Chapter 16
Morning broke over the Atlantic Ocean, casting a brilliant golden glow across the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan.
Julian stood on his private office balcony, holding a cup of hot black coffee while reviewing market reports on his tablet.
His reflection in the glass showed a man completely hardened by trial, tempered into an unbreakable force of nature.
The global syndicate thought they could intimidate a Sterling, but they had severely miscalculated their opponent.
He tapped a quick command on his tablet, sending a preemptive directive to his international cybersecurity division.
"Dismantle their European routing servers before the market opens," Julian instructed into his secure earpiece.
Within minutes, a confirmation beep signaled the total neutralization of the overseas threat node.
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The corporate battlefield was his to command, and no rival would ever dare challenge his empire again.
He stepped back inside his office, his boots clicking purposefully against the polished hardwood floor.
