Impending Doom


    I was startled by my thoughts. When did I be so trusting of him?


    I shook myself out of my thoughts and continued scrolling through my phone. Thements and


    opinions were still pouring in. People were expressing a wide range of views.


    A closer inspection revealed three main discussion groups. Most supported giving power to Celine.


    As’s condition was critical, so leaving arge corporation without a leader was unwise. Even if As


    was incapacitated, thepany needed management and decisions made.


    Another group was focused on protecting As’s interests. They strongly opposed Celine’s ATL Empire


    consolidation. They said she was overstepping and questioned why she took control while As was


    incapacitated. It seemed like an opportunistic power grab.


    Then, there was a neutral group advocating for bnce. These individuals acknowledged the need for


    leadership but were cautious about letting any one person have too much control.


    These discussions were growing and showing no sign of slowing down. Supporters of Celine were


    increasing in number, and many were eagerly waiting for the official announcement of the merger,


    The rapid spread of these discussions had me increasingly on edge. It was hard to ignore the mounting


    pressure. I couldn’t help but feel anxious. The situation seemed to be slipping out of control.


    I


    Finally, I couldn’t sit still anymore and attempted to call Nick but was met with a familiar recorded


    message. His phone was still turned off.


    I


    I felt a sense of impending doom.


    Dn had been avoiding me for a reason. He probably med me for not ying a more significant


    role


    in this situation.


    Seeing my distressed expression, Ryan poured me a ss of red wine. “You should drink a little. This


    is something beyond our control, and there’s no need to me yourself.”


    He poured himself a ss and continued, “In reality, with or without your involvement, the oue


    would’ve been the same. Regardless of As’s condition, this situation would’ve unfolded.”


    However, the current situation looks unfavorable for As,” I said, sounding somewhat anxious.


    Not necessarily. Grayson said. “I’ve checked, and only one of the three sides has an overseas IP


    The other two factions remain untraceable. That speaks volumes.


    Both Ryan and I turned to Grayson, who was suddenly more talkative, Ryan suggested, “Killing with


    Grayson snapped his fingers and said, “It’s a possibility.”


    I looked at Ryan. How certain were they to pull off such a maneuver?


    The world seemed to be counting down to the crucial shareholders‘ meeting the next day.


    Grayson called me that night and reported that As’s side was also putting up a fight. Nick had


    secretly contacted several major shareholders in the afternoon. Many major shareholders all across


    Torado had


    rushed to Foswood from different countries.


    I couldn’t see much hope in this. Celine had ousted Nick. She had no intention of giving him any


    importance, and those shareholders were unlikely to back Nick.


    As the night went on, the online discussions seemed to have settled. The momentum was leaning


    heavily


    in one direction, and it felt like everything wasing to a close.


    I had trouble sleeping that night, too.


    The following day, unable to control my impulse, I drove to ATL Empire’s headquarters. I parked my car


    across the street from the building and watched as waves of bigwigs entered the premises.


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    I sat in my car, imagining what the atmosphere in ATL Empire’s boardroom must be like now.


    As the time drew near, I saw Celine’s motorcade arrive at the building. She wore a royal blue suit and


    carried herself with regal grace. With bodyguards paving the way, she entered ATL Empire with Ste


    following her closely.


    Celine seemed like a queen among the stars. Faced with the reporters already gathered outside the


    building, she walked in with a proud and confident demeanor, surrounded by supporters.


    I clenched my fists tightly, anger and frustration welling up inside me. My hands mmed down on the


    steering wheel as I vented my frustrations. My insignificance overwhelmed me, and I was unable to


    help the person I loved.


    I focused on the building’s wide entrance, wishing that this was As’s empire and he was its king.


    As time ticked away, I reached for the ignition key, ready to leave. I silently vowed that I would be


    strong enough to support and stand with him if given a chance.


    At this moment, something shed across my mind. I wanted to meet him. Even If he was asleep. It


    inted to stay beside him so he would feel less lonely.


    lowever, a fantastic scene unfolded just before I pressed the gas pedal