Chapter 240
Lea’s conversation had just begun. “Jonah, your safest industry is the film industry. You have the country’s top film production companies, with a number of first, second, and third–tier stars under your belt, controlling one–fifth of the nation’s cinemas, But now, with the rapid development of internet technology and the swift update and replacement of smart handheld electronic products, half of the population are already netizens. Within five years, everyone will be online. Users of online cinemas will quickly surpass those of physical cinemas. Games and live streaming will divide up a large portion of the entertainment market,”
She paused and added. “And live streaming platforms gather most of the internet’s attention. In the future, whoever controls the attention controls the money. Are you sure you don’t want to cooperate with me!”
Jonah’s eyes trembled again, thinking. “Lea is indeed right, and it seems this is her own insight. Such a young girl with such insight is rare”
“Thank you for the compliment, Miss Berry. But I don’t need a partner,” he said, glancing at the door. “Please leave”
In this field, he was the one standing at the peak, and he saw the future market more clearly than others.
He didn’t lack capital, talent, or technology and didn’t need to let others share the spoils.
I’ve already had hackers infiltrate your hotel systems, as well as your underground boxing rings, racetracks, and several horse racing venues. Domestic and international, all of them. Lea said
lightly
His brow furrowed, his face dark with anger, “So, you’re threatening me! If I don’t agree, you’ll attack my systems and prevent me from doing business?”
“What kind of threat is this?” Lea smiled faintly, then her expression turned serious.
“Twill expose all the data in your systems, including bank transactions, details of all trades, cash transactions, and those big shots trading in your systems, as well as the shadowy figures who facilitate their trades and work for you. When the time comes, Degolden will collapse and vanish. And you.” She looked at him sharply.
Even without her finishing the sentence, he understood.
I’ll end up in jail for life. No, I’ll be killed by those big shots trading in my system Jonah thought, his face completely dark, showing horror. ‘She’s definitely threatening me
Chris looked at Lea in astonishment, her heart pounding. This tycoon femme fatale is too beautiful and fierce!
Yannis appeared bewildered and innocent. I feel like I’ve been involved in a terrifying hostage situation, yer it’s strangely exhilarating
Jason stood dumbfounded. So Miss Berry is this cool!
Jonah took out his phone and immediately made a call.
Upon receiving a reply, his face turned completely dark.
Before he could hang up, the office landline rang.
Two of his other phones also rang
An assistant secretary entered. “Mr. Manning, the stadium system has crashed”
“Mr. Manning, there’s an issue with the bank account”
“Mr. Manning, all electronic systems at the hotel are down.”
He hung up the phone and had Lawrence close the office door.
“Lea,” Jonah gritted his teeth. “You should understand, this isn’t just some small deal, some minor project. For it to succeed, partners must be trustworthy. Even if I agree now, aren’t you afraid I’ll back out, find a way to screw you over? Take you down?”
His gaze was sharp
He could do it, and he had the capability.
“Jonah, your platform development technology is at least twenty years behind my artificial brain intelligence technology. Once my tech is out there, your foothold in this field is gone. Are you really willing to pass up on that? This is your best, your only chance.”
Through this, his company could transition from risky margins to legitimacy.
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If Lea could threaten him, others surely could too,
Jonah’s heart sank.
What she said hut him right where it hurt.
She had managed to hack into all his systems and neutralize his personal security, a clear warning.
Jonah stared at her sharply. She was indeed formidable, having calculated his vulnerabilities.
But he wasn’t someone who would compromise just because of a threat.
“Oh, I forgot. I should have let you see the Al technology first,” Lea said, taking out her phone and calling Shannon. “Shannon, send the file package to Mr. Manning’s computer. This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.
Jonah froze and wondered, ‘She forgot? Send it to my computer?
He turned his head and saw his computer screen changing, someone remotely controlling it.
Damm, everything on my computer is top secret, he thought.
Shannon tried to press the power button to cut off the power, but it was useless. The computer was still running. “Lawrence, get George and the others.
Lawrence looked at him pitifully. George was the head of their hacking team,
They had been trying to defend against the attack since the company’s systems were breached, but their skills were vastly inferior and it was to no avail
Jonah had nothing to say, glaring angrily at Lei
“Mr. Manning, why not take a look at my artificial brain technology?”
Jonah looked at the computer and saw a video automatically playing
It was a demonstration of part of the artificial brain being used on streaming and video platforms.
The video explained its uses in a simple and concise manner.
It made the platforms easier to operate, required less attention, and the picture quality far surpassed the current standards.
It even included four–dimensional capabilities.
The potential for 4D visualization could be realized with this technology.
Not only that, but his film production could achieve a qualitative leap.
Jonah could sense that a revolution in intelligent technology was on the horizon.
His heart was pounding as if it was about to leap out of his chest.
“Why… why did you choose me?” he asked.
Once this technology was released on the market, all their current efforts would be in vain.
With such technology. Lea could find full investment and support from anyone.
Tve already told you. You have an industry advantage in this field, and you have money and resources. Plus, Milton
Jonali’s eyes widened in shock.
Chris was also taken aback, realizing something.
“Eight years ago, Milton acquired the Manning family’s car and mobile phone manufacturing plants. After that, the Manning family went bankrupt. Then, the family fell apart. You, the heir to the Mausing family, had to switch careers and enter the entertainment industry. You want to grow quickly so you can one day seek revenge on Milion, right?”
Jonah’s pupils dilated as he looked at her in shock, feeling exposed and panicked.
What exactly has this woman found out about mer he wondered.
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“Conveniently, Milton is a very difficult person to refuse. If we join forces, we can defeat him in the business world.”
The best revenge against Milton would be to defeat him in his most cherished and proudest field, to trample him underfoot, making him feel wone than death
This was Lea’s revenge plan in this ble
In her previous life. Jonah did achieve considerable success in the business world, but compared to the tech giant Milton, he was far behind.
Jonah didn’t even have the qualifications to compete with Milton.
In this life. Lea sought out Jonah for another reason.
In the previous life, Jonah had joined forces with Milton’s enemies and kidnapped her to strike against Andrews Group
Jonah knew she was the most valuable researcher under Milion. Killing her could hinder Milton’s growth.
But Jonah ultimately let her go and ensured her sale return
Jonah was a man with principles and a good heart.
That was why Lea chose Jonah.