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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
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 37
[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
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 38
The lights of the bar is casting a dim and hazy glow over the scratched wooden tables and dusty walls inside. The air around us smells faintly of spilled beer but the sound of laughter and clinking glasses is giving the place a comforting warmth.This bar is not my first choice for celebrations. In fact, this place is miles away from the company and it takes an hour before we arrived.And yet, here we are.Andrew leans back in his chair and squint his eyes to look around the room with a confused look and amusement on his face."I've got to ask, Chandler. Out of all the places, why did you pick this one? It feels like we are in the middle of nowhere." Andrew asked.I swirl the whiskey in my glass first and pretends to contemplate his question before I shrug my shoulders. "I just feel like choosing this place."Andrew snorts at me and nurse his pint of ale. "You? Doing something without a reason? That's so unlikely." He said in a mocking voice before leaning forward. "Come on, Chandle
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 39
The nervous associate of course has his own name. He nervously shares his name saying I should call him Evan.Seeing a good opportunity in front of him, Evan starts spilling details about Victor's operations. His voice is shaking and his eyes are darting around the restroom while speaking. But Evan also knows he is cornered. I absorb every word he speaks and stores the crucial details in the system's data logs. From the embezzlement schemes to blackmailing some board members, Victor's crimes are really worse than I anticipated.Soon, the system chimes in my peripheral vision.[Data Acquired: Evidence sufficient to expose Victor Donnelly. Proceed now? Yes or No.]Should I proceed? Of course! With a smile, I choose the Yes button.[Next Step: Orchestrate public exposure through media outlets. Bonus: Coordinate with local authorities for a synchronized takedown.]Evan pause for a second and fidgets with his hands. "T-That's all I know. I swear."I nod at him and offers Evan a calm but
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After our celebrations, I parted ways with Andrew and Robert. Of course they obviously had questions for me. But I easily dodged them with a few noncommittal answers and promised to explain everything to them tomorrow. They knew me well enough to let it completely slide although I can see their curiosity behind their expressions.The night is cold as I walk towards my apartment. The city's night lights is reflecting off the wet pavements. While walking, I can't help but let out a hum. Victor Donnelly is finally out of the picture and now I can focus on my next plan. I am only a block away from my building when I notice a black car parked in front of it. While wondering who is the owner of that car, the system suddenly appears in my peripheral vision.[Scanning... Identity confirmed: Mr. Harold Johanson. Threat level: Minimal.]I blink my eyes a few times. I'm not aware that the system have a new feature like this. Or maybe it really has this kind of feature but I still cannot acce
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 41
When I wake up, I stay in my bed for a few more minutes. I keep replaying the conversation I had with Mr. Harold last night. The gravity of his expectations is something I cannot and will not ignore. He is expecting me to succeed and I am planning to deliver him a good result.Soon, I finally get off my bed and goes straight to my kitchen and brew a strong cup of coffee. Since it's too quiet, I turn on the TV so I can have a background noise. But the first thing I hear from it makes me stop in place."And for our business news." The female reporter sharply and urgently said. "Victor Donnelly, a well-known businessman, has been exposed for orchestrating numerous crimes behind the scenes. From embezzlement to coercion, the allegation towards him have sent shockwaves in the corporate world. The authorities have issued him a warrant for his arrest last night..."I stare at the screen with my coffee slightly forgotten. They are now showing a snippet of Victor's public appearances and the g
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Chandler Logan's POV: The office is dimly lit with the huge fluorescent lights hanging on the ceiling as I enter the security office at New Leaf Corporation. I come here and expecting a normal meeting with Julius Mannell, my manager and discuss my monthly performance. I am also hoping for a promotion since I know to myself that I did a good performance on the last project that I handled. But as I get inside the room, I quuckly feel a tense atmosphere around me. Julius is lounging in his chair while his feet are propped up on the desk. His fingers are flicking the end of his cigar and letting the smoke curls up toward the ceiling. He doesn't bother to look at me as I stand in the doorway. The air around us is almost suffocating. Even without saying anything yet, I can already sense that something is wrong. “Mr. Julius, I heard you wanted to see me?” I said after clearing my throat. Julius looks up and meets my gaze with disdain and amusement in his eyes. “Chandler Logan” he s
