Howard

"Ah?"

Susan was stunned. The new Boss actually wanted to promote her? The problem was, she had been preparing to resign. She said tactfully, "Mr. Wang, the board has some objections regarding you and Doom."

It was more than just objections. To be precise, they were extremely dissatisfied—Doom was the core of Doom Group. As soon as news of his share transfer spread, Doom Group's market value was cut in half. The directors flew into a rage and were preparing to break up and sell the group to recover their losses.

"A minor matter."

Wang Nanxuan said, "The board will meet at noon. Come with me then."

Susan hesitated. "This..."

"What's there to hesitate about?"

Wang Nanxuan smiled. "If we win the gamble, you'll become the group's vice president. If we lose, at worst we'll be thrown out. You were planning to resign anyway."

Susan felt a little embarrassed. She asked, "Mr. Wang, do you have a way to persuade those directors?"

"I'm very good at persuading people. All right, you may leave now."

Wang Nanxuan said. Susan nodded and turned to leave. She did not have much hope in Wang Nanxuan's words. Those directors were demons who ate people without even spitting out the bones. They would never allow Wang Nanxuan to take control of Doom Group.

"Susan isn't sad at all. Poor Doom."

Watching Susan's incomparably lovely retreating figure, Wang Nanxuan shook his head. Susan did not truly love Doom. There was someone else in her heart. She had accepted Doom only because she needed a man's affection.

Not long after Susan left, four men entered Wang Nanxuan's office. The leader was a middle-aged man who appeared highly intelligent. Behind him stood the Three Demons: Wind Demon, Earth Demon, and Water Demon.

Unlike their previous bedraggled state, the Three Demons were now dressed in designer suits and expensive leather shoes, looking quite presentable—though they still had the air of nouveau riche. Earth Demon, that embarrassing fool, had not even removed the tags.

"You're here. Howard, how is the investment company coming along?"

Wang Nanxuan asked. Howard was one of the five souls he had obtained from Mephisto, though this body was not Howard's original one.

In Las Vegas, a lawyer who had gambled himself red-eyed had wagered his soul against Wang Nanxuan. Afterward, his body became Howard's.

"The procedures are complete."

Howard nodded first, then complained, "Boss, I'm one of the world's top scientists. Using me as a lawyer is a complete waste of talent."

Wang Nanxuan smiled. "Don't rush. You'll have plenty of chances to show what you can do in the future. Though you might end up being surpassed by your son."

"That kid?"

Howard was quite dissatisfied. He said, "Look at all his tabloid scandals. How does he have even the slightest resemblance to a scientist?"

"Weren't you the same before you got married?"

Wang Nanxuan shook his head and asked, "Howard, I'm truly curious. With your intelligence, why did you make a deal with Mephisto?"

"There are many things people are powerless to do about."

Howard did not want to say more. He said, "My deal with Mephisto was only an ordinary transaction. Who knew that it would taint my soul with a dark aura? Through that dark aura, he fished me out of the River Styx.

"After that, I became one of his collectibles. Good heavens, I don't even know how I survived those dozen-plus years. Every so often, he would drag me out and torture me. Worse still, he would not let me do any research at all."

"It seems the latter left you with greater Resentment Energy. Mephisto is an old relic. He doesn't understand your value."

Wang Nanxuan smiled, then turned to the Three Demons and instructed, "From now on, your job is to use money to purchase souls in places like casinos and hospitals. I'm easy to deal with. You may wait until they die before collecting their souls.

"The more souls you buy, the more generous your rewards will be."

"Boss, we'll definitely perform well."

The Three Demons declared in unison. Following Wang Nanxuan these past few days had been exhilarating. It was worlds apart from their former life of hiding everywhere. Being able to serve Boss was their greatest good fortune.

Wang Nanxuan said, "Very good. If you encounter competitors while purchasing souls—that is, Devil worshippers—deal with them directly."

"Deal with them directly?"

The Three Demons were stunned. Wind Demon said, "Boss, that will anger the other Demon Kings."

"So what? On Earth, I am the strongest Demon King. Every soul belongs to me."

Wang Nanxuan said, "Besides, do you think they won't become my enemies just because we spare those worshippers?"

The Three Demons came to their senses and nodded. "Boss, we know what to do."

"You are my subordinates. You need fear no one. I will give you the power, glory, and wealth you desire. However, let me make this clear: every transaction must be voluntary, and you are not allowed to harm humans."

Wang Nanxuan spoke in a chilling voice. "I believe you won't want to find out what happens if you disobey my orders."

The Three Demons hurriedly lowered their heads. "We wouldn't dare."

Wang Nanxuan waved his hand. "Go. Every month, I'll set performance targets for you. Don't disappoint me. As for money, don't worry. I'll keep transferring it to you."

"Yes."

The Three Demons left respectfully. Howard looked at Wang Nanxuan and said, "Other than that final warning, you're completely unlike the other Demon Kings."

"Whether you're a person or a Demon King, you should have some principles."

Wang Nanxuan shook his head. "Come to the board meeting with me. There'll be a large number of documents for you to handle."

"Fine. I'll fill in as a lawyer for another two days."

Howard wiggled his eyebrows and said, "I know New York well. Want to go have some fun tonight? Maria has gone to Heaven, so I'm single now."

"With the way you are, you have the nerve to look down on your own son?"

Wang Nanxuan mocked him. "Business first. My career is on the rise right now."

The board meeting!

From the very beginning, those directors had not given Wang Nanxuan so much as a glance. Ned, an investor from a certain bank, said directly, "Mr. Wang, you are not part of Doom Group. You may observe this meeting, but that's all. We will purchase the shares in your possession at market price."

"That's right. Just watch from the side and don't speak."

The directors chimed in one after another. This matter had cost them heavily, so naturally they held no favorable opinion of Wang Nanxuan.

Wang Nanxuan smiled. "I had intended to be a little more polite. Since you aren't going to be polite, I won't bother pretending either."

"You intend to be impolite to us?"

Ned looked utterly disdainful. The others sneered as well, not taking Wang Nanxuan seriously in the slightest.

Standing behind Wang Nanxuan, Susan could not help shaking her head. In her view, Wang Nanxuan was a little too overconfident. Only Howard looked at the directors with pity. They had no idea whom they had offended.

Wang Nanxuan did not waste any more words. Two flames lit up in his eyes. The moment the directors met the fire in his gaze, every evil deed they had ever committed surfaced in their minds.

For example, Ned had once betrayed his brother and used loans to cause the deaths of hundreds of innocent people. Now, every one of those evil deeds emerged before him.