Olivia went home feeling angry, her frustration clear on her face. Cody Halbert, walking beside her with a tense expression, finally broke the silence in the car."Olivia, we need to talk," he said seriously. "Our company is in big trouble. The funds are depleted, and we'll be broke if we don't find a solution soon."Olivia whimpered, tears welling up in her eyes. "I don't want to be poor, Dad. I can't bear it. I'd be so ashamed if that happened."Cody sighed deeply and placed a hand on Olivia's shoulder. "Listen, you need to stay beautiful and charm the sons of other tycoons. If you can't get Asher, find someone even wealthier."Olivia was silent for a moment, then remembered Darren. "What about Darren?"Cody snapped, "Forget Darren! Find someone else. Someone much richer and more influential."Olivia nodded slowly, feeling pressured but also aware that she needed to act quickly. "Okay, I'll find someone wealthier."Cody nodded, satisfied with Olivia's response. "Good. We don't have
Morning at Dixon Corporation began with the bustle of activity. Employees were busy with their respective tasks, phones rang incessantly, and the sound of keyboard typing filled the air. Asher walked into the office area with a steady stride, and the atmosphere instantly changed. Employees who saw Asher immediately bowed their heads, showing their respect and admiration.Beside Asher, Kailos walked calmly, explaining the current situation. "Dixon's subsidiary out of town is experiencing problems, Mr. Asher. They are facing a serious investment manipulation case."Asher nodded, his eyes remaining focused ahead. "Ensure the audit team gets there immediately and conducts a thorough investigation. We can't let this tarnish our reputation.""It's already in progress, Mr. Asher. The team is on their way," Kailos replied, flipping through the files in his hand.Upon reaching his office, Asher immediately sat in his large, comfortable chair. He looked at Kailos seriously. "How about the hotel
Asher stepped out of the office calmly, his eyes focused on the goal of meeting the client. Kailos followed faithfully behind him, keeping a distance but remaining alert. Suddenly, in the middle of the lobby, appeared William, Asher's most disapproving uncle.William stared at Asher with a look full of hatred. Their steps halted, creating a palpable tension in the air. William walked closer to Asher, tilting his body slightly to whisper in Asher's ear. His voice was low but full of threats, "You will never be able to put me in prison."Asher grinned, his gaze full of unwavering confidence. He replied calmly, yet his words were sharp as knives, "Oh, Uncle William, do you know the difference between you and me? I am always one step ahead. Prepare for your defeat."William's face flushed with emotion, his muscles tensed. Asher glanced cynically before continuing his steps out of the office, leaving William standing there with burning anger. Kailos followed Asher, giving a brief look at W
When the car arrived in front of the restaurant, Asher stepped out confidently. The Highland Haven, with its distinctive Scottish interior design, offered a warm and cozy atmosphere. They were greeted by a waiter who guided them to the table where their new client was already waiting.Their client was a major investor named Jonathan McGregor. Jonathan was a middle-aged man with a strong aura of authority, yet his smile was friendly as he welcomed Asher and Kailos."Mr. Asher, I am pleased to meet you. I have heard a lot about you from Mr. Aberon Dixon. He always speaks highly of you." Jonathan began the conversation with enthusiasm.Asher smiled, "It's a pleasure to meet you too, Mr. Jonathan. I am very grateful to him for recommending me." After some small talk, they began discussing the project that was the focus of this meeting. The project involved the development of an integrated real estate area that included housing, office buildings, and commercial spaces in a strategic locat
William felt annoyed when he received the news that Asher had successfully completed the real estate project that was supposed to be handled by his son. Anger burned within him, reminding him of how he should have gotten rid of Asher long ago.He was truly disgusted by the boy's behavior. He should have found and eliminated him back then, William thought bitterly.Suddenly, a man with glasses and slicked-back hair knocked on William's office door and informed him of Holmes Alexander's arrival. William allowed him to enter, smiling cynically as he looked at his partner."Is your company doing well?" William asked, making small talk for a moment."It's doing well. I just lost a gold mine from Dixon, not bankrupt like Halbert's company," Holmes answered nonchalantly, leaning back on the couch in William's office."So, the news about that company going bankrupt is true?" William became more interested. He had once invested in Halbert's company projects, but nothing went smoothly."True. T
Asher laughed a lot while talking with Alicia. She seemed to know how to entertain others. Even their conversation, which was supposed to be about work, shifted to talking about their teenage years.Here, Asher mostly stayed silent, listening to Alicia who kept talking about herself. The changes in her facial expressions, tone of voice, and even laughter blended as time passed."You know, Asher, ever since my vanilla milk had a tiny bug in it, I haven't liked vanilla," Alicia said.Asher responded with enthusiasm. "Really? So, what do you like now?"Alicia sipped her caramel latte for a moment. Her brain seemed to be working hard to figure out what she liked now. After a moment, Alicia smiled meaningfully. "Money," she said, followed by a short laugh.Asher laughed too, agreeing with what Alicia said. Nowadays, money is indeed more valuable. Without money, life would be hard and perpetually stressful."Why are you laughing? I'm not wrong, am I? Just imagine if you don't have money, yo
"Thank you for driving me home, Asher. I'm sorry if I talked too much today."Alicia smiled softly at Asher. Asher returned her smile and nodded in agreement."Be careful on the way home!"Asher nodded. "Thank you for keeping me company, Alicia. I hope the project you're working on goes well! I have to go now." Asher got into his car, and it drove away from Alicia's mansion.Kailos, who also came along, unintentionally made a statement that made Asher pause. "It seems you spend a lot of time with Miss Alicia, Sir.""We're just discussing work, Kailos."Kailos bowed apologetically, visible in the rearview mirror. "Forgive me, Sir, if I was out of line.""It's okay, Kailos," Asher replied calmly.After a while, Kailos reminded him, "There is a list of investment requests from small companies, Sir. They hope to collaborate with Dixon Corporation.""Alright, send the company data to my email," Asher replied without hesitation. "Right away, Sir," replied Kailos, taking out his phone to se
Asher stepped into the large conference room, accompanied by Aberon and Wilson. Across the long oak table, Cody Halbert sat with a tired and desperate expression. Mr. Tjoe, Asher's lawyer, sat beside Asher, ready to provide legal advice.The room felt tense. Bright lights illuminated the documents scattered on the table, while outside, gray clouds covered the sky, adding to the heavy atmosphere in the room.Asher sat calmly, staring directly into Cody's eyes. There was a palpable tension between them, two men with different goals yet bound by the same situation. Aberon, sitting next to Asher, offered a quiet gesture of support."Thank you for taking the time to meet with us, Mr. Cody Halbert," Asher opened the conversation with a measured tone. Cody nodded slowly, while Mr. Tjoe jotted something down in his notepad."Of course, Mr. Asher," Cody replied, his voice slightly trembling. "I hope we can find a mutually beneficial solution."Cody took a deep breath before continuing, "Actual