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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
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 26
We are now in front of an abandoned warehouse near the port. As we approach it, I glance over at Robert who is now trailing slightly behind me. His hands are shoved deep into his coat pockets but the telltale signs of his fingers betrays his nerves. His eyes are also looking in every direction of this place as if someone will suddenly appear right in front of us if he stops checking our surroundings."Robert." I called him while stopping in my tracks. When I did, Robert nearly walks into me. Not only he's more nervous than me. He is also lost in his thoughts too."W-What is it, Chandler?!" Robert asked in a loud but shaking voice. His voices echoes a little in this deserted area. I quickly put a hand on his lips and signals him to lower his voice. When he nods his head, I let out a sigh and slowly let go of him."You will stay here." I quiet said. "It's better if you are out of his sight."His eyes widen surprised. Then he looks at the warehouse as if it's like a scary lion's den.
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 27
I take a deep breath first so I can think more clearer. There is no turning back now. I open my eyes and feels my fingers twitching slightly as I choose betweeen the options. There is no room for me to hesitate now. [Action Selected: Trigger a distraction to neutralize the threat.]Without breaking eye contact with Victor, I secretly tap a small button on my wristband. This quictly activates the signal on Robert's end so he can make a distraction for me. Soon, a distant explosion can be heard from somewhere outside the warehouse. Victor's head snaps toward the noise with his composure slipping for a slight moment."What the hell is happening?!" he angrily asked. A can also hear the uneasiness in his voice.While they are panicking, I take advantage of the situation and step closer to Victor but not close enough where he can possibly stab me in case he is carrying a knife with him. "It's just my little insurance, Victor. Did you think I would come here without an exit strategy?" I a
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 28
Victor's chuckle grows louder and it's echoing inside the whole warehouse. My instincts are now screaming at me and giving me a warning for a possible danger. Still, I force the expression on my face to remain calm. The tension in the air feels like its crackling and creating a static-like sensation on my skin. But I quickly forget it when the blue holographic screen flashes in my peripheral vision once again.[System Notification: Threat Level Rising. New Dialogue Options Unlocked:Option A: Call out Victor for bluffing and show him a force.Option B: Diffuse the situation using the strategic persuasion from the system.Option C: Ignore Victor's action and execute a contingency escape plan for yourself.]I resist the urge to raise a brow while staring at the screen. Instead, I am trying to keep the neutral expression on my face. My finger is hovering near my wristband. I'm ready to act if things escalate and the system fails to provide me a quick solution."Hah. I have to admit..."
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 29
The sunlight entering through my thin curtains are so pleasing to look at. It feels warm and gentle in my eyes. I close my eyes and I take a deep breathe and slowly exhales.While sitting at the breakfast table, I am quietly enjoying my newly bought croissant from a bakery near my apartment and the rich aroma of black coffee that I brewed earlier. My phone is now laying face down next to my plate. It keeps buzzing non-stop ever since last night. I keep receiving hundreds of calls and messages but I have no intention to answer any of it right now. In fact, I am quite enjoying it since this is a rare occurrence where my phone is receiving such huge numbers of notifications. This crazy and non-stop activities is more amusing because there is no doubt that Victor's people are mostly the one doing it. They are probably calling and texting me non-stop to clarify whatever results we got last night.I'm pretty sure even Victor is busy investigating how did I managed to have an official doc
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 30
Robert looks at me and he is even more alarmed than earlier. His untouched coffee almost spills on the table when he accidentally hits it as he stares at me with wide eyes."Chandler, don't tell me you're planning to confront Victor again so soon? Y-You should stop there. That's...""Risky?" I calmly cut him off while smiling. "I know that, trust me. But everything is worth achieving comes with risk. You should know that by now." I adjust the collar of my jacket and shows him a grin. "And besides, I'm not confronting Victor today. I'm just making sure he will have no chance to confront us."Robert suddenly groans while rubbing his nape."Ugh... Why do I feel like I'm part of a spy movie now?" Robert asked. "Well, maybe. I am the spy and you are the hacker on my side."But Robert ignores my jokes and continues giving me an advice."Chandler, you've got to be careful. According to my research, Victor is not just some corporate rival. It seems like he has someone powerful backing him
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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
