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Zero to the Greatest and Richest Chapter 60
Nicole's face twisted into a mischievously sly grin. “Oh my dear Kevin, our father called. Don’t you want to take the call?” Her tone dripped with feigned innocence, her eyes glinting with unspoken amusement. Celeste and Gisella were laughing hard.Kevin, his body trembling with fear and anger, hastily grabbed the phone and scurried away from the table finding a corner to picked up the phone. As we all watched him intently, we could see his every bow to the phone, his eyes darting towards me in palpable fear mixed with anger. His expression was a portrait of pain, hard to watch yet impossible to ignore.After a few tension-filled minutes, Kevin returned to our table, trying to mask his fear with the same arrogance he always paraded. “Driver, call your friends to continue the contract with Total Construction. Nothing happened here, right?” he declared, trying to regain control.I was at a loss for words. Sabrina and the other girl seemed torn between laughter and shock at his arrogance
Zero to the Greatest and Richest Chapter 61
On the night before the media onslaught, I found myself in the Eden office, after having driven Maria and everyone home and having promised to make a song for Sabrina. I sat in the meeting with Rachel, Karen, and Violet. Karen wore simple night clothes, Violet wore a beautiful dress that she had worn for her social dinner party, and Rachel was still in her work uniform."Sorry to call you all here so late," I apologized, sensing the weariness in their eyes."Boss," Rachel began, her voice tinged with concern, "I heard from Karen that you were assaulted by Total Construction's eldest son. Are you alright? Do you need medical attention?" Her brows furrowed in worry, reflecting the soft light.I leaned back in my soft chair, attempting to appear nonchalant as I met Karen's and Violet's gazes. "It's just a minor scuffle," I replied, my voice wavering slightly. "What worries me is that he might spread our business plan. Since we're cooperating with Total Construction, it could complicate t
Zero to the Greatest and Richest Chapter 62
"Thank you," I murmured, my gaze lingering on Maria's delicate features. The allure of her beauty was irresistible, compelling me to lean in for a kiss. To my surprise and delight, she reciprocated with equal fervor. Our kiss deepened, filled with unspoken emotions, as I sensed her breath growing heavier against my lips. Gently, my hand began to explore, tracing the contours of her body, awakening a symphony of pleasure sensations to her.Using my analytical eyes, I noted the number of her sex experience displayed: zero. It dawned on me that she was untainted, pure in her innocence. She had never been with a man, nor had she resorted to using any sexual toys to break the dam.Perfectly pure, akin to an angel, her innocence triggered my inner demon, stirring a desire to unleash chaos.With careful, deliberate movements, I helped her out of her short pants, revealing the soft ivory of her skin, a few delicate hairs adorning her femininity. I could see her beautiful tight, pinky color an
Zero to the Greatest and Richest Chapter 63
At exactly 3:00 PM, I approached a towering structure: the main branch of Korea First Bank, a 20-story building. We were welcomed as VVIPs by the bank's security and staff. As I glanced around, I noticed the bank was still bustling with activity, with some staff members eyeing me curiously, seemingly raising my popularity points.It seemed that the managers had already briefed the attractive bank tellers to be prepared for a potential buyer of the bank, advising them to avoid any actions that might lead to trouble.Accompanying me was Violet, her presence marked by an air of luxury, reflected in her elegantly tailored attire and the designer handbag she clutched. A radiant glow of happiness illuminated her features, with an unmistakable sparkle in her eyes.Curiosity piqued, I turned to her, “Are you really that happy?”Her response came with a cheerful conviction, “Of course, I could earn back my family money. Why wouldn't I be happy?”As we rode the elevator, a female bank staff mem
Zero to the Greatest and Richest Chapter 64
The acquisition of an investment holding and three banks, comprising a total of forty-eight branches, for a mere 170 million dollar was astonishingly cost-effective.This phenomenon, however, was not without precedent, especially in light of the 1997-1999 Asian financial crisis. Distressed asset sales had become somewhat commonplace, with assets frequently trading hands for sums far below their pre-crisis or intrinsic values. The crisis had left numerous financial institutions grappling with severe liquidity issues, compelling them to divest assets in a bid to shore up capital or pare down debt.The urgency was palpable; failing to rapidly alleviate their debt burdens could lead to interest rates ballooning, exacerbating their predicaments. Thus, offloading these assets, even at a loss, emerged as the quickest avenue to liquidity, essential for staving off bankruptcy."Using stock as payment? Sure, why not," Lee Jong-gi chimed in, a hint of pragmatism in his tone. "We bankers have lon
Zero to the Greatest and Richest Chapter 65
Kevin remained deeply asleep in his room, managing only a brief two-hour rest amid the turmoil, until the sudden, insistent pounding on his door startled him awake. His mother's urgent voice shattered the peacefulness, demanding, "Kevin! Open the door immediately!""What?" Kevin mumbled, his voice thick with sleep."Open now!" she demanded.Stumbling to his feet, Kevin shuffled towards the door and opened it. Before he could even see his mother’s face, she threw a newspaper into his face. "You, what have you done!" she exclaimed, her tone laden with disbelief and anger."What!" Kevin protested, bewildered by his mother's rare display of fury. His mother, a formidable businesswoman who ran a clothing supermarket and shared ownership of Total Construction with his father, was usually composed and reserved.Grasping the newspaper, Kevin's eyes widened in shock as he absorbed the headlines. "Eden Group's Legal Action: Civil Suit Filed Against Total Construction's Prince for Assault; Seeks
