Chapter 184: The Rise of a Failed Company

The next morning, the first rays of sunlight filtered gently through the floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the bedroom in a warm golden glow.

Lucas slowly opened his eyes.

The moment he looked down, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Maya was still fast asleep.

Sometime during the night, she had unconsciously rolled over and was now lying comfortably on top of him, using his chest as a pillow. One of her long, silky legs rested across his waist, while her two slender arms wrapped around him tightly, as though she were afraid he might disappear if she let go.

Her smooth, fair arms were as delicate as polished jade, soft enough to make anyone reluctant to move them away.

A few loose strands of hair had fallen across her beautiful face, and her steady breathing carried a faint sweetness that made the quiet morning feel even more peaceful.

Remembering everything that had happened the previous night, Lucas couldn’t help smiling.

He gently brushed the loose strands of hair away from Maya’s face before lightly stroking her flushed cheek with the back of his fingers.

She looked adorable while sleeping.

After receiving the System’s physique enhancement, Lucas’s body had become far stronger than that of an ordinary person. Although the previous night had been... exceptionally passionate, he had already recovered completely after just a few hours of sleep.

Maya, however...

Had obviously been exhausted.

Even now, she showed no signs of waking up.

Lucas carefully adjusted the blanket to cover her shoulders before slowly trying to slip out of bed, intending to go downstairs and prepare breakfast for her.

Just then~

Buzz.

His phone suddenly vibrated on the bedside table.

Lucas immediately picked it up to prevent the ringtone from waking Maya.

The caller ID displayed an unfamiliar number.

After glancing at Maya one more time to make sure she was still sleeping peacefully, Lucas quietly walked out onto the balcony before answering the call.

"Hello?"

A respectful male voice immediately came from the other end.

"Good morning, Chairman Lucas."

"My name is Paul Harper."

"I’m the Technical Director of Switch Live Streaming."

Lucas raised an eyebrow slightly.

So someone from the company had finally contacted him.

Paul continued respectfully,

"Chairman, Switch Live Streaming was established a little over six months ago."

"I joined during the company’s very first recruitment drive and have been leading the technical department ever since."

Paul’s voice carried obvious pride as he continued.

"To be honest..."

"Our company hasn’t had the smoothest start."

"Many people outside already believe Switch has no future."

"They think we’re just another startup that couldn’t survive."

"But..."

"Our entire team has never stopped believing in it."

"For the past five months..."

"The technical department has been working almost around the clock."

"Many of us have spent countless nights sleeping in the office."

"Not because anyone forced us to..."

"But because we genuinely believe Switch still has a chance."

"The software has already been fully developed."

"Every major function has gone through repeated testing."

"We’ve fixed bugs."

"We’ve optimized performance."

"And we’ve continuously improved the user experience."

Paul’s tone became increasingly confident.

"I can say this without exaggeration."

"If we’re comparing the product itself..."

"Switch is fully capable of competing with TikTok Live and Bing Bong Live."

"We’re not inferior to them."

"The only difference..."

"They already have users."

"We don’t."

After taking a breath, Paul continued,

"Our planning department hasn’t been idle either."

"They’ve already negotiated with several advertising agencies, influencers, and promotional channels."

"The launch plan has been finalized."

"The operation team is standing by."

"Everyone has been waiting for just one thing..."

"The chairman’s approval."

His voice gradually lowered.

"But..."

"It’s been over a month."

"The previous chairman never made a final decision."

"At first, we all thought he was still trying to secure more funding."

"So none of us complained."

"We simply kept improving the platform while waiting."

"Then this morning..."

"We suddenly received notice that the company had changed ownership."

"There was definitely some disappointment."

"But..."

"The moment we heard a new chairman had taken over..."

"The entire team regained hope."

Paul spoke those final words with complete sincerity.

"Chairman..."

"I truly believe..."

"If we’re given one real opportunity..."

"Switch can still make a comeback."

After quietly listening to everything, Lucas finally understood why every search result on the internet described Switch Live Streaming as a failed company.

From the outside...

It looked like a company that had already lost.

But internally...

An entire team of people was still working tirelessly, refusing to give up.

They hadn’t abandoned their dream.

They were simply waiting for someone willing to invest enough confidence~and enough money~to give Switch another chance.

A faint smile slowly appeared on Lucas’s face.

"So..."

"The product is ready."

"The technical team is ready."

"The operations team is ready."

"And all you’re waiting for..."

"Is someone willing to push the launch?"

Paul answered immediately without hesitation.

"Yes, Chairman."

"The moment you give the order..."

"Switch will be ready to face the market."

Lucas ended the call before turning around to look toward the bedroom.

Maya was still sleeping peacefully.

The morning sunlight fell gently across her face, making her look even more beautiful than usual.

Watching her sleeping quietly, another idea suddenly crossed Lucas’s mind.

Switch Live Streaming needed more than money.

It needed someone capable of managing the company’s daily operations.

Technical development alone wasn’t enough to build a successful business.

Fortunately...

The perfect candidate was already in his house.

Maya had spent years helping manage the Laurent Group.

Although she had always worked behind the scenes, Lucas had witnessed her business ability firsthand.

Her management skills...

Her judgment...

And her ability to coordinate different departments...

Were all outstanding.

Perhaps...

Giving her a fresh start through Switch Live Streaming would allow her to fully showcase her talents while helping her move on from everything that had happened with the Laurent Family.

The more Lucas thought about it...

The more suitable the idea became.

He smiled faintly before speaking into the phone again.

"Paul."

"Since everything is already prepared..."

"Then there’s no reason to delay any longer."

"We launch today."

Paul’s breathing instantly became hurried.

"...Today?"

Lucas nodded.

"That’s right."

"From this moment onward..."

"Switch Live Streaming officially enters the market."

After a brief pause, Lucas continued,

"One more thing."

"The company won’t just be launching."

"We’re going to make enough noise that everyone hears our name."

"I’ll transfer the startup funds shortly."

"As for the launch..."

"I’m leaving the entire operation to you."

Paul’s heart pounded violently.

"Chairman..."

"I..."

Before he could finish speaking...

Lucas had already opened his banking app.

Without the slightest hesitation...

He transferred one hundred million dollars directly into the company’s operating account.

Transfer Successful.