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Arc 6: Rise of the Mogul

Chapter 16: The Counterattack

Victor Langston wasn't the kind of man to let an attack on his people slide. Especially not one as clean and decisive as what Kai had just pulled off.

The retaliation came faster than expected.

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A Bold Statement

Kai was sitting in his office at Ashton Enterprises, reviewing a new set of financial reports when his phone buzzed. Ethan Graves.

He picked up.

"You're gonna want to see this," Ethan said, his voice tight. "Langston made his move."

Kai switched to his laptop and pulled up the live news feed Ethan sent him.

Breaking News: Mysterious Fire Breaks Out in Ashton Enterprises Warehouse

The screen showed one of Kai's main storage facilities engulfed in flames, firefighters battling the inferno.

Kai's jaw clenched. That warehouse held millions in inventory—not to mention valuable prototypes of upcoming projects.

"This was him?"

"No doubt," Ethan confirmed. "Anonymous tip-off, perfectly timed arson, and guess who just happened to buy up the insurance company handling the claims?"

Kai's eyes darkened. "Langston."

"That's right. He's making sure you take a loss, one way or another."

A cold smirk formed on Kai's lips. Langston wanted to play dirty? Fine.

He'd show him what real war looked like.

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Turning the Tables

Langston was used to operating like a shadow king, pulling strings from behind the curtain. But Kai? He owned the stage.

By the next morning, Kai made his move.

Step 1: Cut Off the Supply Chain

Langston's logistics depended on a network of discreet transport companies—many of them unknowingly funded by Kai's expanding empire.

One phone call, and every major trucking firm under Kai's influence canceled their contracts with Langston's businesses.

Deliveries stopped. Products stalled. His empire started bleeding money.

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Step 2: Hit Where It Hurts

While Langston was busy dealing with his failing supply chain, Kai launched his second strike.

A team of elite hackers, paid handsomely by Ashton Enterprises, infiltrated Langston's financial systems.

By noon, $20 million had been quietly siphoned from his offshore accounts—reallocated to various charities, anonymously, of course.

Langston wouldn't just be angry. He'd be humiliated.

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Step 3: The Power Move

That evening, Langston stormed into one of his private clubs, expecting to meet his usual allies.

Instead, he found Kai sitting at his table, calmly sipping whiskey.

Langston's fists clenched as he sat down. "You think you're untouchable?"

Kai leaned forward, a smirk playing on his lips. "No, Victor. I know I am."

Langston's glare was filled with rage, but there was something else too—fear.

Because for the first time in his life, he wasn't in control.

Kai was.

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End of Chapter 16.