Anya Sharma had never felt more alive.
She stood in her new office on the 58th floor of the Aethelgard Tower. The space was still minimalist, but it was now a state-of-the-art command center. On a holographic display before her were the live feeds of four other individuals: the new heads of Titan Security, Apex Media, Nexus AI, and Global-Trans Logistics, all handpicked by Anya and approved by Raj in the last 24 hours.
"Good morning," Anya began, her voice crisp and imbued with the authority of her position. "Our objective today is the complete corporate isolation of the Mathur Group. Nexus AI has identified their five most critical supply and distribution partners. We will dismantle these partnerships. One by one."
She was a conductor leading a symphony of destruction. Her commands were precise, ruthless, and brilliant.
The first target was 'Luxe Legacy', a manufacturer of high-end watches that used Mathur gems exclusively.
Nexus AI fed Anya real-time data on Luxe Legacy's financial vulnerabilities.
Apex Media launched a targeted whisper campaign online, questioning the quality of Luxe Legacy's watch movements and "leaking" rumors of their financial instability.
Global-Trans Logistics suddenly re-routed a critical shipment of Swiss components meant for Luxe Legacy, citing a "port workers' strike" that only seemed to affect their cargo.
Titan Security, using data provided by Raj's Digital Phantom, presented the CEO of Luxe Legacy with a terrifying report detailing his own personal security flaws, implying that if they could uncover such things, 'Mr. R' could do much worse.
The assault was over in less than a day. The terrified CEO of Luxe Legacy received a call from Anya Sharma herself. Her offer was simple.
"Sever all ties with the Mathur Group and sign an exclusive supply deal with a new R-Corp subsidiary, and all your problems disappear," she said coolly. "Or you can go down with the sinking ship."
The CEO, seeing his company's stock price plummet and his supply chain in chaos, folded immediately.
One down.
The process was repeated with brutal efficiency. A high-end textile company, a luxury car modification firm, a chain of boutique hotels—all of Suresh Mathur's key allies were systematically targeted, weakened, and then flipped. R-Corp didn't just steal his partners; it absorbed them, strengthening its own ecosystem while his withered away.
In Ludhiana, Suresh Mathur's world had become a living hell. His phone was a constant source of bad news. Every call was another lifelong friend or business partner terminating their contracts, their voices cold and distant.
"I'm sorry, Suresh, it's just business," they'd say. "This R-Corp... they're just on another level."
He was a leper. His empire, once a formidable fortress, was now an isolated island, and the tide was rising fast. In a fit of desperate rage, he hurled his phone against the wall, watching it shatter. He was alone, surrounded by the ruins of his influence.
From his penthouse, which now served as the private residence above the R-Corp headquarters, Raj watched Anya's masterful execution of his will. He was pleased. His first lieutenant was proving to be even more capable than he had hoped.
He turned his attention to his daily ritual.
[ Daily Check-in Complete. ]
[ Reward Received: ₹20,00,00,000 (Twenty Crore Indian Rupees) ]
[ Bonus Reward: Majority Ownership of 'Veritas Legal Group' ]
[ System Note: 'Veritas Legal Group' is a top-tier international law firm with a ruthless reputation in corporate takeovers. ]
The final piece of the puzzle. He now had the corporate army, the financial muscle, the logistical network, the PR machine, the intelligence hub, and the legal arsenal.
He called Anya to his office. She arrived moments later, her expression one of grim success.
"Their partners are all gone, or they've flipped to our side," she reported. "The Mathur Group is isolated."
Raj nodded, looking out at the city below. "Good. An animal is most dangerous when it's cornered. Let's see what it does."
He turned to face her, a glint in his eye.
"Instruct the Veritas Legal Group to begin drafting the paperwork," he said, his voice dropping to a whisper. "We're launching a hostile takeover of the entire Mathur Group. It's time to take their name off the board for good."