Chapter 160

I wondered who the shadowy figure was. Was he the one secretly clearing all the negative news reports for Preston Group? At 1:00 am, I reviewed all the files before deleting all traces from the laptop. Then, I removed the USB drive and hid it in a discreet location. As I sat on the bed, I couldn't calm my racing thoughts. So, was this how Preston Group had risen to power? First, they developed key technologies to dominate the market, slowly monopolized it, and finally built their empire in Jalthoria. From the files, it was clear they used their influence to conduct illegal research focusing on longevity. Despite numerous scandals tied to Preston Group, none ever stirred up a significant storm. Was it Luke's unparalleled methods? Or was someone even more powerful supporting him from the shadows? I rubbed my fingers absentmindedly as I leaned back in my chair. Staring at the ceiling, I pondered. If Donn could uncover this much, the darker truths had to be even beyond his reach. I