Chapter 149 A Big Short's Prisoner

• The next morning, just as it was time to start work, the employees of Santos Group were filled with excitement. In an instant, Santos Group became the number one company in Newden, and even the status of its employees skyrocketed. Whenever someone mentioned working at Santos Group, they could puff out their chests with pride. Albert stood at the company entrance with his hands behind his back, holding an electric baton. Since news spread that he and Leonard were classmates, Albert’s status within Santos Group had risen dramatically, making him feel a bit full of himself. “Albert, do you think Santos Group, being the top company in Newden, will give us a raise?” A nearby security guard pulled out a freshly opened pack of cigarettes and handed one to Albert, skillfully lighting it for him.
• Albert took a satisfying drag and replied, “Of course, didn’t Ms. Moreno say in the meeting? With Santos Group’s growth, we won’t be treated poorly. “And our chairman, Leonard, would never mistreat us.” Whenever Leonard was mentioned, Albert would consciously or unconsciously speak highly of him. He was truly grateful to Leonard and admired him greatly. “Come on, Albert, tell us, who exactly is this magnificent Mr. Santos?” A few other security guards also gathered around, curious about the newly minted richest man in Newden. “Well, listen, Leonard is a genius…” Albert cleared his throat, basking in the adoring gazes around him. His vanity was greatly satisfied. And at that moment, there was a loud bang. Two security guards standing at the door were thrown into the lobby.
• A figure of cold aloofness appeared at the entrance. He stood with his hands behind his back like a solitary peak, exuding a chilling aura. Albert and the others realized what was happening and stared cautiously at the newcomer, shouting, “Who are you? Here is the Santos Group, and our boss is Leonard, the richest man in Newden.” “I know very well because I came for Leonard,” the figure replied indifferently. Suddenly, Victor took a step forward, causing a thunderous boom. The floor beneath his feet cracked open, with a fissure extending from him all the way to the wall at the far end of the lobby. The entire building trembled slightly. The guards, including Albert, couldn’t help but gulp. Was he still a human being? “Call Leonard, or else I’ll massacre the entire Santos Group today,” Victor said calmly.