All Chapters of Max Luckey: The Undisputed Student Billionaire: Chapter 391
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“By then, it was too late. His financial resources were tied up, his supply lines were broken, and his key lieutenants were either compromised, arrested, or had defected due to Lena’s manipulations. She didn’t just bribe them, Max. She showed them the writing on the wall. She offered them a better deal, a more stable future, under her banner.”“She turned his own people against him,” Max mused. “That’s cold. And effective.”“More than effective. When Becker finally confronted her – a desperate, last-ditch attempt to intimidate her – she had already isolated him completely. His security detail had been replaced, his communications were cut off. He walked into a room, expecting to find Lena alone, ready to beg for mercy.”Ronald paused for dramatic effect. “Instead, he found her surrounded by his own former lieutenants, now loyal to her. They were the ones who delivered the final message. Becker was given a choice: retire, disappear, and live a quiet life of obscurity, or face the full
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The air in what used to be Andres Becker’s main office still carried the faint scent of stale cigar smoke and old money, but Lena had already begun to change it. The heavy, dark curtains were pulled back, letting in the morning sun. The massive mahogany desk, once cluttered with illicit ledgers and intimidating trophies, was now meticulously organized, a sleek tablet and a few legal pads its only occupants.Lena sat behind it, not with the slouch of a conqueror, but with the poised confidence of someone who belonged there. Nathan stood beside her, his hand resting lightly on her shoulder, a silent anchor in the storm she was about to unleash.“Are they all here?” Lena asked, her voice calm, clear, and carrying an undeniable authority.“Every key player who hasn’t already ‘retired’,” Nathan confirmed, a slight smirk playing on his lips. “They’re waiting in the main conference room. Some look eager, most look… nervous.”“Good,” Lena said, rising. “Nervous is a healthy start. Eager means
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Later that evening, after hours of reviewing reports, drafting new policy documents, and countless secure calls, Lena and Nathan were back in her office. Takeout containers sat on a side table, mostly untouched.“The financial restructuring is going to be the trickiest part,” Nathan said, pointing to a complex spreadsheet on the screen. “Becker’s money was so intertwined with his criminal activities. Untangling it without triggering a cascade of investigations will require surgical precision.”“That’s why we’re using Max’s offshore network,” Lena replied, tapping a stylus on the screen. “We’ll filter the legitimate assets through his established, clean channels. The illicit funds will be… liquidated. Not transferred, not laundered. Just made to disappear. And then we’ll inject new, clean capital into the legitimate businesses, effectively recapitalizing them.”“That’s a bold move,” Nathan mused. “It means taking a hit on the immediate cash flow from the criminal side, but it completel
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The hum of the private jet’s engines was a familiar lullaby, but Bucky couldn’t find peace in it. He stared out at the endless expanse of clouds, each one a stark reminder of the distance he’d traveled, not just geographically, but emotionally. Tokyo was behind him, the mission completed with the brutal efficiency Max expected. Kaito was gone. The Yakuza threat neutralized. But the victory felt hollow, tainted by the image of Sarai’s face.He landed in Max’s private hangar, the crisp, cold air of the home city a stark contrast to the humid, neon-lit nights of Japan. Ronald was waiting, as always, a silent sentinel.“Max is expecting you, Bucky,” Ronald said, his voice flat. “Straight to his office.”Bucky nodded, his jaw tight. He hadn’t slept properly in days, the adrenaline of the mission replaced by a gnawing anxiety. He bypassed the usual debriefing rooms, heading directly to the top floor.Max’s office was quiet, the city lights twinkling far below. Max sat behind his large desk,
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He stood up, walking around the desk to stand beside Bucky. “This life, Bucky, it changes you. It hardens you. It makes you capable of things most people cannot even imagine. And that is a burden. A heavy one. But it is also who you are.”Max placed a hand on Bucky’s shoulder. “Sarai saw a glimpse of that burden. Now, you must decide if you will share the full weight of it with her, or if you will carry it alone. But understand this: if you carry it alone, you will forever be alone in that part of your life. And that will eventually poison everything else.”“She must be allowed to choose,” Max reiterated. “To choose if she can accept your reality, or if the chasm is too wide to bridge. It will be painful, Bucky. For both of you. But it is the only honest path forward.”Bucky sat there for a long time after Max had finished speaking, the words echoing in his mind. *Honest path. Chasm too wide to bridge. Her choice.* The thought of losing Sarai was a cold, sharp pain in his chest. But t
