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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 107
Simon Drake had nowhere to run.The independent auditor was closing in and soon, Goldenmount Holdings would realize their board member had been siphoning money into personal ventures. Once that happened, Simon would become the perfect scapegoat for Hansel to discard.But I wasn't going to let that happen.I was going to own Simon Drake before Hansel even had the chance to react. Soon, my phone vibrated. Robert just sent me a message.(We’re in. Got access to Simon's personal accounts. He's moving his money and very fast. It's offshore too. Looks like he's trying to secure an escape.)That's perfect.I sent him a reply.'Freeze his transactions. But not fully. Freeze enough just to delay them. And make it seem like a technical issue. We just want him to panic.'Robert responded immediately.(Consider it done, Chandler.)Simon was desperate. When people were desperate, they would made mistakes. So I leaned back with my mind running through the possibilities.And now, it was time for the
Chapter 106
I closed my laptop and rubs my temple while I'm processing everything. The plan was in motion. Now, I needed to stay ahead.Then I take a glance at my system dashboard showed the progress:[Goldenmount Holdings: Internal trust compromised.Cyber Gods: Stability disrupted.Hansel Renver: Unaware. For now.]But this wasn't enough. I needed a contingency and something to leverage when the inevitable counterattack came. I picked up my phone and dialed a number that Mr. Harold had recommended to. It rang twice before a familiar voice answered.(I was wondering when are you going to call me, Mr. Chandler Logan. But this is an unexpected call too.)"Hello, Mr. Vincent. I need a favor."Vincent Graves. From what Mr. Harold had told me, he is a corporate fixer with connections that ran deep. The kind of man who could dig up skeletons and make problems disappear.(Let me guess. This is about Hansel Renver?)"No. Not just him. I need dirt on Goldenmount's board. Something heavy."Then Vincent l
Chapter 105
The office was quiet except for the faint hum of my computer screens. The city outside was still alive with neon lights flickering through the windows. But in here, it was just me and the weight of the next steps I had to take.Goldenmount Holdings. Cyber Gods. Hansel Renver.Three pieces on the board. Three targets. Three opportunities.I cracked my knuckles and turned back to my screen, watching as lines of encrypted data scrolled past. Robert was still digging into Goldenmount’s offshore accounts, Andrew was intercepting Cyber Gods' communications and Mr. Harold was making arrangements for a meeting with someone who could get me deeper inside Goldenmount.But it still wasn’t enough.Hansel was testing me. That much was clear. He left trails on purpose, waiting to see how fast I could pick them up. But there was one thing he didn’t account for.I wasn’t just gathering information.I was setting traps.Andrew's task was already in motion and find a weak link within the hacker gro
Chapter 104
As Hansel took a slow sip from his glass, I mirrored his smirk but remained silent for a moment and letting the weight of our conversation settle. He had thrown down the truth to me but I wasn't foolish enough to think this was just some casual challenge.I know that Hansel Renver never did anything without a deeper motive. So I leaned back and tapped my fingers against the table. "So this real game of yours..." I mused. "What exactly does that entail? More power plays? More corporate sabotage? Or is there something bigger at stake?"Hansel chuckled. "Oh... Chandler, Chandler, Chandler... You're still thinking in such small terms." He said before placing his glass down and folded his hands together. "This isn't just about business. This is about influence, control, and survival too. You've already proven you're not just some underdog. But tell me..."Hansel looks at me before tilting his head. "Are you willing to take that final step and to truly become one of us?"I narrowed my ey
Chapter 103
I sit back in my chair and feel my mind racing. Then I turned to my team and look at each one of them. "We need more information on Goldenmount Holdings. Now."Robert nodded his head in reply. "I-I will dig into their financials." Robert said. "I think I-I can enter their system."Andrew cracks his knuckles and rolls his neck. "I will see if I can intercept any communications between them and the Cyber Gods." he said. "Though I guess I'm confident I can do that."Then Andrew looks at me. "And what about you?" I slowly let out a sigh. "I have a meeting to arrange." I said. "And this is quite important too."Hansel Renver had made his move. I still don't know the real reason behind his action. But was time for me to start playing offense.So the next evening, I made my way to a private lounge in one of the city's high-end hotels. I had called in a favor through Mr. Harold and securing a meeting with someone from Renver Industries. To my mild amusement, it wasn't some nameless exec
Chapter 102
It didn't take long for the bait to be set.Robert crafted the perfect false vulnerability. It is a fabricated flaw in our firewall that but to an outsider, it looked like an unpatched security loophole. It was designed to mimic a backdoor that if it get exploited, it would grant access to what appeared to be a segment of our client database.But in reality, it was a digital hunting ground.The moment the Cyber Gods took the bait, we will have full visibility into their operations. We will track their methods, their origins, and rheir network structure. And more importantly, we will find out who was pulling the strings."Alright." Robert said with a sigh. "The honeypot is now live."Andrew was already monitoring the system. "No activity yet but it's only a matter of time."Evan then exhaled. "Don't worry, sir. They will come for it. It's too tempting not to."I lean back in my chair and stares at the digital trap we had just laid."Then we will just wait."Luckily, I didn't have to
Chapter 101
I watched the city skyline in silence and seesvthe glow of distant headlights tracing the paths across the night. The weight of everything is slowly pressing me down although I refuse to acknowledge it. Our enemies at the gates, the betrayals and the threats lurking in the shadows are all bothering me one by one. But this pressure is nothing new to me."The Cyber Gods, huh." I mused to myself. "What a disgraceful name."The name alone is enough to turn stomachs in the cybersecurity world. They are a notorious syndicate with reach in cyber warfare, trafficking and the main black market trade of classified data. I heard that they had taken down corporations before. They made a whole security firms to crumble under their relentless assaults. And now, they had set their sights on Magnus Tech.And maybe... Just maybe... Hansel Renver is the reason for it.But I cannot prove it. At least not yet. But the bounty and the attacks we experienced are not just a coincidence. That was a test and
Chapter 100
Danica Zedd cannot stop herself from pacing back and forth inside her lavish living room. She is holding her phone so tight that her knuckles are slowly turning white.This was a disaster.Kenneth had failed. That brat failed a simple job that he had to do! And worse, he had been caught.But she had been relieved even for a little while that Chandler hadn't pressed charges against him. But that relief had been short-lived. If Chandler knew, then Hansel Renver would definitely knew.And Hansel Renver was not the kind of man to tolerate incompetence. Danica knew that. Although he is treating her well, she can still see a few glimpse of his real temper.Hansel might get snap at her for this failure. And Danica doesn't want that to happen. She doesn't want to lose Hansel's favor on her.Danica had worked too hard to secure his favor. She had spent years making sure her family remained useful to him. He was supposed to be her future son-in-law, after all. When she first met Hansel Renver,
Chapter 99
Two months after launching Magnus X, we had solidified our presence as the new titan in the cybersecurity industry. Contracts poured in from corporations, government agencies, and high-profile clients and each eager to secure their digital assets under our impenetrable system. The revenue had exceeded even our most ambitious forecasts and Magnus Tech was no longer a rising star. It was a force reshaping the industry.And to say that achieving these things are easy. Because they are not. Although I have a lot of resources in my hands now, doing these things are all tiring and draining.But what is more tiring is having a successful career and having a lot of enemies at the same time.The bounty on Magnus X had ignited a firestorm in the underground hacking community. Every day, we faced relentless cyberattacks. Some were sophisticated, others reckless, but none had succeeded in breaching our defenses. The failed attempts only strengthened our credibility, fueling our momentum in both t
