Surviving In This Filthy World As A Novel Villain

Chapter 57 - 57: True Benefactor!

"Any losses during the investment period must be shared equally between investors and the company."

Ethan's heartbeat quickened at those words… the word 'losses.'

Liam kept his gaze steady, his words cutting deeper and deeper.

"During the development of the retinal-iris technology…" He let the words hang in the air for a moment before continuing. "We invested heavily—both in manpower and funding."

His smile didn't waver, but his words sliced through Ethan's remaining hope like a blade.

"In total, we spent a hundred and forty-nine million, nine hundred thousand and fifteen thousand dollars." The color drained from Ethan's face. "That leaves us with about eighty five thousand in liquid funds."

Liam gave him an almost sympathetic look, as if he truly felt sorry for him.

"But I'm not an unreasonable man." He chuckled, the sound light and amused, as if they were discussing pocket change. "I'll round it up for you."

A pause.

"One hundred thousand dollars." For a moment… Everything stopped. Ethan's mind went blank. He stared at Liam, unmoving, his lips parted slightly—as if he was about to say something, but his brain refused to process what had just happened.

Then… The entire conference hall erupted. Laughter. Deafening. Unstoppable. People doubled over, clutching their stomachs.

"Oh my God! Did I just hear that right?"

"Hundred and fifty million… and he's left with one hundred thousand dollars?! In a single month!?"

"No, no, he should be happy! He didn't lose everything! Liam was generous enough to round it up!"

"A single month. Hundred and fifty million. Gone. This is historic!"

Ethan's body shook. His face turned scarlet, his breathing uneven. A mix of rage, humiliation, and disbelief surged through his veins.

How? How could this happen?! He had always been the one in control. He had always been the one laughing at others' misfortunes.

But now… He was the joke. His pride… shattered. His reputation… torn apart. And worst of all… He had no one to blame but himself.

Or so he thought. A desperate thought struck him. No. No, this wasn't his fault. Someone must have sabotaged him. His eyes darted wildly…

The shock quickly turned to awe. The murmurs became exciting.

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