The CEO Nobody Knew
"You have nothing. You are nothing."
Those were the last words Jane spoke to Mac Clement before throwing him out like trash, choosing her wealthy lover over the husband she thought was worthless.
What Jane didn't know? Mac Clement is the secret heir to a multi-billion dollar empire and the hidden CEO of Golden Enterprise, the very company that made her family's business successful.
For two years, Mac lived as a nobody in Nixon City, investigating his parents' murder while loving a woman who saw him as dead weight. Now the mask comes off.
Watch as Mac systematically destroys everyone who dared look down on him. Jane's family business? Crushed overnight. Her new boyfriend's company? Next on the list. The powerful Thompson family who killed his parents? They're about to learn what happens when you cross the wrong man.
But when Mac recruits desperate art student Shirley Chen for his revenge plan, he uncovers a conspiracy that runs deeper than corporate rivalry. The Thompsons have been manipulating Nixon City for decades, and they'll kill anyone who threatens their empire.
Now they have Shirley.
In the ruthless world of corporate warfare, Mac Clement is about to show everyone exactly who they dismissed. Some people shouldn't be underestimated.
Revenge is a dish best served with absolute power.
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Chapter: Chapter 15: First VictoryThe morning news was brutal for Thompson Bank."Federal agents raided Thompson Bank headquarters early this morning, arresting CEO Harold Thompson on charges of money laundering, conspiracy, and ordering the murders of federal agents..."Mac sat in a secure hotel room watching the coverage while Shirley slept in the chair beside him, exhausted from the night's events. She'd finally dozed off around dawn, her hand still clutching the USB drive containing her father's evidence.His phone buzzed with a text from Marcus: "Robert Chen released. All charges dropped. He's asking for his daughter."Mac looked at Shirley, who was starting to stir as sunlight filtered through the heavy curtains. She opened her eyes slowly, then sat up with a start as she remembered where they were."How long was I asleep?""A few hours. Your father's been released."Shirley was on her feet immediately. "Where is he? Is he okay?""Marcus picked him up from the detention center. He's fine, just worried about you.
Last Updated: 2025-07-08
Chapter: Chapter 14: Building the Legal CaseMac stared at the contract for exactly three seconds before throwing the pen across Thompson's office. It clattered against the wall and fell to the floor."No."Thompson raised an eyebrow. "Excuse me?""I said no." Mac pulled out his phone and pressed a single button. "Marcus, execute Phoenix Protocol. Full deployment."Thompson's confident expression faltered slightly. "Mr. Clement, I don't think you understand—"The lights went out.Emergency power kicked in a moment later, bathing the office in red light, but Mac was already moving. He grabbed Thompson by the collar and slammed him against the window."Here's what's going to happen," Mac said, his voice deadly calm. "You're going to call your people and tell them to release Shirley and Marcus. Then you're going to surrender yourself to federal authorities."Thompson laughed, though it sounded forced. "You think cutting the power gives you some kind of advantage? My building has security systems you can't even imagine.""Had," Mac
Last Updated: 2025-07-07
Chapter: Chapter 13: Growing SuspicionsMac walked through the front doors of Thompson Bank like he owned the place. Which, in a way, he almost did, the building's construction loan had come from one of his shell companies three years ago, though Thompson had never figured that out.The lobby was marble and glass, designed to intimidate visitors with its cold elegance. Security guards in expensive suits stood at strategic positions, their eyes tracking Mac's movement as he approached the reception desk."Mac Clement to see Harold Thompson," he said to the receptionist, a young woman who tried to hide her nervousness behind a professional smile."Do you have an appointment, Mr. Clement?""He's expecting me."The receptionist made a quick phone call, speaking in hushed tones before hanging up. "Mr. Thompson will see you now. Thirty-second floor."The elevator ride felt like it lasted forever. Mac used the time to check his phone one last time still no word from Marcus about backup plans, no messages from Shirley. Just the sil
Last Updated: 2025-07-07
Chapter: Chapter 12: Thompson's Swift RetaliationMac stood alone in the cemetery for several minutes after Shirley disappeared into the darkness, the weight of her rejection hitting him harder than any business loss he'd ever experienced. He'd finally found the evidence to destroy Thompson Bank, but the victory felt hollow without Shirley beside him.His phone buzzed, breaking him out of his thoughts. Marcus Webb."Mac, where are you? We've been monitoring police frequencies, and Thompson's people have been asking questions about Greenwood Cemetery.""I'm here now, but Shirley left," Mac said, his voice flat. "She knows who I really am.""How much does she know?""Everything. Her father's evidence included details about my parents' murder. She figured out that I'm Mac Clement and that I've been using her from the beginning."There was a pause on the other end. "I'm sorry, Mac. I know your feelings for her became genuine."Mac almost laughed at the irony. "Genuine feelings built on lies and manipulation. She was right to leave.""Mac
Last Updated: 2025-07-04
Chapter: Chapter 11: Hidden EvidenceGreenwood Cemetery looked different at three in the morning. The manicured lawns and carefully tended flower beds that made it peaceful during the day now seemed cold and unwelcoming under the pale streetlights. Shirley led Mac through the winding paths between headstones, her footsteps sure despite the darkness."It's just up here," she said softly, pointing toward a section where newer graves sat beneath a cluster of oak trees.Mac followed her, constantly checking over his shoulder for any signs they'd been followed. The cemetery felt too quiet, too exposed. If Thompson's people had figured out where they were going, this would be the perfect place for an ambush."Here," Shirley said, stopping beside a simple granite headstone that read "Chen Mei-Lin, Beloved Wife and Mother, 1970-2018."Mac watched as Shirley knelt beside the grave, her fingers tracing her mother's name carved into the stone. "I'm sorry, Mom," she whispered. "I'm sorry I haven't visited more often.""Your father kn
Last Updated: 2025-07-02
Chapter: Chapter 10: The Coded MessageThe kitchen window shattered outward as Mac and Shirley crashed through it, landing hard on the concrete patio behind the safe house. Gunfire erupted from inside the building as Thompson's assassins realized their targets had escaped through the back."Move!" Mac shouted, grabbing Shirley's hand and pulling her toward a line of trees that bordered the property. Behind them, armed men poured out of the house, their tactical lights cutting through the darkness like deadly fireflies.They ran through suburban backyards, jumping fences and dodging between houses while bullets whispered past them in the night air. Shirley's lungs burned as she struggled to keep up with Mac's pace, but adrenaline kept her moving even when her legs wanted to give out."This way," Mac said, leading her toward a busy street where traffic still moved despite the late hour. A black sedan was waiting at the corner, Marcus Webb behind the wheel, engine running.They dove into the backseat as more gunfire erupted
Last Updated: 2025-06-30
