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T looked even more surprised. "If someone managed to impress you enough for

you to actually say 'they're good' that's no ordinary person, huh?"

Q's lips curled into a faint smile. "I even suspect he's already traced my IP address."

T's eyes widened. "Should you lay low for a while? Maybe even leave the country?"

Q shook his head with a quiet laugh. "No need. In fact, I'm intrigued. I'd really like to meet this person face to face."

T let out a low whistle. "It's rare for you to take an interest in anyone... This might just be a first."

Q merely smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

T pressed on, worry in his voice. "But your identity-"

Q cut him off, calm as ever. "If he's truly that capable, he probably figured out who

I was ages ago."

T sighed, concern etched into his features. "Just be careful, alright? If you need anything, call me. Anytime."

"I will."

...

The news of Israel Corp's collapse sent shockwaves around the world.

There was only one reason Israel's company attracted so much attention: the sheer speed of its downfall.

From the moment trouble began to the official bankruptcy filings, the entire process took just two weeks. There wasn't even time for damage control-no chance to struggle, no hope of a comeback.

No one really knew what had happened behind closed doors.

Speculation was everywhere. After all, Israel's company was backed by the powerful Williams Group. How could a business with that kind of protection topple so easily, almost like a bad joke?

The media was relentless, headlines and rumors flooding every channel.

Some said Israel Corp had been rotting from the inside for a while-that a collapse this swift could only mean deep, unresolved issues.

Others whispered that Israel had crossed paths with a certain mysterious family, and they were the only ones with enough power to bring down a company so quickly.

Another theory floated around: Israel Corp had blocked Stella's orders, only for Stella to turn the tables and use the situation to her advantage.

With Israel Corp out of the picture, the contracts he'd snatched up

would soon go back on the market and Stella was ready scoop them up, making a fortune in the process. s

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explanation: Israel Corp must have been in trouble for a long time.

After all, with the Williams family

backing them, even a targeted attack shouldn't have brought Israel's company down so fast. And

Stella on her own,possibly

have orchestrated the whole thing... could she? s

But whatever people said, the gossip barely made a ripple in Stella's world.

History only remembers the victors, not those who fall.

By now, every last share and contract that once belonged to Israel Corp had been devoured.

Williams family estate, Jonathan Williams's study.

Israel sat slumped over, defeated, his head hanging low. In just a few short weeks, he'd gone from confident and energetic to hollow-eyed and exhausted. Skyler and Jonathan had been away on business trips abroad. By the time they heard the news and rushed home, the damage was already beyond repair. Israel's voice was hoarse when he finally spoke. "I'm sorry, Jonathan. I-" His words trailed off, eyes reddening, emotion making it hard to speak. Jonathan opened his mouth, ready to scold him, but the words caught in his throat. Instead, he turned to Coleman Williams, who stood quietly nearby. "Coleman, I told you before: there was something off about Stella's money. I warned Israel not to act rashly. Why didn't you stop him?"

Coleman's expression was grave. "I tried. He wouldn't listen."

Jonathan knew his brother's temperament all too well. If Israel set his mind on something, not even their father could change it.

After a heavy silence, Jonathan spoke again. I was overseas at the time, and heard some rumors about Stella I just never imagined Israe that you were the one behind all of it." s