In the afternoon, Jack made a rare offer to treat Eric to a meal. Jack considered Eric one of his own, or at least he believed so.Eric initially declined, but Jack personally visited the Innova Group, determined to ensure that this meal took place.Eric was curious, "I've heard you live deep in the mountains and forests. Where did you get the money to treat me to a meal?"Jack's face showed surprise, "Seriously, Mr. Johnson? You thought we lived in the deep mountains and forests? Who told you that?""Did I... guess wrong?" Eric was also puzzled.Jack laughed. "Of course you did. We also live in big cities. Otherwise, how would we stay informed about the world's situation and development? We just aren't as profit-driven and don't participate in most conflicts."As for money, we do have some. We operate a few small companies, so while the money isn't much, we certainly have enough for expenses."For the first time, Eric's perception of so-called sages and strategists began to cha
Jack shook his fist, still puzzled. "I just asked what you guys were here for. Why do you all want to fight me? Do you think I'm easy to bully?"The men exchanged glances but still charged at him.Jack, now furious, roared and bravely fought against the dozen men, showing no fear.When Eric and his group arrived, they saw Jack fiercely battling the assailants. Not a single one could match him—he was quite formidable."Wow, who is this guy?" Matthew was bewildered.Hearing the commotion, they had rushed over, only to witness Jack dominating the fight.Eric chuckled. "So this fella knows martial arts too. I thought he was just a helpless altruist."If anyone had underestimated him, they would have been deceived by Jack's appearance.Matthew and his brother joined the fray. In no time, the trio had all the attackers on the ground. The Locke brothers then tied them up with ropes.Rubbing his hands together, Jack walked over. "Mr. Johnson, who are these people? I just asked them wh
Jack felt he could no longer manage the Innova Group alone. He began seeking support.Eric ignored Jack. After apprehending the individuals, he instructed the Lockes to start the interrogation. It was confirmed that these people were from Haevon. Their goal was to destroy the Innova Group's production facility and seize the existing data, preventing the company from producing the vaccine.They knew that once the vaccine was distributed globally, their plan would be completely dismantled. The strategy of using the Haevon virus to reduce the population and establish a new order would die at this stage of execution."The enemy's desire to destroy us is relentless!" Michael clenched his fist. "But this also proves that we have hit them where it hurts! Once the production capacity of the vaccine meets global demand, their plan will collapse!"He felt fortunate to stand by Eric, fighting against the enemy together. Although the enemy remained hidden while they were exposed, Michael still
Just as Jacob sat down, his eyes suddenly brightened. Not far away, a tall woman was approaching.Jacob reached out, grasped at the air, and then touched his head. "Whoa! Her head's almost as tall as mine! How can she be so tall?"He whistled and intercepted the woman, who turned out to be Anna."Hello, beautiful!" Jacob adjusted his hair. "Are you here to see someone at our company?""Yes," Anna replied without glancing at Jacob. "Is Eric here? I have something to discuss with him."Jacob was surprised, thinking, 'Another one looking for Eric? It seems like Eric's charm is still unbeatable! Every woman who comes to see him is stunningly beautiful.'Jacob couldn't help but feel a bit envious of Eric's luck with women. Why didn't he ever have such luck?However, Jacob didn't let everyone looking for Eric in without question. He smiled and said, "Miss, many beautiful women come to see Mr. Johnson. As the gatekeeper of the Innova Group, I have the right to ask about your relationsh
Eric was stunned by Anna's audacious words."Change the taste? Is that something one can just switch?" Standing up, Eric addressed her, "Ms. Hunter, please respect yourself. I’ve seen all kinds of women and faced countless challenges."He laughed softly before continuing. "Let me remind you, silicone might look good now, but as you age, it can cause breast blockages and even severe sagging."Anna was livid. She gritted her teeth. "Eric, you just wait!"She had hoped to seduce Eric, but he was completely unfazed. Not only was he indifferent, but he also mocked her by implying she had gotten a boob job. It was a blatant insult, especially since she was all-natural.-Back at her place, Anna took a large gulp of water from her mug, her frustration visibly intense.Jack chuckled. "Sis, did you hit a wall? I told you, they're not that easy to deal with!"He continued to scroll through his phone.Anna glanced up and noticed he was reading old news about the Innova Group, seemingly t
"You men should look at women like this more often. It's pleasing to the eye, can prolong life, and best of all, it's free. Isn't that a good thing?"Eric was stunned. How could this have anything to do with prolonging life? He had never heard of such a thing. As for women like Anna, Eric felt nothing. No matter how seductive she was, he remained unmoved.But Sylvia wasn't joking—she had Eric figured out completely. Men were like strings that could be tightened or loosened, depending on how you controlled them. Besides, there was nothing wrong with a man appreciating beautiful women. Who didn't love beauty?At this stage, Eric had little interest in beautiful women, especially those who self-proclaimed to be wise advisors.-Anna continued to visit the Innova Group, while Lora came by less frequently. Seeing Anna made her feel insecure, thinking she couldn't compete with Anna's assets.Lora understood that a successful man like Eric would have many beautiful women around him, pro
As pharmaceutical representatives arrived in Salt City, a slew of self-proclaimed strategists and sages also headed to the city, claiming to bear the mission of saving the world.Upon hearing the public opinion, Andy was exasperated. "Are these people out of their minds? They're actually demanding we provide the vaccine for free? What on earth are they thinking?"The first vaccine was free because it was funded by the Combat Department. However, the second vaccine was produced at a cost by the Innova Group. How could it possibly be free? Furthermore, this vaccine wasn’t even used domestically, so offering it for free was out of the question."People are like that," Eric remarked. "Especially those who play the role of the benevolent party. Ask them to donate millions, and they'll readily agree because they don't have that kind of money. But ask them to donate a few bucks, and they refuse because that’s money they actually have."We should focus on our work and not worry about wha
Reflecting on it, Anna and her group seemed like a joke.The Innova Group had set the price, and the pharmaceutical representatives were delighted to procure the vaccine from there, with no objections and plenty of enthusiasm. Even those plagued by the Haevon virus were waiting with money in hand for the vaccine.Everyone, whether they needed it or not, had no complaints. However, it was the so-called strategists and sages who objected. They aspired to be sages, synonymous with selfless dedication.These self-proclaimed sages positioned themselves on the moral high ground, spouting rhetoric about saving the world and humanity and pressuring the Innova Group to give away the vaccine for free.If that wasn't a display of sanctimoniousness, what was?-Anna and her group waited until the end of the workday.When Eric and Sylvia drove out, they were intercepted by Anna's indignant entourage.Anna, visibly furious, demanded, "Mr. Johnson, Ms. Williams! You owe us an explanation!"S