Surviving In This Filthy World As A Novel Villain

"Wait, what the hell is JoySync Company? Why have I never heard of them before?"

"Who cares about the company? The important part is the retinal iris technology! If this is real, it can cure blindness! Do you have any idea what that means?"

"Holy shit. If this tech is legit, then this JoySync Company is about to become a legend overnight!"

"Have they received any investments yet? If not, we still have a chance to get in on this!"

"Keep dreaming! A technology like this? Every major corporation is probably already trying to get a piece of the action!"

"I don’t care! No matter what, I need to get in on this!"

In just a few hours, the name JoySync Company spread like wildfire.

Hundreds of business elites scrambled to contact the company, eager to secure a deal before it was too late.

While the city buzzed with excitement, Ethan Carter sat comfortably in his luxurious penthouse, utterly relaxed.

Across from him, Lily sat glued to her phone, reading the latest news and social media reactions. Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Ethan, you’re incredible!" she gushed, looking up at him with admiration.

Ethan smirked, sipping his coffee lazily. "Oh? What’s got you so worked up?"

Lily practically bounced in her seat. "I didn’t understand at first why you were so insistent on investing in JoySync Company… but now I get it!" She turned her phone toward him.

"This technology—this retinal iris breakthrough—it’s going to change the world! You’re about to become ridiculously rich, Ethan!"

Ethan chuckled, clearly enjoying her excitement.

Inside, though, he was feeling something much deeper—pride.

For years, he had clawed his way to the top, facing setback after setback. But now, this was his moment.

Lily continued gushing. "I mean, just look at the reactions! Investors are going crazy trying to get in! But you… you were the first!" She grabbed his hand, eyes shining. "You saw this coming before anyone else did!"

Ethan simply smiled, leaning back in his chair. "There’s no need to get excited just yet." His voice was calm but carried a confident edge. "Tomorrow, at the press conference, we’ll officially announce our investment."

Lily blinked. "You’re waiting until the conference?"

Ethan smirked. "Of course." He swirled the coffee in his cup, watching it ripple. "Think about it, Lily. When we announce our investment in front of the entire city…"

He lifted his eyes, his gaze filled with amusement.

"The look on all those major corporations’ faces… now that’s something worth waiting for."

Lily gasped, then grinned. "Ethan, you’re brilliant."

She leaned in closer, her voice turning icy. "I just hope Alex Reid shows up tomorrow. I want to see his face when he realizes how badly he’s lost."

She let out a cold laugh. "He dared to cross us. I can’t wait to see his reaction when we take everything from him."

Ethan’s smirk deepened.

"Then let’s make sure tomorrow is unforgettable."

….

The press conference for JoySync Company was set to begin at 9 AM sharp the next morning.

But by 8 AM, before most guests even arrived, Ethan Carter and Lily had already stepped into the venue, dressed to impress.

The two of them could hardly contain their excitement. They were waiting for that moment.

The moment when they would reveal their identities as investors of JoySync Company and watch everyone’s expressions change in shock.

They imagined the gasps, the whispers, the way people’s attitudes would shift in an instant.

Lily giggled, linking her arm with Ethan’s. "Just wait, Ethan. The moment they find out who you are, they’ll be falling over themselves trying to get on your good side."

Ethan smirked. "Of course. That’s how it always works." But while their fantasies were grand, reality was cruel. After Ethan was publicly humiliated at the Winters family Party last time, his reputation in the City had gone down the hill.

People no longer treated him as the former golden boy he once was.

In fact, many of the business tycoons who used to flatter him, hoping to build connections, were actively avoiding him.

At the entrance of the venue, several CEOs and influential figures spotted Ethan from afar—and deliberately changed directions.

Some pretended to be on a phone call. Others suddenly found something very interesting to look at on the ground. A few even quickened their pace, walking right past him without so much as a glance.

Ethan’s face darkened instantly. His hands clenched into fists as he watched these people, people who once groveled at his feet, pretend he didn’t exist.

"Those old bastards…" he muttered through gritted teeth. "Acting like they don’t know me now… Just wait. Once my identity as an investor is revealed, they’ll be begging to get back in my good graces."

Lily, seeing his anger, quickly tried to soothe him. "Exactly! They’re all blind! They can’t see the brilliance in you, Ethan!"

She huffed, crossing her arms. "They’re just a bunch of shallow fools who only care about money. But I see your true worth! I’ve always known you were destined for greatness."

Ethan’s expression softened slightly. He reached out and stroked Lily’s cheek. "That’s why I like you, Lily. You actually understand me."

Lily smiled sweetly and leaned into him. "Of course. And soon, everyone else will understand too."

While the two were whispering to each other, the atmosphere at the venue suddenly shifted. A row of sleek, luxury cars pulled up at the entrance. One after another, a fleet of high-end vehicles lined up, immediately drawing everyone’s attention.

People turned their heads, murmuring among themselves.

"Who is it?"

"That lineup… looks like someone important just arrived."

Then, the door of a black stretched Lincoln limousine opened. A man stepped out. Dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, exuding confidence and power with every step.

It was none other than Alex Reid. The second he appeared, the air itself seemed to shift in the atmosphere.

Every eye in the venue turned toward him. The murmurs grew into excitement.

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