All Chapters of Reincarnated With the Ultimate Son-in-law System: Chapter 51
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Chapter 51
The Crawford Enterprises boardroom had never felt more electric with anticipation. Michael took his seat at the polished mahogany table, noting the expectant faces of board members who had clearly been briefed on something significant. Eric sat across from him, his expression carefully controlled but his eyes bright with confidence.Richard Crawford entered with his characteristic authority, carrying a leather portfolio that seemed heavier than usual. His recent health scare had left subtle marks—a slight pallor, more deliberate movements—but his presence still commanded absolute attention."Ladies and gentlemen," Richard began, taking his position at the head of the table, "today marks a pivotal moment for Crawford Enterprises. What I'm about to present will define our company's next decade."He activated the room's projection system, and a massive display illuminated showing global energy consumption patterns, renewable technology trends, and market projections that stretched into t
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The emergency room at Crawford Memorial Hospital buzzed with controlled urgency as medical teams worked to stabilize Richard Crawford. Michael paced the waiting area, his phone pressed to his ear as he coordinated with specialists across the city. "Dr. Martinez is the best cardiac specialist on the East Coast," Michael said into the phone. "Whatever it costs, get him here within the hour." Eric sat in a nearby chair, his expression a careful mask of concern that didn't quite hide the calculation Michael could see underneath. Katherine had arrived twenty minutes earlier, positioning herself between the brothers with strategic precision. "Any word from the doctors?" she asked, touching Michael's arm with what appeared to be wifely support. "They're running tests," Michael replied, ending his call. "Cardiac event, but they're optimistic about treatment options." Dr. Sarah Chen emerged from the treatment area, her scrubs bearing traces of the emergency intervention. Michael immediate
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The Crawford Enterprises boardroom felt different at nine AM than it had during Richard's triumphant Project New Day announcement just twenty-four hours earlier. The same mahogany table, the same leather chairs, but the energy had shifted from anticipation to tension. Board members filed in with the careful expressions of people who knew they were about to witness a family conflict disguised as corporate governance. Michael arrived precisely on time, carrying a leather portfolio that contained his defense against whatever Eric had prepared. His brother was already seated, surrounded by documents and flanked by Board Members Harrison and Chen—allies Eric had clearly been cultivating during Michael's hospital vigil. Katherine entered just behind Michael, taking a seat that positioned her equidistantly between the brothers. Her placement seemed neutral, but Michael's enhanced perception caught the subtle glances she exchanged with Eric. "Given the circumstances," Eric began once every
Chapter 54
The Buzzer Tech headquarters hummed with late-night energy as Michael and Olivia spread expansion plans across the conference table. City lights twinkled through the floor-to-ceiling windows, creating an intimate backdrop for what had become their third consecutive evening of strategic planning. "The European distribution network could be operational within six months," Olivia said, highlighting key cities on the digital map displayed before them. "London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam—all confirmed partnerships with premium electronics retailers." Michael studied the projections, impressed by the scope of what they'd built. "Asian markets?" "Ahead of schedule," Olivia replied, pulling up manufacturing data. "The Taiwan facility is operating at full capacity, and we've secured secondary production agreements in South Korea and Singapore." She moved closer to point out specific details on the screen, her shoulder briefly touching his. The contact was professional, necessary for the tech
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Michael walked through the front door of his home to find Katherine waiting in the living room, a glass of wine in her hand and another sitting on the coffee table. The lighting was dim, intimate. Her posture suggested this wasn't a casual evening conversation."You're home late again," she said, gesturing to the empty wine glass. "I saved you some dinner.""Thanks." Michael loosened his tie and sat across from her, not beside her on the couch. "Long day at Buzzer Tech."Katherine's eyes sharpened. "Is that what we're calling your meetings now?"The question hung between them like a challenge. Michael studied his wife's face, reading the calculation behind her seemingly casual inquiry."What do you want to know, Katherine?"She set down her wine glass with deliberate precision. "I want to know if there's another woman."The directness surprised him. "Another woman?""You disappear for hours with vague explanations. You take mysterious phone calls. You work late constantly." Katherine
