Ethan Carter stood at the head of Zenith Tower's war room, his eyes scanning the projections on the wall. Global maps lit the room, showing Carter Holdings' influence spreading across key markets. Lines of supply chains, partnership networks, and financial flows connected like veins through the regions of Africa and Southeast Asia. Jonathan Carter wasn't slowing down—he was accelerating, pulling every string to entrench his power in healthcare, energy, and infrastructure.
Jessica spoke first, breaking the silence. "Jonathan's shadow network is moving aggressively. They're lobbying governments, signing infrastructure deals, and even pushing alliances with NGOs to build goodwill. If he consolidates these partnerships, it'll make him untouchable in these markets."