[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group":3,"chapter-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1103":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},985648,1286,"Chapter 1104 1079: Gambling with Life","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1103",1103,"\u003Cp>Rost and Xiao Ge stood in front of Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, this old servant is late, please forgive me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old servant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Robert Shaw refer to himself as an old servant, everyone was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rost, Xiao Ge, was a favorite in front of the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Hawk Country, he was second only to one, commanding thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a big shot was calling himself an old servant in front of Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's gaze fell on Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To their surprise, Ye Chen's expression was very calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was even as if this was expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, there's no need for so much ceremony, you've managed the castle well, I'm satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Master.\" Rost and Xiao Ge's face lit up with joy at Ye Chen's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze turned cold as he looked at Rock and Calis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two dared to insult my master. Someone, throw them out. I will request the Empress to strip them of their titles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Rost's words, Rock and Calis were dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their titles were hard-earned, and just because they offended Ye Chen, they were to be stripped away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rost coldly said, \"Someone, throw them out of the castle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few security personnel in suits rushed in and directly escorted Rock and Calis out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene turned to dead silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faces of those who had just mocked Ye Chen turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lin Wanrou looked at Ye Chen as if meeting him for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanrou knew that Ye Chen was a big shot in Hua Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after all, this was Hawk Country, thousands of miles away, how could Ye Chen be a Duke here, with a castle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The party continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the venue, all the nobles suddenly changed their demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all came up to toast Ye Chen proactively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen became the brightest star of the whole party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock and Calis were thrown out of the castle, both looking very grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis frowned, \"Rock, what should we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock's face was sullen, \"I didn't expect this kid to be a Duke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis said dejectedly, \"If that's the case, then we don't stand a chance, do we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hadn't planned on using the last resort, but now it seems we have no choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Rock's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man had already woken up, and Rock could see that after this incident, the old man's attitude towards him had completely changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things continued this way, the old man might even leave all the inheritance to Lin Wanrou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would leave him with nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something Rock could not allow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calis said, \"What are you planning to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock took a deep breath, \"If we can't have it, then let's destroy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Rock took out his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Qiao Sen, there's a business deal I need you to complete...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The party ended, and Rost had originally wanted Ye Chen to stay in the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Wanrou was worried about her grandfather's condition and insisted on returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was also not at ease letting Lin Wanrou go back alone, so he took a car back with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because both Lin Wanrou and Ye Chen had been drinking, Rost specially arranged for a butler to drive them back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car left the castle and after about half an hour, Ye Chen narrowed his eyes as he looked in the rearview mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Volkswagen CRV behind had been following them for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the butler was just a driver, with no awareness of danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ye Chen was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a master detective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the tracking technique of the car was very clever, it still caught Ye Chen's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen said to the driver, \"Turn right at the intersection ahead to exit the expressway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver said puzzled, \"Mr. Ye, this isn't the way to your house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Ye Chen's destination, they should have continued straight on the expressway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen replied, \"It's okay, just turn here, we can always turn back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he glanced at the rearview mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think someone is following us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the butler also became somewhat tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I contact Mr. Rost?\" the butler said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen shook his head, \"No need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler drove on, feeling very nervous inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Mr. Ye was very important. If something happened, it was a responsibility he couldn't bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, sweat started to appear on the driver's forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen said in a deep voice, \"Don't panic, turn left at the next intersection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanrou also said somewhat nervously, \"Ye Chen, is someone really following us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded, \"That CRV has been following us since we left. Just now, we turned off the expressway, and it turned down too. I don't believe it's just a coincidence that this car is taking the same route as us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the CRV behind them also turned off the expressway, closely following Ye Chen's car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were very few cars on this road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The CRV behind suddenly accelerated, rushing towards their car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that the car behind had realized they had been exposed, so they stopped pretending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold smile crossed Ye Chen's lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the driver's hands starting to tremble, he said, \"Pull over to the side of the road.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver followed Ye Chen's instructions and stopped the car on the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen got into the driver's seat and restarted the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanrou said worriedly, \"Ye Chen, should I call the police?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen said, \"It's too late to call the police now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, the car behind them was getting closer and closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen suddenly turned the car around, floored the accelerator, and headed straight for the CRV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, both the butler and Lin Wanrou were shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen, what are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen sneered, \"The other side wants to deal with us, huh? I'd like to see if they have the guts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vroom vroom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen's foot pressed down on the accelerator, the car going faster and faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car Ye Chen was driving roared like a tiger, charging towards the CRV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The momentum was like he was going to collide with the car behind him head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen, don't be impulsive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my God, Mr. Ye, what are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanrou and the butler were both dumbfounded seeing Ye Chen driving straight towards the CRV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such a high speed, if the two cars crashed into each other, there would only be one outcome, a fatal car wreck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the car speed was already up to 120 miles per hour, and the opposite car's speed was even up to 140 miles per hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this speed, a collision would leave no chance of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, stop the car.\" The butler was almost scared to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had known that Ye Chen was going to deliberate a collision, he would never have let Ye Chen drive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler could not believe that Ye Chen was treating the car like a bumper car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ye Chen was gripping the steering wheel tightly, focusing on the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the CRV on the other side had also realized Ye Chen's intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the other side was clearly a ruthless character too, showing no signs of wanting to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both cars, like arrows released from a bowstring, got closer and closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very soon, the distance between the two cars was less than 500 meters and getting rapidly closer.\u003C\u002Fp>",1270,"2026-06-03T08:13:09.113Z","2026-06-03T08:13:14.205Z",1,"novelbin.me","a145cf86a6d63819214963401bae00e2586ad10f3c75066461c2ba20b232aaab","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1104","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1102",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]