After spending hours at the MG Osan factory, I came out to find that it was already past 6 p.m.
"The employees must be getting ready to leave work."
Considering the rush hour traffic from Osan to Ansan, it would take at least an hour to get back.
"I should have a drink with M...
CH387
“Thank you, Mr. Brad,” Helag expressed his gratitude.
Brad confidently uncuffed Helag, knowing he could handle any situation.
As a second-level wizard, Brad was confident Helag posed no threat.<...
Inside the luxurious fitness centre of a five-star hotel.
Seok-won was running vigorously on one of the state-of-the-art treadmills lined up by the window, basking in the morning sunlight streaming through the large glass panes.
Sweat dripped from his forehead, and the movements of ...
Beyond the large w...
In the executive director’s office, Seok-won was seated on the sofa alongside Choi Ho-geun, the leader of Team 4.
Dressed in a black suit with neatly combed hair, Seok-won meticulously reviewed the file in his hands before handing it back to Choi Ho-geun, who was seated to his right.
...
As a knock sounded and Seok-won entered the room, Chairman Park Tae-hong, who was seated on the prime spot of the sofa reviewing documents, gestured with his chin toward the empty seat on his right.
“You're here? Sit there.”
Walking over to the sofa, Seok-won placed the cashmere...
Chairman Park Tae-hong frowned at the completely unexpected response. He had assumed Seok-won would be in full agreement.
"Are you saying we absolutely shouldn’t acquire it?"
"Yes."
Seok-won met his father’s gaze directly and spoke firmly.
"If we recklessly win the...
A taxi entered the bustling nightlife district of Gangnam, where neon signs flashed brilliantly, and nightclubs and room salons lined the streets. It then came to a stop.
"That'll be 8,200 won, sir," the taxi driver said after checking the meter.
Son Oh-seung, a department head at D...
While prostitution is illegal in some countries and legal in others, in the case of pornography, most developed countries allow it. However, it is still illegal in South Korea.
However, as everyone knows, the internet is overflowing with porn, and you can still access foreign websites and ...
CH385
In the past, Royce was always informed when smuggling people.
This time, Sam hadn’t told him, indicating the person on the lowest deck was highly significant.
Royce didn’t realize the dragon bones were merely a cover for this individual.
Afte...
Chairman Im Jin-yong said, “Korean conglomerates have grown through a fast follower strategy, quickly catching up to new products and technologies. And for about a decade now, China has been rapidly chasing developed countries in the same way.”
The problem is that they’ve gone too fa...
Obama was visibly taken aback by the unexpected question.
"Why are you suddenly asking me that?"
Seok-won remained calm, his gaze steady as he spoke.
"I heard you were involved in Bill Clinton’s election campaign last time. That made me think you had a strong interest in po...
Few Days Later,
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Since the morning, heavy snow had been falling, but by the afternoon, it finally showed signs of letting up.
Inside a small office of the Annenberg Challenge Foundation, located in a downtown building, ...
The directive to let the rookie win… means Brent should lose.
In other words, it implies, ‘Become an incompetent fool who can’t even beat a rookie.’
“Why, can’t you do it?”
“…”
Watching Brent biting his lip in frustration, Rhino clicke...
2025-02-09 04:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostFor humans, the scale of “taking advantage without effort” varies.
Future knowledge guarantees easy gains. Imagine knowing which stocks, real estate, or cryptocurrency will rise in value. If you can’t take advantage of this knowledge, you’d be foolish. But, how much can you actuall...
2025-02-09 03:55:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter observing for hours, one thing is certain: I’ve been caught in a power struggle.
A few days ago, “Rhino” barged into Pierce’s office, and that conflict has since spilled over into the betting scene.
As a mere underling, I’ve essentially become a...
2025-02-09 03:50:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs Ha Si-heon feared, the situation was changing. This was due to the report Jeff made earlier that morning. Concerned by Rhino’s hypersensitivity, Pierce instructed Jeff to investigate, and these were the results.
“Recently, Rhino’s performance has noticeably improved. On the surface...
2025-02-09 03:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostBack in the M&A department, I immediately opened a search window.
<Elizabeth Holmes>
I typed the keyword into Google, and the first result was an article from the Wall Street Times, published just three days ago.
<Elizabeth Holmes: Revolution...
2025-02-09 03:40:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe CEO showed considerable interest in Rachel, and an intense conversation continued for a while.
The topic was Henry Kissinger’s 90th birthday party, held a few months prior.
“You went too?”
“Yes, as my father’s partner.” &n...
2025-02-09 03:35:01 +0000 UTC View PostHow can Rachel’s dilemma be summed up in one sentence?
Money or ethics.
This is how money works.
It comes to people during times of confusion,
Forcing difficult choices.
As someone who hopes to be Rachel...
2025-02-09 03:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs everyone stared wide-eyed at Seok-won, only Landon, who had already discussed this in advance, remained calm.
Trying to mask his surprise, Director Damon repeated the number as if to confirm he had heard correctly.
"Did you just say $24 per share?"
Seok-won took a composed...
Tennessee’s Dorm Room.
Back at the dorm, Tennessee stared blankly at the bare wall.
The wallpaper bore the faint marks of posters that once hung there.
Opening the closet, Tennessee was met with crumpled papers, forcefully stuffed in.
The once-pristine posters ha...
Until just a moment ago, they were acting like punks.
But then.
“Do you have business with my friends?”
At Tennessee’s one word, they immediately closed their mouths.
Flinch.
They even parted ways like the Red Sea.
It’s no wonder they were a...
Tennessee’s Room
After Park Ji-hoon left, Tennessee sat alone in the empty room.
He hadn’t noticed it earlier.
When he turned on the light, there were remnants of a game poster that had once been stuck on the wallpaper.
“…!”
What if Park Ji-hoon s...
Carl Bernstein walked down the long hallway with a hardened expression.
‘You did the right thing.’
Yes, absolutely the right thing.
Carl had been dumbfounded when he read the article in Queensman. And for good reason—he had been blatantly obstructing the formation of th...
In the early hours of the morning, a post appeared on the message board.
[Breaking News!
Seems like the rugby seniors aren’t planning to go easy on the freshmen.
Rumor has it they took the selection match as a provocation, a declaration of war.
2025-02-09 02:30:02 +0000 UTC
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New York, often referred to as the economic capital of the world, was bustling with people and vehicles even in the middle of a weekday, especially in its heart—Wall Street.
The narrow streets, packed with towering skyscrapers, were filled with rushing crowds and the blaring sound...
LaGuardia Airport, New York.
Located in the Queens area, LaGuardia Airport was the smallest of the three major airports in the New York metropolitan area.
Because of its size, it was used exclusively for domestic flights. However, since it was the closest airport to...
The Next Day.
Seok-won, lying in the New York Plaza Hotel penthouse where he always stayed, didn’t get up right away. Instead, he savoured the soft feel of the bedding for a moment.
The bed was large enough for three or four people to sleep comfortably, and the fa...
The car is more than just a machine; it’s an indispensable part of the American way of life.
That’s why, when the Big Three automakers crumbled during the financial crisis, Americans felt their pride wounded. Ronald’s promise to save the domestic car companies struck a chord.
...