Chapter 89

Stephen's office was festively decorated, with a banner hanging on the wall that read, "Seaside City GDP Breaks Two Trillion."

After arresting Howard, taking over the leading enterprise, and subduing an entire entity, Stephen was filled with optimism about Seaside City's future. Seaside City’s economic outlook was undeniably bright.

He was confident it would not be long before Seaside City's GDP actually broke two trillion. For that reason, Stephen was now rehearsing for that momentous moment, preparing for the day when Seaside City's GDP would reach that milestone.

“Knock, knock.”

At that moment, there was a knock on the door.

Stephen, lounging in his chair, answered, "Come in."

The door opened, and Rachel entered.

Feigning confusion, Stephen asked, "Rachel? What brings you here?"

Rachel smiled warmly. "I'm here to congratulate you."

"Congratulate me for what?" Stephen continued to play dumb, despite knowing full well why she had come.

Rachel's congratulations were part of t