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    NexusTV’s production crew arrived in Oakhaven five dayster.


    ire, the Evermore Group CEO and the Carter family daughter, weed the crew herself.


    Run, Friends, Run was a popr variety show nationwide. Therefore, when people heard the crew


    was going to film an episode in Evermore Diner, fans from Oakhaven and all other cibes traveled all


    the way to be there..


    Newhaven Commercial za was crowded with fans during the few days the crew was working on


    the new episode.


    Both the Oakhaven traffic department and the police station sen many men to manage the traffic


    and keep the crowd under


    control


    Journalists across the country also traveled there with the hope of getting some first–hand scoop.


    The news of “Run, Friends, Run Shooting at Evermore Diner had already blown up the Inte


    even before the crew could be done filming the episode.


    Evermore Diner also made headlines for several days.


    Out of curiosity, people also went online and searched Evermore Diner. The clicks on the search


    result the restaurant had never been higher.


    Anticipating something like this could happen, ire had alreadyunched the Evermore Diner’s


    official website, on which she introduced its various specialties and featured its food therapy


    concept.


    Within just a few days, Evermore Diner had attracted a lot of attention from theizens.


    People even dug out the video where Denton and ire devoured the food in the restaurant a


    month ago, making Evermore Diner go even more viral on the Inte,


    People grew even more intrigued once they found out Lilian, the new generation most popr


    celebrity, endorsing Evermore Diner.


    Since ire and Lilian were both major figures in Evermore Diner, they were constantly in touch


    with each other.


    At the beginning. ire regarded Lilian as a potential threat. Surprisingly, the two eventually


    became close friends after a few days of cooperation.


    So close that they could be like twin sisters.


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    As time went by, the 80 branches of Evermore Group in Oakhaven had all already been renovated.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    Surrounded by cheers and confetti, the 80 branches in Oakhaven finally opened their doors after 15


    days of renovation and decoration.


    A fleet of brand–new trucks delivered all the authentic ingredients from Elmwood to the 80


    kitchens.


    The fleet was assembled by Dave.


    That same day, a new episode of Run, Friends, Run also aired on NexusTV, which was sponsored


    by Evermore Diner.


    In the show, popr celebrities were chatting, entertaining, and soft–shilling Evermore Restaurant’s


    dishes every chance they got.


    The most frequent words they repeated was “Evermore Restaurant’s food is organic and healthy.


    Come and taste it for yourself!


    The ertisement Ln shot for Evernote Diner was also pollifig on all channels.


    As Gilmore expected. Exermore Diner became famosas all over the country thanks to the variety


    show promotion and the advertisements.


    The 80 branches business was booming since the opening


    Lilian, who was in charge of the branch’s management, was also well–prepared for the uing


    business. She worked on the recruitment of hundreds of chels and waiters, handled the supply of


    ingredients, and addressed all other potential problems


    Hundreds of diners in Oakhaven crowded the restaurants. Of course, the opening of 50 Evermore


    branches also rmed some major brands in the local catering industry.


    One of them. Gastronova Ventures, the biggest catering business in Oakhaven, was the first to


    lose its cool.


    In the Gastronova Ventures headquarters, a middle–aged woman in office was slightly frowning as


    she knocked on the Vice President’s office door.


    “Come in!” Benjamin’s voice sounded from inside.


    Upon hearing that, Ms. Patterson walked in.


    Mr. Palmer, bad news! Ms. Patterson reported with anxiety.


    Benjamin was checking the stock market that very moment. He stared at theputer screen as he


    asked, “What’s wrong?”


    “Mr. Palmer, have you heard that Evermore Diner had opened 80 branches in just half a month?


    Their poprity is going to surpass ours if we don’t do something about it,” Ms. Patterson said,


    worried.


    Benjamin stared at her with a smile. “Yeah, I know that. No big deal.


    “Mr. Palmer, do you already have a n?” Ms. Patterson asked


    Benjamin chuckled. “Why do we need a n? There is no way they will ever surpass us. Indeed


    they opened all those branches. Yes, their business was booming. But that’s just something they


    want us to see. Do you know they spent 25 million dors on promoting their brand? They even


    hired Lilian to shoot amercial for them. Do you know how much that costs? It’s normal that


    happened since they have spent that much money.”


    “But what if it keeps going on like this? What if our business gets stolen away by them?” She was


    worried.


    Benjamin, however, replied with a rxed expression on his face, “Ms. Patterson, no need to


    worry. Gastronova Ventures is much better than Evermore Diner in all aspects. Scale, service, and


    taste. You name it. Their food therapy‘ concept is just at scam. We all know that. In a few days,


    when customers realize they were tricked, Evermore Diner will go down


    Ms. Patterson never expected that Benjamin would ignore their closest rival like this.


    She pondered for a moment and said. “That’s a very good point, Mr. Palmer. But we can’t leave this


    unattended. In the next few days, why don’t we offer some discounts to attract more customers? In


    this way, Evermore Diner’s business will decline quicker.”


    “Excellent idea. Gastronova Ventures is the best catering business in Oakhaven. Our stock price


    has tripled these days. The market is also optimistic about ourpany. Just wait and see. We will


    crush Evermore Diner within a month!” Benjamin nodded and added.


    “I understand, Mr. Palmer. I’ll get to it now Ms. Patterson was much more relieved after bearing


    Benjamin’s pep


    talk.


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    Benjamin nodded. ‘Go ahead. I still have to keep an eye on the stock market.


    Then, Ms. Patterson walked out of the office.


    Benjamin watched the stock price of Gastronova Ventures rose steadily with a proud smile


    appeared on his face. “Gilmore, look at my stock price. I can raise billions of dors at any time!


    Your crappy Evermore Diner is not a match for our Gastronova Ventures. Just wake up!”


    Benjamin had not forgotten that Gilmore swept away 100 million dors from him.


    He wanted revenge!


    He would make sure that Evermore Group loses everything. He would buy all Evermore Diner


    branches at the lowest price. Only in this way could he make up the 100 million dors he lost and


    finally vent his anger.


    His ultimate goal, of course, was to push Cilmore away, so ire and the Carter family’s fortune


    would be his.


    A sharp glint shed across Benjamin’s eyes.


    He shook these thoughts out of his mind and fixed his gaze to theputer screen. His face


    darkened.


    Gastronova Ventures‘ stock price was dropping,


    It was plummeting!


    It had already dropped by 20%, but it didn’t stop there.


    People were selling off Gastronova Ventures‘ stock at the lowest price. In just a few seconds, the


    stock price had fallen by


    30031


    Cold sweat was pouring down his forehead, Benjamin copsed on his chair, his mouth agape.


    “What the heck had happened? How did the stock price drop by 300% in just a few seconds?”


    Benjamin was overwhelmed by an indescribable shock.