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The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 54
When my alarm rings, I quickly get up and feel the excitement running inside my body. But at the same time, there is also a pinch of anxiety mixing with my excitement. It is because today is the big day that I will meet Mr. Harold again to present the app we wholeheartedly created. Despite the confidence I have in the app that we worked for a long time, I still can't help but feel a little nervous in my heart. After all, Mr. Harold is a businessman has a keen eye for innovation and things that can make or change a situation. Impressing him with something new is going to be a huge challenge for us.After taking a long bath, I dressed myself sharply in a crisp white shirt and navy blazer. I change my usual laid-back style into something more professional and businessman-like. While Andrew and Robert are still sleeping in their rooms, Evan is already up and informs me that he just finished preparing the car. When I go outside, Evan greets me with a polite nod and a smile on his face."
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 55
Mr. Harold is not a selfish person. Seeing that I am struggling a little to give him some nice answer this time, he then takes this opportunity to teach me. Mr. Harold will sometimes ask me some questions and let me answer it first. After that, he will reveal whether I gave him the right answer or not and explains it further to me.This time, I didn't open the system to give me an answer and cheat my way to please Mr. Harold. It is because although I already have a huge advantage with the system always providing me with the right answers and solutions, I still genuinely wants to learn more in this business field. Another one of my reason is that I don't want to miss this opportunity. Mr. Harold is known for his clear vision when it comes to business. Having him right now and teaching me some of his tricks and experiences is like a golden opportunity for me.When our meeting is soon coming to an end, Mr. Harold looks at his wrist watch and then at me. I can see his expression is soft
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 56
Hansel's eyes flickers between Mr. Harold and me. His face has an expression of mixed curiosity and subtle suspicion for us. But I keep my composure calm and collected although the weight of his gaze is making it difficult for me to relax in front of him.Since we met him here, Hansel invited us for a tea. Unlike before, Mr. Harold accepted his invitation. So right now, we are all seated around a table and waiting for the waiter to bring the teas we ordered."Mr. Renver." Mr. Harold said. "It seems you're surprised by our connection."Hansel chuckles softly and leans back in his chair as he crossed one leg over the other. "I suppose I am, Mr. Johanson. It's not every day I discover two individuals I know to have... ties I hadn't anticipated." Then Hansel's gaze briefly settles on me. There's glint of something unreadable in his eyes. Seeing this, I force a polite smile on my face although my mind is racing right now. Hansel is sharp. I will give him that. He is far sharper than he
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 57
When I step out of the car, I am also carrying a paper bag with the food I picked up on the way back. Evan needs to report in his real office so he left me after dropping me in front of my house. The cold air of the evening is brushing against my skin making me shiver a little and quicken my steps towards my house. My thoughts are still buzzing in excitements despite having an unexpected meeting with Hansel Renver. However, Mr. Harold's insights, his unexpected openness and the meaningful conversation we had is still lingering in my mind like an echo.When I reach my door and push it open, the warm and familiar smell of brewed coffee quickly greets me. I can also hear the faint sound of muffled voices inside the kitchen. Those are Andrew and Robert, no doubt. Their not-so-quiet conversation is filling the space but there's a comforting feeling from it that cuts through the lingering tension in my head.When I get inside the kitchen, I quickly see them both and sitting around the smal
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 58
Hansel Renver leans his shoulder against the window of the restaurant. His sharp eyes are following Chandler Logan and Mr. Harold as they exited together. The fake smile he had worn throughout their conversation has finally disappeared but it leaves behind a mask of cold calculation. Then his gaze hardens and there's a flicker of curiosity in his eyes and it is laced with hostility that also flashes in his expression."They are obviously hiding something." Hansel murmured to himself. His words are barely audible and feel his jaw tightening.After straightening his posture, Hansel turns on his heel and walks briskly back to his table. Then he pulls his phone from his pocket. He dials a number without showing any hesitation. His voice is clipped when his secretary answers the call after one ring."Mister Ford, I need you to investigate something for me." Hansel said.(Alright, sir. May I know what is it?)"I want you to look into Chandler Logan's profile again. And dig deeper this time.
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 59
The next night, we arrived at Le Palais that is located at the very center of this city. It is a fine dining restaurant that screams luxury for its grandiose entrance that is full of marble floors with real pearls in it. Tonight, we will have a dinner here and experience to dine in an expensive place like this.When I glance over my shoulder, I can see Robert, Andrew, and Evan are all following me. I almost laugh seeing how they follow me like a mother hen because they are all walking and following me in line. Except for Evan, they look like fish out of water seeing how they turn their heads around and look at the extravagance in front of them. Soon, Andrew tugs at the collar of his button-up shirt while trying not to look nervous. "What is this place, man?" Andrew asked. "Is this a palace?""W-Well... It practically is." Robert muttered while his eyes are darting around nervously. "A-Are you sure we belong here? I-Is this really the right place?!""Relax, kids." I teasingly said wh
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 60
As we all finished our meals and exit Le Palais, the cold night air quickly greets us with a refreshing chill. The excitement of our evening is still hanging in the air. It is intoxicating mix of satisfaction and camaraderie for all of us. Soon, we step onto the marble steps that is leading us away from the restaurant. We are still laughing and teasing Robert about how he tried to use the wrong fork for his dessert and use a spoon in panic to open the additional bottle of wine I ordered."O-Oh come on... I-It's not like I was intentionally doing it." Robert protested while his cheeks is already flushing red.But Andrew is still having fun and even imitating his confused expression earlier inside the restaurant."I'm telling you, bro. You have to search online about the etiquette for a place like this!" Andrew laughed while slapping Robert on the back."H-Huh? But why?" Robert asked."Why? Because we are going to return here next time!""What?! But this place is expensive!""And?""W-
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 61
At six o'clock in the morning, I find myself preparing for my meeting at New Leaf Corporation since I received an email saying we have something to discuss. Although is it not something major, we still need to gather and talk about it so it will not become a trouble for us later. And as a responsible shareholder, of course I will attend it.While preparing, I finally give myself some time to check my system again. It's been a while I checked the statuses listed in it since I am too focused with the development of Magnus X. I only have a few minutes to open it so the system can do a run check on our app to make sure it will not fail. And besides, I also noticed that the system is not giving me any tasks lately. It's not like I am complaining about that. It's just become a bit disturbing for me since the system used to be like a non-stop program that keeps showing me things that can also affect the outcome of a certain scenario.While brushing my teeth, I first check my profile status.
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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
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
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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
