterpiece to bolster their prospects. Say, have you experienced those gaming goggle
The answer lay in Lumina City's own Samuel Walker and Dominic Taylor, who expedited the requisite import-export accreditations. As esteemed municipal luminaries, their deft maneuverings ensured a streamlined, expeditious process. With Tiktoc reigning as the nation's livestreaming vanguard, Splendid Music its unrivaled musical empire, and Temu poised to ascend as the e-commerce leviathan, this modest burg had elevated itself beyond the stratospheric altitudes of even mighty Metropolis City itself – an awe-inspiring escalation that left its venerated captains of industry scrambling to facilitate Evan's directives with alacrite zeal.When the inaugural shipment of gaming goggles traversed customs into the eager grasp of their first international client in F-Nation, a tidal wave of fervent pandemonium erupted across that land. Elysia had birthed a technological marvel! A divine instrument of gaming immersion unparalleled!"Brothers, comrades – make haste and procure these wonders! Let u
"By the heavens..." Evan's breath caught in his throat as dismay curdled his euphoria. "A price of 1,000 Super Rich Coins? When did you cultivate such unbridled munificence toward my interests? Yet this paltry canister hardly seems commensurate..."A mirthless chuckle reverberated through the ether as the System cleared its metaphysical throat. "My humblest apologies – that was unintentional." Another illusion materialized, this one a diminutive facsimile of the previous container – a mere 5ml test sampler, its cost a solitary Super Rich Coin."You..." Outrage tinctured Evan's tone as he regarded the latest manifestation. "Wretched, miserly artifice! Such contemptible parsimony defies belief!""Now now, Host," the System countered with cavalier dismissiveness. "You of all emissaries should comprehend a Super Rich Coin's immeasurable worth. To spurn my beneficence so contemptuously? Have you forgotten your past acquisitions – the invisibility trial package, for instance?"The entity
Ten resplendent, golden waves of monetary eminence rippled forth, oscillating in sumptuous undulations before coalescing into an incandescent singularity. The unified torrent detonated, fragmenting into a pyrotechnic burst of gargantuan, burnished musical staves – each one commandeering a full quarter of the viewscreen's expanse.Three fleeting minutes elapsed before the ten privileged subscriptions dissipated, their collective $1.2 million dispensation squandered with nonchalant indifference.A deafening silence descended as Paige's livestream chamber fell into stupefied hush, the streamer herself clasping her hands over her agape mouth. Disbelief warred with rapturous gratitude as she beheld the "Wealthy Smith" moniker flaunting such unbridled prodigality within the span of a mere hundred-and-eighty scintillating ticks of chronometry.The hush lingered for an agonizing eternity before shattering, fragmenting into a Category-5 maelstrom of frenzied commentary."Ancestors above – the
With donations no longer sufficing, how else could one indulge in lavish expenditure?Evan closed the Tiktok live stream, ruminating briefly before a spark ignited within. He promptly dialed Adam's number:"Adam, secure the presence of Jeremy and Philip, Elysia's esteemed stock traders, along with their teams. Charter a flight; I require their immediate arrival in Elysia for an urgent matter!""Mr. Smith, are you intending to invest in stocks? Or have we identified a public company ripe for acquisition?" Adam inquired."No!" Evan shook his head, anguished. "I'm merely seeking to squander my fortune.""..."On October 13th, at 2 PM, Jeremy, Philip, and their teams touched down in Lumina City. Immediately upon disembarking, Adam escorted them to Tiktok's conference hall.Of course, Adam hadn't neglected to inform Evan beforehand. "Mr. Smith, Jeremy and Philip have arrived! Shall you grace us with your presence now or tomorrow morning?""Hmmm, one moment, I'll be right there!" came Evan'
"No need to reconsider. I understood your explanations perfectly!" Evan replied nonchalantly. "I simply wish to lose money. I have too much wealth to exhaust!"The atmosphere instantly grew tense as Evan distinctly sensed the trio's naked envy reflected in their expressions.Witnessing their reactions, Evan chuckled lightly, "Proceed with the purchases swiftly. Calculate the total cost, and I'll transfer the funds to you!"Jeremy and Philip immediately began mental calculations. As seasoned traders, they possessed formidable mental arithmetic skills.Simultaneously, they remained utterly astounded. After all, this was the first time in over a decade that a client had made such a peculiar request – to intentionally purchase near-bankrupt stocks and incur losses!"Mr. Smith, for these one hundred stocks, calculated at one million shares each, the total would approximate $67 million. As you know, the stock value of companies nearing bankruptcy is generally quite low."Jeremy and Philip's