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The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 104
As Hansel took a slow sip from his glass, I mirrored his smirk but remained silent for a moment and letting the weight of our conversation settle. He had thrown down the truth to me but I wasn't foolish enough to think this was just some casual challenge.I know that Hansel Renver never did anything without a deeper motive. So I leaned back and tapped my fingers against the table. "So this real game of yours..." I mused. "What exactly does that entail? More power plays? More corporate sabotage? Or is there something bigger at stake?"Hansel chuckled. "Oh... Chandler, Chandler, Chandler... You're still thinking in such small terms." He said before placing his glass down and folded his hands together. "This isn't just about business. This is about influence, control, and survival too. You've already proven you're not just some underdog. But tell me..."Hansel looks at me before tilting his head. "Are you willing to take that final step and to truly become one of us?"I narrowed my ey
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 105
The office was quiet except for the faint hum of my computer screens. The city outside was still alive with neon lights flickering through the windows. But in here, it was just me and the weight of the next steps I had to take.Goldenmount Holdings. Cyber Gods. Hansel Renver.Three pieces on the board. Three targets. Three opportunities.I cracked my knuckles and turned back to my screen, watching as lines of encrypted data scrolled past. Robert was still digging into Goldenmount’s offshore accounts, Andrew was intercepting Cyber Gods' communications and Mr. Harold was making arrangements for a meeting with someone who could get me deeper inside Goldenmount.But it still wasn’t enough.Hansel was testing me. That much was clear. He left trails on purpose, waiting to see how fast I could pick them up. But there was one thing he didn’t account for.I wasn’t just gathering information.I was setting traps.Andrew's task was already in motion and find a weak link within the hacker gro
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 106
I closed my laptop and rubs my temple while I'm processing everything. The plan was in motion. Now, I needed to stay ahead.Then I take a glance at my system dashboard showed the progress:[Goldenmount Holdings: Internal trust compromised.Cyber Gods: Stability disrupted.Hansel Renver: Unaware. For now.]But this wasn't enough. I needed a contingency and something to leverage when the inevitable counterattack came. I picked up my phone and dialed a number that Mr. Harold had recommended to. It rang twice before a familiar voice answered.(I was wondering when are you going to call me, Mr. Chandler Logan. But this is an unexpected call too.)"Hello, Mr. Vincent. I need a favor."Vincent Graves. From what Mr. Harold had told me, he is a corporate fixer with connections that ran deep. The kind of man who could dig up skeletons and make problems disappear.(Let me guess. This is about Hansel Renver?)"No. Not just him. I need dirt on Goldenmount's board. Something heavy."Then Vincent l
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 107
Simon Drake had nowhere to run.The independent auditor was closing in and soon, Goldenmount Holdings would realize their board member had been siphoning money into personal ventures. Once that happened, Simon would become the perfect scapegoat for Hansel to discard.But I wasn't going to let that happen.I was going to own Simon Drake before Hansel even had the chance to react. Soon, my phone vibrated. Robert just sent me a message.(We’re in. Got access to Simon's personal accounts. He's moving his money and very fast. It's offshore too. Looks like he's trying to secure an escape.)That's perfect.I sent him a reply.'Freeze his transactions. But not fully. Freeze enough just to delay them. And make it seem like a technical issue. We just want him to panic.'Robert responded immediately.(Consider it done, Chandler.)Simon was desperate. When people were desperate, they would made mistakes. So I leaned back with my mind running through the possibilities.And now, it was time for the
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 108
I sat back with my fingers steepled and I absorbed the weight of what I had just uncovered. Hansel Renver wasn't just laundering money through Goldenmount Holdings. He was deeply entangled in illegal government contracts. Deals that if I exposed it, this wouldn't just ruin him. They would bring the full force of federal authorities crashing down on Renver Industries.This was beyond corporate rivalry. This was a weapon. And now, it was mine.I picked up my phone and dialed a secure number. It rang twice before Andrew's voice came through.(Chandler?)"I need you to verify something for me." I said. "I'm sending files your way. Cross-check them with the offshore accounts we flagged last week."There was a pause. Then Andrew's tone sharpened. (Is this what I think it is?)"Yes." I confirmed. "And if I'm right, we're about to shift the balance of power."(Alright. Give me an hour.)I ended the call and let my mind wander and moving to the next step. And by the time Andrew called back, m
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 109
