The light in Justin's office was turned off as the morning sunlight streamed in through the large glass window. The city below was already full of life. But Justin's interests are unique. Ethan's unannounced visit from the previous day still lingered in his mind like a disagreement. The man's secretive behavior and unstable words made Justin feel uneasy. Justin leaned back in the leather chair. His thoughts drifted to the past where he had worked so hard. The thought that someone like Ethan could delve into his life story and use it against him was enough to make his heart flutter.Mark knocked lightly on the door before reaching in.“Good morning. I got an update on Ethan.”Justin nodded, gesturing for him to take a seat. "Let’s hear it."Mark pulled up the detailed report on his tablet.“Ethan has made waves abroad. After leaving the country, he established a consulting firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions. It is small compared to Drogonov Corporation but has earned a re

Justin’s eyes swept across the room as the crowd's murmurs dwindled and floated around. The tension from his previous encounter with Ethan still hung in the air. It was an almost palpable power that everyone seemed to feel but no one dared admit.Ethan worked the room easily as expected. His charm and charisma attracted people like moths to a fire. Justin noticed that he easily sparked conversation, dropping hints about his achievements, sprinkled with anecdotes that subtly undermine Justin's reputation.Justin remained calm, but inside, his mind churned. Ethan was methodical, his words carefully chosen to plant seeds of doubt about Justin’s success. The occasional sideways glance from partygoers confirmed that some were already questioning the stories they’d heard about Justin’s rise to power. Ethan’s voice broke through Justin’s thoughts. “Are you happy, Justin?” he asked, his voice soft as ever. He stood a few feet away. holding a glass of whiskey, his expression was unreadable

The atmosphere in Justin’s private conference room was tense but focused. The team had gathered in response to Ethan’s unsettling visit, and Justin’s determination was palpable.Mark, seated to his right, was busy jotting down notes as Justin outlined the situation.“We don’t just react,” Justin began, his tone sharp and commanding. “We anticipate. Ethan made his first move, but now it’s our turn to shift the balance.” Mark glanced up. “Sir, we’ve already started gathering more intel on his business activities. He’s been operating internationally for years, so his footprint is significant, but not invulnerable.” Justin nodded. “Good. Vulnerabilities are what we’re looking for. Everyone has these things. No matter how untouchable they look.” Across the table, Carla, a financial analyst with an impeccable record, spoke in relief. “I scanned Ethan's public financial records for the first time. He has stakes in multiple ventures, primarily in tech and real estate. Some of his projects

The air in Justin’s office was tense, the hum of activity outside the glass walls doing little to distract him from the troubling revelations Mark had just shared. Ethan’s game was no longer just a personal vendetta, it had a calculated corporate edge that threatened to unseat Justin on both fronts.Mark sat across from Justin, flipping through a dossier filled with notes and photos. “He’s been aligning himself with Grayson Corp,” Mark said, tapping a picture of Ethan at a recent event. “They’ve had their eye on your market share for years. Ethan seems to be their latest weapon.”Justin’s jaw tightened. Grayson Corp was a long-time rival, known for their underhanded tactics and willingness to exploit any weakness.“Do we have proof?” Justin asked, his tone calm but laced with steel.“Not concrete yet,” Mark admitted, “but enough to connect the dots. Ethan’s been seen at multiple Grayson functions over the last few months, and his name’s popped up in conversations with some of their ke

Justin leaned back in his chair, looking at the email on the screen. The headline reads: “Upcoming Releases: Opportunity for Your Feedback” .The contents aren't the best. Major financial publications are ready to publish stories that portray him as a mysterious businessman whose rise to power is questionable. Claims of financial misconduct and moral wrongdoing were all fabricated. Or at least a distorted version of the truth. His jaw dropped as he read the email again. The timing is too convenient to happen by chance. Ethan's self-satisfied face flashed in his mind.“Mark,” Justin called, his voice sharp.Within seconds, Mark appeared in the doorway, his ever-present notebook in hand. “Yes, sir?”Justin gestured to the screen. “Take a look at this.”Mark leaned over, scanning the email quickly. His brow furrowed. “This could be bad,” he said, his tone measured but tinged with concern.“It’s no coincidence,” Justin replied. “Ethan’s behind this. I’m sure of it.”Mark nodded, pulling