“Who do you think made that happen?” Lily opened her mouth, but no words came out. Liam’s expression grew colder.
“Mr. Alex handled everything for you. He made sure you had the best education, the best living conditions, the best future.” Lily staggered back slightly, her heartbeat pounding in her ears.
But Liam wasn’t finished. His eyes locked onto hers, sharp and unwavering.
“Do you even know how much money he gave you?” He paused for a brief second— Then, his voice dropped to a chilling tone.
“Over a hundred and fifty million.” A collective gasp filled the hall. Lily’s breathing stopped. She felt her entire body freeze in place.
Hundred and fifty million. The realization hit her like a sledgehammer to the chest. Liam’s voice was like a cold wind that cut straight to her bones.
“And yet, instead of gratitude, you used his money to go against him.” Liam shook his head, his expression filled with deep disappointment.
“Tell me, Miss Lily… between you and him, who is the one who is truly shameless?” Lily wanted to deny it. She wanted to fight back. But… She couldn’t. Because everything Liam said was true.
The truth was laid out in front of her and she had no way to refute it.
This hundred and fifty million… Was never hers to begin with. It had always belonged to Alex. And today, he had simply taken back what was rightfully his.
The people in the conference hall were now completely silent. Then, Liam lifted his hand. Immediately, security guards stepped forward, their movements swift and professional.
Lily’s body stiffened. Her eyes widened in panic.
“Wait—!” But the guards didn’t wait. They grabbed her and Ethan without hesitation.
“Let go of me!” Lily shrieked, struggling against their firm grip.
“You can’t do this! Don’t you know who I am!”
Ethan, too weak from his earlier rage, barely put up a fight. With one final shove, both of them were thrown outside the conference hall.
The heavy doors slammed shut behind them. And just like that, they were gone.
As silence settled over the hall, Alex suddenly heard a cold, mechanical voice in his head.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations! You have successfully suppressed the Fated Protagonist!]
[You have stolen 1,088 luck points from the protagonist!]
[Reward: God-Tier Hacking Ability!]
Alex’s lips curled into a subtle smile.
“Not bad.” With Ethan and Lily gone, the event’s atmosphere completely shifted.
One after another, high-profile guests turned to Alex, their expressions filled with respect and admiration.
Many rushed forward, Offering handshakes. Offering business deals. Offering loyalty.
At this moment, there was no doubt who the real winner was. Alex was no longer a shadow behind the scenes. He was the undisputed center of power.
And everyone wanted a piece of his success.
….
Outside, Ethan slumped against the pavement. His fingers curled into fists, his nails digging into his skin. His entire body shook with rage. This was supposed to be his victory. This was supposed to be his moment.
But instead, he had been reduced to a laughingstock… yet again. His throat tightened as he let out a hoarse, shaking whisper.
“Why… Why does Alex always crush me… every damn time?” Beside him, Lily placed a hand on his shoulder.
“Because you were too honest, Ethan.” Her voice was low and venomous. She leaned in, her breath chilling against his ear.
“Alex played dirty. And if he fights dirty…” Her eyes darkened. “Then so should we.”
“Ethan!” Lily’s voice rang out, sharp and urgent. She grabbed his arm, her grip tight, her eyes burning with an unsettling determination.
Ethan turned to her, his brows furrowed in frustration. His body still trembled with anger, his hands clenched into fists.
Lily took a deep breath, lowering her voice as she leaned closer. “If you ask me… we should play dirty too, there is no line here now.”
Ethan’s eyes flickered with hesitation.
Lily’s voice grew colder, her tone laced with confidence. “With your intelligence and strategy, if you really went all out against Alex… do you really think he could survive even a single attack from you?”
A chilling silence settled between them. Ethan’s grip tightened as he mulled over her words.
Lily didn’t stop. She pushed further, her voice dripping with venom like whispers. “Alex thinks he’s smart, but his little schemes are nothing in front of you. If you just stop holding back… if you really decide to play dirty… you could crush him in an instant.”
Ethan’s lips parted slightly, his breathing uneven. A storm of emotions raged in his chest. Frustration. Resentment. Humiliation. And now… Temptation.
Lily stepped even closer, her voice barely above a whisper. “Do you really want to keep playing fair, Ethan? Do you want to keep being humiliated by him over and over again? Or are you finally ready to fight back?”
Ethan’s fists trembled. His mind flashed back to the look on Alex’s face, the smug satisfaction in his eyes.
Lily’s words echoed in his ears. And then, Something inside him snapped. His hesitation vanished.
Ethan inhaled deeply, his gaze darkening with a newfound resolve. “You’re right.”
Lily’s lips curled into a dangerous smile.
“Then let’s make our move.”
Ethan’s eyes flickered with realization as a thought struck him.
“Lily, do you remember those classified documents you gave me a while back? The ones from Reid Industries?”
Lily’s expression sharpened. She immediately knew what he was referring to.
Her heart pounded. “Of course, I remember.”
Ethan’s hands clenched as he nodded firmly. “We need to go get them. Right now.”
He didn’t wait for a response. Without another word, Ethan grabbed Lily’s wrist, and the two of them rushed out.
They moved quickly, their hearts racing, their minds filled with a single thought— Revenge.
The moment they stepped into Ethan’s home, he immediately darted toward his study.
There, tossed carelessly onto a shelf, was a thick folder of documents, one he hadn’t even bothered to look at fully or read it fully before.
But now, it could be the key to destroying Alex. Ethan grabbed the folder, flipping it open with shaking hands. Lily leaned in, her eyes scanning the pages with intense focus.
As the two of them read through the documents, their expressions slowly shifted, from curiosity… To shock… To pure excitement.
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