All Chapters of The Man They Betrayed Reborn as Their Boss: Chapter 41
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Chapter 41
Liam didn’t say anything right away. He simply stepped closer and gave Jeremy’s shoulder a single pat, not hard, but firm enough to make his presence known. After that, he let out a long breath, as if only now realizing something far too late.“Honestly, I didn’t expect you to go this far,” he said quietly, his voice heavy with a sigh.He glanced toward the lobby doors, then looked back at Jeremy. His expression was complicated, a mix of surprise and a faint admiration he didn’t fully acknowledge.“You look too young, but it turns out you’re quite reckless. And strong.”Liam fell silent, as though unsure whether what he had just said was a compliment or merely an admission. Even he seemed confused about how he should feel.Jeremy looked at him briefly. His expression remained calm.“Thank you,” he replied, with just enough courtesy.But inside, there was a sense of discomfort he couldn’t ignore. He disliked people like Liam, those who easily pushed problems onto those they considered
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Jeremy finally reached out his hand.He took the car key from the attendant’s palm with a calm motion, then leaned in slightly.“Let’s talk somewhere else,” he said briefly, his tone low and clearly not a request.The attendant was startled for a split second, then immediately nodded respectfully. Jeremy stepped ahead, heading toward the car parked right in front of the main entrance. Several pairs of eyes followed his every move, but this time he paid them no attention.The car door opened with a soft sound. Jeremy took the driver’s seat, while the attendant sat in the front passenger seat, his back straight, his demeanor still very formal.Once the door closed and the outside noise was shut out, Jeremy did not start the engine right away.He turned. His gaze was sharp and direct, fixing on the attendant without any preamble.“Tell me the truth. What did Michelle say to you?”The attendant stiffened slightly. His hands folded in his lap as if weighing his words, his eyes lowering for
Chapter 43
The days after the proposal was approved passed without giving Jeremy much room to breathe.That afternoon, a brief announcement was posted on the glass door at the front of the retail store.TEMPORARILY CLOSED , 7 DAYSFOR RENOVATION & OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTSThere was no lengthy explanation, no grand promises, only the closing date and the reopening date.In truth, it was a major risk. There was a real possibility of losing long-time loyal customers. But Jeremy chose to take that risk in exchange for a much larger flow of customers in the future.Jeremy sat with his laptop resting on his thighs, sending emails to design vendors, revisiting the store’s visual concept, lighting plans, and a more open shelving layout. He didn’t just want the store to look “new”, he wanted it to feel more efficient and comfortable.This rebranding wasn’t merely about changing a logo or putting up new banners.It was a restructuring from the inside out.For those involved, the seven days became the busi
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Even though the retail store’s doors were tightly shut for seven days, its presence never truly disappeared from public conversation.That wasn’t a coincidence.Jeremy had calculated it that way.From the very first day of closure, he made sure the store stayed alive, not physically, but in people’s minds. The simple banner at the front didn’t just display the reopening date; it also carried a short line meant to spark curiosity:“Opening Soon! A New-Generation Shopping Experience.”It wasn’t exaggerated, nor did it promise anything too specific.But it was enough to make people ask questions.On local social media, the store’s official account, previously almost inactive, suddenly came to life. Not with price promotions, but with small fragments: photos of empty shelves, new lighting angles, a deliberately blurred screen of the checkout system, and a simple countdown to opening day.There were no technical explanations.That was precisely what made people start speculating on their o
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Although the thugs had a brief window to escape, they were still outpaced.Less than ten minutes after the alarm went off, several patrol cars had already sealed off both ends of the street. Red-and-blue lights flashed in alternation, slicing through what little courage the perpetrators had left. They scattered, trying to flee in different directions, but the area was too narrow and too quiet for them to disappear so easily.Two of them managed to vault over a fence and slip into a narrow alley.The other two were not so fortunate.One fell while trying to run, his crowbar slipping from his grasp and clattering across the asphalt. The other froze when a police flashlight shone directly onto his face.Within minutes, they were handcuffed.The rest escaped, but traces had already been left behind. The incident inevitably caused a disturbance in the area, and several nearby residents became aware of what had happened.In his small rented room, Jeremy’s phone rang. He had been reviewing t