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Louise Bond walked into Sophia's office with a confidence that still surprised Michael every time he saw her. Three weeks since Fashion Week, and she carried herself like someone who'd discovered exactly who she was meant to be."The contract looks perfect," Louise said, setting the signed documents on Sophia's desk. "Full partnership in therapeutic applications development, shared IP rights, and creative control over the mental health initiatives."Sophia smiled as she reviewed the signatures. "Welcome to the team, officially."Michael watched from his position by the window, still wearing his Black Investor mask despite the private setting. These meetings had become routine, but he never quite relaxed his guard."Before we celebrate," Louise said, pulling out her phone, "you need to see what's been happening."She activated the display screen and connected her device. Social media feeds filled the room—thousands of posts, articles, interview requests, all focused on Louise's transfo
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Michael sat across from Louise in the private dining room at the Meridian Hotel, the Black Investor mask feeling heavier than usual. The meeting had been scheduled to discuss her expanding role with So Black, but the atmosphere felt different today. More formal, more cautious."Thank you for agreeing to meet," Louise said, settling into her chair. "I know these face-to-face meetings are risky for you.""Your success with the social media plans has been remarkable," Michael replied, studying her carefully. "The mental health community is responding better than we projected."Louise smiled, but there was something guarded in her expression. "The feedback has been incredible.""But?" Michael prompted, sensing hesitation."The media attention is becoming... intense," Louise admitted. "Yesterday I had three different journalists asking about my relationship with the Black Investor. Not just professional questions. Personal ones."Michael felt his stomach tighten. "What kind of personal que
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Michael was reviewing Buzzer Tech's latest production reports when his phone chimed with a news alert. He glanced at the notification and froze. Kylie Crawford's face stared back at him from the screen, her young features serious beneath the headline: "Teen Prodigy Breaks Academic Records."He opened the full article, his concern growing with each paragraph. Kylie had been interviewed about her unprecedented test scores, her innovative legal technology concepts, and her plans for college at age sixteen. But it was her closing statement that made Michael's blood run cold."I was inspired by my cousin Michael Crawford," Kylie had told the reporter. "He taught me that following conventional paths isn't always the right choice. Sometimes you have to create your own way forward."Michael immediately switched to live television coverage, surfing channels until he found the interview broadcast. There was Kylie, poised and articulate, discussing her academic achievements with the confidence o
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Michael watched the numbers climb on the monitor at Buzzer Tech headquarters, hardly believing what he was seeing. The first commercial So Black collection had gone live at midnight, and by 6 AM, everything was sold out."This is insane," Megan said, staring at her screen. "The basic therapeutic pieces sold out in twelve minutes. The premium collection lasted eighteen minutes."Olivia pulled up the sales data, her voice filled with disbelief. "Even the $788 limited edition pieces—all fifty-five units—gone in four minutes."Michael shook his head. They'd expected strong sales, but nothing like this. The therapeutic applications Louise had developed weren't just popular—they were creating a stampede."Customer feedback?" he asked."Look at this," Megan said, bringing up the review section. "Ninety-seven percent satisfaction rate. People are calling it life-changing."Michael scrolled through the comments, reading testimonials from anxiety sufferers, depression patients, and stress manag
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Michael needed to get away from everything. The pressure from Eric's investigation, the explosive success of So Black, the constant juggling between identities—it was all becoming too much. So he did something he hadn't done in months: he went to the race track.***Speedway International was buzzing with weekend activity. High-end sports cars lined the pit area while drivers prepared for the afternoon's amateur racing event. Michael had been coming here since college, back when burning rubber around a track was the most complicated thing in his life.He was inspecting a sleek Porsche 911 when he spotted her across the pit area. Claire Thornton stood beside a bright yellow Ferrari, her long auburn hair pulled back in a racing ponytail. She wore a professional racing suit that somehow managed to look both functional and elegant.Michael felt a strange flutter in his chest. He remembered Claire from various business events over the years—the Thornton family heir, Crawford's biggest comp