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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
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 31
The coffee shop I picked is on a quiet street downtown. As I walk inside, I quickly spotted the person I'm meeting today.'Andrew Carter.'He is sitting in a corner booth and hunched over his laptop just like he used to be in college. His hair is streaked with gray strands now. But his eyes are sharp and scanning his screen with the same intensity I remembered.Andrew and I used to be best friends. We are inseparable in the past. I remember the days we spent in the past where our worlds revolved around projects, debates, and late-night brainstorming sessions. But that bond slowly disappeared when Jannica entered the picture. She had driven a wedge between us without even trying. Thinking about it, I can now recall that Andrew used to warn me about Jannica. Andrew said there is something fishy about Jannica although he couldn't say what it was. At that time, I just dismissed it thinking he was just joking. And besides, I was so smitten with Jannica to believe whatever slanderous rema
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Andrew stares at me for a long moment before he lets out a long and frustrated sigh. "Alright. Let's say we'll do that. But why should I help you? What's in it for me?""Closure." I confidently said.That word seems to catch him off guard. Andrew looks at me while studying the expression on my face."Look." I said while taking a deep breathe. "I know I screwed up our friendship in the past. I let Jannica to come between us. I even blindly followed her because I was so smitten with her. And I never tried to fix our friendship. I didn't made an effort at all. It was mostly my fault."I look at Andrew to make sure that he is still listening to my words. "But now, I'm giving you a chance to do what you do best. Help me take Victor down and we will both walk away with something to show for it." I said in a determined voice."You are just doing it because you want something from me." Andrew easily countered me."That's one of the biggest factor why I called you here." I honestly replied.
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 33
When I finally arrived back at my apartment, I suddenly feel the exhaustion of the day pressing down on me. It wasn't just the conversation I had with Andrew although that had been exhausting in its own right. The real burden is knowing the stakes had just risen exponentially. Victor is not just some petty businessman with a vendetta. He is a force to be reckoned with for a certain reason. And now, I have to play my cards carefully.I also know that Victor is not working alone. He has a person backing him up. I am sure of it because Victor cannot hide his crime this longer if there is no one in the upper echelon supporting him. I am thinking that Victor is just a puppet although he sometimes act like a big shot.Is Victor even aware of it? Maybe not. After knowing his personality, that fool is probably thinking that he is an important pawn for his boss that cannot be disposed. But seeing that Victor is not doing any movements on his side yet despite losing his shares, it seems like h
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 34
The next morning, I find myself brewing my cup of coffee. It's a ritual I always enjoyed but never seems to savor anymore. Maybe because I got busy with life before. I can still remember that I used to skip my breakfast just to make sure I would not be late with my office shift.The scent of my black coffee wafts through my small apartment. This places becomes a temporary haven for the things happening outside of my apartment. Robert, who stayed the night here because he was scared of the dark alleys in my street, is already up. He is nervously adjusting his glasses and pacing around like an anxious hamster on a wheel.He is acting like this because I showed him my text conversation with Andrew last night. I thought we should strike the iron while it's hot. Because of it, I decided to contact my best buddy again and arranged a meeting with him today. After confirming our meeting, I showed the text to Robert and informed him about it."Relax, Robert." I said while pouring two cups of
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 35
The next day, the heaviness I felt last night after I saw Hansel Renver has finally disappeared in my chest. To be fair, I didn't regret seeing that person again. Seeing those people who made my life miserable is quite a good motivator for me and my plans.Anyway, I should stop thinking about them in the meantime. It's because today is the day where we will execute our plans. Last night, I received an email from New Leaf Corporation saying there will be a meeting for investors and it's going to be hosted at their headquarters. Since I am now the new owner of the ten percent shares that Victor previously owned, of course I will received their email. For this meeting, I will bring Robert and Andrew to act as my assistants. For today's meeting, I dressed deliberately and choose a well-tailored navy suit that shows confidence and control in other people's eyes."Are you ready?" Robert asked while nervously adjusting his glasses."As ready as I'll ever be. I replied while drinking the co
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"As you can see..." I said while pointing to the screen. "This document is legitimate. But let's go a step further."The slide changes and reveals a detailed digital timeline of the transaction. The date written on it was the day we met in the safehouse."This is the blockchain record of the transfer." I continued. "It's immutable and verified by an independent third party. If anyone doubts its authenticity, feel free to examine it yourself."The room falls silent as the other investors are reading the documents showing on the screen. Some even gasp in surprise seeing the name of the lawyer who authorized it. I haven't meet the said lawyer in person. We just talked a few times through phone calls. But according to Mr. Harold, that lawyer is famous.Turning around, I can see Victor's face has turn into an alarming shade of red."This is preposterous!" He angrily spat. "You're just a con artist! Nobody will try to weasel your way into a company you have no claim to!""Am I?" I asked. "O
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[Scenario Update: The Board Vote is now in progress!]I can feel my breath steadies as I watch the investors begin casting their votes. Each member will raise their hands to cast their decision. Soon, the air inside the conference room becomes thick with tension. My eyes dart between their faces and attempts to guess their choices."We will hold a formal vote. All in favor of granting Mr. Logan a few months to implement his proposed roadmap?"Hands began to rise.One. Two. Three. Four. And five including me."All of those who are not in favor of Mr. Logan's ideals, raise your hands."I quietly count the hands being raised and sees it's the same amount of votes I got. But there is another person here who haven't raise his hand yet.It was Mr. Hardwell.The blue holographic screen pulses back with a notification for me.[Voting Results: Tie Detected.]The room collectively exhales as the screen flickers again.[The Final Vote Rests with Mr. Hardwell.]My pulse quickens but I fix my expr
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
