Xander narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze boring into Selena. “Then tell me—how is it going?”Selena straightened her posture, her voice calm though her chest tightened. “The injured workers are no longer in critical condition. Thanks to Dr. Neon, their lives have been saved. The immediate crisis is under control.”She paused, then continued steadily, “But the work doesn’t stop there. I’ll have to oversee their continued treatment and ensure fair compensation for each family. That’s the next phase, and I planned to bring this to all of you for discussion.”Xander leaned back, his expression darkening with irritation. He waved his hand dismissively. “I don’t care about the details—medical bills, compensation, all that nonsense. None of it matters. What I want to know is simple: how much is Rift Corporation going to bleed this time?”The weight of his words pressed down on the room. Selena’s fingers tightened against her lap as she replied quietly, “After a rough calculation, the loss is

The three of them had already made up their minds. They were unwilling to bear even a shred of risk, and that was why they were in such a rush to withdraw their shares.Their eyes carried no hint of sympathy. To them, Selena was nothing more than collateral damage. All they cared about was their nine hundred million capital. Once they got it back, Rift Corporation’s fate wouldn’t matter.Even if Selena begged until her voice broke, it was clear—they would not budge.Her chest tightened as she looked at them, panic creeping in despite her efforts to stay composed. Her eyes glistened with tears as her voice trembled. “Grandpa… if you insist on withdrawing now, you’re cornering me. You’re cornering the company. This will cripple everything we’ve worked for.”Xander’s face was carved in stone, devoid of compassion. His tone was cruelly calm. “We don’t care. Think of it this way—after all, it’s only been a few days since we became shareholders. Better for everyone if you just pretend we we

Selena was flabbergasted. Her lips parted but no sound came out at first. Slowly, she turned, her gaze falling on Jaden, who was grinning as though everything was unfolding exactly as he’d planned. The sight made her heart race even faster.She straightened her back and forced herself to face the men who had just entered. Their presence was overwhelming, and she could feel the air in the room shift under the weight of their power. She drew in a steadying breath. “Mr. Schulz, gentlemen… greetings.”Her voice was polite, almost too formal, but she couldn’t help it. Facing men whose combined wealth could shake all of Ironvale made even her, the head of Rift Corporation, visibly nervous. She clasped her hands together as she continued. “My company has been facing some difficulties recently. With my grandfather and uncles liquidating their shares, it’s true we are running into cash flow issues.”Zachary Schulz chuckled warmly, as though her nervousness amused him. “I see. Tell me, Ms. Verr

Selena and her parents weren’t sure whether to laugh or shake their heads at the situation. They knew the truth. Jaden’s connection to Dr. Neon wasn’t built on friendship, nor was it a matter of influence. It was because the famed doctor had once lost a bet to Jaden, and the man’s honor forced him to uphold his word.To outsiders, though, it looked like Jaden Rift had ties so deep that even the untouchable Dr. Neon came when he called.Vane grinned broadly, breaking the tension. “Whatever the reason, this is all thanks to you, Jaden.”Nora nodded enthusiastically, her eyes sparkling with pride. “Yes, that’s right! Jaden, you’ve been nothing but our lucky star. Ever since you joined this family, every disaster that looked impossible to resolve… somehow, you turn it around. It’s like fortune itself follows you.”Selena’s lips curved into a faint smile despite her earlier suspicions. Her parents weren’t wrong. Jaden always seemed to be at the heart of these sudden turns of fate. Every ti

The Diamond Private Room was filled with drunken laughter, clinking glasses, and Sofia’s shrill giggles. Azul and his crew were lost in their self-indulgence, drowning in expensive liquor and false confidence.Then the door creaked open.A stocky man walked in without a word. His heavy boots thudded against the polished floor as he made his way to the stereo, cutting the music with a single flick of his hand. Silence slammed into the room like a hammer. The next second, he turned on all the lights.The sudden brightness was blinding, harsh, stripping away the comfort of shadows.That man was Morix.Behind him came Jaden Rift, his posture deceptively relaxed, both hands clasped neatly behind his back. His steps were unhurried, his eyes cold and unreadable.The shift in atmosphere was immediate. Azul’s drunken confidence drained in an instant, replaced by confusion and unease. His friends blinked, stunned by the interruption, their laughter dying in their throats.One of them found his