Nate sat in his office, staring at the system notification.
[Ding! Major Milestone Achieved!]
[Carter Enterprises has officially claimed 15% of TitanTech’s customer base! Bonus: Exclusive business upgrade unlocked!]
He tapped on the new system window, curiosity burning inside him.
[New Feature Unlocked: Market Influence!]
[Market Influence allows you to manipulate supply chains, negotiate exclusive contracts, and create artificial demand within your industry. Use it wisely.]
A slow grin spread across Nate’s face. If he played this right, he wouldn’t just compete with TitanTech—he’d crush them.
Nate immediately called a meeting with Jordan and his newly hired logistics manager, Maria, an expert in supply chain management.
"TitanTech has blocked most of our local suppliers. We need alternative sources, and we need them now," Nate said, his voice sharp and determined.
Maria nodded. "I’ve been analyzing their supply chain. They rely on three major manufacturers—two in China, one in South Korea. If we can cut a direct deal with even one, we can disrupt their entire operation."
Jordan leaned forward, rubbing his chin. "That’s a long shot. Langford has deep connections."
Nate smirked. "Then we make them an offer they can’t refuse."
Using the system’s Market Influence, Nate reached out to SilverTech Industries, one of TitanTech’s main suppliers. He sent a direct proposal:
- Higher purchase volume than TitanTech
- Instant upfront payment (thanks to cashback earnings)
- Profit-sharing for future growth
A day later, SilverTech responded.
[We’re interested, but TitanTech holds exclusive rights. Breaking the contract will cost us millions.]
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Nate’s fingers flew over his keyboard.
[We’ll cover the penalty fees, double your profits, and guarantee a five-year contract.]
A long silence. Then—
[Deal. We’ll prepare the paperwork.]
Nate leaned back, triumphant. With this one move, he had just cut off 40% of TitanTech’s supply chain.
The retaliation was immediate.
The next morning, Carter Enterprises’ website was hit with a massive DDoS attack. Their entire site crashed, orders were delayed, and customers started complaining.
"Langford’s getting desperate," Jordan muttered. "What’s the move?"
Nate’s eyes gleamed. "We make this backfire on them."
He issued a public statement:
[Due to unprecedented cyberattacks, our site is temporarily down. However, we value our customers and will offer a 15% discount on all orders once we’re back online. Thank you for your support.]
Customers rallied behind him, seeing him as the underdog. Within hours, the hashtag #SupportCarter was trending. Tech influencers, journalists, and social media warriors all jumped in.
And when the site came back online—
Sales tripled.
As Carter Enterprises gained momentum, journalists picked up the story. Reports surfaced about how TitanTech was trying to sabotage a rising competitor. Several tech influencers even made videos exposing TitanTech’s unethical business practices. The public began boycotting TitanTech, pushing Carter Enterprises further ahead.
"We need to capitalize on this," Maria said. "With the media on our side, we can expand our reach and bring in more investors."
Nate nodded. "Let’s release a statement. Announce our expansion plans and commitment to fair business practices. Let the world see that we’re the better alternative."
Within days, multiple investors reached out, eager to fund Carter Enterprises’ rapid growth. Nate used his Cashback System wisely, reinvesting the funds to expand operations, hire more staff, and secure additional suppliers.
Langford wasn’t done. He tried smearing Nate’s name in the media, claiming Carter Enterprises was involved in shady dealings. But Nate was ready.
He released leaked emails from SilverTech showing TitanTech’s unethical practices, including price gouging and supplier intimidation.
The fallout was instant. TitanTech’s reputation plummeted, shareholders panicked, and customers flooded to Carter Enterprises.
Langford made a desperate move—lowering prices to unsustainable levels in an attempt to win back customers. But Nate anticipated this. Using his Cashback System, he matched TitanTech’s prices while maintaining profitability. TitanTech began hemorrhaging money, unable to keep up.
Then, the final nail in the coffin—
[Ding! TitanTech’s market share drops below 30%! Congratulations, you’ve officially surpassed them!]
Nate smiled.
Langford called one last time. His voice, once full of arrogance, now sounded hollow. "You win, Carter."
Nate’s voice was calm, unshaken. "I told you—I don’t lose."
TitanTech was finished. Their board forced Langford to resign, and within weeks, their stock value collapsed.
Carter Enterprises, on the other hand?
It was just getting started.