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I goes straight to the hotel with a pounding heart in my chest. Every step I take feels heavy. I can also feel the confusion, anger, and fear crawling on my chest as if something had already been decided without my knowledge. When Danica gave me the room number over the phone, her tone was full of finality and felt like a slap to my face. When I finally reaches the door and pushes it open, a surreal sight welcomes me in an instant. The room is too luxurious that I can only afford in my dreams. There's a lot of huge furniture everywhere, expensive paintings on the walls, and thick carpets covering the floor. It is a huge contrast to the frugal life I've been living until now. Jannica is sitting on the plush sofa with her mother beside her. They are quietly sipping tea and completely at ease, as if they didn't just invited me here to watch the end of my marriage and my career. My eyes flickers to Jannica first, and then to Danica, who gives me a resentful glare that makes my blood
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When I wake up, I stay in my bed for a few more minutes. I keep replaying the conversation I had with Mr. Harold last night. The gravity of his expectations is something I cannot and will not ignore. He is expecting me to succeed and I am planning to deliver him a good result.Soon, I finally get off my bed and goes straight to my kitchen and brew a strong cup of coffee. Since it's too quiet, I turn on the TV so I can have a background noise. But the first thing I hear from it makes me stop in place."And for our business news." The female reporter sharply and urgently said. "Victor Donnelly, a well-known businessman, has been exposed for orchestrating numerous crimes behind the scenes. From embezzlement to coercion, the allegation towards him have sent shockwaves in the corporate world. The authorities have issued him a warrant for his arrest last night..."I stare at the screen with my coffee slightly forgotten. They are now showing a snippet of Victor's public appearances and the g
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After our celebrations, I parted ways with Andrew and Robert. Of course they obviously had questions for me. But I easily dodged them with a few noncommittal answers and promised to explain everything to them tomorrow. They knew me well enough to let it completely slide although I can see their curiosity behind their expressions.The night is cold as I walk towards my apartment. The city's night lights is reflecting off the wet pavements. While walking, I can't help but let out a hum. Victor Donnelly is finally out of the picture and now I can focus on my next plan. I am only a block away from my building when I notice a black car parked in front of it. While wondering who is the owner of that car, the system suddenly appears in my peripheral vision.[Scanning... Identity confirmed: Mr. Harold Johanson. Threat level: Minimal.]I blink my eyes a few times. I'm not aware that the system have a new feature like this. Or maybe it really has this kind of feature but I still cannot acce
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The nervous associate of course has his own name. He nervously shares his name saying I should call him Evan.Seeing a good opportunity in front of him, Evan starts spilling details about Victor's operations. His voice is shaking and his eyes are darting around the restroom while speaking. But Evan also knows he is cornered. I absorb every word he speaks and stores the crucial details in the system's data logs. From the embezzlement schemes to blackmailing some board members, Victor's crimes are really worse than I anticipated.Soon, the system chimes in my peripheral vision.[Data Acquired: Evidence sufficient to expose Victor Donnelly. Proceed now? Yes or No.]Should I proceed? Of course! With a smile, I choose the Yes button.[Next Step: Orchestrate public exposure through media outlets. Bonus: Coordinate with local authorities for a synchronized takedown.]Evan pause for a second and fidgets with his hands. "T-That's all I know. I swear."I nod at him and offers Evan a calm but
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The lights of the bar is casting a dim and hazy glow over the scratched wooden tables and dusty walls inside. The air around us smells faintly of spilled beer but the sound of laughter and clinking glasses is giving the place a comforting warmth.This bar is not my first choice for celebrations. In fact, this place is miles away from the company and it takes an hour before we arrived.And yet, here we are.Andrew leans back in his chair and squint his eyes to look around the room with a confused look and amusement on his face."I've got to ask, Chandler. Out of all the places, why did you pick this one? It feels like we are in the middle of nowhere." Andrew asked.I swirl the whiskey in my glass first and pretends to contemplate his question before I shrug my shoulders. "I just feel like choosing this place."Andrew snorts at me and nurse his pint of ale. "You? Doing something without a reason? That's so unlikely." He said in a mocking voice before leaning forward. "Come on, Chandle
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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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"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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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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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
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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
