Surviving In This Filthy World As A Novel Villain

"But if we make a loss, then I’m sorry… you’ll have to accept that risk too." Liam’s tone was cold and detached, purely businesslike. His words left no room for negotiation. This was the harsh reality of investment—there were no guarantees, only risks.

Lily’s eyes widened in disbelief. Even though she had chosen to trust Ethan, Liam’s outrageous conditions still shocked her. Without thinking, she shot up from her seat, her hands pressing against the table as she glared at him.

"Are you insane?" Her voice was sharp, filled with indignation. "One hundred and fifty million is enough to buy a stake in Reid Industries—even if it’s a small one, it still holds real value! And yet, in your rundown company, you’re saying we don’t even get a say in decisions? No basic guarantees at all?"

Her chest rose and fell rapidly, frustration clear in her expression. She couldn’t believe how bold Liam was.

"What if you just take the hundred and fifty million and run?" she demanded, her voice rising with each word. The thought of losing that kind of money without any safeguards sent a wave of unease through her.

Liam, however, remained unfazed. He leaned back in his chair, a slight smirk playing on his lips. His nonchalant shrug only made Lily’s anger boil further.

"That’s up to you to decide and envision," he said casually. His voice carried a tinge of amusement, but behind it was unwavering confidence. He wasn’t trying to convince them—he didn’t need to. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Lily felt her temper flare again, ready to unleash another barrage of protests. But before she could, Ethan placed a steady hand on her shoulder. The warmth of his touch was reassuring, silently urging her to calm down.

She turned to look at him, and though his expression remained composed, she could see the deep contemplation in his eyes. He wasn’t ignoring Liam’s unreasonable demands—he was analyzing them.

Ethan’s gaze locked onto Liam as his mind churned through the implications of the deal. There was no doubt about it—the conditions were extreme. No investor would normally agree to such terms. But what kept Ethan from rejecting it outright was the information from his system.

If what his system had predicted was even remotely accurate…

If Liam truly had the capability to develop retinal technology within a month…

The profits from this deal wouldn’t be as substantial as owning equity in a company, but they would still be astronomical.

And yet, there was something that didn’t sit right with Ethan. Why was Liam so confident?

Most people would be cautious when asking for such an enormous sum. They would try to persuade investors, provide reassurances, or at least show some level of concern about convincing them.

But Liam wasn’t doing any of that. He was acting as if he had already won.

Why? What made him so certain that Ethan would agree? Where did his confidence come from?

Ethan’s fingers curled slightly as he weighed his options. Was this sheer arrogance? Or did Liam truly have something up his sleeve that made this gamble worthwhile?

’Isn’t he afraid I’ll just walk away? There’s something strange about this, but I can’t quite figure out what it is.’

Ethan’s mind was racing. Something about Liam’s attitude didn’t sit right with him. He wasn’t acting like someone who was afraid of losing a deal. Instead, he seemed almost indifferent, as if he had the upper hand no matter what Ethan decided.

The thought unsettled him, but before he could dwell on it any longer, Liam’s voice snapped him out of his thoughts.

"Mr. Ethan, have you made up your mind or not?" Liam’s tone was sharp, his patience clearly wearing thin. His gaze was cold, and his fingers tapped against the table in irritation.

"My time is very valuable, and I don’t have any to waste. If this isn’t happening, let’s not drag it out any longer. I have far more important matters to attend to."

Ethan could tell that Liam was truly ready to walk away. He wasn’t bluffing. If he let this opportunity slip now, there was no guarantee he’d get another chance.

Liam pushed back his chair slightly, preparing to stand.

But before he could leave—

"Alright!" Ethan’s voice rang out, firm and unwavering. There was no hesitation this time. His expression was resolute, his posture straightening as he met Liam’s eyes.

"I agree to your terms, Sir Liam," Ethan declared, nodding decisively. "But there’s something I need you to understand…"

He took a deep breath, keeping his voice steady. "I can’t come up with Hundred and Fifty million all at once."

Liam raised an eyebrow, unimpressed.

Ethan continued quickly, his tone calm but urgent. "I can pay you fifteen million tomorrow, and I just need a little time to gather the rest. Within one month, I’ll transfer the full amount to you."

Liam studied him, his expression unreadable, but Ethan didn’t waver. He knew this would be a challenge, but he was ready to face it head-on. With his system’s ability to foresee opportunities and his mastery of the Fortune Skill, he was confident he could turn this seemingly impossible goal into reality.

’If I push myself to the limit and make use of every advantage I have… I should be able to gather ten billion!’

Ethan clenched his fists. There was no room for doubt—only action. If the situation allowed, he was certain he could achieve it.

But just as he braced himself for Liam’s response, the man let out a low chuckle. Then, he leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms over his chest, his lips curling into a mocking smirk.

"No, no, no… Come on, Mr. Ethan, you must be joking. You don’t have Hundred and Fifty million, so why pretend you do?"

Liam’s voice was laced with amusement, but beneath it was clear disdain. He shook his head as if he found the whole thing ridiculous.

"Why not just promise to pay me back in a hundred years instead?" he continued, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "By then, you’ll be long gone. Who exactly am I supposed to collect from—your ghost?"

He scoffed, shaking his head again. "And don’t even think about saying hundred years it was a joke. I’ll probably be dead too… maybe even sooner."

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