Chapter 30

Alex woke up feeling the heavy weight of his stepfather's demands about the company pressing down on him. The concerns that had kept him tossing and turning all night still lingered in his mind.

Despite the nagging anxiety, he pushed himself through his morning routine, moving quickly as he got ready for the day ahead.

As he hurriedly ate his breakfast, a notification buzzed on his phone. With a mix of curiosity and apprehension, he read the message from the firm handling the ongoing project.

As he absorbed the contents, his heart leapt with joy. The message revealed that the accused company had been disqualified after the investigation, and this meant Tate Industries had advanced to the second round of the competition. This news was a huge relief, and a wave of excitement rushed over him.

Overwhelmed by the unexpected good news, Alex felt a sense of excitement that he hadn't experienced in a long time. His worries about his stepfather's demands seemed to melt away in an instant.

The