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CH249 | GSI

Four days later,

Daehung Group’s Headquarters

Seok-won entered the executive suite with his aide, Han Ji-sung, his face set in a hard expression.<...

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CH248 | GSI

March 28, 1996.

A taxi pulled up in front of The Peninsula Hotel, a landmark that had stood for years overlooking the beautiful Victoria Harbour in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsu...

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CH247 | GSI

"Travel safely!"

With the send-off from CEO Ahn Byung-seok and Director Yoon Nam-ho, who had followed him down to the first floor, Seok-won’s large Mercedes sedan glided smoothly away from...

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CH245 | GSI

9:00 AM.

Accompanied by his executive secretary, Han Ji-sung, Seok-won stepped into his office.

As the company president, if he arrived too early, his subordinates wo...

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CH246 | GSI

"Thank you for taking the time to visit our humble office."

Ahn Byung-seok greeted the guests from Daehung Venture Capital with utmost humility, bowing slightly as he spoke. View Post

CH92 | VOC

“Lend… lend us the money?”

“Of course, it’s not completely free. But I’m not seeking any personal gain.”

I declared with a solemn expression,

“There are many pe...

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CH48 | Heir

The chaos wasn’t limited to the INO-PHONE booth.

At the Motorola booth, where they had been preparing to launch their own flip phone early next year, shouts of outrage erupted.

"Wha...

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CH47 | Heir

August in Germany.

Once again, David had been sent to Germany under Kim Min-jae’s orders.

Using his exceptional networking skills, he managed to secure a meeting with the organizing...

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CH46 | Heir

The traditional mansion exuded a serene charm in the late-night air.

Soft lighting illuminated the garden, and at its center, in the pavilion, the Gwanghwamun Bear sat smoking a long-stemmed...

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CH63 | DI

The moment when my long-term plan finally comes to fruition is here.

Since the beginning of my tenure, I have nurtured my connection with Rachel, which allowed me access to information abou...

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CH62 | DI

As soon as Ha Si-heon left, Raymond turned his head towards Gerard.

“Do you realize what I have done?”

He eventually decided not to request a redemption.

This question w...

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CH61 | DI

After bringing up the scout proposal, Raymond began to formally set the terms.

“I can’t reveal the name, but it’s a family office operated by a long-time client. They manage about 300...

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CH60 | DI

“You agreed to such an absurd condition?” Gerard asked with a face of disbelief.

It wasn’t unreasonable.

With a clause requiring a penalty payment of 50 billion dollars, there...

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CH59 | DI

Raymond’s voice carried a creeping chill, but Ha Si-heon shook his head calmly.

“I don’t know what Rachel told you, Raymond. I’m only stating the facts.”

“Are you truly ...

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CH58 | DI

Sunday afternoon at three o’clock.

The car carrying Gerard was stuck in the middle of a New York street.

He had planned to meet his father before his appointment with Ha Si-heon, ...

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CH91 | VOC

“Hmm.”

Kim Min-soo smiled, looking around the ornately decorated office.

“I never thought I would rise to this position.”

He stroked the nameplate on his desk.

...

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CH57 | DI

The appointment is on Sunday.

Though there are still three days left, I plan not to waste them.

There are numerous matters to handle before meeting Gerard’s father.

“...

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CH244 | GSI

A few days later, Hanseong Building in Yeouido, Seoul.

In the 10th-floor president’s office of the New Era National Council—an offshoot of the Minpyeong Party—three me...

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CH243 | GSI

Since it was Sunday, Seok-won woke up a little later than usual. Dressed in a gray cashmere cardigan, he stepped into the garden with a coffee mug in one hand.

"The weather’s really warmin...

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CH242 | GSI

"Typically, CDS options are based on bonds as the underlying asset, but using stock indices is quite unusual."

John Porter casually responded to Executive Director Usami’s remark.

"...

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CH45 | Heir

David of SAVE Investments.

Not only was he in charge of talent acquisition, but he also handled various lobbying efforts and external affairs.

With his exceptional social skills, he h...

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CH44 | Heir

These days, I really have no idea where the time goes.

With so many projects in motion, a single day felt like a minute, and before I knew it, April had arrived.

I started the month w...

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CH43 | Heir

"Thank you. Truly, thank you."

President Hwang Young-chul repeatedly bowed his head.

For a small company, funding was always a problem.

But now, with a major corporation offeri...

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CH247

The X-Cop security guards grabbed Kim Han-sang and dragged him out through the back door. He was quiet when he was being held by the security guards, but as soon as they let him go outside the door...

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CH246

I was startled by what I heard.

To think something like that happened between them on the opening party day!

The next day, coming to his senses, he formally confessed his feelings. Hy...

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CH90 | VOC

The one thing I demanded from Ahn Seok-gil was simple:

To actively publicize the dire financial state of Hanho Savings Bank to both the government and the media.

And the effect was im...

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CH42 | Heir

"You should start by selling Hanbo Group's stocks. If that's not enough, I can point out a few more companies for you."

"Is there some issue with Hanbo Group? It ranks 14th among conglomerat...

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CH41 | Heir

President Park Jin-hoon was trying to tame me.

If the mobile phone business completely failed, he believed he could maintain a regent-like role even after I became chairman.

Because o...

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CH40 | Heir

Taewoo Group had always been a company that bought and used technology rather than developing its own.

As a result, Grandpa knew very well how lucrative technology royalties could be. At the...

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CH241 | GSI

As Seok-won reviewed the latest European news on the Bloomberg terminal installed on one side of his desk, there was a knock at the door. Na Seongmi opened it and stepped inside.

"Sir, Assis...

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