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The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 79
The voice of the reporter from the TV is filling in the background and she continues delivering more retaliating news about our app. Well, it is their fear tactics or a desperate smear campaign against us. The old top-tier companies in the tech industry are lashing out because they are seeing us as a threat.But I remain calm and collected. I even have time to enjoy my coffee while watching the news. Instead of getting scared, I am actually enjoying these news. I suddenly feel so big and important because these so-called businessmen are scared of us.As our morning continues to pass, my phone suddenly vibrates. I can see an unknown number calling me but I already have a feeling who it might be. So I answer it while keeping my voice to sound natural."Chandler Logan speaking." I smoothly said. "Who is it?"There is a deep voice answering me on the other line. (Good day, Mr. Logan. I will be direct with you. My name is Patrick Wesley, CEO of Centennial Cybersecurity.)Centennial, huh.
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 80
Mrs. Stewart's chuckle slowly fades when the call ends. I then let out a sigh and taps my finger on my desk. Centennial Cybersecurity made their move against us and they will not just stop at a failed buyout. If they are desperate enough to call me personally, it means they already consider Magnus X a serious threat against them. And when powerhouses like Centennial get desperate, they will surely get dirty just to achieve what they want.After my serious talk with Mrs. Stewart, I gather my team again and starts a meeting. I told them what happened and also what did the Centennial Cybersecurity did to us. When I'm finished talking, I look around and sees different expressions on their faces."Centennial, huh?" Andrew muttered from his seat while half of his focus is still monitoring the firewall. "I already heard about them. Well, it's good to say that I once tried applying to them after we graduated. And obviously, they didn't accept me.""Oh? But you are a talented person in your fi
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 81
Patrick Wesley is now in trouble. He knows it. Although he managed to stop his company from having their stock to lower more, Patrick still knows it is just a temporary solution.He keeps pacing in his now dimly lit office. The soft light that is coming from his computer screen is making a deep shadow on his face. The way he hold his phone is so tight that his knuckles are turning white in frustration. When he lifts his gazes, Patrick can see the huge headlines flashing on the screen. Centennial Cybersecurity is now bleeding hard. The media storm is relentless and heartless that they continue posting more negative news about their company. The remaining investors they have are also panicking that Patrick is worried that they will soon pull out from their company anytime. Lastly, their company stock is also plunging down by the hour. Chandler Logan had really played his hand masterfully against them. He truly turned the company's own weaknesses against them. And now, Patrick needed a
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 82
Hansel Renver tries to relax in his leather chair while his fingers are tapping rhythmically on the wooden surface of his desk. He just ended the call with Patrick Wesley and to say that he's disatisfied in an understatement. He is quite disappointed because it seems like Centennial Cybersecurity is no longer useful for him.Well, it's quite fun working with them for a while since they also made him a lot of money to spend for his new cars and suits. But now they are obviously falling down, it is time for Hansel to cut off the thread that is connecting him to them before its too late. He doesn't want to be involved with them.And even if Wesley tries to say his name, Hansel is very sure they will not see any hint of evidences that can prove he is involved with them. Whenever Hansel acts, he always make sure to clean up his own mess to avoid any troubles later on. They can all talk but without any evidences against him, those talks are just nothing but pure accusations.Forgetting abou
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 83
It's already one in the morning but I am still sitting in front of my computer. I keep staring at my computer screen in front of me. The cursor in it is blinking on the blank screen as if it's just waiting for me to decide what should I do next. That's because the compiled documents, spread sheets, and illegal evidence we gathered against Patrick Wesley are all ready for release.For two days straight, I gathered a lot of proofs of his crimes together with Robert and Andrew. These are composed of his illegal financial dealings, frauds, faked identities, massive embezzlements and secret under-the-table agreements that will surely destroy his entire career once it gets released to the public. If I wanted to, I can just used this information to bargain with him and make him suffer longer. Or maybe watch him beg in front of him and apologize for being rude to me. But honestly, he is not worth the effort. Patrick Wesley is now a relic of the past. He is just clinging to the power that is
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 84
When the hotel doors quietly closed behind Chandler, Mrs. Stewart turn her gaze back towards Mr. Harold. The older man remains seating near the window while his fingers are tapping lightly on the saucer of his teacup. His expression looks unreadable. But for Mrs. Stewart who had known him for a long time, it is enough for her to recognize the slight tension in his posture."Do you really think he will make it?" Mrs. Stewart calmly asked.Mr. Harold gives her a look but she just rolls her eyes at him."I am not trying to belittle that young man. What I'm asking is your true opinion about it." Mrs. Stewart clarified.Mr. Harold did not answer her question immediately. Instead, he takes a slow sip of his tea first. Once he put the cup back to its saucer, he slowly answers her question. "I have two opinions about it." Mr. Harold said."Oh?" Mrs. Stewart reacted while raising a brow. "And what is it?""First, as a businessman. If Chandler fails this one, then he simply proves not only to
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 85
It's been five days straight since my meeting with Mr. Harold and Mrs. Stewart. During those days, our Magnus X is still flourishing in the market. Many investors are still trying to reach out to me. And unexpectedly, no one tries to assert any dominance to us after Patrick Wesley got arrested.As for tonight, I hear the loud sound of notification in my phone that indicates I received an email. When I checked it, I can see that it comes from Mrs. Stewart. I blinked my eyes when I see the files attached to her email. It is an official contract that shows the final acquisition of the Centennial Cybersecurity. Mrs. Stewart also said that I am free to send her an email just in case I have something I want to inquire or change in the contract.After reading the contract, I stretch my arms and tries to sink in this new reality in my heart. The Centennial Cybersecurity is one of the largest cybersecurity firms in the country for years now. And in just a blink of an eye, that company is now
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 86
Since that day, everyone are starting to get curious what will truly happen to the company that once dominated the tech industry when its management were still good and free from any corruption. But still, I really don't care about their opinions. The world can make a lot of speculations all they want. Every day, I am aware that the media outlets are alll running wild with theories and stories about what will happen to Centennial Cybersecurity in the future. Many industry analysts are also debating whether the company can really recover from its past scandals and embezzlement charges. The online forums are also flooding with opinions about the company. There are some who are predicting its future failure while the others are hoping for its fresh start. But again, I don't care about them. I also don't care about their opinions and analysis. And neither my team cares about their words.At this point, we already learned that other people's opinion are all useless for us. Their opinions
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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
