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The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 89
Returning to our office, I stepped into the meeting room with Evan where Andrew and Robert are waiting for us. The moment they see us, Andrew tells us to sit and have a pizza. I shrug my shoulders and grab myself a slice before sitting on the vacant chair next to Robert."Well?" Andrew asked with crossed arms. "So how did it go?""Did she accept the job offer?" Robert asked me too.I chew the pizza in my mouth first before I replied. "No. Denise Lowell refused the offer."Evan blinks his eyes in surprise. "Really, Sir Chandler?" Evan asked. "But why?""Well, Ms. Lowell said she is already committed to another company before we even set up the meeting with her." I explained. "She is now with Genex Enterprise."The room becomes quiet for a moment. Then Andrew lets out a sigh. "So another company got to her first, huh?""Looks like it." I simply said."That's a shame." Robert said before sighing again. "I saw her records and I think she will be perfect for the PR role. We need someone
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 90
Just like in my plans, I am going to meet with Jannica today. I received a short text from her earlier. Jannica just sent me the address of the restaurant where she wants to meet me.When I arrived at the restaurant, I am still five minutes early than our scheduled time of meeting. When I get inside the restaurant where we are going to see each other again, I quickly spots Jannica inside and she is already sitting at a table near the huge window at the corner. Her arms are crossed on her chest and I can see from here that she is tapping her manicured fingers impatiently on her forearm. Even from this good distance, I can already tell she is irritated and in bad mood. Her face is twisted into a slight scowl and her foot keeps tapping the tiled floor with the designer's shoes she's wearing.Soon, a passing waiter noticed me. At first, he is hesitating to approach me. But after seeing that I am not moving from my spot, he carefully approach me and politely if I need something. "Good af
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 91
The sky looks a little gloomy today. I can say that it is mirroring the quiet storm inside me that keeps lingering after my meeting with Jannica yesterday. Although I handled myself very well, there is still an undeniable weight in my chest. And it is something that I refuse to acknowledge at all.But today, I am heading to Mrs. Stewart's office to personally hand over the signed divorce documents. There's no need for me to delay it. The sooner these papers get processed, the sooner I can officially close this chapter of my life.I also need to talk with Mrs. Stewart about something about our company. So instead of sending Evan or someone to deliver my words or sending her an email about it, I will go to her office and personally do everything. So leaving my team in the company, I quietly drive the car to Mrs. Stewart.When I arrive at her office, Mrs. Stewart's assistant quickly recognizes me and greets me politely. Then she reaches for the telephone to inform her boss that I finally
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 92
And just like that, two weeks had quickly passed in a blur.But each passing day feels shorter than the last. Our days were fill with nothing but long meetings, negotiations, and back-to-back projects. The rebranding of Centennial Cybersecurity into Magnus Tech is in full swing and there's no room for us to hesitate and double guessing anymore.From the time I wake up to the time I finally allow myself to rest, my mind is fully wired with different strategies, developments, and executions that are needed for our company. There's no time for us to look back. All we have to do is to keep stepping forward and making our plans into fruition.I was so focused on developing our new company that even when Mrs. Stewart personally handed me the finalized divorce papers and told me that all of it had been processed at record speed thanks to her connections, I couldn't paid enough attention to it. I barely had time to think about it.So I simply skimmed through the papers, signed it with my name
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 93
The moment Jannica Zedd steps into the grand Zedd estate, she lets out a frustrated sigh. The tension from her encounter with Chandler yesterday is still clinging to her. It is now an irritation that doesn't want to disappear from her side. When Jannica finally decided to leave Chandler for good, she was actually expecting to see a miserable and struggling man once they meet again. But she is not expecting someone who is now carrying himself with such confidence as if he is now above everything else. The way Chandler barely reacted to her presence and his calm and almost indifference on how he dismissed her is infuriating Jannica a lot.Jannica storms past the lavish hallway with her heels sharply clicking on the polished marble floor. Soon, she finds her mother, Danica Zedd, and she is sitting elegantly in the living room. She is also sipping her tea with a refined grace that comes naturally to her. Across from her, Manuel is lazily lounging on the sofa while flipping through his p
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 94
The countdown to Magnus Tech's official launch has officially started.After weeks of relentless work, long meetings, managing the system from top to bottom and sleepless nights, the pieces are finally falling into right place. Every arguments we had, negotiations, and trials we did had led us to this moment. In exactly one week, we will soon step into the public eye.We are no longer the remnants of Centennial Cybersecurity that had fallen because of its previous owner's greed. From now on, people will soon know us as Magnus Tech. This is now the new dominant force in cybersecurity and in tech world.After stretching my limbs and cracking my knuckles, I glance around the office that is now a far cry from its previous outdated and dull space that we he had inherited. Our new headquarters is not just a change of scenery but also a statement that proves its early improvement. The sleek and modern design of it together with the enhanced security systems and state-of-the-art workspaces is
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 95
Finally, the countdown is over.Today is the day where we are going to launch our new company to the public.I am now standing in front of a huge mirror in my office and starts adjusting the tie I am wearing. My reflection is staring back at me and it is now showing a composed but sharp version of myself. This is the kind of image a CEO that should project on the most important day of his career. But behind my sharp businessman looks, I am actually feeling nervous.When we first launch Magnus X to the public, we all know that it is not just another product release. That app is our bold statement in this world. And for our launching today, it is going to be a declaration from us saying that the Magnus Tech has finally arrived and it is now ready to take its place at the front seat of cybersecurity. Many investors, competitors, and potential clients are all here to witness our grand launch. But we are not too anxious about it. Every detail has been meticulously planned and every possi
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 96
I exhale slowly and starts pushing aside any lingering nerves in my body. If this hacker thinks he can embarrass us on our own stage, then he's severely underestimating us. Instead of panicking, a cold and calculated focus settles all over me.I turn back toward the audience and adjusts my tie as I step forward with a smirk."Well..." I said steadily and it carries over the hushed murmurs of the crowd. "I was planning to demonstrate Magnus X's capabilities with a controlled simulation anyway. But it seems like we've been given a live challenge instead, huh?"The tension and nervousness inside the room thickens but I refuse to let it weigh me down. Instead, I look around to find the camera. When I find it, I meet its lens head-on."To our unexpected guest." I addressed the hacker through the massive display. "You've chosen the wrong opponent today."From the corner of my eyes, I can see Andrew and Robert are already moving. Their hands are flying across their keyboards at our workstat
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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.
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
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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
