Milf Hunter: Seducing And Taming Beauties

Chapter 1026: Fall of Suzuki Enterprises?

I continued firmly, ”I will have my own people from Immortal Enterprises replace them immediately. Tell HR to process every resignation without delay and start the replacement process right now.”

Hina looked between Tomiko and me, clearly conflicted. When Tomiko gave a small, reluctant nod of approval, Hina bowed deeply and hurried out of the office to carry out the orders.

Once we were alone again, I turned back to Tomiko. She still looked deeply nervous, her eyes filled with worry for me.

”I know you’re worried about me,” I said gently, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face. ”But don’t be. I want you to go back home now and spend some time with Oka-san and the girls. Let me handle everything here from this point on.”

Tomiko shook her head immediately, her eyes determined and stubborn. ”No... I will not go anywhere. I will stay with you.”

I looked straight into her eyes with unyielding resolve. I sighed softly and spoke in a low, serious voice. ”I’m afraid you will not like what you see, Oba-san. I don’t want you to witness that side of me. My tenderness, my care, and my warmth... they are only for my own people. But if anyone tries to harm someone I care about... they won’t live to see another day. Do you still want to stay and see that side of me?”

Tomiko didn’t hesitate even for a second. She reached out and held my hand tightly, her grip warm and steady despite the chaos swirling around us. Her dark eyes locked onto mine with quiet, unwavering strength.

”I am not going anywhere, Jack,” she said softly but firmly. ”I want to stay right here... with you.”

I let out a slow, heavy sigh, my thumb gently brushing over the back of her hand. My voice dropped lower, carrying the weight of years of hard decisions.

”In a fight between monsters... the stronger monster will tear apart the opponent completely. I...”

Tomiko cut me off gently, her voice calm but laced with quiet resolve. She squeezed my hand a little tighter.

”I am not a little girl, Jack. I have been in this business for a very long time. I know exactly how ugly it can get.” She paused, her gaze steady.

”It’s just... I didn’t want to take that path. Once you start walking down the road of ruthlessness, there’s no turning back. More and more enemies appear. The cycle never ends. I wanted to protect this company... and my family... without becoming the very thing I hate.”

I looked at her for a long moment, studying the mix of strength and exhaustion in her eyes. Then, in a calm but chillingly cold voice, I said:

”Then cut the grass... and pull out the roots. Leave nothing behind.”

Tomiko’s eyes widened in genuine surprise. She stared at me, clearly taken aback by how casually and decisively I spoke those words.

For a few seconds, silence filled the luxurious office, broken only by the distant hum of the city outside the glass walls.

I tilted my head slightly and asked, my tone softer now but still serious, ”Are you afraid of me now, Oba-san?”

Tomiko shook her head slowly. Her fingers remained intertwined with mine, warm and reassuring.

”No...” she whispered, her voice gentle. ”I am not afraid of you, Jack. I’m just... surprised.” She let out a small, breathless laugh, though it carried a trace of nervousness.

”You always seem so kind and gentle with us... with Haruna, with Kasumi, even with me. But the moment someone threatens the people you care about, you become someone else entirely. It’s like there are two sides of you — the warm, protective man who wipes tears and cooks for the family... and this cold, merciless side that doesn’t hesitate to destroy anyone who stands in the way.”

She paused, searching my face carefully. Her thumb lightly stroked the back of my hand as she continued, ”I’ve met many powerful men in my life. Most of them wear their ruthlessness like a badge of honor. But you... You hide it so well until the moment it’s needed. That’s what surprised me.”

I gave her a small, almost sad smile. ”This side of me... I never wanted you or the others to see it. My tenderness, my care, the way I treat all of you — that’s real. That’s only for my family. But when someone like Daiki tries to hurt what’s mine...” My voice hardened slightly. ”I become the monster they never saw coming.”

Tomiko stepped a little closer, her body now only inches from mine. The faint scent of her perfume mixed with the tension in the air. She looked up at me, her expression a complicated blend of worry, admiration, and quiet acceptance.

”I understand,” she said softly. ”And I’m not asking you to change who you are. I just... I don’t want you to carry this burden alone either. If we have to walk this dark path, then at least let me walk beside you. Don’t shut me out.”

She squeezed my hand once more, her voice dropping to a near-whisper that carried both vulnerability and quiet strength. ”Just promise me one thing... no matter how ruthless you become out there, come back to us as the same Jack who makes Sister smile, who teases Haruna, and who wipes away my tears. Can you do that for me?”

I looked into her eyes for a long moment, then nodded slowly, my voice low and sincere. ”I promise, Oba-san. The monster is only for our enemies. For you, for Kasumi, for Haruna, and for this family... I will always come back as your Jack.”

I gently guided Tomiko back to her seat behind the large desk, my hand resting lightly on her shoulder for a moment longer before I stepped back. She sat down, still holding onto the warmth of my touch.

Just then, the office door burst open. Hina came running in, her face pale and her breathing ragged. Sweat glistened on her forehead as she clutched a stack of papers and her tablet tightly.

”Boss!” she gasped, her voice trembling. ”It’s bad... almost everyone has left the company already. The entire HR department, Finance, and even half of Operations and Marketing have submitted their resignations and walked out.”

”Some didn’t even wait for approval — they just packed their things and left. And that’s not all... every single company we had active contracts with has suddenly cancelled them.”

”They sent termination notices within the last fifteen minutes. The banks are calling nonstop — they’re demanding immediate repayment of all outstanding loans for our ongoing projects. We’re looking at a complete collapse if this continues for even a few more hours.”

Tomiko didn’t say a word. She simply turned her gaze toward me, her eyes filled with quiet desperation and trust. She waited, placing her complete faith in my response.

I remained calm on the surface. I looked at Hina and spoke with steady authority. ”Hina, give me a detailed list of the people you need right now — every critical position that must be filled immediately. Include their roles and responsibilities.”