A week later, rumors about Maxco Corp's bankruptcy circulated on social media and television. It became trending news.Steve enjoyed a cup of coffee while watching the news on television. Marco walked out of his office and was greeted with hundreds of questions from reporters. "Is it true that Maxco Corp is going bankrupt, Mr. Marco?""Of course, not. All the news is untrue. I hope the public won't be easily deceived by irresponsible actors." Marco smiled politely as hundreds of reporters jostled nearby to get an interview with him.However, Marco's bodyguards quickly protected the man like a fortress so that Marco would not be crushed and could get to his car unhindered."Is it true that Maxco Corp has experienced a decline in income since Jonah Corp was founded?""Was business competition a major factor in Maxco Corp going bankrupt?"'I glad I could witness your downfall, Marco.' Steve smiled with satisfaction. Finally, his hard work had been worthwhile.Steve glanced at the watch
Steve quickly entered the kitchen bathroom and called Louis after arguing with Cassandra in the garden.'I have no choice. I'm going to force you to do it!'"I have an order for you," Steve whispered so others wouldn't eavesdrop on their conversation."What is it, Mr. Alvarez? I'll do it," Louis replied enthusiastically."I want you to call Cassandra and offer her your cooperation." "What's wrong with you, Mr. Alvarez? You sound very upset.""I can't tell you what's happening because I'm at Marco's house," Steve explained. "Just do as I say.""All right, Mr. Alvarez.""I'll send Cassandra's phone number via message, but you must not tell her that I told you to.""I will keep your identity as the new owner of Horizon Corp a secret, Mr Alvarez. You don't worry about it.""I trust you."***"WHAT?!" Cassandra cried out in shock when she received a call from Louis.'Am I dreaming?' Cassandra pinched her thigh, and it hurt.'I wasn't dreaming! But why is it such a coincidence?!'"W-what
The next day.Steve awoke to sunlight, disturbing his deep sleep. He quickly sat up and was surprised to find himself in an unfamiliar room."Where am I?"He was shocked to find himself wearing only shorts and a woman asleep beside him."Billie!"The woman woke up to Steve's shout."Alvarez? You're awake." "Why are you sleeping with me?!""You don't remember it?" Billie looked disappointed. The woman tried to cover her body with the blanket. "You forced me, Alvarez.""Forced you to do what?" Steve couldn't accept the harsh reality."You raped me."Steve gaped in disbelief, then shook his head. "That's impossible! I couldn't have defiled you! You're my friend!"Billie pointed out the bloodstains on the bed sheet. "Can't that bloodstain make you trust me?""Argh!" Steve immediately went to the bathroom and sat on the toilet.The man grabbed his hair vigorously in frustration... "What have you done, you idiot?! Why did you desecrate your best friend?!"Steve was disappointed when he sa
"I'm in a hurry. Can you make the car go any faster?!" "Very well, Mr. Cassandra." The taxi driver nodded obediently, then sped up the car.Suddenly, Cassandra's cell phone rang in her purse. She quickly picks up the call as Louis' name appears on the screen."I'm sorry, Mr. Louis. I'm going to be late because I'm stuck in traffic." Cassandra lied. "It's okay, Ms. Cassandra. I would like to change our meeting location," Louis explained."No problem, Mr. Louis. Please send me the address. I will be right there," Cassandra said politely."W-well-"BRUGH!"Argh!" Cassandra screamed hysterically as a car rammed into her taxi, causing her to hit the car door hard.The car stopped in front of Cassandra's taxi to block it."Wh-what happened?" Cassandra panicked as four masked men exited the car and approached her taxi. They were carrying pistols."Open the door!" The man snapped."No!" Cassandra shouted in fear. "Let's get out of here!!!" "Alright." The taxi driver immediately backed up t
Steve, Cassandra and Louis were wide-eyed as someone barged in and pointed a gun at them. "Who are you?" Louis asked, frightened. "How did you get in here?!" Louis had never experienced such a stressful event in his life. The situation was confusing and surprising, as Louis had ordered many bodyguards to guard the restaurant closely. He even hired bodyguards, usually hired by famous USA artists and businessmen with extraordinary fighting skills. "Are you ...." Louis widened his eyes in shock as the man's clothes were covered in bloodstains. "killed all my bodyguards?!" "You're right, Mr. Louis." The masked man chuckled bitterly as if it was a joke. 'Oh, shit!' Cassandra took cover behind Steve while shaking with fear. She had just escaped from the kidnappers on the street, but now she had to deal with another criminal again. "What do you want?" Steve looked at the man coldly. He had to keep his cool so the villain wouldn't get excited. 'Is he Marco's man?' Steve wondered sil
Louis was surprised when Jacob looked surprised. 'Is he just pretending?' "Are you sure you don't know that?" Louis looked at Jacob suspiciously. Of course, he wasn't easily fooled by the young man's acting. "Of course not, Mr. Louis," Jacob replied. "That's very strange." "Trust me. I made this appointment letter because I got an email from your company, Rorizon Corp. In that email, you told me to make a letter of agreement about our cooperation." Louis read the contract letter. The content of the letter was that he was willing to continue cooperating with Jatson Corp. If he canceled it, he would have to give up 20% of the company's shares. 'Tsk! Jacob is trying to blackmail Mr. Alvarez!' Louis muttered angrily. "I never told you to make this agreement." Jacob was shocked. "Are you serious, Mr. Louis?" "Yes. Therefore, I will cancel my plan to work with you. I suspect there has been a misunderstanding between us." Louis rose to his feet to leave the room. "Wait, Mr. Louis
Marco hurriedly drove his car away from the Jatson Corp office with severe injuries and went to a secret house known only to him and his men. Marco entered the house while grimacing in pain. He couldn't buy protective items before attacking because he had no points left since he had exchanged all his points for money to use to help the nearly bankrupt Maxco Corp. He sat down on the sofa as he was already weak, then called his son, Stephen. "What's wrong, Dad?" Stephen asked gruffly. He was still upset that his father had failed to get the contract with Rorizon Corp, but Jacob managed to get it instead, even though it was only a small company. "Come here quickly," Marco stuttered. He was short of breath because the bullet was lodged in his lungs. According to the medics, he could only survive for an hour. "What happened to you, Dad? Why are you gasping for air?" "Come here quickly, you idiot, I don't have much time left!" Marco confirmed his call and then sent his location to Ste
"No respect for the poor." Jacob arrived escorted by several bodyguards. "That's an appropriate saying for you, Mr. Alvarez." The reporters immediately swarmed around Jacob and asked him many questions. Even though Jatson Corp had only partnered with Rorizon Corp, it had become the 3rd largest company in the USA and 10th in the world. Because of this, many women admired Jacob, and many companies flocked to offer cooperation because Jatson Corp managed to become Horizon Corp's partner. "Move aside! Mr. Jacob is coming through!" One bodyguard called out sternly to the reporters who were jostling near Jacob. In a relaxed and dignified manner, Jacob approached Stephen and Moses. "My condolences on Mr. Marco's death." "Thanks." Stephen gave a fake smile. Jacob turned to the reporters who were focused on him. "As a former partner of Maxco Corp, Mr. Marco was a good and smart man. I learned a lot from him. I miss my teacher and coworker very much." Steve was squeezed by the crowd of