Holloway stayed quiet for a while, getting all the information he needed to attack Roman. A week after the merger, he made his first aggressive move against Roman. Crestfield filed a regulatory complaint against the Walcott Merger, claiming anti-competitive behaviour. The activities of the merger were put on hold, investigations had to begin into the merger, to find out how Roman faked data. “Are you seeing this sir?” His secretary asked him. “I have.” He replied. “I received the letter yesterday.” He told her. He was however very calm about it. “Do you know what this means? It could ruin the merger and the company's image.” She argued, thinking he would finally take it seriously. “I know.” He replied to her, still being the same way he was. “He isn't even taking this seriously.” She told herself. “Is there anything you want me to do to you? We must mitigate this as soon as possible.” She said to him. “Just continue with your usual duties, Sarah.” He told her. “Forget about tha

“Alright.” Roman said to him after the silence. “First, you'll give a public apology, retraction of the legal dispute formally. Second, you have to affirm Lena's rightful leadership. Tell the world you were wrong to treat her the way you did and you will let love lead.” Roman's terms were just humiliation, they were rather a way Roman wanted actual peace between them. Readily, Leo agreed, although the pride was hurt. It was against his ego, but for the past few years, his ego had only given him the worst results. It was indeed time for a change. Roman gives a soft smile, but doesn't say anything else. Back home, he breaks the news to his wife, Lena. “Your grandfather is going to make amends.” He told her. She was confused for a moment, not understanding what he meant, so he had to explain to her. When he did, she was shocked. She couldn't believe it. She was, however , happy. If this was true after all, it would mean a new age of peace and reconciliation in her family. Deep down

Roman left quietly that day, but the next day was for real action. He called on Marcus again, but this time, for work, rather than talk. “What's the update?” He asked Marcus, regarding the work he was handed the day before. “I traced the exact proxy companies, those who are especially buying as a disguise.” He told Roman as he laid the names forward. Roman went through them. “This is good.” He told Marcus as he observed. “What's the next option, sir? New companies are buying every minute.” He asked Roman. “With this, we have enough evidence that Holloway is coming at us. At the same time, we can't engage on our own. My plan is a corporate one, so I need other board members on deck.” He explained to Marcus. He always hated it when his decision had to be tied to the board's knowledge. That was a disadvantage to him, especially when he wanted to make quick moves. He however wasn't going to wallow in the pain. He set up the urgent meeting as soon as possible. In the next 30 minute

Roman reached the base just before the spy squad left and as he expected, Carlos was there with them. “I tried talking to him, but he wouldn't listen!” Zara told Roman. “What the hell is wrong with you, Carlos?” Roman, angry at Carlos, asks loudly. “This is exactly what Damian and you're playing right into his trap.” Roman told him. “Damian is out for the big fish, while conditioning is to find scraps.” Roman added. “What do you want me to do?” Carlos asked. “Stay behind the desk and do nothing?” “Until you get back yourself, yes!” Roman replied to him. “You are my most valuable security asset and I'm not going to lose you because you were on an emotional rollercoaster.” Roman made it clear to him. He was harsh, but he was saving Carlos. Damian knew Carlos and that was obvious. If he saw Carlos or even someone who for a sec, just looked like Carlos, he would immediately engage. They weren't prepared for such a pressure. “Retire the spy team.” Roman then said to Carlos. “Wh

As expected, the senator was quick to contact the military and they had the devices available as soon as possible. High take drones and invisible gadgets that could map out the area, including heat signatures. They wasted no time in deploying the devices towards the location and controlling it from the base. Soldiers who were highly proficient in saying the machines were also employed. All Roman had to do was stay calm for a few days and let the movements be tracked accordingly. During those times, Roman began his deal with Elara and strongly considered the offers from Holloway's boardmen. ****Four days later. Roman at the base with the rest of them. “The military did the clean sweep of the area and observed the pattern.” Carlos told the rest of the team. It turns out Damian stays there, where his phone was tracked to, but once every two days, he moves to a distant location to pick supplies, which are always sent there for him. “That means we can hit him right at home now.”