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Chapter 222
For a while, the world was quiet again.Not the kind of quiet that came from peace……but the kind that came after a storm had swept everything away.The fall of Lewis International had sent shockwaves across industries. Analysts debated it endlessly—how such a rapidly rising empire could collapse so completely within weeks. Some blamed overexpansion. Others pointed at internal flaws.Very few understood the truth.Inside his office, Donald sat calmly, reading through global reports. Markets were stabilizing again, but this time, the stability revolved around him.Marcus entered, holding a tablet.“The final transfers have been completed,” he said. “Every major asset tied to Lewis International has either been absorbed or dissolved. There’s nothing left of their expansion.”Donald nodded.“And Don Lewis?”Marcus hesitated slightly.“He’s disappeared from public view.”Donald closed the file in front of him.“Not gone,” he said quietly. “Just… waiting.”Marcus frowned.“You still think
Chapter 221
The following morning, Donald convened a closed-door meeting with his core team, a small but lethal group of strategists and analysts who had been with him through every pivotal move. Marcus, seated across the large mahogany table, opened the floor.“Donald,” Marcus began cautiously, “the latest reports show that Lewis’s project in Eastern Europe is crumbling faster than we expected. Contractors are abandoning contracts, investors are pulling out, and local regulators are questioning the legality of their acquisitions. It’s chaos.”Donald leaned back in his chair, fingers steepled. “Chaos is not a threat—it’s opportunity. Every misstep they make, every delay, every mismanagement issue is a doorway for us. I want to know exactly where they are weakest and how we can ensure that we step in and capitalize on it without risking a single blow to our own network.”Marcus nodded. “We’ve already prepared a detailed map showing their vulnerabilities. From staffing to financial leverage, every
Chapter 220
Within days, Donald had moved beyond local influence and stepped into a broader arena. His meetings extended beyond the city, connecting with powerful investors, regional conglomerates, and international partners who had long observed the rise of DeGrand Corporation with interest.Marcus walked into Donald’s office one morning, holding a fresh report.“You’re not just expanding,” Marcus said, placing the file on the table. “You’re restructuring the entire network.”Donald glanced at the documents.A new framework had been drafted.A parent structure.Multiple subsidiaries.Cross-border partnerships.Marcus continued, “If this is implemented, DeGrand won’t just be a corporation anymore—it becomes a multinational entity.”Donald nodded slightly.“That’s the goal.”Marcus exhaled.“And the Harrington name becomes global.”Donald didn’t respond to that directly. Instead, he stood and walked toward the screen.“Global influence isn’t about presence,” he said calmly. “It’s about control.”M
Chapter 219
For several days after the shift in power, the city settled into an uneasy calm.On the surface, everything appeared normal. Businesses operated, traffic flowed, and the media praised the rapid growth of DeGrand Corporation under its new leadership. Headlines spoke of innovation, expansion, and economic revival.But beneath that calm, tension still lingered.Inside the Harrington headquarters, Donald sat quietly in his office, reviewing a detailed report. Marcus stood across from him, watching carefully.“The market has stabilized,” Marcus said. “Investors are confident. DeGrand’s expansion is being seen as a turning point for the city’s economy.”Donald nodded slightly.“And the Lewis family?”Marcus hesitated for a moment.“They’ve gone quiet.”Donald closed the file slowly.“Too quiet?”Marcus nodded.“Yes.”Donald leaned back in his chair, eyes thoughtful.“Silence can mean two things,” he said. “Defeat… or preparation.”Marcus crossed his arms.“And which one do you think this is
Chapter 218
The day after the failed Lewis operation, Donald held a strategic meeting with Marcus and his closest allies in a secure location far from the city’s prying eyes. The Harrington headquarters had become too exposed after the previous night’s events, and Donald knew that while the Lewis family had retreated, their anger and thirst for vengeance had only grown.“We can’t underestimate them,” Donald said, pacing slowly across the room. “They’ve been humiliated, yes, but humiliation breeds obsession. Craig and Don Lewis will plan again. They’ll strike harder and smarter next time. Our priority isn’t just defense—it’s anticipation.”Marcus leaned forward, frowning. “So what’s the plan? Do we go on the offensive?”Donald nodded. “Exactly. We have to control the battlefield before they even realize we’re moving. We’ve seen their tactics. They rely on brute force, intimidation, and greed. They will make mistakes if we set the stage correctly.”One of the analysts spoke up, pointing to the map
Chapter 217
Marcus approached quietly, placing a hand on Donald’s shoulder.“You think they’ll strike soon?” Marcus asked, voice low.Donald didn’t answer immediately. He turned slightly, eyes narrowing.“They’re desperate,” he said. “And desperation makes people dangerous. Don Lewis isn’t satisfied with just making threats. He wants to dominate and destroy. He believes that by crushing us, he will erase all obstacles. But he underestimates one thing.”Marcus tilted his head. “What’s that?”Donald’s smile was calm, almost unnervingly so.“That timing and preparation win wars. And we are ready.”That evening, in a high-rise far across the city, Don Lewis sat at the head of a long, dark oak table, surrounded by his inner circle of advisors and enforcers.“DeGrand Corporation is our target,” Don said, voice tight with barely contained fury. “I want every last detail on their operations. Every weakness, every vulnerability. I don’t care how much it costs—just make sure we control it, or it will be ou
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