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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
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 19
The morning sunlight starts filtering through the blinds of my apartment. The city outside hums with its usual bustling sounds and still consistent from its busy schedules. But the inside my apartment has an unsettling calm that only I can sense. I sleep late last night but I also wake up early. After making myself a cup of coffee, I sit at my desk and starts tracing the outlines of my plans for Victor Donnelly with a pen. The red ink of it moves over paper without much purpose.I'm waiting for a message. Last night, I sent Robert a message asking for anything he could dig up on Victor. I wasn't expecting much thinking that Robert's resources are just limited. I also anticipated that it might take him some time. I just asked Robert to search for Victor's financial reports these days. With that bastard's personality, I doubt he is working clean in the New Leaf Corporation. I can feel it in my guts that Victor is just like that slimy Julius who used his position to satisfy his greed.
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 20
I glance at my watch as I step into the store. The store was nothing special. It's just a boutique in the heart of the city that caters to professionals who wants a professionally made tailored suits and accessories without the hassle of custom orders. I had scouted the place earlier and discovered Victor Donnelly comes here every few months. He also have a pattern. And thanks to Robert's intel, I had his latest purchases and preferences.The faint scent of polished wood inside the store and its new merchandise is filling the air. My eyes scan the aisles to pretend that I'm also shopping here. My real goal here is Victor Donnelly, the man who stands in the way of my plans and doesn't even know it yet.Today is my turn to 'accidentally' run into him.It wasn't long before I finally spotted him at the far end of the store and speaking to an employee with the kind of aloof authority that came naturally to men like him. Victor Donnelly is not just acting like he owned the place. He is a
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 21
The club's pulsating energy is reflecting in the unrelenting bass that shakes the atmosphere. Like a king looking over his kingdom, Victor Donnelly arrogantly sit in the VIP lounge. The air is thick with the smell of expensive cologne, sweat, and overpriced liquor. The laughter and chatter rises and falls around him and blending with the loud music which creates a symphony of indulgence.With a smug grin on his lips and a whiskey glass in one hand, Victor holds his stance in this club with ease. His expensive tailored suit fits his body like a second skin and his gold watch on his wrist is catching the blaring lights in the club. There are two women flanking over him. Their flirty laughter is bordering on shrill as they try to catch more of his attention. After all, Victor Donnelly is known in this club for his extravagant spending."Oh! You are too much, Mr. Victor." one of the woman in his arms joked. The woman looks at her with flirtatious eyes. She also let her manicured finger
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 22
Right now, the dim glow from my laptop screen is giving a faint light in my apartment. An unknown thrill is rushing through me as I lean back in my chair and stretching my arms above my head. The last email I sent still lingers in my mind. 'You're not as untouchable as you think, Victor.'See? It's simple, sharp, and perfectly orchestrated.Beside me, Robert is pacing nervously with his shoes scuffing the old carpet. His face is pale with his glasses sliding down the bridge of his nose as he nervously wrings his hands. Then he stops mid-step and turns to me. He quickly approaches me and speaks in a frantic whisper."C-Chandler... Don't you think we're pushing it too far?" Robert asked."Hmm?" I hummed. "What do you mean?" "W-Well... This person has a position, right? I-If he traced us, do you really think he's going to let this slide?!"I shoot Robert a calm glance before turning back to the screen. The progress bar on the new file I'm uploading is blinking at me. I am currently sen
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 23
The cold air is touching my face as I step into the quiet bar on the outskirts of town. This is the kind of place where no one will ask you a question and everyone is minding their own business. In short, this is a perfect spot for this meeting.Julius is already and waiting for me inside. He is now sitting in a booth near the back and nursing a half-empty glass of whiskey. The moment I walk in, his eyes immediatelt darts up. They hold a mix of resentment and wariness which is good. He should be wary.I slide into the seat across from him without waiting for an invitation. His once-pristine suit is now crumpled and it's a size too big for him. It's like he'd been shrinking under the weight of unemployment and shame."Chandler." Julius called my name in a voice laced with sharp edges and bitterness."Julius." I called him back smoothly.I lean my back and flash him with a smile that is anything but friendly. Julius then sneers at me before he takes a slow sip of his drink. I also noti
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 24
Back to Victor Donnelly's side, he stormed into his penthouse apartment and slams the heavy oak door behind him. The sharp sound echoes through the huge and modern space. Normally, the floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the city skyline calms him down. But tonight, it feels like they are staring back at him and judging his ugly expression right now.He yanks at his tie and tossing it onto the sleek leather couch before sinking into his chair by the desk. He turn on his computer and let his fingers tap impatiently on the desk. The IT specialist he called earlier is still not giving him any updates.The emails he received played over and over in his mind. He can hear each word from in a mocking tone and its gnawing at his carefully constructed facade of control. How dare they challenge him?Victor is not used to being on the defensive. He is the predator and not the prey. His enemies should fear him. Whoever this is, they are not just reckless but also stupidly bold for doing this to h
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 25
The cafe is quiet except for the occasional clatter of ceramic cups and the soft voices of conversation around me. It is the perfect backdrop for what I am doing right now. Or rather, for what I am watching to unfold. My focus is currently locked onto Victor Donnelly who is sitting by the window with a coffee he only touched once.From my view here near the back, I can see a man who haven't sleep yet. Seeing his tired face is giving me a satisfaction. The dark circles under his eyes speaks volumes as well as the way his hands fidgets on the table.He shifts uncomfortably in his chair with his tightening jaw. His gaze keeps darting around the cafe. I know exactly what he is looking for now.It's reassurance. Reassurance that no one is watching him right now. Too bad, Victor will not find it today.I sip my coffee slowly and savors this moment. Watching Victor Donnelly squirms has its own reward. After all, I spent hours to meticulously craft those emails. Each one of it was designed
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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