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The large, round table in Max’s private conference room gleamed under the soft light. It was late afternoon, the city outside a blur of activity, but inside, the atmosphere was one of focused calm. Max sat at the head, his gaze sweeping over the three people gathered: Ronald, Lena, and Nathan. The air hummed with a quiet intensity.“Alright,” Max began, his voice low but firm, “let’s get straight to it. The landscape has changed. Dramatically. Bucky’s work in Tokyo, the fallout from Gonzalez’s… departure. We’ve entered a new phase. And we need to move quickly and intelligently to make sure we capitalize on every advantage.”Ronald, ever stoic, nodded. “The Japanese operation was a clean sweep, Max. Kaito’s network is crippled. The Yakuza’s influence in that region is effectively neutralized for the foreseeable future. Our assets there are consolidating their positions.”“Good,” Max said, a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes. “And the Becker situation?”Lena, poised and sharp, spoke n
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The rain lashed against the windows of the prison visiting room, a fitting soundtrack to the storm brewing inside. Bobby and Tommy Becker sat across from their mother, Anastasia, their faces tight with a mixture of confusion and irritation. She had arrived unannounced, looking pale and a little frail, a stark contrast to her usual sharp demeanor."So, you just show up, Mom?" Bobby's voice was flat, devoid of any warmth. "After all this time? No call, no warning?"Anastasia wrung her hands, a gesture they hadn't seen from her in years. "I had to come, boys. I... I have something important to tell you."Tommy leaned forward, his eyes narrowed. "Spit it out, Mom. As you can see your boys are not in their highest of situations."She took a deep breath, her gaze flitting between her two sons. "I'm pregnant."Silence. The only sound was the drumming rain. Bobby's jaw dropped. Tommy stared, unblinking, as if she'd just spoken in a foreign language."Pregnant?" Bobby finally managed, his voic
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He led her out of the study and into a large, brightly lit living area. Several people were gathered there, some reading, some chatting quietly. The moment they entered, all eyes turned to them.Vincenzo cleared his throat. "Everyone, this is Anastasia. She will be staying with us." He paused, letting the news sink in. "And she is carrying my child."A collective gasp went through the room. Max, stood up slowly, his face a mask of shock. Trisha, looked utterly bewildered. Lena, dropped the book she was holding, her eyes wide with surprise.Anastasia, emboldened by Vincenzo's announcement, straightened her shoulders. She scanned the faces, her gaze lingering on Trisha and Lena."Well, isn't this a cozy little gathering," Anastasia said, her voice dripping with a sweetness that didn't quite reach her eyes. She stepped forward, closer to the group.Trisha, straightening herself and approach the two. "Welcome, Anastasia. It's... a surprise."Anastasia gave a dismissive wave of her hand. "
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The morning after Anastasia's dramatic arrival at the Lucky mansion, the air was thick with unspoken tension. The grand breakfast room, usually a place of quiet routine, felt like a powder keg. Anastasia sat at the head of the long table, a position usually occupied by Vincenzo, who now sat to her right. Max, Lena, and Trisha were opposite them, picking at their food."This coffee is rather weak, wouldn't you say, Vincenzo?" Anastasia remarked, pushing her cup away with a delicate sniff. "I prefer something with a bit more... kick. Like a good espresso. Or perhaps a strong Turkish blend."Vincenzo merely smiled, taking a sip from his own cup. "Our butler, Jenkins, usually makes an excellent brew. Perhaps your palate is simply accustomed to something different, my dear.""Oh, I'm sure it is," Anastasia purred, her eyes flicking to Lena. "Some people are content with mediocrity, aren't they? But I've always believed in striving for the best. Especially when it comes to the simple pleasu
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The next morning at the Lucky mansion, Anastasia was already making her presence felt. Max was in his study, trying to focus on reports, but the sounds of furniture being moved and hushed conversations from the drawing-room were a constant distraction."Jenkins," Anastasia's voice drifted down the hall, "I simply cannot abide by these curtains. They're far too heavy. We need something lighter, something that lets the sunshine in. And this rug! It's practically ancient. We need something modern, something with a bit of flair."Max sighed, rubbing his temples. He knew this was Vincenzo's doing, a deliberate attempt to destabilize his home. He walked out of his study and found Jenkins looking utterly bewildered as Anastasia gestured wildly around the drawing-room."Max, darling!" Anastasia chirped, her face alight. "Just in time! We're discussing the new decor. Vincenzo has given me carte blanche, you know. He wants this house to reflect the new energy, the new life that's coming into it