Building a Business Empire with my Technological System

Chapter 390: Targeting One of the Tycoons

Michael Reyes stood in the Reyes Corporation boardroom, surrounded by his senior team. The room was filled with a tense energy as they reviewed the plans laid out before them. Michael's focus was on one thing: dismantling Lance Gokongwei's grip on the market.

"Lance Gokongwei," Michael said, his tone calm but firm. "He's their key player. If we disrupt his operations, the rest of their coalition will start to crumble."

Juliet, standing beside him with her tablet, nodded. "We've identified multiple pressure points. Gokongwei's business empire is spread across several sectors—aviation, telecommunications, and food manufacturing. But his weakest link right now is Cebu Pacific."

"Explain," Michael said, leaning in.

"Cebu Pacific is facing rising costs due to fuel price hikes and increasing competition from other low-cost carriers," Juliet continued. "If we push forward with 'Project Soar,' our own low-cost airline initiative, we can undercut their market share quickly."

Michael nodded. "Let's move on this. What's the status of our new passenger jet project?"

Bridget chimed in, holding up a report. "We're ahead of schedule on 'Project Soar.' The first jet is set to roll out in six months. We've also lined up marketing campaigns to emphasize cost efficiency and fuel savings."

"Good," Michael said, turning to Juliet again. "What's the next sector we can hit?"

"Telecommunications," she replied. "Globe Telecom, one of Gokongwei's key assets, has been slow to roll out its 5G network. We're ready to launch our own network in major cities within the next two months. We can promote it as faster and more reliable, targeting the urban market."

Michael's eyes narrowed in thought. "If we push aggressively, we can capture a good portion of their customers before they have time to respond. Bridget, accelerate the 5G rollout plan. I want us in five more cities by the end of the quarter."

"Understood," Bridget replied. "I'll have the teams prioritize infrastructure and marketing."

Michael turned back to Juliet. "And their food manufacturing arm? Any opportunities there?"

Juliet nodded. "JG Summit relies heavily on its supply chain agreements with local farmers. We've already secured exclusive contracts with some of their key suppliers. This will slow down their production and force them into unfavorable terms with new partners."

Michael's expression remained focused. "Good. This will force their hand. Make sure our contracts are airtight."

Across the city, at JG Summit's headquarters, Lance Gokongwei was in a tense meeting with his top executives. Reports were coming in that Reyes Corporation was making rapid moves into their markets. The most alarming news was about Reyes' new airline initiative.

"How did they manage to develop a new passenger jet so quickly?" Gokongwei demanded, frustration clear in his tone. "We can't afford to lose ground in the aviation sector."

An executive from Cebu Pacific responded nervously, "They've partnered with international tech firms for advanced engine technology. It's allowing them to cut fuel costs significantly. If they launch before we adjust our fleet, we could see a major hit to our market share."

Gokongwei's eyes narrowed. "We need to counter this. Offer discounts, promotions—whatever it takes to keep our customers."

But the bad news didn't stop there. Reports from their telecommunications division revealed that Reyes Corporation's 5G network rollout was threatening to outpace Globe Telecom. Their existing infrastructure couldn't keep up with the aggressive expansion Michael had planned.

One of Gokongwei's advisors spoke up. "We're losing ground. Reyes has managed to fast-track permits and secure government support. Their network is set to launch in key cities before we can even finalize our rollout."

"Divert more resources to our 5G project," Gokongwei ordered. "We can't let them get ahead of us."

But it wasn't just the aviation and telecom sectors feeling the pressure. JG Summit's food manufacturing division was facing sudden disruptions in its supply chain. Suppliers who had been reliable for years were now backing out of contracts, citing better offers from Reyes Corporation.

"They're using aggressive tactics to cut us off at the source," one executive reported. "We're already seeing delays in production."

Gokongwei's frustration was mounting. "We need solutions. Secure new suppliers, even if it costs more. We can't let him choke us like this."

Back at Reyes Corporation, Michael was already moving on to the next phase of his plan. Reports were coming in that Gokongwei was scrambling to respond, but it was clear he was struggling to keep up.

Juliet updated Michael during their evening briefing. "We're seeing the first signs of panic from their side. Cebu Pacific is announcing last-minute discounts to retain customers, and Globe is trying to accelerate their 5G launch. But they're spread thin."

"Exactly as planned," Michael said. "Let's keep the pressure on. Bridget, how are the new supplier agreements holding up?"

"Solid," Bridget confirmed. "We've locked in long-term contracts with penalties for early termination. It'll be costly for anyone to break away now."

"Perfect," Michael said, leaning back. "They're trying to react, but they're playing catch-up. We're dictating the pace."

Two weeks later, the results of Michael's offensive were becoming clear. Cebu Pacific's market share was dropping as customers began to switch to Reyes Corporation's new airline. Globe Telecom was facing customer backlash over slow 5G deployment, while Reyes Corporation's network was gaining praise for its speed and reliability.

Reports began circulating in the media about JG Summit's struggles. Investors were growing concerned, and whispers of instability started to spread. Michael's moves had not only disrupted their operations but had also shaken investor confidence in Gokongwei's ability to lead.

In his office, Michael watched as the latest reports came in. Juliet and Bridget were there, both looking satisfied with the progress.

"They're losing ground fast," Juliet reported. "If we keep pushing, they won't recover anytime soon."

Michael nodded, a rare smile appearing. "Good. Let's move to the next phase. I want to see how much more pressure Gokongwei can take before he cracks."

Bridget added, "We have new marketing campaigns ready to roll out, emphasizing our commitment to innovation and consumer benefits. It'll further cement our position as the market leader."

"Do it," Michael ordered. "And prepare our next round of investments. We're not just winning this battle—we're setting the stage for complete dominance."

With the groundwork laid, Michael knew this was only the beginning. Gokongwei's empire was teetering, and Reyes Corporation was ready to deliver the final blow.