Zero to the Greatest and Richest Chapter 66
As I drove through the streets, the car buzzed with youthful chatter and the upbeat melody of "Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears. Maria, Nicole, and Gisella, just out of school, filled the seats. Suddenly, the music was interrupted by Maria's ringing cell phone, prompting me to swiftly lower the volume. Maria, seated beside me, went pale, her hand hesitating over the device, unsure of what to do next."Who's calling?" I inquired, glancing her way."My father," she replied, her gaze meeting mine, a storm of apprehension and resolve swirling in her eyes.The superhero quest involving Maria hadn't reached its conclusion. It seemed the universe had woven me into the fabric of her story, compelling me to aid her in her strife with her father."Come on, just take it," I encouraged, steering the car with one hand. "Put it on loudspeaker. I'll help if you need it.""Will you?" she asked, her beautiful eyes shimmering with a mix of hope and fear, a tentative smile gracing her lips, seeking
Zero to the Greatest and Richest Chapter 67
I was taken aback by the sheer audacity of the man. Could he really be trying to rid himself of his daughter so hastily? No sooner had the engagement with Kevin been dissolved than he was already thrusting her into the arms of another suitor. He really had an unique way in dealing with his daughter.I turned my gaze towards the beautiful Maria and whispered, the concern palpable in my voice, “Is he truly your real father? Not a stepfather or someone who adopted you?”Maria's eyes widened in shock at my question. “He is my real father!” she exclaimed."Then, I jest that you must be so detestable that he wishes to evict you as swiftly as possible," I teased."I am the epitome of the perfect daughter!" Maria proclaimed in her defense. It was delightful to observe her eyes widen defiantly, her lips curving into a graceful frown.With a smile that barely masked my incredulity, I faced Carl, Maria’s father. “Sir, if you were to ask me when I intend to marry your daughter, I would say right
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I stared at Sofia, puzzled. "Must I remind you that you were the one who asked for the divorce.”“You deserve it.” Sofia returned my gaze with a troubled look. "You're not selling any paintings. Everyone is talking about how poor are you.""They can hate me and talk about me all they want," I protested. "But why do you have to listen to them? I’ve never used any of your money for my daily living. I even buy and cook food for you and pay the bills. Remember, I never asked a single cent from you. Why must you judge me? Meanwhile, you freely use my money.""I make no mistake; my conscience is clear," I reaffirmed."You have no money," she shot back."So, I'm in the wrong for having no money?" A headache began to form. "Whatever. We're divorced already, and you were the one who initiated it.""Alex, I have given you many chances to prove yourself, to sell your painting, but you never want to sell any of them. You don’t deserve me.""Alright, whatever you say. Can we just finish this? I do
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“I do not think that we are close enough for that relationship,” I said politely as I gently pushed her to one side.“So you are playing hard to get, Mr. Alex?” Sasha looked at me with a seductive smile. “You make me want you more.”She took out a card from her purse and handed me a golden card.“What is this?”“This card will give you all-access to all Powell Group's hotels and lodgings. You can enjoy all the food and service, on our lodgings without any payment. Just think of it as my treat to you.”“I don’t think I need this,” I replied politely, having more than enough money to eat and sleep wherever I wanted.“Please accept it, Mr. Alex. It is not a payment for your job; it's just our treat to our honorable guest.”Free stuff to eat and sleep? After not having a home, staying in a hotel for a bit wouldn’t be a problem until I found a new house. “Well, I accept this. Thank you very much.”Suddenly, I felt a killing tension around me. When someone is sensitive to energy, every tho
Chapter 142
While I was deeply channeling my inner energy, I was so concentrated that I didn’t notice the chaos outside.I pushed the poisoned blood out of the needle, but when it was about 20% more to go, the needle was suddenly removed.Unable to retract my inner energy quickly, the blood had no exit and rebounded into Winston's body, causing him to convulse violently.Blood started gushing from his nose, ears, mouth, and every possible human outlet. His face turned an ominous black.Professor Calvin, taken aback by the sudden turn of events, exclaimed in shock, “What is happening?”I quickly tried to retract my inner energy, but the blood had already created a blockage, and Winston suddenly coughed up a clot of blood, hitting Professor Calvin in the face. Then, his body went limp.The other doctor, monitoring the medical machine, yelled, “We need to save the patient, professor!”Without delay, Professor Calvin, along with two doctors and a nurse, began emergency resuscitation to save the patie
Chapter 141
