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Chapter 53: Five Million Isn’t Enough
Less than an hour later, the executive boardroom on the top floor of Orion Headquarters was completely silent. More than twenty executives sat around the long conference table. Yesterday, many of them had watched Brandon Steve dragged out of the building. No one wanted to become the second person to suffer that fate.As Nicholas entered, everyone stood."Good afternoon, Chairman."Nicholas acknowledged them with a nod before taking the seat at the head of the table."You may sit."The executives slowly obeyed.Director Marsh smiled."I'll begin by introducing everyone."One after another, department heads introduced themselves. "Research Director." "Operations Director." "Marketing Director." "Legal Affairs." "International Sales."Nicholas listened quietly, occasionally asking short questions that surprised several executives. Although he was young, his questions were direct and practical, showing he understood more than they expected. The atmosphere gradually became less tense. Some
Chapter 53: No, You’re a wrong
On stage, Julian looked at the audience. Their expressions had completely changed. Just as he expected. Respect for Nicholas had disappeared. Doubt had replaced admiration. Julian smiled inwardly. Again, just like before. Nicholas's reputation had been crushed.He stepped away from the podium proudly.At that exact moment, the auditorium doors suddenly opened. Director Marsh entered. Behind him came every senior board member from Orion Technologies. All wore formal business suits. Their expressions were serious.Julian smiled immediately."Director Marsh."He walked forward confidently."Thank you for coming. I appreciate Orion Technologies supporting Peterson Global once again."He even stretched out his hand for a handshake.Director Marsh didn't even look at it. Instead, he walked straight past Julian.Julian's smile froze."…Director Marsh?"Marsh continued walking. Every board member followed behind him. They stopped directly before Nicholas. Without hesitation, Director Marsh bo
Chapter 52: The Wrong Chairman
The next morning, the National Innovation Competition transformed the university into the busiest place in the entire city.Luxury vehicles stretched in a long line outside the Grand Auditorium. News vans occupied every available parking space. Camera crews hurried back and forth while reporters stood before their microphones, delivering live updates to television stations across the country.Inside the enormous auditorium, more than five thousand people filled the seats. Students from different universities sat together, whispering excitedly. Professors occupied the reserved front rows. Government officials, famous investors, technology executives, and research sponsors chatted while waiting for the ceremony to begin.High above the stage, several giant LED screens displayed the competition logo. Along the walls hung enormous blue banners.Peterson Global Group. National Innovation Competition — Proud Title Sponsor for Thirty Consecutive Years.Everyone knew the history. Peterson Glo
Chapter 51: You’ve Had Enough Fun, Julian
Before Brandon could finish his sentence, every single electronic terminal in the vast lobby suddenly shrieked with high-pitched emergency alerts.The digital security barriers turned bright red, locking automatically. The large market display screens mounted high on the lobby walls froze, flickering violently before flashing a blinding crimson text message across the financial news tickers:[CRITICAL NOTICE: MAJORITY EQUITY TRANSFER DETECTED][51% VOTING SHARES OF ORION TECHNOLOGIES CONSOLIDATED BY SINGLE INSTITUTIONAL TRUST][BOARD AUTHORITY SUSPENDED PENDING NEW OWNER DIRECTION]Simultaneously, the personal smartphones of every vice president and executive in the lobby began ringing furiously with frantic calls from the stock exchange, legal council, and major bank trustees.Brandon’s smile instantly withered. "What... what is happening? What's wrong with the screens?!"The private executive elevator chimed sharply, its doors sliding open at maximum speed.Three elderly, grey-haire
Chapter 50: Severing The Chain
The towering fifty-story headquarters of Orion Technologies gleamed like a dark glass blade under the late afternoon sun.Nicholas walked through the revolving glass doors into the marble-floored lobby, his long dark coat swaying slightly with each calm, measured step. Vivian walked half a step behind him, her hands clenched tightly in her coat pockets, her eyes scanning the imposing rows of security turnstiles, private elevators, and uniformed guards patrolling the floor."Nicholas," Vivian whispered, her voice tight with nervousness. "Brandon Steve doesn't just run Orion Technologies—he’s an executive board member of the regional trade alliance. If we make a scene here, he could easily use his corporate security to throw us out or call the municipal police.""We aren't making a scene, Vivian," Nicholas replied smoothly, his tone as unruffled as a calm lake. "We're here to conduct business."At the far end of the lobby near the executive elevator bank, Brandon Steve stood surrounded
Chapter 49: Slow Crack On The Global Conglomerate
"Peterson Global holds a twelve-percent advisory stake in this foundation," Chairman Sunny cut in ruthlessly. "This gentleman sitting before us holds sixty percent. He doesn't answer to Peterson Global—Peterson Global’s representatives on our board will now answer to him."Chairman Sunny turned back to the security detail standing behind him. "Revoke Mr. Cole’s administrative access to the business society immediately. Audit every grant allocation his committee has processed this semester. If there is a single irregularity, expel him from the university and file corporate fraud charges.""No! Wait! Chairman Sunny, please!" Adrian cried out as two burly security officers stepped forward, roughly grabbing his arms and stripping the official silk lapel pin from his blazer.Adrian desperately looked at Nicholas, his eyes wide with horror and unadulterated terror. The man he had mocked just two minutes ago was standing there in total silence, watching his downfall without a single trace of
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