The night passed quickly, and morning came the next day. Martin woke up at seven in the morning, put on his elegant suit, left his house, and drove his luxurious car towards downtown.

Silicon Valley, Trade Horizon Headquarters

Martin arrived at the company's building, stepped out of his sleek sports car, and handed it over to one of the young men standing near the gate. "Anthony, park the car and give the keys to the secretary when you return," Martin ordered in a firm voice.

Anthony, a slender young man with Indian features, replied with a shy smile, "Yes, sir." He quickly took the keys and went to park the car.

Martin ascended the grand staircase, casting a scrutinizing glance at the employees' desks as if analyzing the entire state of the company. Then, he looked up at the changing market screens, and his face showed signs of tension and frustration.

Martin was a graduate of "Stanford University's Graduate School of Business," where he was among the top of his class. This achievement made him proud and gave his father strong motivation to support him in founding "Trade Horizon."

Although the company bore his name alongside some other investors who injected a capital of $700 million, Martin knew very well that these investments were merely attempts to curry favor with his powerful senator father, facilitated by wealthy business intermediaries.

What these investors did not anticipate was Martin's success in increasing the company's capital from $700 million to $2.4 billion in just a few years, making him a fortune estimated at over $900 million and establishing his position as one of the most prominent young investors in the country.

Of course, this is what appears to the public. But Martin knew that the rise and fluctuations in the markets he chose were merely the result of deliberate manipulations, supported by his father.

His father exploited his authority as a senator to manipulate the market by creating obstacles for competing projects, causing illicit ripples in the financial markets. This is known as "whale market manipulations," and "Trade Horizon" could be described as a company targeting the collection of funds from small and medium investors.

Despite his disdain for such corrupt and plundering practices, Martin believed that such actions should remain the preserve of the elite, a rightful measure to protect the class divide between leaders and ordinary citizens.

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In his view, the fundamental rule in America is that "the power of corruption and malfeasance lies with the master, not the servant." This is what helped America maintain its rapid ascent. However, he was frustrated by the spread of corruption among the lower classes, which made it a target for public criticism rather than a privilege of the elite.

Martin's goal in accepting the responsibility of managing this company and seeking his father's support was to climb the power hierarchy until he reached a powerful position that would enable him to reactivate the fundamental law that protects the interests of the elite.

Martin continued to monitor the market screen until a middle-aged woman with blonde hair and blue eyes approached him. This woman was Dorothy, the company's Chief Operations Officer.

Dorothy handed Martin a set of documents and said seriously, "Mr. President, there have been several changes in the last twelve hours that require your swift attention."

She continued, "To begin with, the Bank of Japan unexpectedly raised its key interest rate, which led to an appreciation of the Japanese yen and made export-dependent Japanese companies less profitable, causing widespread stock sell-offs, significantly impacting our investments there."

She added, "Additionally, U.S. jobs data raised fears of a recession in the United States, leading to a sharp drop in U.S. markets. The Dow Jones Index fell by 4.6%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Index dropped by about 3%."

"The crisis was not limited to Japan and the United States; it extended to other European and Asian markets as well. The DAX in Germany and other major European indices recorded significant losses, underscoring the global impact of the crisis."

Dorothy suggested, "I advise temporarily withdrawing investments to reduce losses, then rebuilding several inverse trades with medium leverage and a short-term deal to offset the losses."

Martin looked at Dorothy with scrutinizing eyes and began to consider a different option. Dorothy's suggestion was the safe choice, but he had another plan he had devised the previous night.

Martin's expression turned serious, and he said, "The main reason for the Nasdaq and S&P 500's decline is rumors about the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. The Nasdaq Index can be considered more volatile due to its heavy focus on tech companies."

He thought for a moment and then continued, "The best plan now is to pressure for a reversal of the decision, or perhaps..." Suddenly, he turned to Dorothy and said, "I think there’s a party my father is hosting in two days, and the head of the Federal Reserve will be attending."

Excitement appeared in his eyes, and he said firmly, "Dorothy, close all open trades and set up a massive short position with full capital using fivefold leverage. Divide the capital across the three indices and leave the position open when the markets close."

It was Friday, and the next market opening would be on Monday.

Dorothy looked at Martin with concern and said, "Sir, this is a big gamble. If the market opens with major crashes, losses could exceed 50% of the capital."

Martin smiled confidently and said, "No worries, I will take full responsibility."

Dorothy looked at Martin with a look full of astonishment, then sighed and said, "Alright, if that's what the president wants, the order will be executed immediately."