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243. Consolidating Power
Finally free from all interference, Alex now had the chance to re-evaluate his businesses and get all his projects in order.With Henry Pietersen dead, his shares in the company were transferred to a trust, giving Alex complete control over the Pietersen Group of Industries.While there was some talk about this hostile takeover violating business ethics, Jakob used his media influence to paint Alex in a positive light and clear all blemishes from his name.Still, Alex knew there was going to be public backlash unless he found a way to assure both the investors as well as the old clientele about his business plans.After taking over the reins of the Pietersen Group, the first thing Alex did was shut down all oil wells in North Camerina, and as promised, he handed the land back to the native Americans without any negotiations.This gesture of goodwill not only earned him the trust of the indigenous population but also improved the public image of the company, bringing high praise from v
242. Stormclouds
News of the car crash traveled quickly, and by the next morning, Henry’s tragic death was all over the news.The cops involved in the incident showed up with scars and bruises, their uniforms frayed and soiled beyond recognition. It added to the authenticity of their tale, leading everyone to believe it was just a terrible accident.A few reporters and state officials connected to Henry raised questions about road safety and police protocol, accusing the department of being careless and negligent, while some even went as far as to question the integrity of the cops.However, the officers involved had already set the police van on fire, burning Henry’s body with it to prevent an autopsy.Alex used his connections to hush things up, and the case was closed after a brief surface-level investigation.However, Josiah quickly caught on, and so did Jakob.As Alex returned to Liechtenstein to survey the construction of his upcoming health resort, Josiah Warrington greeted him with a new sense
241. Endgame
“He’s got a gun! Security!” Phillip yelled while the whole room broke into panic with shrieks and screams.As people scampered to safety, Josiah Warrington vaulted over the table and pounced on Henry, knocking the gun out of his hand and pinning him to the ground.“You son of a bitch!” He rasped, punching Henry in the face until he groaned in pain with blood dripping from his broken nose.Meanwhile, Jakob rushed over to check on Alex.“Alex! We need to call an ambulance!” he cried, trying to get Alex back on his feet.But Alex got up without any help and stood up straight, shocking him completely.“I am perfectly fine. No need to call anyone.”As the guards came in, Josiah finally released a bleeding Henry from his clutches. But as they hoisted him back on his feet, Henry spat out the blood from his mouth and hissed like a maniac.“That’s what you get for playing with fire! You burn yourself, Alex Verlaine!” he yelled at the top of his lungs. “Now keep playing your little games in you
240. Check Mate!
The next day, Henry Pietersen returned to Pietersen Corporations’ main office and convened an emergency meeting of the board of directors to discuss new investments and fix the problems plaguing their company.But as Henry walked into the conference room, he was greeted by a host of unfamiliar faces instead of the ones he had been working with for the last twenty years.Seated at the head of the oval table at the far end of the room was Phillip Dawson himself, dressed in an elegant two-piece suit paired with a white shirt and a pinstriped black tie.“Congratulations on your bail, Henry,” he greeted without getting up. “Welcome back.”Henry stepped inside and looked around in terrible confusion. “What’s going on here? Who are these people?”“There have been some changes. We have some new investors on board,” Phillip replied, gesturing to the chairs on his left, which were occupied by Rachel Dawson, Josiah Warrington, and Jakob Rashford.Henry remembered seeing Josiah defending Alex on
239. Above the Law
The whole town gathered to watch the spectacle of the mighty Henry Pietersen being handcuffed and escorted away by the cops like a common criminal.Alex had purposely instructed the Governor to issue orders to shut down the old refinery just so that he could compel Henry to return to his hometown and humiliate him in front of all the townsfolk.The family legacy that Henry had been so proud of was all but ruined.As the cops put Henry in the back of the police cruiser, he glared at Alex like a wounded predator and muttered, “I still have friends in high places. I’ll be back, Alex Verlaine. And when I return, I swear I’ll destroy you!”“I’ll be waiting for you right here. Until next time,” Alex replied with a look of condescension as the cruiser windows rolled up and the car sped away.Once the cops were gone, Phillip Dawson arrived in a cab, looking completely unassuming.“Right on time,” Alex greeted, glancing at his watch.“Henry is gone now. I don’t understand what you wanted me he
238. Old Money vs Young Blood
Alex had used Governor Phillipe Du Mont’s connections to get the state officials to legally suspend all operations in the Pietersen refinery in Huntersville. And the paperwork was just enough to keep all his lawyers thoroughly occupied.With his final piece on the board, Alex made the move that he had been planning ever since he found out Henry Pietersen had tried to get him killed.Henry Pietersen arrived in Huntersville by the morning flight and went straight to his family's old mansion, where his mother, Tessa Pietersen, was quarreling with an attendant at the table.“Madam, you really must eat something. You’ve been starving yourself since last evening. At least try a bit of bacon or a slice of the apple pie. Staying hungry like this won’t—”“I said I don’t want anything!” Tessa snapped, stabbing the pie with her fork. “Now get the hell out of my face before I throw you out!”“Ma, I’m here,” Henry Pietersen’s voice came from behind as he walked into the supper hall, his boots rubb
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