A Wall Street Genius's Final Investment Playbook-Chapter 135

Kissinger's testimony was the key to victory.

A few words from his mouth would determine the course of the trial.

However,

[There is nothing for me to say in court. Don't I have the shackles of an NDA?]

His voice over the phone carried a firm resolve.

Was this the third refusal?

Since it was the reaction I had expected, I wasn't shaken, but I couldn't help but feel regret.

"I understand. Please contact me anytime if you change your mind."

But just as I was about to end the call, Kissinger’s words caught my ear.

[Newton will soon disappear from the market.]

"Has someone launched an investigation?"

[Theranos has decided to take action voluntarily.]

After ending the call, I took a moment to reflect on the situation.

A voluntary withdrawal of Newton.

Holmes wouldn't do something like that without reason, so this must be the result of Kissinger’s pressure aligning with Holmes’s cooperation.

In other words, it meant the two of them had joined hands behind the scenes.

Well, it was good that Kissinger was showing a willingness to remove a dangerous medical device like Newton from the market.

It was proof that he still had some conscience left.

However, the problem was his method.

‘Avoid strong responses… huh.'

If it were someone like Kissinger, he could have taken much stronger measures.

Just one phone call to CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), which oversees LDTs (Lab Developed Tests) like Theranos, could trigger a surprise lab inspection.

If that happened, Theranos’ unethical and sloppy technology would be exposed in an instant, leading to a forced shutdown.

After that, the situation would inevitably escalate into a criminal case.

At least, that was how it played out in my previous life.

But instead of taking that approach, Kissinger was secretly manipulating Holmes to achieve his goals.

The reason was obvious.

If this incident turned into a criminal case, the reputations of the involved executives would be dragged down as well.

‘He wants to keep it quiet.'

It seemed Kissinger was trying to resolve the issue without public scrutiny.

However.

I felt bad for the old man, but I couldn't allow that.

I glanced at the masterpiece on my wrist.

‘It’s about time…’

At that moment, the vibration of my smartphone shattered the silence.

As soon as I checked the screen, a smile naturally spread across my lips.

<White Shark’s Counterattack: Epicura’s Hero, Orca, Sued for Defamation>

The spark I had planted was finally catching fire.

***

Originally, Ha Si-heon was neither a celebrity nor a public figure.

He was just a rookie analyst from Goldman, a fleeting star who had received brief attention on a broadcast a few months ago.

But now, this unknown individual had become the target of a lawsuit?

Under normal circumstances, no one would have cared.

However, the Epicura incident was different.

The shareholder meeting incident that Ha Si-heon had been involved in was not just an internal corporate dispute but a matter deeply entangled with a nationwide human rights movement.

<Shocking! ‘White Shark Sniper' Now in the Defendant's Seat?>

<Epicura Fallout? White Shark Begins ‘Legal Revenge' Against Orca>

Sensational headlines flooded online spaces.

Of course, Ha Si-heon wasn’t prominent enough to catch the attention of mainstream media, so the coverage mostly came from tabloids desperate for scandalous content.

Articles filled with rumors and speculation rather than thorough reporting were everywhere.

But there was one person who was alarmed by these articles—Epicura’s CEO, Whitmer.

Shocked, he immediately made a call.

[Is it true that White Shark has taken action? We received no prior notice… targeting the weakest among us! How utterly cowardly!]

To Whitmer, Ha Si-heon was nothing short of a savior.

After all, when he was on the verge of being disgraced and ousted from the company,

Ha Si-heon had not only protected his CEO position but also played a pivotal role in transforming the struggling Epicura into a leading innovator in the food service industry.

[If this is fallout from our incident, I cannot just stand by. I will mobilize all of Epicura’s resources to help you.]

“No, this lawsuit has nothing to do with that incident.”

When Ha Si-heon assured him that the article was baseless, Whitmer was relieved but couldn't hide his doubts.

[But why is such an absurd article surfacing now?]

"Actually… it's not entirely baseless. I was recently involved in a defamation lawsuit… though the other party isn’t White Shark."

[A lawsuit? You personally, not Goldman?]

"Yes, because I meddled in something unnecessary again…"

Whitmer persistently pressed for details about the lawsuit, but Ha Si-heon remained tight-lipped, saying, "Since it’s an ongoing case, I can't disclose any specifics."

“I’ll handle this myself. Your concern alone is more than enough.”

But despite his words, Ha Si-heon’s voice lacked strength.

His usual confidence was nowhere to be found, replaced by deep contemplation.

Seeing his benefactor troubled like this, Whitmer couldn’t help but feel heavy-hearted.

After ending the call, he fell into deep thought.

And then, after a brief moment,

He made a resolute decision and posted on social media.

– Defamation laws should not be tools to suppress the truth. If those who speak out bravely are pressured, we will fight back against that pressure. #Save_the_Orca

By mentioning Ha Si-heon’s nickname, ‘Orca,’ at the end, Whitmer was sending a clear message to the unknown adversary—

That he would stand as Ha Si-heon’s shield.

Of course, the ‘unknown adversary’—Holmes—never saw this post.

However, those closely monitoring Whitmer’s moves did.

It was none other than the passionate supporters of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.

At first, they, too, had dismissed the tabloid articles without much thought.

However, Whitmer’s post and the code word ‘Orca’ suggested that all those tabloid stories were, in fact, true.

– What? It wasn’t just a rumor, but the truth?

– Is White Shark really this vindictive…?

– But why did Orca say it was baseless?

– There must be a reason he can't talk about it. He must have only confided in Whitmer.

The initial surprise was brief.

Soon, the people who processed the news began to feel a surge of emotion.

To them, Ha Si-heon was a brave warrior who proudly upheld a brand infused with Black heritage and soul against arrogant and greedy White investors.

