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Donald entered the room quietly, followed by Marcus. Conversations immediately stopped.Donald nodded once in acknowledgment and took his seat at the head of the long table.“Good morning,” he said calmly.The department heads greeted him respectfully.Donald allowed a moment of silence before speaking again.“As you all know, DeGrand Corporation has entered a new phase. Our priority is stability, growth, and transparency.”Several executives exchanged quick glances.Donald noticed everything.He continued, “This means every department will undergo a full operational review over the next two weeks. Nothing disruptive—simply a process to ensure everything is functioning at the highest standard.”Most of the executives nodded, appearing relieved.But Donald’s sharp eyes noticed something else.Two empty chairs.Marcus leaned slightly toward him and whispered, “Those are the logistics and procurement managers.”Donald nodded slowly.“I see.”He turned back to the room.“Before we begin,
Chapter 213
Donald stood beside the window, looking down at the glowing streets. His mind worked rapidly, piecing together every detail Marcus had given him earlier.The attempt to acquire Ivy’s company shares had not been random.It was deliberate.And Donald knew exactly who was behind it.Marcus entered the office again, holding a tablet.“Sir,” he said, “our investigation team traced the investment firm that attempted to buy Ivy’s company shares.”Donald turned.“And?”Marcus handed him the tablet.“It leads back to a network of shell companies.”Donald glanced through the files.“Of course,” he said quietly.Marcus continued, “But one of the financial routes connects indirectly to a holding group previously associated with the Lewis family.”Donald’s jaw tightened.“So it is them.”Marcus nodded.“They’re moving carefully. They’re not attacking you directly. Instead, they’re trying to weaken people around you.”Donald walked back to his desk slowly.“That means they’re desperate.”Marcus loo
Chapter 212
Inside the Harrington headquarters, the atmosphere was focused and disciplined. Donald had ordered that no one celebrate prematurely. For him, victory was not a moment of excitement—it was a position that had to be defended carefully.Marcus entered Donald’s office that morning with a stack of fresh reports.“Sir,” he said, placing them on the desk, “the market has reacted strongly. DeGrand’s value has increased nearly twelve percent since the announcement.”Donald glanced through the documents calmly.“That’s expected,” he said. “Stability always attracts confidence.”Marcus nodded. “Investors believe the company is safer under Harrington leadership.”Donald leaned back in his chair.“Good. But confidence is fragile. One mistake, and the market will panic again. We must show the world that DeGrand is not just stable—it’s stronger than ever.”Marcus hesitated before speaking again.“There’s something else.”Donald looked up.“What is it?”“Our analysts detected unusual communication a
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Donald sat back in his chair, letting the quiet hum of the office settle around him. The city was waking up, unaware of the seismic shift that had occurred overnight. DeGrand Corporation was no longer just a company under threat—it was a fortress under Harrington control, and Donald was at the helm.Marcus, still processing the previous night’s events, leaned against the desk.“Sir… Don Lewis… he’s not just going to sit back, is he?”Donald’s gaze stayed on the skyline.“No. He’s furious, and he’ll try something. But here’s the key: he won’t have the element of surprise anymore. Everything he does from this point forward will be watched, analyzed, and countered. We’ve forced him into a predictable pattern.”Marcus nodded.“So, what’s the next step? Do we confront him directly?”Donald shook his head.“No. That’s the mistake most people make—they try to fight with force instead of strategy. We don’t need to confront him directly. Every move he makes now can be used against him. Our adv
Chapter 210
Donald hung up the phone and leaned back in his chair, eyes narrowing as he studied the city skyline through the glass wall of his office. The lights of the metropolis twinkled, but beneath the glittering surface, a storm was brewing—a storm only he knew how to navigate. Every move Don Lewis made had been meticulously calculated, but now, the initiative had shifted. Donald wasn’t just defending DeGrand anymore; he was about to go on the offensive.Marcus, still trying to absorb the news, finally broke the silence.“So… you’re going to buy the parent company tonight? Just like that?”Donald turned to him, calm but deadly serious.“Yes. We move fast, and we move decisively. Don Lewis thinks he can corner DeGrand. But he’s underestimated me—and me alone.”Marcus exhaled, a mix of admiration and disbelief crossing his features.“Do you even know how much capital he has deployed for this?”Donald smiled faintly.“That’s the beauty of it. All that money is frozen in suspicious accounts. Ban
Chapter 209
The phone rang twice before the person on the other end answered.“Hello?”Don’s voice was calm but carried a weight that immediately commanded attention.“I need the second phase to begin.”There was a short pause before the man on the line responded.“So soon?”“Yes,” Don replied coldly. “Donald Harrington has begun interfering. I expected it, but he moved faster than anticipated.”The man sighed quietly. “That means things will get messy.”Don smiled faintly.“They were always going to get messy.”Across the city, Donald was still working from his office late into the night. The lights in the Harrington building had gone out hours earlier, but his floor remained bright. Files were stacked neatly on the desk while multiple screens displayed financial data from DeGrand Corporation.Marcus returned with fresh information.“Three more board members confirmed loyalty tonight,” he reported.Donald nodded.“Good. That stabilizes the voting balance.”Marcus sat down across from him.“But t
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