which sentence best states the theme of the excerpt novel stories

"Ciccio," she spoke, taking a purposeful step forward. "In the realm of business, there exists a strategy known as 'the hostile takeover.' It revolves around the idea of 'if you can't beat them, buy them.' Since you are dissatisfied with the way this hospital is managed and how the staff treat patients, rather than struggling to pay the bills amidst difficulty, why not consider acquiring the hospital itself?"

Alaric Wright was the poor college student everyone considered as a loser. He was insulted, played with, and humiliated for being poor, bullied and was even betrayed by his girlfriend. However, when he thought his life was coming to an end he received a message from his father confessing who his real parents were - the wealthiest, monarchical and most successful family in the city, and he was the sole heir. It was the time for revenge. He would get back at those who taunted him one by one, and was coming for both them and their family to bring them down, through his affluence, power and dominance.

Daniel Biao was kicked out of his family when he was only 10. From that day he was adopted by a mystery old man, who taught him all kinds of knowledge. At the age of 16, he became the best killer on Dark Web. At 17 he got his PhD degree in the best university. At 20 he became the most famous doctor among the rich guys... However, when he was 24, he disappeared. The richest men are all trying to find out him to save their lives, people on dark web are trying to find him to assassinate their enemies... In Cloud city, a young man walked into Wilson family, he took out a marriage contract and was mocked. “The loser like you want to marry our daughter? It’s a daydream!” But Daniel just shredded the contract. “No, I’m here to regret it.”

Lauren's life is turned upside down when her chosen mate of ten years leaves her for his fated mate. A mate who had rejected him for a more powerful alpha With her arrival back in their lives, Everything is stripped from Lauren leaving her with nothing. Feeling broken and dejected she leaves, unable to bear the consuming pain of betrayal. Circumstances force her back and she finds an unlikely ally in Alpha Sebastian. A man who is both feared and Revered. A king without a throne, he rules both the human and wolf world. He is also her ex mate's nemesis. Theirs is an unusual union. He's too cold and she's not his type. Love is not in their agenda. So why does she get a thrill when he calls her his? and why does he look at her like she's his salvation? Turns out their enemies are the least of her worries. Not when the real danger is in the fire that ignites between them. The fire that could set them a blaze in love and passion or destroy them. Note: This book is a two in one. Book 1: The Alpha And His Contract Luna Book 2: The Alpha And His Chosen Mate

Tian Fan is truly a genius student. The training provided by his master is specifically tailored for Black Realm cultivators. Furthermore, the training Tian Fan undergoes is typically meant for two individuals: warrior-specific training and medic-specific training. Normally, those from the Guan family, Black Realm cultivators, complete their training in two years. However, Tian Fan's strong determination and unwavering willpower allow him to finish their training in just three months, and he's only six years old. Truly, the student they have is a genuine genius. Out there, many young masters, princes, princesses, or descendants of nobility and sect disciples proclaim themselves as cultivation geniuses. But for Guan Yu and Guan Wei, it's all just empty talk. Most of these so-called geniuses are renowned not for their talent but for the abundant resources, pills, and support from their families. Only one in ten thousand pursues the martial dao as Tian Fan does.

Dumebi, a waiter who was treated like a trashed by everyone. Hated by his in-laws, divorced by his wife, fired by his boss. Those are the time he was desperate, a mysterious woman found him and told about his past. Now he is no longer the useless son-in-law and the trash everyone thought he is, he is the most fearable killer in a mysterious group called " Dark Dragon".

Axel died after stepping on a banana peel and hitting his head. Fortunately, he was given a second chance and reincarnated into a world where magic and swords existed. However, to his surprise, his summoner was nothing but a SWORD ... well, a sword-form evil goddess who was the enemy of the entire world! What choice would Axel make next? [Meganovel Winning Contest] [Monthly Boosting Contest] [1st Winner - 'Ground of Horror']

Kelvin was insulted, humiliated, and looked down upon by the same family he had chosen over his billionaire status. His wife betrayed his love by divorcing him to marry Duncan, a Fubris Company billionaire, unknowing to her that Kelvin could be everything she ever dreamed about and more. After the divorce, he comes Kelvin, basking in delight and wealth again. As he dreamt of avenging all the pain inflicted on him, a new trouble arose in his family. A threat that could end his family's reign and legacy. He took it upon himself to rescue his family, no matter the cost.

Jakes lived poor all his life until he discovered his family fortune and resumed taking over them. This made it possible for him to protect his family. His wife, Stephanie got pregnant, and her family demanded that she aborted the baby and leave Jakes, which she frowned at. They made Stephanie and her baby's life miserable because of this. However, in the long run, Jakes used his advantage to secretly help his wife reclaim her family position and become the CEO. Stephanie took over most of her family's business. Then, Jakes's mother-in-law and brother-in-law hate them to the guts.

Cynthia divorced her husband, Mlynar, because she felt he no longer matched her standards, considering him a lowlife. Ironically, everything she achieved was from him. Mlynar, the heir of the powerful Nearl family, abandoned his social status and martial arts skills in pursuit of a herb. Now living as a lowlife, await the day he will revealed his real status.