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CHAPTER 65 PART 2
It was a ring. Not just any ring—one of the five rings. The image showed intricate patterns carved into dark metal, symbols that seemed to shimmer even in the photograph."This ancient ring, believed to be over a thousand years old, is valued at an estimated fifty million dollars," the anchor continued. "But its historical and cultural significance is considered priceless. The ring is part of a collection known as the Five Dragons, legendary artifacts from an ancient civilization."Alexander's hand instinctively went to his pocket where his two rings rested. Fifty million dollars? That couldn't be right. The rings were valuable, yes, but that number seemed—"In an unprecedented move," the anchor went on, "Gallant Incorporated, one of the largest conglomerates in the world, has announced a unique opportunity. Anyone who can retrieve this ring and deliver it to their headquarters will be offered an executive position within the company, along with a substantial finder's fee."The room h
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Ethan didn't move from Alexander's path. Instead, he planted his feet wider, crossing his arms over his chest like a stubborn child refusing to leave a toy store."You don't understand the full scope of what's happening here," Ethan said, his voice dropping to a dangerous tone. "You think walking away from this deal makes you powerful? It makes you stupid. When I'm done with you, Alexander, you'll be begging me to reconsider this partnership.""Move, Ethan." Alexander's voice was flat, devoid of emotion."Or what?" Ethan leaned in closer. "You'll hit me? Go ahead. Give me a reason to sue you and Vanessa into the ground. My lawyers would love that.""All of this could have been avoided," Alexander said quietly, "if you'd just been polite from the start."Ethan's laugh was harsh and bitter. "Polite? To you?" He shook his head in disbelief. "Let me explain something to you, Alexander, since you clearly don't understand how the world works. I have no reason to be polite to a bottom feeder
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"You're warning me?" Ethan stepped closer, invading Alexander's space with the confidence of a man who'd never faced real consequences. "You're warning me? Let me tell you something, Alexander. My family has been in business for four generations. We have connections in every major city, in every major industry. We can make one phone call and destroy whatever pathetic career Vanessa has built for you.""Then make the call," Alexander said flatly. "I'm still not signing.""You arrogant little—" Ethan's face flushed red. "Do you have any idea who you're talking to? I'm Ethan Zhang! My family owns half this city! We could buy and sell you a thousand times over!""And yet here you are, begging me to sign a contract."The observation hung in the air like a challenge. Ethan's mouth opened and closed, his face cycling through several shades of purple."I am not begging!" he finally sputtered. "I'm doing you a favor by even considering working with someone of your... limited background!""Some
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For a moment after Alexander's declaration, the conference room was filled with stunned silence. Ethan and Lila stared at him as if he'd just announced he was flying to the moon. Then Ethan threw his head back and laughed—a harsh, mocking sound that echoed off the expensive wood paneling."Oh, that's rich! That's absolutely rich!" Ethan slapped the conference table, his laughter growing louder. "The deal is off? Did you hear that, Lila? The puppet thinks he can pull the strings!""Ethan—" Lila started, but he waved her off."No, no, this is hilarious!" Ethan stood up, still chuckling. "Alexander, sit down. Stop playing pretend and sign the damn contract like a good little errand boy."Alexander didn't move. His hand was on his briefcase, his body already turned toward the door. "I said the deal is off. This meeting is over.""The meeting is over when I say it's over!" Ethan's laughter died, replaced by cold anger. "You seem to have forgotten your place here. You're not in charge. Vane
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Alexander's hands clenched under the table, but his voice remained calm. "The contract is clear, Mr. Zhang. If you have specific concerns about the terms, please state them. Otherwise, let's proceed.""See, this is exactly what I mean," Ethan continued, warming to his theme. "You don't even know how to conduct yourself in a negotiation. Real businessmen don't rush. They take their time, they build relationships, they—""They don't waste each other's time with condescending lectures," Alexander finished. "Are you signing this contract or not?"Lila touched Ethan's arm gently. "Ethan, let's just get through this. We can discuss the finer points of business etiquette later.""Right. Of course." Ethan picked up his pen, then paused. "Although, Alexander, there is something I'm curious about. How exactly did a man like you end up in charge of supervising this deal? I mean, even as Vanessa's representative, surely there are more qualified people in the company?""I was chosen because I'm qu
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The security chief nodded respectfully to Alexander and gestured for his team to leave. As they filed out, Ethan stood frozen in the doorway, his mind clearly struggling to reconcile the impossible reality before him."This doesn't make sense," Ethan muttered, more to himself than anyone else. "You're supposed to be nobody. A shop clerk. A failure.""People change, Mr. Zhang," Alexander said, his voice carrying an edge now. "Or rather, people remember who they were."Lila leaned closer to Ethan, her voice dropping to a whisper that Alexander could still hear perfectly. "This has to be Vanessa's doing. She's putting him in positions he's not qualified for. He's just a figurehead, Ethan. A puppet representing her interests."The words hit Alexander like a slap, but he kept his expression neutral. After everything—after saving her life, after warning her about the danger she was in—Lila still couldn't accept that he might actually be someone of value.Ethan seemed to draw strength from L
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