I drove the car in silence and feels my victory settling over me like an iron cloak. New Leaf was mine. I had outmaneuvered Hansel Renver, forced him to relinquish control and cemented my position at the top. But power was never absolute.Well, not yet.The black car is still trailed me. It's subtle and unrushed.I smirked. If Hansel thought a mere shadow would unnerve me, he was mistaken. Instead of heading straight home, I took a detour and leading them through the city’s winding roads and into the industrial sector where streetlights flickered like dying embers. Finally, I pulled into an abandoned warehouse parking lot and cut the engine.I waited. And seconds passed. The black car stopped at a distance. Its headlights flicked off.I stepped out of my car and stood there, arms crossed, letting them make the next move.Soon, the car door opened. A man in a dark suit appeared and his movements are crisp and calculated. But he's not one of Hansel's usual goons. This one had the air of
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 110
Hansel leans back in his seat and his smirk is not wavering at all."See? That's the difference between you and the others. You know when to listen."I met his gaze evenly. "And you know what to do in this situation."He chuckled and drinks the alcohol in his glass. "Of course. The survival of one person in this world is not just about who is the strongest. It's all about who is the smartest among us."I exhaled slowly. "Then let's be smart about this. You clearly have an angle so lay it out."Hansel set his drink down and interlocked his fingers."You've already figured out Goldenmount Holdings is a key player. What you don't know is that they aren't just a silent financier. They are actively trying to take over Cyber Gods."That made me pause. Goldenmount was funding them but now they wanted control? Hansel tilted his head and watching my reaction. "Oh... You can now see where is this going, huh?"I nodded slowly. "Cyber Gods is an independent threat right now but if Goldenmoun
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 111
Two days after we triggered Cyber Gods’ collapse, the fallout was worse than even I expected.The hacker collective had torn itself apart and Goldenmount Holdings had pulled out completely and leaving them financially crippled. Betrayals and paranoia had turned them into a fractured mess. But something else had happened. Hansel hadn't made a move yet.And that was a problem.I sat at my desk and staring at my system's notifications. The blue holographic interface has displayed several pop-ups in front of me.[Cyber Gods has been destabilized. Faction Influence: -72%Goldenmount Holdings has severed ties with Cyber Gods. CEO Reynold Marsh is under investigation for fraud.Hansel Renver has not taken action. Status: Observing.]Observing?That meant one of two things. Either Hansel was impressed by how I handled Cyber Gods or was waiting for something to happen.I tighten my jaw and closed the notifications screen. Whatever he was planning, I am not going to wait around to find it out.
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Evan worked fast. Within an hour, he compiled a list of employees who had been approached. Some were lower-level staff, but a few were key figures like our managers, engineers and even members of the legal team."They're being offered higher salaries, better benefits and promises of long-term security." Evan said before putting the report in front of me. "Whoever is funding this has deep pockets."Robert leaned back while rubbing his temples. "And since Mrs. Stewart is behind it, she knows exactly who to target."I scanned the list. Some of these names weren't just employees. They were people I had personally worked with and trusted."How many have accepted?" I asked.Evan hesitated. "Five so far."I clenched my jaw. Five might not seem like much but it was a crack in the foundation. A warning shot."Who's the biggest loss?"Robert pointed at a name. "Thomas Grayson. He was overseeing part of the cybersecurity division."I nodded slowly. "Then we remind everyone that loyalty pays.
Chapter 137
For the next few hours, my team and I worked tirelessly and analyzing every possible angle of attack Hansel and Mrs. Stewart that we could exploit. Their attempt to flood our system with false security alerts had failed but it was only a matter of time before they tried something else.And then, it came. It was Andrew's voice that broke the tense silence. "Chandler, check the market reports. Something feels off."I immediately pulled up the latest financial data before my stomach twisted. A sudden wave of negative speculation was hitting the company. There are series of anonymous sources had leaked damaging reports about Magnus X and claiming that our encryption methods were flawed and that our firewall had been bypassed during testing."Where the hell is this coming from?" Evan muttered as he scanned the reports.Andrew clicked furiously on his keyboard."I'm tracing it now... Damn it. The original source is masked through multiple shell accounts."Robert's expression faltered. "Ha
Chapter 136
My mind is racing while analyzing the situation. Mrs. Stewart was still in the game. That much was clear. And the problem? She was too smart to make an obvious move. If she was directly involved in trying to steal Magnus X then she had a deeper strategy in play."What now?" Andrew asked in a sharp voice.I exhaled slowly. "We will confirm it."Evan looked at me. "Sir... You mean we will verify the breach? But the data doesn't lie, sir.""No." I said. "But people do."I pulled up a secondary program, Shadow Line, which is designed to simulate a counter-hack. If Mrs. Stewart was behind this then I wanted her to think she was still in control. With a few click of my keyboard, I set a data loop. It is one that would feed back false information."And with this, she wilk think she is still winning." I murmured. "Meanwhile, we will track every step she makes."Andrew smirked. "I like this side of you."But Evan is still not convinced. "We are playing with fire, sir."Then I glanced at hi
Chapter 135
