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The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 11
After I finally convinced Robert, we walk together to a small diner down the street. It's not fancy by any means but the food here is cheap and hearty. I lead Robert to a booth by the window and we sit down. We can hear the noise of the bustling city outside barely reaching us.Robert starts hesitating again as soon as the menu is placed in front of him. But after I patiently reassured him that everything is alright, he nods his head and scans the menu with what seems like an intense focus. I can't help but notice how Robert practically orders everything on the menu. I raise an eyebrow and wonders if he's really that hungry or just wants to try everything."You okay there?" I casually asked and leans back in my seat. "That's a lot of food."Robert looks up at me with his cheeks flushing slightly. "Oh, uh... yeah. I'm just really hungry.""Hmm. I see.""I-If you want, I can remove some of my orders—""No, it's okay. Like I said, this is my treat to you.""O-Oh. Thank you."Soon, I wa
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 12
The moment Robert agreed to listen with me, a strange wave of relief washes over me. This is not a full victory yet, but it's already a solid start. I settle back into the booth and make myself comfortable. I let the hum of the diner fill the space between us. For a while, Robert's eyes wander while studying anything around us but me. I can tell his mind is spinning. Maybe he's trying to figure out if I'm still scamming him or if this is a real opportunity I'm offering him.I need to be careful here. He is fragile in a way. But I'm not trying to exploit that. I sincerely want to offer him something that can benefit us both. I had the capital and Robert had the brains. If we work together, we can turn things around.I glance around the diner for a moment and make sure we are not being overheard by anyone who might be interested in our conversation. The clinking of silverware and the soft chattering of other customers inside is the only sound that fills the room. I take a deep breath a
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 13
"Hmm..."I sit in my living room while staring at the silent glow coming from my phone. Robert is still not giving me a solid answer. The conversation at the diner earlier had gone well enough. But it also left too many questions open and too many threads were still dangling. I can understand his hesitation. I really do. But to my own stance, I cannot afford to let this opportunity slip. I already invested my time and effort to recruit him. Backing down now is never one of my option.I run a hand through my hair and glance at the glowing holographic screen hovering just in front of me. This system turned my life into something straight out of a sci-fi game. And while I had gotten used to it, I can’t ignore the fact that it is still strange. Soon, I hear the buzzing sound coming from my phone. I reached for it instinctively and half-hoping the message comes from Robert. But I let out a sigh when the notification is just an automated message from my bank.Disappointed, I look back at
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 14
The next day, I find myself sitting in a quiet corner of a local cafe near the park. I am sipping my coffee and watching the door like a hawk. Last night, I sent Robert a message telling him to meet me here to discuss the business plans I'd crafted. A part of me is nervous right now. There's always this weight on me when it comes to Robert. Although I can see his stats, he is still a person with his own decision. It's only natural that he can still become so unpredictable to me. That's more reason for me not to screw this up.As I wait, I try to focus on the plan. I've got it all laid out last night with the help of the system. Basically it's all about an app, some investments, and the angle of incorporating our talents in tech and marketing. Still, I need to see Robert first and discuss these things more in person with him. None of these plans matter if Robert can't get past his personal demons.I don't know what changed in him during that call yesterday but his trust level shot up
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 15
I blink my eyes as I get momentarily disoriented by Robert's sudden outburst. His words hangs in the air between us like a heavy and suffocating fog. I can hardly believe what I had just heard. Ever since I met him, Robert had been timid and afraid to speak as if every words that comes out of his mouth will bring him trouble. But the man standing before Jannica is completely different. He looks resolute and unwavering.Jannica, on the other hand, was taken aback. Her sharp gaze falters for just a second before the venom in her expression flares up again."Excuse me?! Jannica asked in an offended voice. "What did you just said?"I can see the way her shoulders tightens. There's also the familiar disgust in her eyes while glaring at us. But Robert doesn't flinch. He doesn't look intimated at all. His voice remains steady as he faced her down.“I said enough. You don't get to come in here and insult my boss especially not in front of me!" Robert repeated in a firm voice. "You're the one
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 16
We sit in the quiet aftermath of the conversation with the air heavy with the weight of the events that just unfolded. But soon, I let out a slow breath and leans back in my chair. "So..." I started. "We've both survived the storm. But now it's time to get down to business."Robert straightens up a little and suddenly becomes alert. His hands grip the edge of the table and I can see the energy shifting in him again. He suddenly looks focused."Y-You're right." Robert said. "What you said to me yesterday has been on my mind a lot. I am prepared to start again, Mr. Chandler. I want to contribute. I don't want to just be a partner in name. I want to help build something real."I can't help but smile at his determination. For all the quietness and hesitation he'd shown when I first met him, he's grown in ways I hadn’t expected. Maybe there's more to Robert than I originally thought."Alright." I said. "We'll need all hands on deck. Not just anybody will do to join me. I need someone who
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 17
As Robert wraps up the last bite of his meal while his eyes are still scanning the notebook where we jotted down our plans. As I lean back in my chair and give myself a moment to reflect, the familiar blue holographic screen flickers to life before me once again and catching my attention. [Congratulations! You reached Level 3!]I blink at the screen and the words settles in my mind. As I read on, the words shift and a new line appears.[New Quest!]"Quest?" I mutter under my breath. I suddenly feel an odd mixture of excitement and curiosity with it.[New Quest: Find a small company and become one of its investors.Rewards: TBA]The specifics are vague but I know what it means. I've got the wealth to do it now and the vision to make it work. The screen suddenly blinks and prompting me to check my profile. I open the profile page and the familiar interface pops up. It feels like the stats in front of me are a reflection of everything I've worked for, the evolution of my journey, and
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 18
I step into my apartment and hear the door clicking sound shutting behind me. The hum of the city outside is nowvdistant to my ears as I kick off my shoes. The weight of Victor Donnelly's presence lingers in my mind like a heavy fog. There is something about him that sets my senses on edge. But tonight, he's also a key for me to finish my new quest.I take a seat at my desk and flicks the lamp on beside me. The soft glow from it is illuminating the mess of papers and notes scattering on my desk. I am now taking notes how can I get the shares that Victor owns.The initial challenge is Victor's shares. Once I can get him out and owns his shares, the rest of New Leaf will follow like a house of cards waiting to collapse. But I can't rush this. I will need a good leverage. I need something powerful enough to make Victor believe parting with his stake is his only option.The blue screen flickers to life before me again. It's reminding me of the quest I've yet to complete. I glance at it
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Chapter 138
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
