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Chapter 405 Reyes Final Target

The fall of Manny Villar had sent a clear message across the Philippine business world—Michael Reyes was inevitable. One by one, the giants had fallen, and now only one remained: Henry Sy Jr., the chairman of SM Investments Corporation.

SM was the last bastion of the old order. With vast holdings in retail, banking, and property development, the Sy family's empire had long been seen as the cornerstone of the Philippine economy. Unlike the others, Henry Sy Jr. had taken a cautious approach, watching as Reyes Corporation dismantled his peers. But now, he knew there was no more waiting—Michael was coming for him next.

SM's Boardroom—BGC, Manila

Henry Sy Jr. sat in a high-rise boardroom, surrounded by his top executives. The tension was palpable. Reports of Vista Land's acquisition had rattled SM's investors, and whispers of Reyes Corporation's next move had begun circulating.@@@@

"We need to prepare," Sy said, his voice calm but firm. "Michael Reyes has been systematic. He doesn't attack randomly. He finds a weakness, exploits it, and dismantles everything from within."

One of his executives, the head of retail, leaned forward. "Sir, our strength is in volume. SM's retail chain is massive, and our shopping malls dominate the market. Reyes Corporation has no real presence in physical retail."

Another executive, from banking, added, "And our financial arm, BDO, remains one of the strongest in the country. Even with aggressive competition, we have the largest customer base."

Sy nodded but remained unconvinced. "You're thinking like the others did. Gokongwei thought Cebu Pacific was untouchable. Pangilinan believed PLDT and Meralco were too big to fail. Villar thought real estate dominance was enough to protect him. Reyes Corporation didn't just compete with them; they rewrote the game entirely."

The room fell silent.

"We have to find out where they'll strike first," Sy continued. "We need to be proactive."

Reyes Corporation—Golden Topper, Manila

At Reyes Corporation's headquarters, Michael Reyes stood at the operations center, reviewing the latest intelligence on SM Investments. Juliet and Bridget stood beside him, their reports ready.

"SM's empire is vast," Juliet began. "Their core strengths are retail, banking, and property development. However, they have vulnerabilities—specifically in e-commerce, digital banking, and logistics." Discover hidden stories at My Virtual Library Empire

Bridget nodded. "Their retail dominance is built on physical malls, but online shopping has already started chipping away at their market share. If we launch a competing platform with better logistics and customer incentives, we can carve into their dominance."

Michael studied the data. "And banking?"

SM's Counterattack

At SM's headquarters, Henry Sy Jr. watched in silence as his empire faced its biggest threat yet.

"Our e-commerce division is losing market share," the head of digital retail reported. "Brands are shifting to ReyesMart. They're offering better terms, and customers love the seamless experience."

"Our fintech division is seeing a drop in new account sign-ups," the CFO added. "ReyesPay is eating into our base, and our digital services are struggling to retain users."

"The construction delays on our new developments are worsening," another executive said grimly. "They've taken over key contracts, and we're struggling to replace suppliers."

Sy remained silent for a long moment before speaking. "We underestimated him."

His executives exchanged uneasy glances.

"He won't stop," Sy continued. "If we don't act now, SM will become his next trophy."

But deep down, Henry Sy Jr. knew the truth—Michael Reyes was no longer just a competitor. He was an unstoppable force, and the fall of SM was now just a matter of time.

Reyes Corporation—The Final Push

Back at Reyes Corporation, Michael Reyes stood before his team, reviewing the final strategy.

"SM is fighting back, but they're on the defensive," Juliet said. "Their attempts to counter have been too slow. They're bleeding market share every day."

Bridget added, "If we keep up the pressure, we can force a sale of key assets within the next quarter."

Michael smirked. "Then that's exactly what we'll do. This is the final battle. We take SM apart, and Reyes Corporation stands alone at the top."

As the city skyline twinkled in the night, Michael Reyes prepared for the final, decisive strike—the moment that would make Reyes Corporation the undisputed ruler of the Philippine business empire.