I let my fingers to fly across the keyboard as I navigated Magnus X's backend security system. Whoever was attacking us wasn't some amateur hacker. They were professionals. Their assault came from multiple sources and each using advanced techniques to mask their origins.But I wasn't just defending our system.I activated Predator Trace. It is an advanced AI tool I secretly implemented in Magnus X. Andrew and Robert developed it in secret while we were facing Hansel before. While they tried to break through, the Predator Trace will follow the attack's digital footprints while working its way back through proxies and VPN layers.[Quest Progress: Tracing the Attack – 45% Complete]Then Andrew hovered over my shoulder. "Can you stop it?"I didn't look away from the screen. "Stopping them isn't enough. I need to know who is behind it."Robert, sitting across from me, tapped his phone. "Uhm... I've contacted our cybersecurity team but I don't think they will be able to help much. This a
Chapter 134
I sat at my desk, while apping my fingers lightly on my wooden desk. But my thoughts restless. Something was wrong. It wasn't just paranoia. I had learned to trust my instincts. And right now, they were screaming at me.But why?Mrs. Stewart had been exposed. Jannica and Danica were desperate but powerless. Hansel had taken a hit in the public eye and my team was stronger than ever. But an unsettling weight sat in my chest. It's like a warning I couldn't quite decipher. Then A knock at my door snapped me out of my thoughts. Evan peeked inside. "Are you okay, sir? You look tense."I exhaled before rolling my shoulders. "Something feels off. I don't know what but I can feel it.""Maybe you are overthinking it, sir? We have been pounding them hard and they have not been able to respond properly. Maybe it's their turn to feel lost."I wanted to believe that. I really did. But my system was silent. Too silent to my liking. Normally, it would nudge me with subtle warnings and small notifi
Chapter 133
Hansel Renver is swirling a glass of whiskey in his hand. His jaw clenched while he stares at the fireplace. The flames are now flickering in restless chaos and it is much like his own mind.He had finally done it. He had cut Jannica off.That useless woman had outlived her purpose. He had humored her long enough and let her believe she was valuable. But in the end, she had proven to be nothing but dead weight.She had failed to trap Chandler. She had failed to weaken him. And worst of all, she had underestimated him.Hansel took a slow sip of his whiskey and it burns down his throat but he ignores it. He had always known Chandler was ambitious. But this? This new version of Chandler? It was ruthless, untouchable and unpredictable. It was far more dangerous than the fool who used to stand beneath him.And now, Mrs. Stewart had been exposed too.He let out a quiet laugh. He feels amused despite the tension in his muscles. So even the old woman had her own schemes. It was entertaining i
Chapter 132
Jannica stormed into her mother's house without bothering to knock. The sounds of her heels on the floor is too loud. The anger burning in her chest is making it difficult for her to breathe. Soon, she sees Danica while enjoying a glass of wine in the living room."Jannica?" Danica called before putting her glass down on the coffee table. "What is the meaning of this?"Jannica threw her phone onto the table. The screen of it still lit with the anonymous message she had received.'A piece of advice, Jannica. Teach your mother not to overestimate herself. She is playing a game she has no chance of winning.'Danica picked up the phone and starts reading the message carefully. Her expression changes. First it was confusion until a flicker of unease shows on her fsce. Then she schooled her features back into a practiced calm."I don't know what is this about." she said before putting the phone back down."Don't lie to me, mom!" Jannica snapped. "I know exactly who sent it."Danica raised a
Chapter 131
I sat at the head of the conference table with my fingers interlocked as I observed my team. Evan, Andrew and Robert were all present and their faces serious as they waited for me to speak. The weight of Mrs. Stewart's betrayal still lingered in the room. "She's been a step ahead of us." I finally said. "But we are not out of options yet." Andrew adjusted his glasses. "We need to assume she has more moves planned. She's too smart to make only one play." "She invested in Magnus X." Robert added. "That means she still sees us as an asset. The question is, how far is she willing to go to take control?" I start considering their words. Mrs. Stewart had been methodical and staying close while setting traps in the background. If I had learned anything from my father, it was that a betrayal from an ally was far more dangerous than an attack from an enemy. "She's not reckless." I said. "If she's making a move against us and she believes she can win. That means she either has more levera
Chapter 130
Jannica stepped into the grand entrance of the Zedd estate. Her face pale and her hands trembling. The moment she closed the door behind her, Danica's harp voice cut through the silence."Well?" Danica demanded while standing in the middle of the lavish living room and her arms are crossed. "What did he say?"Jannica swallowed hard and then she hesitates. Seeing this, Danica's eyes suddenly narrowed at her. "What are you doing there, Jannica? Did you do what I told you?"Jannica clenched her fists. "I did. I apologized. I told him I wanted to fix things."Danica's lips curled into a victorious smirk. "Good. And? When is he coming back?"Silence. Danica's expression stiffened all of a sudden. "Jannica?"Jannica bit her lip. Then she speaks that is barely above a whisper."He refused."Danica's smirk vanished. "What?"Jannica looked away. "He told me it is over and we have been over for a long time!"Everything goes quiet for a moment. And then...Slam!Danica's palm crashed onto
