Chapter 14

I secretly followed them, hiding behind some greenery, and overheard their conversation.

“Ryder’s already in Seaside City. Looks like he hasn’t discovered the project is problematic.”

“Project?”

Julian scoffed, his voice chilling, “I want more than just his company. I want his life.”

…

In my previous life, I often found it strange.

Ryder, born into the Foster family, was the most brilliant child of his generation.

He earned his MBA from a top business school at twenty, then returned home to take over the family company.

How could such a Ryder repeatedly lose to Julian, eventually having most of his family’s company swallowed?

Was it just because Julian had a protagonist’s halo?

Or did he possess some special information?

What was this Seaside City project they were talking about?

Countless questions swirled in my mind.

I desperately wanted to ask Ryder, but I was afraid that an early confrontation with Julian might accelerate the original plot, pushing Ryder towards his fated end.

After much thought, I decided to start with Julian, to gather information.

To prevent Ryder from falling into danger under the influence of the original plot.