“How many holy order members do we have ready in this city?” I asked as we walked toward the nearest park.The Holy Order had evolved into an international network of mercenaries or private armies, boasting around a hundred thousand personnel worldwide.They were now part of local underworld groups, working as private detectives, hired guns, and even assassins tasked with eliminating only the so-called bad people.They were the army I prepared to face the world in the inevitable World War III. With enough money, I could mobilize about a million soldiers globally.Taking down any country was a cinch, especially since I also owned a weaponry factory that collaborated with many countries.I had even begun developing a new nuclear weapon in collaboration with some countries, all under the radar.Weapons and soldiers were crucial if I aimed to conquer the world.“In Oxford, we have about fifty people,” Alfred continued, calculating quickly. “And we only need about thirty to execute the mis
Chapter 140
Inside the house, as I looked around, I noticed Sofia, her mother, and Tina, Sofia's personal assistant came together.It is very rare for three of them appeared at the same time except there was an important stuff.Tina approached my table and placed a set of divorce papers in front of me.“Alex, these are the divorce papers, already signed by Ms. Sofia. I hope you won’t make this difficult; just sign them,” she said.“Divorce? What is the reason?” I asked, still looking at Sofia who remained silent letting Tina spoke for her.Tina continued, “You haven’t sold any paintings in three years. You’re a struggling artist with nothing to your name. Meanwhile, Ms. Sofia is a successful businesswoman, the new CEO of Anderson group. You two are not on the same level. Your presence merely tarnishes Sofia’s reputation. So, your marriage is over now.”“What?” I laughed in disbelief, staring at Sofia. “So this is how you see me now?”Tina stepped in front of me, blocking my view of Sofia, and sho
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In the mansion of Anderson."You, a painter, what do you know about business?" Chris Wellington scoffed. "I suggest you leave now, or I'll need to call security to kick you out."Sophia grabbed my hand, her voice trembling with determination. "Alex, let's get out of here. I will never return to this family again.""Stop it, Sophia," her mother approached us, concern etching her features. But Sophia didn't care; she simply shoved her mother away."Guard! Take Sophia," Sophia's uncle commanded.I started to laugh, disbelief coloring my tone. "So, this is the meaning of family? You would sacrifice your daughter for a $100 million project?""Shut up," Grandma Anderson snapped. "Take Sophia and kick this guy out. He is not worth to be here."As a guard approached, wielding an iron baton, I launched a quick attack to his face, and he fell down.Causing shock to everyone there.The other guard who dared to come close received a kick to his stomach.As we walked to the gate, more guards came,
Chapter 138
“Please don’t kill my son,” Vex Bolton pleaded. “Tell me want you want!”“Your son tried to kill me!” I yelled back the voice was echoing inside the mansion. “If he hadn’t started this, I’d be too lazy to bother him! I just want a peace, is it hard!”“I am sorry, so sorry. I didn’t know you are with Sicilia.” Jeremy stammered. “It won’t happen again.”I hung up the phone, pulled out my smartphone, and called Francesca.“What is it, Alex?” she answered.“I believe I had report about Vex Bolton trying to kidnap Sofia. Now, Jeremy Bolton, his son, is in my hands. Do you want him or not?”“What do you want in exchange?”“Nothing. Since he started by kidnapping my friend.”“Do you know we and Bolton are like water and fire?” Francesca asked.“It’s much better. When you want to kill Vex Bolton, I will help you.”“Great, send him to our place. We can try to use him for the negotiation; if it does not work, we will just go to war. Remember to take Vex Bolton's head for us.”“Don’t worry.”I w
Chapter 137
Jeremy was shocked. "She really wants you to die? And doesn't care about you?"He clutched his head, feeling a slight headache."How can this be happening?" Jeremy threw a vase across the room."Where is Alex right now?" Jeremy demanded, pressing a knife against Miranda's stomach."At the university." Miranda said in fear."Alright, lead this girl to find the guy and bring him here. I believe she can find where he is," Jeremy commanded.The five men quickly moved, dragging Miranda away.***In my class, I was half-listening to the professor, drowsy, when a man suddenly entered the room with Miranda. "Professor, I'm sorry, but we need Alex here. It's an emergency."The professor looked around the class. "Anyone named Alex? Please, come forward."I stood and walked to the door."What's up?""Follow us," the man said. "It's urgent."I followed them to the parking lot, where only a few people were around. I found four people with Miranda's face was pale among them. Secretly, I noticed a s
Chapter 136
At the Eden Group's painting exhibition, the initial plan was to showcase amateur paintings—a venue where people could make business deals and purchase art casually.The exhibition didn't start as an amateur painting showcase; it was solely for business deals. This change occurred when Alex used it as a cover to sell his own paintings and win a bet.As the first million-dollar purchase of a painting came from the Eden Group itself.Unexpectedly, the event escalated in seriousness when renowned art critics from around the globe flew in just to view the artworks.However, Alex clearly didn't believe anyone would genuinely want to pay more than a million dollars for his work."No one in their right mind would buy that painting," he thought.Yet, it seemed Alex had grossly underestimated the allure of art and the fervor of art investors.***I was still in Sofia's apartment when I received a phone call."The media want to meet the painter?" I was hesitant about revealing my identity as I
