CH45 | MCT
Meeting the Bedouins (4)
The Bedouins exchanged puzzled glances.
Even the chieftains seemed taken aback.
Then, the Corino chieftain spoke up.
[We’ll p...
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CH44 | MCT
Meeting the Bedouins (3)
The Bedouin warrior glared at them fiercely.
He wore a turban and layered leather armor, and at his waist hung a shamshir—a curved sword kn...
CH43 | MCT
Meeting the Bedouins (2)
Tae-soo turned his head, looking for Song Jin-gu.
Under the shade of a palm tree, Song Jin-gu was sprawled out, legs stretched, muttering cur...
CH42 | MCT
Meeting the Bedouins (1)
Jang Mal-dong had no choice but to answer.
"He used Park Tae-jong."
"Is there a possibility that Park Tae-jong is the one backing him?...
CH114 | Heir
The ribbon-cutting ceremony proceeded as planned.
Still in a daze, I went through the motions, only grasping the situation once the white cloth covering the signboard was pulled away.
CH113 | Heir
Inside an office in Myeong-dong.
Team Leader Park pulled out a cigarette.
Just a few days ago, his subordinates would have rushed to light it for him.
But now, there was no one...
CH112 | Heir
Three months into 1999
Time flew by.
With countless mergers and acquisitions, Grandpa and I were so swamped with work that we only saw each other when we finally returned home.
CH313 | GSI
After leaving the penthouse, Seok-won took the elevator with his aides and headed straight to the business meeting room at the Plaza Hotel, where today’s meeting was scheduled.
The room, l...
CH312 | GSI
January 6, 1997.
Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft, had cut his holiday break short and returned to the office earlier than usual. Sitting at the head of the conference table, he...
CH311 | GSI
Because of the snow that fell last night, Central Park was completely blanketed in white.
Seok-won, seated alone and enjoying his brunch while admiring the snow-covered landscape through the...
CH41 | MCT
Three-Cushion Shot in One Go (3)
Jang Mal-dong’s mind worked quickly.
He clicked his abacus beads and smacked his lips.
"It’s exactly the kind of front I n...
CH40 | MCT
Three-Cushion Shot in One Go (2)
In the grand home of Myeong-dong’s financial mogul, Jang Mal-dong—
The stern-looking seventy-year-old elder sat on a silk cushion...
CH39 | MCT
Three-Cushion Shot in One Go (1)
Han Cheong-ho's study door was firmly shut.
Standing outside, Secretary Song clenched his eyes shut.
The sounds of objects bre...
CH111 | Heir
A small bar in Namcheon-dong, Busan.
There, I was sharing drinks with the Commissioner of the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency.
"Thank you for accepting my request."
...
CH110 | Heir
The Myeong-dong private loan market had always been underground.
However, if they registered as loan companies, their operations would become legal.
Of course, they...
CH109 | Heir
The last day of 1998
The chaotic year of 1998, overshadowed by the national financial crisis, was finally coming to an end today.
All subsidiaries of Taewoo Group had already held the...
CH310 | GSI
Eunma Apartment in Daechi-dong, Gangnam, Seoul.
Located in one of the wealthiest areas in Gangnam, the third floor of this apartment shopping complex housed the headquarters...
CH309 | GSI
Completely blindsided by Seok-won’s gesture, not only Trevor but even Landon, seated beside him, wore a stunned expression.
Landon was about to speak up, but upon seeing Seok-won’s calm ...
CH308 | GSI
Swoooosh.
Hot water streamed from the showerhead, cascading down over his firm muscles.
Broad shoulders, a trim waist, and sharply defined abs — everything...
CH84 | DI
Next is the facility tour.
“This is the lab.”
As the door opened, a dazzling white world greeted us. In a space reminiscent of a sterile room, researchers in white coats were bust...
CH83 | DI
Standing in front of the Theranos headquarters, I unconsciously tilted my head back to take in the building.
A modern, sleek exterior.
I couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile. ...
CH82 | DI
Epicura Headquarters.
In the conference room, a CNBC broadcast was playing.
— Whitmer’s actions defy common sense. At this point, his immediate dismissal is certainly an option!...
CH81 | DI
<Who would have thought lobsters had middle fingers too?>
On the 29th, just a week before the emergency shareholders’ meeting proposed by Shark Capital’s Dex S...
CH80 | DI
After the 13D disclosure, Shark Capital officially requested a meeting with Epicura’s CEO, Whitmer.
Whitmer wanted the advisor Goldman to be present, which led Pierce and me to board a pl...
CH79 | DI
After the conference call with Epicura ended, there was a man who angrily threw his phone and erupted in rage.
It was none other than the portfolio manager (PM) of Capital Research Group. <...
CH78 | DI
If Pierce tried to get rid of me, I had to get rid of him first.
It wouldn’t be easy to eliminate the MD boasting the department’s top performance and a potential future executive.
...
CH38 | MCT
Using the President to Set the Stage (6)
Tae-soo nodded.
"This is regarding administrative procedures, diplomatic processes, and special agents."
"Hmm?"
CH37 | MCT
Using the President to Set the Stage (5)
As Park Tae-jong opposed the idea, Kim Jeong-rim quickly intervened.
It was to help fulfill Han Cheong-ho's wishes.
"W...
CH36 | MCT
Using the President to Set the Stage (4)
Park Jung-hwan turned to Han Cheong-ho.
"Chairman Han, Cheongil will have to step up this time."
Han Cheong-ho quickly...
CH35 | MCT
Using the President to Set the Stage (3)
Beside Jang Joon-yong stood Kim Hwan, the chief secretary.
Kim Hwan glanced at Tae-soo with a subtle smile before leaning in ...