"James, let's get a divorce," James' wife, Lilian, spoke with a hard and cold tone. James froze immediately after he heard those words; his fingers trembled a little as he continued cutting the cabbage that he had placed on a cutting board, trying to act as calmly as possible.A divorce?Why? What could've possibly gone wrong?"You can't be serious, right?" James asked with a chuckle, wishing deep inside of him that what she just said was a joke."I am serious, James. I want a divorce as soon as possible" Lilian repeated, getting seriously pissed off.James paused, dropping the knife before turning towards his wife. "But....why?. Is there anything that you're upset about? You can tell me, and I will try to make changes. I will--""James, I've had enough of this bullshit life we are living! Just take a look around! Does this place look big and beautiful to you? We've been living like this for four years!" Lilian yelled and James flinched. The house that the family of three was living

Robert handed James a sleek black VIP card. "This is for you, Son. You can withdraw any amount, purchase anything you desire, and take care of your needs. The pin is 6438" James looked at the sleek black VIP card in his hand and then at Robert, "Tell me, what's the limit on how much I can buy with this card?" James asked. Robert smiled. "There is no limit, Son. This card grants you unrestricted access to my wealth." James raised an eyebrow. "No limits? That's impossible." Robert chuckled. "For you, Son, nothing is impossible. This card is linked to my personal account, and I've authorized unlimited transactions." James stared at the card, finding everything that had been going on for the past few days hard to take in. Robert assured him, "And you don't need to worry, the card has state-of-the-art encryption and security measures. You're safe." "This is...incredible." Robert continued, "And there's more. I want you to inherit XY Corps one day. You'll be the perfect succ

James picked up the document, scanning the words carefully. Each line detailed the terms of his takeover of XY Corps, including his rights and responsibilities and a few clauses that pointed at the immense power that came with the position. His fingers brushed against the crisp pages as he read the final clause."You’ll have full control starting tomorrow," Robert said, leaning back in his chair. "But I have to warn you. The board, media, and even my rivals will watch your every move. Do you think you can handle that?"Before retiring and passing the reins to James, Robert eliminated Rowan Amber, his most influential rival from the Rowan family. Rowan was the one who caused Robert so much grief, and it took Robert 30 years to eliminate them from the business world. Now they were nothing more than lowly rats without influence, a stark contrast to the influence and wealth they had years ago. Even though Robert had gotten rid of them, he knew James would face further opposition in the up

James stepped out of his apartment. The tailored gray suit Bella had chosen fit him like a glove, exuding a confidence he didn’t quite feel yet. The new haircut and freshly trimmed beard transformed him into someone almost unrecognizable to his former self—a man who looked like he belonged in the world of billion-dollar deals.Bella, waiting beside a sleek black car, held open the door for him. "Let’s not waste any more time. The board meeting starts in less than an hour, and we need to get you prepped."James slid into the back seat, glancing at the folder Bella handed him. Inside were detailed profiles of the board members of XY Corps and a schedule of the day’s meetings.James flipped through the pages and frowned. "So, I just go in there, smile, and pretend I know what I’m doing?"Bella leaned against the doorframe, a sly grin on her face. "Pretty much. Just don’t smile too much—you might scare them. They’re not used to smiles and all that in corporate life."James snorted. "Great

Soon, the following week began, and James dedicated half of it to working on and implementing new policies that he believed would lift the company to greater heights. He spent several days visiting various businesses, including the Luna Vista Lodge, the country’s most prestigious hotel, along with museums, cinemas, and shopping malls—all of which he now owned.These places were impressive, each costing an immense fortune. Bella felt it was important for James to visit the businesses to assert his presence as the new owner and meet the managers appointed by his father.By Tuesday morning, James had not yet visited even half of the businesses. Glancing at his wristwatch, he noted the time: 10:27 AM. Lillian’s wedding ceremony was about to take place.Standing in front of the mirror, he adjusted his limited-edition Cavalier Vanquish II suit, its 4-carat diamond buttons and African platinum trim reflecting the light. He hesitated when Bella first revealed the suit’s price, but now he wore