VILLAIN: MANIPULATING THE HEROINES INTO HATING THE PROTAGONIST - Chapter 752: Wang Jian's Plan Fails

Wang Jian leaned back in his chair, the soft hum of the hotel room’s air conditioning barely masking the whirl of ideas in his head. He was deep in thought, planning the next phase of his strategy against Langston Industries. Charlotte and Sarah were busy working on their respective companies, and he knew it was time to bring them into the fold for this next step.

“Alright, ladies,” he called out, glancing at Charlotte, who was tinkering with some blueprints for VoltX Innovations, and Sarah, who was scrolling through market data for Blake Robotics. “I’ve got a brilliant idea. We’re shifting gears and going for the finances of Langston Industries.”

Both women perked up, their attention immediately drawn to him. Charlotte set down her blueprints and leaned forward, intrigued. “What do you have in mind?”

Wang Jian sat up straighter, a confident smile spreading across his face. “We’re going to cause them to deplete their cash reserves. They’ve been relying too heavily on loans and credit lines. If we can create a financial strain, we’ll force them to use their reserves, and that’ll make them vulnerable.”

Sarah nodded, her eyes lighting up with excitement. “I like where this is going. How do we execute it?”

“We’ll target their current projects,” he explained. “Charlotte, you and I will leverage VoltX Innovations to underbid them on some upcoming contracts in California. With your reputation in the tech industry, we’ll present an irresistible offer that will pull clients away from Langston. And Sarah, you’ll do the same with Blake Robotics-create a competitive edge that’ll make them look like the outdated choice.”

Charlotte raised an eyebrow, a playful smile forming on her lips. “And when they see our offers, they’ll be forced to lower their prices to compete. That’s going to hurt their margins and put a strain on their cash flow.”

“Exactly!” Wang Jian replied, feeling the adrenaline pumping through him. “As they scramble to keep clients, they’ll start using their cash reserves to maintain operations, pay employees, and invest in their projects. They won’t be able to sustain it for long, especially with the damage we’ve already done to their morale.”

Sarah clapped her hands, excited. “And the more desperate they get, the more we can exploit them. This is genius.”

Wang Jian grinned, his mind racing with possibilities. “Let’s get to work. The sooner we start, the sooner Langston will be on the ropes again.”

As the plan began to unfold, Charlotte and Sarah dove into their work, crafting proposals that were hard to resist. They targeted several lucrative contracts that Langston Industries had been eyeing, presenting innovative solutions at lower prices. The initial reactions were exactly what Wang Jian hoped for; Langston’s management began to panic as they received reports of lost contracts and dwindling client interest.

Meanwhile, David sat at his desk, frustration etched across his face. He was on the phone with his father, Richard, who was pacing the floor in his office.

“Dad, I don’t get it! We’re losing contracts left and right. We’ve got to do something,” David said, his voice strained.

Richard sighed, his tone stern. “David, we need to stabilize our cash flow. Your grandfather and I have called in some favors. We’ve extended our loan deadlines with the banks and the Mayor of California. We’re buying ourselves time.”

“Time? For what?” David shot back. “While we sit here twiddling our thumbs, VoltX and Blake are stealing our clients right out from under us! I need solutions, not extensions!”

“Calm down, son,” Richard replied, trying to keep his voice steady. “We’ll handle the external pressures, but you need to manage the internal situation. Get your team in line, figure out what’s going wrong, and regain control of your business. I don’t want to hear about any more complaints about your morale issues.”

“Fine,” David huffed, running a hand through his hair in frustration. “I’ll talk to the teams and see what I can do. But if this keeps up…”

“Don’t think about that,” Harold interjected, having overheard the conversation. “You’re not a child anymore, David. Stop making excuses and act like the CEO you’re meant to be.”

“Yeah, yeah,” David muttered, rolling his eyes as he hung up the phone, irritation bubbling within him. He looked at the reports on his desk, a sense of dread washing over him as he realized the uphill battle he faced.

Back at the hotel, Wang Jian lounged on the bed, his mind swirling with thoughts of the unfolding plan. Despite the initial successes, he felt a gnawing dissatisfaction creeping in. “They shouldn’t be able to recover this quickly,” he muttered to himself. “They shouldn’t have gotten a second chance.”

Charlotte and Sarah entered the room, both looking energized. Charlotte flopped down next to him. “We’re making headway. Some of the contracts are slipping through their fingers already,” she said.

“Good. But we need to push harder,” Wang Jian replied, his frustration evident. “I want them to feel the pressure more than they are right now. They’re still standing too tall.”

Sarah frowned. “What do you suggest? They’re starting to react, and with Richard and Harold backing them, they might stabilize faster than we can disrupt.”

Wang Jian rubbed his temples, feeling the tension rise. “I need to come up with something more aggressive. They’ve got resources we haven’t tapped into yet. I want their financial desperation to spiral into chaos.”

Charlotte glanced at Sarah, concern in her eyes. “Wang, don’t push too hard. We don’t want to risk drawing too much attention to ourselves. We’re working under the radar for a reason.”

“Yeah, but if we don’t turn the heat up, we’ll lose our advantage,” he countered, frustration spilling over. “I can’t just sit back and watch them recover. I need to see them collapse.”

Feeling the weight of his emotions, Wang Jian decided to vent his frustrations in a different way that night. He called Bella, one of his mistresses, who had been waiting for an opportunity to indulge in some quality time with him.

When she arrived, the tension in Wang Jian’s mind began to dissolve as he saw her voluptuous figure framed in the doorway. Bella had a way of commanding attention, and tonight, that was exactly what he needed.

“Wang,” she purred, walking toward him with a seductive sway. “You look stressed. Want to talk about it, or should we find a more… enjoyable distraction?”

Wang Jian smirked, the corners of his mouth curling up at her playful tone. “Let’s skip the talking for now,” he said, pulling her closer.

The night unfolded as they lost themselves in each other, the pressure of the world outside melting away with every kiss and caress. Wang Jian poured his frustrations and desires into Bella, allowing her to take his mind off the battle raging in the business world.

As they moved together, he whispered sweet nothings in her ear, their bodies entwined as if they were the only two people in existence. Bella gasped softly, her hands roaming over his body, her warmth igniting a fire within him.

“You’re incredible,” she murmured, her lips trailing along his neck. “Let me help you forget about everything.”

And for that moment, he did forget. All thoughts of Langston Industries, of David’s blunders,

and the potential fallout vanished as they became lost in each other’s embrace. Wang Jian knew he would return to the game soon enough, but for now, he savored the pleasure that came from surrendering to his desires.

The tension of the day faded away, replaced by a sense of bliss that only Bella could provide. And when the night finally gave way to the early morning light, he felt rejuvenated, ready to tackle the challenges that lay ahead.

With the dawn of a new day, Wang Jian’s mind buzzed with fresh ideas, all aimed at bringing Langston Industries to their knees. He was more determined than ever to turn the tides, knowing that every battle required both mental and physical fortitude.

“Back to the drawing board,” he thought with a sly smile, eager to put his plans into action

once more. The war was far from over, and Wang Jian was ready to unleash a storm on Langston Industries that they wouldn’t see coming.