The next few weeks were a whirlwind for Saad. His investments were paying off beyond his wildest expectations, and his empire was growing at an unprecedented rate. His name was becoming synonymous with success, and people from all corners of the financial world sought his advice. But with this rise in fame came an increase in the stakes. The more powerful Saad became, the more determined Huzaifa was to bring him down.
Huzaifa, now nearly broke and utterly humiliated, had nothing left to lose. He spent sleepless nights devising a plan to destroy Saad's reputation and take back what he believed was rightfully his. He was no longer just competing with Saad; he was consumed by an obsession to outshine him at any cost.
One day, as Saad was reviewing his portfolio, Zain burst into his office, looking unusually serious. "Saad, you need to see this," he said, handing over his tablet.
Saad looked at the screen and saw a news article featuring Huzaifa. The headline read: "Rising from the Ashes: How Huzaifa Plans to Take Over the Market." The article detailed how Huzaifa had secured a massive loan from a mysterious investor and was planning to launch a new trading firm. It was clear that Huzaifa was making a comeback, and he was coming after Saad with everything he had.
"This isn't good," Saad said, frowning. "Huzaifa is desperate. He's going to try something reckless."
Zain nodded. "We need to be prepared. Whatever he's planning, it's going to be big."
Saad knew Zain was right. He couldn't afford to underestimate Huzaifa, not now. He decided it was time to take a more aggressive approach. Saad called a meeting with his top advisors and began laying out a strategy to counter Huzaifa's every move.
As they worked through the night, Saad's phone buzzed with a message from Alina. "I'm thinking about you. Let's meet up soon. I miss you."
Saad smiled at the message, but he couldn't shake the feeling that his focus on the rivalry with Huzaifa was starting to pull him away from the things that mattered most—like his relationship with Alina. He decided to wrap up the meeting and take a break, realizing that he needed to find a balance between his work and his personal life.
The next day, Saad met Alina for lunch at a quiet café. They talked about everything but the market—movies, travel, and their dreams for the future. For a while, Saad could forget about Huzaifa and the pressure of his growing empire. But as they were about to leave, Saad's phone rang. It was Zain.
"Saad, we've got a problem," Zain said urgently. "Huzaifa just made a massive investment in a company we were planning to acquire. He's trying to corner us."
Saad's heart sank. He knew this was Huzaifa's way of striking back, and it was a move that could seriously damage his plans. "I'll be right there," Saad replied, his voice tense.
Alina noticed the change in Saad's demeanor. "Is everything okay?" she asked, concern in her eyes.
Saad sighed. "Huzaifa's making his move. I need to deal with this, but I promise I'll make it up to you."
Alina nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Just don't forget what's really important, Saad. I'll be here when you're done."
Saad kissed her on the cheek and rushed back to his office. He knew he had to act fast if he wanted to stay ahead of Huzaifa. When he arrived, Zain and Fahad were already strategizing, but the mood was tense. Huzaifa had managed to outmaneuver them in a way they hadn't anticipated, and it was clear that the rivalry was reaching a dangerous new level.
Saad took a deep breath and started to formulate a counterattack. He had learned from his previous life that patience and precision were key. He wasn't going to let Huzaifa's recklessness derail his plans. Saad decided to use a tactic that had worked for him before—strategic misinformation.
Over the next few days, Saad began feeding false information to key players in the market, making it look like he was pulling out of certain investments. Huzaifa, eager to capitalize on any perceived weakness, took the bait. He poured everything he had into the companies Saad appeared to be abandoning, thinking he was finally outsmarting his rival.
But Saad had orchestrated the entire scenario. Just as Huzaifa committed his final funds, the real news broke—Saad was doubling down on other, more promising investments, leaving Huzaifa's newfound holdings vulnerable. The market responded immediately, and Huzaifa's stocks plummeted.
The scene was almost comical. Zain couldn't help but laugh as they watched the market react in real-time. "Huzaifa just fell for the oldest trick in the book," Zain said, shaking his head. "He's done for."
But Saad wasn't laughing. He knew that while Huzaifa had lost this round, the rivalry was far from over. Huzaifa's desperation made him unpredictable, and that unpredictability was still a threat.
As the day ended, Saad found himself thinking about Alina. He realized how much he had missed their time together and how important she had become to him. Saad decided that once this battle with Huzaifa was over, he would make more time for her. He wasn't just building an empire for himself—he was building a future that he wanted to share with her.
The chapter ends with Saad looking out over the city from his office window. He had won this battle, but the war was still raging. As he stood there, deep in thought, he knew one thing for sure: he wasn't going to let Huzaifa or anyone else take away what he had worked so hard to build.