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Jeremy stood right in front of the bars of the temporary holding cell.The two thugs inside slowly lifted their heads, eyeing the figure before them with uncertainty. There was no uniform. No anger on his face. Just a young man dressed neatly, with a gaze far too calm for a situation like this.They didn’t know who he was, but they knew one thing for sure, this was not someone easy to deal with.Jeremy didn’t speak right away. Several seconds passed in a suffocating silence. He let his presence do the talking. The aura he had restrained for so long, the cold composure from his previous life, the experience of dealing with cunning and dangerous people—was no longer concealed.He had no intention of playing games.Lucas’s problem had to be resolved cleanly. Completely. If left alone, someone like that would only repeat the same tactics, in dirtier ways, causing far greater losses in the future.Finally, Jeremy spoke.“You know,” he said quietly, his tone flat, “giving false statements t
Chapter 47
Despite the chaos that had occurred late last night, the schedule could not wait.The store still had to open this morning.After dropping the store manager off at his home, Jeremy didn’t rest for long. He drove back to his small apartment as the sky slowly began to change color, deep blue gradually fading into pale gray.As soon as he arrived, he allowed himself only a short amount of time. He cleaned up, took a quick shower to wash away the lingering tension of the night, then changed into the work clothes he had prepared the day before. A neat shirt, clean shoes, a watch fastened around his wrist.Breakfast was simple, just toast and black coffee.Enough to refuel.After that, Jeremy headed to the retail store.When he arrived, the atmosphere in front of the store was already different from previous days. Several longtime employees had come earlier than scheduled, their faces full of excitement, some unable to hide their broad smiles. Today was the reopening day, something they had
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The store felt fresh.Not just because of the newly painted walls or the brighter lighting, but because the atmosphere itself felt new. The aisles were spacious, the shelves didn’t strain the eyes, and the product layout was neat without feeling rigid. Soft background music flowed gently audible, yet never intrusive.She picked up a basket.Just one item, she thought.But even on the first floor alone, she stopped several times. Daily necessities were clearly arranged, prices easy to read, and promotional labels placed right at eye level. Without feeling pressured, her hand moved on its own soap, cooking spices, tissues, two or three additional items she didn’t necessarily need today.When she went up to the second floor, that sense of “just browsing” completely disappeared.The two-story store turned out to be far more complete than she had expected. Household appliances, seasonal necessities, even several products she rarely found at retail stores near her home. Every corner felt ca
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The store manager approached Jeremy when the cashier area was almost completely settled. His expression looked slightly hesitant, as if he were weighing how to deliver the news.“Mr. Jeremy,” he called softly, then let out a quiet breath before continuing, “I received a call from the police earlier.”Jeremy lifted his gaze.“About the two people who were caught last night?”The manager nodded.“Yes. The decision is… they’ll only be detained for a maximum of five days.”He inhaled, then went on, “Because there was no significant material damage, and up until now there’s no additional evidence. They’re also still keeping quiet, refusing to say whether there was anyone behind them or not.”The disappointment in his voice was unmistakable.Jeremy listened without interrupting. His expression remained calm, almost flat, for several seconds. When the manager finished speaking, he simply nodded lightly.“I understand,” he replied briefly, and tried to reassure the manager to stay calm as wel
Chapter 50
In the spacious living room, wide yet thick with tension, Noah stood with one hand tucked into his trouser pocket, the other lifted slightly as if restraining himself from gesturing too much.Across from him stood a middle-aged man in a neatly pressed house jacket, his hair already streaked with gray, Mr. Monroe.“How many times do I have to say this?” Mr. Monroe’s voice was low and controlled, but the strain of thinning patience was unmistakable.“What you’re doing is not a real job. Playing with a camera, uploading videos, waiting for likes and comments, that is not a future.”Noah let out a quiet breath and lowered his shoulders.“Dad, it’s not just fooling around,” he replied calmly, even making an effort to sound relaxed.“I have schedules, contracts, a steady audience. I make money. This isn’t pointless, okay?”Mr. Monroe looked at his only son, the child he and his wife had late in life. His gaze wasn’t harsh, but it was heavy with a worry he had carried for far too long.Ever