Hearing Sam’s demand, Tyler let out a low, amused laugh.So that was it—Sam wanted to use him as a stepping stone. Five billion dollars? Just like that? Did he think money fell from the sky?Tyler shook his head slowly, the faint smirk on his lips making his refusal even more provoking.“I can’t do that.”The moment the words left his mouth, Sam’s temper snapped. He slammed his palm hard against the desk, the sharp sound echoing through the room.“I knew it!” he barked, jabbing an accusing finger at Tyler. “I knew an imbecile like you would never be capable of handling five billion dollars. You didn’t do it, did you? And now, you’ll apologize to me—”Tyler cut him off smoothly, his voice calm but edged with steel.“I never said I couldn’t spend five billion dollars in ten minutes.” He paused, his gaze locking onto Sam’s. “I said I wouldn’t spend my hard-earned money on you.”For a moment, silence lingered.Then Sam burst into loud, exaggerated laughter, clutching his side as though Ty

Hearing the condition Tyler had laid down for her to fulfill in exchange for paying off the five billion dollars debt, Jane let out a scoff.He wanted her to go on her knees and apologize to him.To say sorry.And only then would he do as he promised.Jane simply shrugged, completely unfazed.Deep down, she was certain of one thing—no matter what happened, Tyler would never be able to accomplish such a task. And if his condition was that he would only proceed after she said sorry, then so be it. That only made things easier for her.If anything, it would only speed up the moment he embarrassed himself.Folding her arms across her chest, Jane leaned back slightly, her expression filled with open amusement, as though none of this truly mattered.A smile curved on her lips.“Alright then,” she said lightly. “It’s not like it’s a big deal. I accept your condition.”Tyler smiled in return.That was exactly what he needed to hear—nothing more, nothing less.But just as the air settled betwe

Lu Chen froze on the other end of the line, completely stunned by what he had just heard. This was the first time Tyler had ever requested that such a massive transaction be carried out in his own name. It wasn’t like him. Tyler had always preferred to remain in the shadows, letting his influence speak without revealing his identity. But today, he is asking that a transaction be made in his name? For a brief moment, Lu Chen hesitated.He knew better than to question Tyler’s decisions, yet the weight of what was being asked pressed heavily on his mind. After a short internal struggle, he forced himself to speak.“My Lord… wouldn’t that put your identity on the line?”Tyler gave a slight nod, his expression calm, almost indifferent.“It could,” he replied without hesitation. “But right now, I don’t care.”His gaze hardened as he added firmly, “Out of the five minutes, one minute has already passed. Inform my officer and ensure the transaction is made immediately.”“Yes, My Lord!” Lu C

Hearing what Sam said and seeing the way he acted, Tyler quickly realized that he was clearly up to something. It was obvious that Sam was trying to manipulate everyone into believing the worst about him.But Tyler? He didn’t give a damn.He locked eyes with Sam and said coldly,“Everything about you screams greed, so I’m not even surprised you turned out this way. You already knew I was capable of transferring that money, didn’t you? You knew I had the ability to complete the transaction, and that’s exactly why you suggested I send the money into your account.”Tyler paused briefly before continuing with a sharp smirk.“And your plan was simple,” he added. “You wanted me to transfer the money to you so you could twist the whole situation against me. The moment I made the transfer, you would seize the opportunity to lie. Whether the money entered your account or not, you would still claim it never arrived. And once you did that, everyone here would immediately believe that I’m nothing

FEW MINUTES AGOAfter Tyler contacted Lu Chen, he instructed him to proceed with the payment using his name without delay. Immediately after that, he sent Lu Chen Jane’s full profile details along with every piece of information that could be useful in tracking her background.He then gave a second order—far more calculated than the first.Lu Chen was to carry out a quick but thorough investigation into Jane’s life and dig up anything that could potentially implicate her in a criminal offense. Once anything usable was found, he was to alert the authorities immediately and ensure they arrived on the scene without delay.Tyler’s intention was clear. He wanted leverage—something solid enough to bind Jane and strip her of any room to resist. A tool he could use to control her decisions and force her into compliance whenever necessary.When Lu Chen eventually sent back the findings from his rapid investigation, Tyler read through them with a slow, satisfied smile forming on his face. It wa