The 24th Century Warrior Became a Fake Heiress novel Chapter 182

A Superpowered Warrior in a Fake Heiress’s Body

Chapter 182 Release and Deceit

This time, Marcus was testhig another one of his limits.

“Carter Group might not even be capable of developing a comparable product-”

He didn’t get to finish his sentence before Marcus cut him off:

“Adrian, let’s not get caught up in whether that’s possible or not.

Finished

“Here’s the reality–both Bexley Group and Powell Group are counting on this funding round to stay solvent. Are you really willing to gamble that Carter will end up with nothing but a half–baked prototype, and that we’ll still come out on top?

“Are you willing to risk them showing up at the press conference with their own machine, trying to prove ours is just as unfinished?

“Don’t give them an opening.

“Adrian, neither of us can afford to take chances anymore.

“Without this infusion of capital, Powell Group’s reputation in the industry would tank overnight. It could take years to rebuild.

“Right now, we have a clear path to winning–no gambling necessary.

“So why are you hesitating?”

Marcus laid it out calmly, almost persuasively.

“Think about it—if you’re already convinced Carter can’t build a Neural–Network Interface System like ours, then all we’re doing is making sure they fail.

“We’re just turning their eighty percent chance of failure into one hundred percent. In the end, it only makes our product look stronger.

“What’s the downside?

“Unless… you think Carter might actually pull it off and beat us to the finish line?”

“Of course not,” Adrian shot back, dismissing the idea without a second thought.

“Then what’s the issue?” Marcus spread his hands, a faint smile on his face. “This was always Carter Group’s trajectory.

“We’re just… helping it along. And making sure it works in our favor.”

He paused, locking eyes with Adrian. “I don’t believe this crosses any professional line for you, does it?

“We should have confidence in our own product.

“So what’s wrong with ensuring Carter fails?

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Chapter 182 Release and Beceit

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“They’re going down anyway—they have to.”

Finally, Adrian made up his mind. “Alright.

“Find a way to get those core codes to Carter Group.

“I’ll create a diversion here.”

As luck would have it, his foolish younger brother had already stirred up plenty of drama at the company.

That would make for an easy cover story.

*****

Isaac had been in the middle of arguing with that mysterious voice through the security camera when suddenly, the door was opened and he was released.

Adrian’s tone was icy as he stared him down. “If you’re so determined to play the hero, go ahead–shout it from the rooftops. Let’s see whether the Powell family and I go down first, or whether you actually manage

to save anyone.

“Isaac, don’t be naive.

“Powell Group has already made the announcement. Everyone knows we’re launching a new project.

“And now you want me to put everything on hold? Have you lost your mind?

“If you don’t want to see Powell Group collapse and leave you without a dime, go back home, stay quiet, and keep your nose out of company business.

“What makes you think you can challenge me?

“You can’t even make sense of Powell Group’s annual reports.

“What gives you the right to tell me what’s best for this company?”

With that, Adrian had him escorted out.

He’d been worried earlier that Isaac might actually expose him, but now he realized how foolish that fear

was.

Who would even listen to Isaac?

It was almost laughable.

Isaac was nothing but the family’s unaccomplished son. If Adrian put out a statement saying his little brother was going through a rebellious phase, making trouble just for attention–who would people believe? Him, or Isaac?

So Adrian stopped worrying about Isaac altogether.

In fact, the more noise Isaac made, the more convincing the leaked core codes would seem to Carter

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