The CEO's 100 Billion Bride: The Secret War of the Rich

Su Wanwan stood in front of the French window of the top floor office of Huo's Group, overlooking the bustling night view of the city. The thrilling events of the past 48 hours seemed to be still before her eyes. She took a deep breath and turned to face Huo Yanshen who was sitting on the sofa.

"Do we really want to do this?" Su Wanwan asked with a hint of uncertainty in her tone.

Huo Yanshen put down the documents in his hand and nodded firmly, "This is our only choice. If we can't convince everyone at tomorrow's board meeting, we will lose control of Green Wing Technology."

Su Wanwan walked over to sit next to her husband, "But if we take the risk of raising the purchase price, it will put us at great financial risk."

"Sometimes, we have to take risks to get rewards," Huo Yanshen held his wife's hand, "Remember, we are not just acquiring a company, we are stopping a conspiracy that could subvert the global financial order."

At this moment, Su Wanwan's cell phone suddenly rang. It was the financial director Li Qiang calling.

"Boss Su, this is bad!" Li Qiang's voice was filled with anxiety. "We just received news that another potential buyer of Green Wing Technology suddenly raised the price by 20%! If we don't respond immediately, we may lose the opportunity for this acquisition."

Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen exchanged a solemn look. They both knew that this was most likely another obstruction by the "Black Claw" organization.

"Mr. Li, don't panic," Su Wanwan forced herself to calm down, "We will hold an emergency meeting immediately. Notify all senior executives to gather in the conference room in half an hour."

After hanging up the phone, Su Wanwan took a deep breath and said, "It seems that our opponent is more cunning than we thought."

Huo Yanshen stood up, walked to the computer and quickly tapped the keyboard, "I asked Wang He to hack into the internal system of Green Wing Technology. Maybe we can find some useful information."

Half an hour later, the core executives of Huo's Group gathered together, and everyone's face was filled with worry.

Su Wanwan looked around and said, "Everyone, the situation is urgent. We just learned that another buyer of Green Wing Technology suddenly raised the price by 20%. If we don't take action, we may lose the opportunity for this acquisition."

There was a sudden burst of noisy discussions in the conference room.

Financial Director Li Qiang was the first to speak: "Mr. Su, our financial situation is already very tight. If we raise the purchase price further, it may seriously affect the company's cash flow."

Zhang Ming, director of the marketing department, also expressed concerns: "Moreover, there are already rumors in the market that we are too aggressive in this acquisition. If we increase the price again, it may cause panic among investors."

Liu Hui, head of the legal department, raised another issue: “We also need to consider antitrust issues. If the acquisition price is too high, it may attract the attention of regulators.”

Seeing that the discussion had reached a deadlock, Huo Yanshen suddenly stood up.

"Everyone, please listen to me," he said in a steady and powerful voice, immediately attracting everyone's attention. "I know everyone is worried about the risks. However, we must see the bigger picture. Green Wing Technology is not just an ordinary technology company. It has a technology that may change the global financial landscape. If this technology falls into the hands of people with bad intentions, the consequences will be disastrous."

He paused and looked around at everyone. "Wanwan and I have been secretly investigating the Black Claw organization. We have reason to believe that they are the mastermind behind the mysterious buyer. Their purpose is not for commercial gain, but to use Green Wing Technology's technology to manipulate the global financial market."

There was an uproar in the conference room.

Su Wanwan took over the conversation: "I know this sounds like a plot from a science fiction novel. However, we have obtained some key evidence." She motioned for her assistant to hand out a document. "These are some of the data we obtained from Green Wing Technology's internal system. Although it is not complete, it is enough to prove that they are developing a secret project called the 'Phoenix Project'."

The executives quickly glanced at the documents in their hands, and the expressions on their faces gradually changed from suspicion to shock.

"If this is true," Financial Director Li Qiang gasped, "then we really can't let Green Wing Technology fall into the hands of others."

Zhang Ming, director of marketing, nodded in agreement: “But the question is, how can we raise the purchase price without causing panic in the market?”

Su Wanwan smiled: "This is where we need everyone to brainstorm. I have a preliminary idea, but I need everyone's support and cooperation."

Over the next two hours, the conference room was filled with heated discussions. Everyone contributed their expertise and unique insights. In the end, a bold and thoughtful plan gradually took shape.

"Okay, it's settled," Su Wanwan said. "Zhang Ming, you are responsible for guiding public opinion. Li Qiang, you prepare two financial plans. Liu Hui, you make sure every step we take is legal and compliant."

After the meeting, Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen returned to the office.

"Do you really think this plan will succeed?" Su Wanwan asked with a hint of worry in her tone.

Huo Yanshen put his arm around his wife's shoulders and said, "I believe in our team. More importantly, I believe in you."

The next morning, Su Wanwan held a press conference.

"Ladies and gentlemen," she said, standing in front of the microphone with a firm look in her eyes. "I know there have been a lot of rumors about the Huo Group in the market recently. Today, I want to clarify some things in person."

She paused, allowing the reporters' attention to focus entirely on herself.

"First of all, I want to emphasize that the Huo Group has always adhered to the principle of honest business operations. Our intention to acquire Green Wing Technology is based on our recognition of its technological strength and market prospects."

“Secondly,” her voice became more powerful, “we did decide to increase the acquisition price. But this was not due to pressure from competitors, but because we discovered greater potential in Green Wing Technology.”

The reporters were suddenly in an uproar, and camera flashes rang out one after another.

“Our latest investigation shows that Green Wing Technology is developing a revolutionary financial technology. This technology has the potential to significantly improve market efficiency and reduce transaction costs.” Su Wanwan continued, “Considering the great value of this technology, we decided to increase the acquisition price by 25%.”

“But,” she said, her tone suddenly becoming serious, “we also realize that this technology, if abused, could cause damage to financial markets. Therefore, we promise that once the acquisition is successful, we will invite regulators and independent experts to form a monitoring committee to ensure that this technology is only used to benefit society.”

Reporters rushed to ask questions, and Su Wanwan answered them one by one, demonstrating her excellent adaptability and professionalism.

After the press conference, the market reaction was unexpectedly positive. The share price of Huo's Group rose instead of falling, and many analysts praised it as a far-sighted strategic layout.

That afternoon, the Green Wing Technology Board of Directors held an emergency meeting. After intense discussions, they finally passed a resolution to accept the acquisition offer from the Huo Group by a narrow margin.

When Su Wanwan received the news in the office, she finally felt relieved.

"We succeeded," she turned and hugged Huo Yanshen, "but this is just the beginning, right?"

Huo Yanshen nodded, his eyes flashing with determination, "Yes, the real challenge has just begun. We must not only integrate the two companies, but also expose the conspiracy of 'Black Claw' and protect this technology from being abused."

Su Wanwan took a deep breath and said, "No matter what difficulties lie ahead, we will face them together."

At this moment, Su Wanwan's phone suddenly rang. It was an encrypted text message:

"You have entered into a game more dangerous than you imagined. The Black Claw will not give up easily. Stay alert, the storm is coming."