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Chapter 148

Alex’s POV.

The world seemed to tilt slightly as I leaned back in my chair, staring blankly at the glowing red numbers on the screen. Nexus Innovations had overtaken us. Top one.

For the first time in years, my company was second. Not by a wide margin, but enough to send the business world buzzing with headlines about my “fall from grace.” A dull ache throbbed at the base of my skull, and I pinched the bridge of my nose to fight off the encroaching migraine.

“James,” I called out sharply, and my P.A. appeared at the door almost instantly, tablet in hand.

“Sir,” he said, his usual professional tone barely masking the tension he probably felt as well. “I’ve gathered some information about Nexus Innovations, as you requested.”

“Good,” I said curtly. “What have you got?”

James stepped forward, placing the tablet on my desk and tapping on the screen. “The company’s growth has been… aggressive, to say the least. They’ve undercut our prices, secured strategic partnerships overseas, and made headway in AI development. Their latest product launch? It’s revolutionary…just enough to steal the top spot from us.”

I clenched my jaw, leaning forward to scrutinize the data. “And the owner? Who’s behind this?”

James hesitated.

“James,” I snapped, narrowing my eyes at him. “Spit it out.”

He sighed, tapping the screen again. A series of photos filled the display…some candid, some professional. All of the same

man.

“He goes by Mr. B,” James said. “Officially, his full name hasn’t been disclosed. He’s notoriously private, even reclusive. But I managed to dig these up from various events he’s attended over the past week.”

I studied the images, a strange sense of déjà vu creeping over me. The man was tall, broad–shouldered, with sharp features hidden beneath a pair of dark sunglasses in most photos. There was something about his face that tugged at the edges of my memory, but I couldn’t quite place it. He looked familiar…way too familiar. But it couldn’t be him.

“Where was this taken?” I asked, pointing at one of the pictures where Mr. B stood against a sleek backdrop with Nexus Innovations‘ logo.

“A tech conference in Dubai, two days ago,” James replied. “He doesn’t make public appearances often, but when he does, it’s always for something major.”

stared at the screen. “Why does he look familiar?” I

admitted. “I ran facial recognition, but the results were inconclusive. Either he’s using

or…”

protecting his identity,” I finished, my

James nodded.

weeks…out of nowhere. Mr. B wasn’t wealthy before; in fact, he barely existed in any

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a coiled spring. I wasn’t just angry…I was furious. Someone had managed to climb the ranks, beating me at my own game, and now they were hiding behind

deeper. I don’t care what it takes. Find out who this man is and how he’s managing

outmaneuver us.”

with all due

abruptly. My chair scraped against

“Yes, sir. I’ll have more

sitting back down

at the photos again, my frustration bubbling dangerously close to the surface. The face was maddeningly familiar, like a name on

this “Mr. B” was, he had made a powerful enemy

and suffocating. My mind raced, trying to connect the dots. Nexus Innovations‘ sudden rise, the cryptic identity of its owner, and the calculated moves that had dethroned my

current turmoil. Whoever this “Mr.

attacked

James poked his head in. “Sir, I thought you should know… Mr. B just announced another product launch. A press

sharply, my eyes narrowing.

replied. “It’ll be a grand event, heavily publicized. Invitations have already gone out to major investors and

me in,” I said

a private event.