Chapter 47: How Dare You Set Me Up

The employees of Noctis Group all breathed a collective sigh of relief as they watched Tigra and his crew flee in a panic.  Moments earlier, when Tigra's gang had rampaged through the company, smashing everything in their path, everyone thought Noctis Group was doomed.  But the moment Ruxley arrived, he effortlessly resolved the chaos. He was so powerful. At that moment, Sherise also let out a relieved breath. Clapping her hands to gather everyone's attention, she addressed the team, "Everyone, please return to your work! Today's incident was just a minor hiccup and won't affect our company's future. Rest assured!" "Yes, Ms. Potter!" The employees nodded and swiftly returned to their respective posts to resume their work. Turning to Deja, Sherise instructed, "Deja, please find someone to clean up this mess right away. We need to get back to normal as soon as possible so it doesn't affect our business operations." "Got it. I'll handle it right now!" Deja replied. "Thanks for your hard work!" Sherise nodded gratefully before walking over to Damon, who had suffered injuries while trying to protect the company. She spoke sincerely, "Captain Damon, thank you so much for what you did today. Starting now, your salary and bonuses will be doubled, and you can focus on recovering in the hospital. Don't worry about the medical costs; the company will cover everything in full!" "Thank you, Ms. Potter!" Damon's face was pale, but his eyes shone with gratitude as he looked at Sherise. "No need to thank me; you've earned it," she said, offering a warm smile. Deja arranged for an ambulance to transport Damon to the hospital. After everything was sorted out, Sherise walked up to Ruxley and said gently, "Ruxley, thank you so much for today!" If it hadn't been for Ruxley and Arius arriving in time, Tigra would never have let Noctis Group off so easily. Ruxley lifted his hand and playfully tapped Sherise's nose, smiling indulgently. "Do we need to say thanks to each other? Your matters are my matters. If something like this ever happens again, make sure to contact me immediately. Don't try to handle it on your own, okay?" "Got it!" Sherise wrinkled her nose cutely and, wrapping her arms around Ruxley's, said with a hint of mischief, "I think this is your first time visiting Noctis Group, isn't it? Come on, let me show you around!" With that, Sherise began leading Ruxley on a tour around the company. Although Noctis Group wasn't as large as the prestigious Kyushu Chamber of Commerce, it still employed nearly three hundred people, making it a notable company in Shiphay City. After a complete tour of Noctis Group, Sherise and Ruxley made their way to her office. "Sherise, you mentioned last time that Noctis Group was having some issues. Were they resolved?" Ruxley asked, sitting comfortably on the office sofa. Sherise poured a cup of coffee for him, smiling as she nodded. "Yes, they've been taken care of! In fact, not long ago, we secured a multi-billion project from the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce!" Hearing her mention the prestigious Eden Estates project, Deja couldn't help but steal a glance at Ruxley.  If there was any lingering doubt in her mind about who had secretly helped her before, today's events had erased it. She was now one hundred percent sure—the person who had assisted her at the Kyushu Tower was Ruxley. "Really? That's wonderful news!" Ruxley responded, a gentle smile forming on his face as he saw Sherise's excitement. "Oh, that's not all!" Deja added playfully, winking. "Besides the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce, in recent weeks, we've formed cooperation agreements with several other prominent companies in Shiphay City." "Next week, we'll be hosting a signing ceremony at Noctis Group to formalize the contracts. If everything goes smoothly, it won't be long before we become one of the leading companies in the city!" Sherise's voice was filled with excitement and expectation as she envisioned a bright future.  Her lifelong dream was to build Noctis Group into one of the most successful companies, not just in Saultrouge Kingdom but throughout the entire Kyushu. Ruxley smiled affectionately. "Is that so? Then let me congratulate you in advance. And if there's anything you need help with, just let me know. Don't try to handle it all by yourself, okay?" Sherise laughed, "I know, I won't overexert myself!"  Though she didn't fully understand what Ruxley had been up to these past three years, today's events gave her a glimpse. His identity wasn't as simple as it appeared on the surface. The power and influence he wielded were likely far greater than she could imagine. Still, since Ruxley chose not to reveal much, she didn't pry. She believed that if the time came, Ruxley would tell her everything. Meanwhile, over at Stellar Group, Aliki sat comfortably in her office, waiting for good news from Tigra. "Ms. Aliki, Tigra's visit to Sherise's company will surely leave them in disarray. I must say, your move was brilliant!" Melusine, Aliki's assistant, praised. Aliki's lips curled into a confident smile, her eyes flashing with a hint of arrogance. "She wants to go against me? She has a long way to go. This time, I'll make sure she understands that no matter how hard she tries, she'll never be a match for me!" "Of course, Ms. Aliki! You're so clever and resourceful. How could she possibly compete?" Melusine chimed in flatteringly. Just then, Aliki's assistant knocked and entered the room. "Ms. Aliki, Tigra and his men have arrived!" "What? They're back already? Does that mean the matter has been taken care of?" Aliki was pleasantly surprised as she hurried out of her office. But the moment she stepped out, she was greeted by an unexpected sight. Tigra, with a face as dark as thunder, was leading a large group of his followers toward her office. "Tigra, what happened to your hand?" Aliki asked, bewildered. She noticed that Tigra and all his men had their arms wrapped in thick bandages, looking as if they were injured. Ignoring her question, Tigra turned to his men and commanded, "Smash it all!" "Yes, boss!" The members of Tiger Gang let out a roar and immediately began swinging their bats and pipes, smashing everything in sight. Crash! The entire Stellar Group office was reduced to rubble within moments, a scene of utter devastation. Aliki's face turned deathly pale as she witnessed the destruction. She panicked, rushing to Tigra's side, "Tigra, what are you doing?!" "What am I doing?!" Tigra's face twisted in rage as he suddenly raised his hand and slapped Aliki so hard she was thrown across the room.  "You wretched woman! How dare you set me up!"