I’m Someone Else

Chapter 255

Thomas refused to waste a single moment. If he could, he would have willed his body to get back to top condition, but alas, it wasn’t possible. He must have patience. The meds he brewed required concentration. If the heat was too high or too low, it would affect the meds’ efficacy. From NôvelDrama.Org.

It took him more than an hour to finish brewing. He poured the meds into a bowl and waited until the steam was no longer billowing, then he picked the bowl up and gulped everything down.

He felt a burst of flames charging down his throat and his digestive tract, finally settling in his belly. The heat coursed through his veins, boiling his body up, but Thomas didn’t feel any agony. Instead, he felt a wave of comfort traveling through his body. The meds were warm in nature, and what he had to do now was meditate a little so his body could absorb the meds.

Quickly, he sat down cross-legged, and he closed his eyes to feel the changes in his body. Time passed, and half an hour had gone by eventually. Thomas’ shirt was drenched, and beads of sweat poured forth from his whole face and dripped to the ground. A layer of fog had filled up the room thanks to the evaporation of Thomas’ sweat. If someone were to come in, they would probably think they were in a sauna.

Thomas could regain all of his strength if he were to absorb all the herbs he bought, but that was if nothing were to happen to him during the process. For example, if he was disturbed during this session, the remaining efficacy would go to waste.

Another half an hour went by, and a long rush of air escaped Thomas’ lips. His eyes snapped open, and two bolts of lightning jumped into the air. Alright, hard work pays off. That was a good session. Not a drop went to waste. Thomas felt a lot better than he used to. Still, all the sweating took a lot out of him.

Slowly, he got up and took his shirt off, then he wrung it, sweat being squeezed out like a stream. He had sweated enough to fill a bucket. After that, Thomas went upstairs. He had to take a shower and

start training his lower body at night. The situation was getting tense, and time was of the essence. He would not allow himself to waste even one second.

Back in Olivia’s office, she asked the man before her, “How’s progress?”

This man was Keyshire Property’s account executive, and his name was Eugene Westeris. Thanks to his outstanding abilities, he was valued as much as a VP in this company. Olivia told him to launch an offensive on Pearson Group’s companies.

With respect, Eugene said, “Worry not, Miss Pearson. Once we stepped in, the companies’ reps went around doing their negotiations, but all ended in failure. The companies that signed a partnership with them canceled their contracts. All their partners have announced their desire to partner up with us instead, and they will no longer do any business with the five companies.”

Eugene had a smug smile on his face. He had been dealing with this matter himself, and at this rate, those companies would have to close up shop in a matter of days. The whole point of a company was to make money. Now, their partners had abandoned them, and no one in this city would do business with them either. If they can’t make any money, they’ll have to close up shop.

Olivia nodded. Compared to Eugene, she was a lot calmer. Driving them to near-bankruptcy was the first step, and now she could go on to the next one. “I want you to find out the companies’ details and purchase some of their subsidiaries’ more important businesses. I want to make sure they can never stage a comeback.”

Eugene paused for a moment, and then his eyes shone. He nodded. “Understood, Miss Pearson.”

“Make sure you purchase their shares at the lowest price possible. If push comes to shove, you can go for some extreme measures.” Nothing illegal, of course. Olivia meant it in business terms. She was speaking so casually, it felt like she was talking about the breakfast she had, not the fate of a few companies.

Keyshire Property’s main business might be in the real estate market, but after years of development, it was now a company with dealings in real estate, food and beverage, entertainment, and more. The companies that were under pressure found all their businesses being attacked by Keyshire Property. This was a lethal blow for them.

Olivia went all out. They insulted the guy I like. I’m going to teach them a painful lesson, or my name isn’t Olivia Pearson.

“Of course, Miss Pearson. I know just what to do.” Eugene gave Olivia a look of respect, and he went away to do his job. Olivia was no longer a regular girl from that moment on, at least for him. She was a goddess—a goddess in the field of business and an entity that could decide the fate of various companies.

Only people like her were worthy of the fealty of someone brilliant like him. About half an hour later, Eugene came back to the office. “Miss Pearson, the purchase of their shares is underway, and according to reliable sources, their cash flow is in trouble, but they haven’t told Pearson Group just yet.”

She didn’t care if they’d asked Pearson Group for help; she wanted to know when they would be out of business. With a wave of her hand, she said, “Give me a concrete timeline. When are they going to go out of business?”

“Um…” Eugene was at a loss for words. He had no idea if Pearson Group would help the companies. If they were to step in, then it would make things complicated. A moment of musing later, Eugene clenched his teeth. “Five days. Give me five days. Four if everything goes well, and I’ll make sure they go out of business.”

“Good. You’ve done a lot, Mr. Westeris. We’re going to start a new branch company soon, and I think you’re capable and qualified enough to be its president.”

“I… I…” The surprise came all of a sudden, but it was a welcome one. Looks like I chose the right boss to work for.