Even Adrian lacked confidence in it. The van was suited for off-roading, not high-speed racing. The supercars had lower centers of gravity and better traction to handle the perilous bends. The van's higher center of gravity was far more dangerous.Alex came over to size them up, the streamer glaring at Justin resentfully. Justin immediately knew why. But he held no regrets over banning her, and would do it again without hesitation."Alright, now that Mr. Webb is here, let's go over the rules. We'll race two laps around the track, first one back here wins. The loser must concede defeat and apologize. Also, if you lose, you must forfeit your shares of Kitten Live Streaming!""Unacceptable. I'm a shareholder but not the chairman. I don't have the authority to transfer shares that don't belong to me." Adrian remained firm on this point. But Justin gave him an assured look and declared loudly:"I, Justin Wilson, new chairman of Kitten Live Streaming, hereby pledge that if we lose, I will
Alex managed to keep it together through the hazardous bends, though his car continued sliding precariously. Alongside him, the humble van remained rock steady at over 200 km/h, unfazed by the terrain. Reclined comfortably in his seat, Justin cheekily waved at Alex through the window. Distracted, Alex nearly missed a turn. Desperately regaining control, he just barely avoided plunging off the cliff, though badly scraping the Veneno's paint against the mountainside."Careful now, don't damage my future car. I'd hate to pay for repairs." Justin taunted.Alex saw red. It was HIS car, not Justin's! And the race wasn't over yet!In a rage, he sharply spun the Veneno's tail out. The deafening squeal of burning rubber swiped towards the van. With the cliffside on one side, a hit would send the van tumbling down for sure.Justin panicked, grabbing for the wheel. But instead of collision, the van tilted nearly 90 degrees and maintained its swift pace, deftly evading the Veneno!The shocking
The others whispered suggestively, but Justin ignored them and brought the girl aside. Finally she revealed her plight. She had run away from home to avoid an arranged marriage and was now homeless. Seeing Justin's kindness, she asked him to take her in. Justin nearly tripped in shock.Times sure had changed. In the past, he would have eagerly accepted, thinking it his lucky break. But the wiser current him sensed there was more to this story.Still, with the girl looking so pitiful, he hesitated. Leaving her on the streets wasn't an option either. But taking her home was out of the question - his tigresses would slaughter him!Sighing, he called Emily to arrange a hotel under his company's name so the girl could stay temporarily and cool off before returning home. After all, youth tended towards rash decisions. But Adrian suddenly snatched his phone, laughing. "Hey! What's with the attitude? Don't trust me anymore? I'm hurt that you'd doubt me so, brother. As the epitome of grace
Panic set in. Sebastian urgently contacted Alex Lee, who deduced it must be Justin or Adrian. He was shocked they moved so swiftly but refused to cave in. Alex injected millions more into the market, finally stabilizing the price somewhat, though dangers lingered.By now, Alex had spent billions propping up Crimson Berry Live. When Rachel first joined, he had invested a little and ended up with 20% ownership. So with 60% between them, he need not fear. Even if the phantom entity snatched up the outstanding 40%, it could not threaten him."Justin Wilson, Adrian Webb, since you two want to play games, I'll play along and we'll see who comes out on top," Alex Lee said. He told Sebastian to find the shareholders who held the remaining 10% of the shares and inform them not to sell no matter how high the price offered or what benefits promised, unless they wanted to become enemies of the Lee family.The Lees were one of the most prominent clans in Metropolis Central with considerable infl
Some expressed displeasure that defectors got $888 while loyal users got no perks, claiming it was unfair. If suitable rewards weren't offered, they would uninstall. Just then, another bombshell dropped - Kitten Live Streaming would host its first live trivia event with popular hosts to win cash prizes. Anyone knowledgeable enough could earn a windfall. Kitten Live Streaming pioneered live quiz shows, generating eager anticipation. A huge event page appeared on their homepage:"Million Dollar Challenge! Invite family and friends tonight at 6PM to split $100 million! 15 days of $100 million giveaways!"The event sparked a nationwide frenzy, shooting to top trending topics within hours, even overshadowing the new chairman. "This new chairman is crazy rich! It's practically giving away money. $100 million split daily means potential earnings of tens or hundreds daily! Why work when I can just do quizzes?""Dream on! Kitten Live Streaming has over a billion downloads across platforms.
Meanwhile, through various means, Justin had acquired most of the remaining 10% of shares. He now held 40% of the company, the largest share. Alex Lee still had 40%, and Sebastian had the final 20%.It seemed impossible to gain full control now, but steering the company was still achievable. Justin sent for Sebastian and met him at a nice cafe in Metropolis Central. He chose to meet in person despite the blow to his ego, as it demonstrated his sincerity. Surely any reasonable man would not refuse, he thought.Indeed, Sebastian accepted the invitation.When Justin arrived, Sebastian was already waiting. "Why Mr. Sebastian, how punctual of you! Please accept my apologies for imposing on your valuable time today, but there are some matters I wished to discuss with you.""No, no, Mr. Wilson, you flatter me. You're the true celebrity here. Your meteoric rise has made you the talk of Libertas, reaching popularity rivaling even the top tycoons. I'm but a lowly ant in your eyes, and I'm wel
"Alex Lee, it hasn't been that long since we last met, yet it seems you've misplaced your wits. I too hold shares in Crimson Berry Live, so I have every right to be here. In fact, we've come to convene a shareholder's meeting," Justin replied calmly."You...hahaha! So what if you hold some shares? 40% at most. And Chairman Sebastian is still here - you can't possibly convene a meeting without his approval! And even if you try to acquire the company at a premium, it's impossible. We control 60% versus your mere 40%!" Alex called Sebastian over to mock Justin in front of him, both venting his frustration and demonstrating to the wavering shareholders who truly held power here, and the consequences of opposition."Sebastian, look at this fool, babbling about a shareholder meeting and seizing control from me. Hilarious!" Alex guffawed arrogantly, oblivious to the icy gaze Sebastian now regarded him with.Lost in smug elation, Alex prattled on."My apologies Mr. Lee, but allow me to make
Sebastian knew what they were thinking and felt even more guilty. If it wasn't for himself bringing in Alex Lee, the ruthless vampire, the company would not have come to this point. With so many people helping together, perhaps they could have become a company comparable to Kitten Live Streaming in the near future. It was all because of his momentary carelessness and falling into someone else's scheme that caused so many people's years of hard work to vanish like a mirage. Whenever he thought of this, he wanted to slap himself twice on the face."If I say I can restore Crimson Berry Live to its original state within a day, and return it to its peak viewer count status when it first started, revitalizing this company, would you be willing to stay and help out? If so, you will become the new shareholders of Crimson Berry Live. From now on, your bonuses will be doubled from before, and I will also personally gift each of you a treasure." Justin said with a smile.Hearing this, the three