And now, that very hero was being attacked by White Shark, who represented those very same arrogant and greedy White investors?

This further elevated his image.

In an instant, Ha Si-heon was catapulted to the status of a martyr.

A fearless hero standing against oppression, a martyr who willingly endured hardship for the sake of truth—this was the aura that now surrounded him.

It didn’t take long for voices of determination to rise in his defense.

– The White supremacists’ retaliation has begun. #Save_the_Orca #BLM

– Orca is our hero. Attacking him is attacking all of us. #Save_the_Orca #BLM

Messages filled with anger and resolve spread like wildfire across social media.

The hashtag #Save_the_Orca quickly dominated the trending charts, and beside it stood #BLM, firmly in place.

The likelihood of a single lawsuit shaking the entire nation was slim.

However, the timing was uncanny.

It was August 2014.

American society was like a powder keg on the verge of explosion.

The BLM movement was poised to spread nationwide.

The spark had already been ignited just weeks before.

A video had surfaced of a Black man in New York dying due to excessive police force, and before the shock had even settled, an 18-year-old Black teenager was fatally shot by the police in Missouri.

These consecutive incidents pushed the Black community’s anger to its peak, and the BLM movement was gaining unprecedented momentum.

The eruption of massive protests across the country was imminent.

And then, at that very moment,

A hero, revered as a guardian of Black culture, was sued by a well-known figure associated with White supremacy?

The impact was beyond imagination.

Within just 48 hours, Ha Si-heon’s name dominated social media.

The online space was ablaze with furious backlash against White Shark.

– Listen up, White Shark! You can’t buy justice with money! #Save_the_Orca #BLM

– Is it really so hard to respect minorities? White Shark must apologize and drop the lawsuit immediately! #Justice_for_Orca #BLM

– This is institutionalized racism. White wealth and power are being used to silence minority voices! #Stop_White_Privilege #BLM #Save_the_Orca

An unexpected storm of public outrage.

Amidst it all, White Shark was utterly bewildered.

He had long moved past the Epicura incident and was focused on his next target—so what on earth was happening now?

This sudden wave of negative publicity was catastrophic for his plans.

He hurried to issue a clarification, but instead of resolving the situation, it only made things worse.

<White Shark Completely Denies ‘Ha Si-heon Lawsuit’ Allegations… But What’s the Truth?>

<White Shark’s Claim of Innocence—Why Doesn’t It Add Up?>

Tabloids distorted his statements, pouring fuel onto the already raging fire.

Backed into a corner, White Shark sought a drastic move to turn the tide.

He invited Ha Si-heon to the Yankees game, offering him a seat in the prestigious Legends Suite. freeweɓnovel.cѳm

This special seating area, located right behind home plate, offered the best view in the stadium, fine dining, and personal waiter service—an ultimate VIP experience.

Ha Si-heon, naturally, gladly accepted the olive branch and enjoyed the luxurious treatment, even humming a tune.

However.

Unfortunately for White Shark, this move backfired spectacularly.

Even this extravagant gesture became fodder for new conspiracy theories.

– Nobody’s falling for this. If it were a genuine reconciliation, it would’ve happened away from cameras.

– Making peace at a baseball game… Do they take us for fools?

– The media needs to expose this ‘PR stunt.’ We demand the truth!

As the situation escalated, even mainstream media started paying attention.

Unlike tabloids, they conducted thorough investigations.

Before long, they uncovered the real truth.

<Theranos, Not White Shark, Filed the Lawsuit Against Ha Si-heon—Previous Reports Proven False>

It was finally revealed that Theranos, not White Shark, was the entity that had sued Ha Si-heon.

Thanks to this revelation, White Shark was able to breathe a sigh of relief.

However, now that the truth was out, public scrutiny shifted to a new target.

– What even is Theranos?

– So it wasn’t White Shark? This is kind of embarrassing…

– Wait, isn’t this just another corporate deception? Whether it’s White Shark or Theranos, they’re both just puppets of White capital.

– This is why fake news is dangerous. We need to uncover the real truth…

Confused and curious, the public started looking up Theranos.

Before long, they stumbled upon the name Elizabeth Holmes.

Silicon Valley’s first female ‘unicorn’ CEO.

A bold innovator who vowed to conquer all diseases.

The youngest female billionaire in American history…

The dazzling titles attached to Holmes’s name only fueled public curiosity.

Why would someone with such an illustrious background sue Ha Si-heon?

Tabloid journalists, never ones to miss out on a juicy story, sprang into action.

<[Exclusive] The Shocking Secret of Theranos! Exposing the Truth Behind the ‘Orca’ Lawsuit!>

Silicon Valley’s rising star, Theranos, has sparked controversy by dragging ‘Orca’ Ha Si-heon into a legal battle.

But this is just the tip of the iceberg!

[Shocking] Theranos Board Members Flee! What’s Happening? Even National Heroes Have Turned Their Backs!

What shocking truth did heavyweights like Henry Kissinger and Charles Kensington witness?

[Appalling] The Pinnacle of Innovation ‘Newton’ Suddenly Halted?

Theranos’ ambitious project, Newton, has been abruptly discontinued.

Is this due to a critical product defect? Or is there an even bigger secret hidden beneath the surface?

Could this be the truth that drove the board members to flee?

[Suspicion] The Hidden Intent Behind the ‘Orca’ Lawsuit?

Is the lawsuit against Ha Si-heon a clever ploy to cover up Theranos’ crisis?

An exclusive investigation reveals the shocking secrets of Theranos! Continued on page 34…

Tabloids unleashed the most sensational stories and conspiracy theories imaginable.

Yet, surprisingly, those wild conspiracies were closer to the truth than anyone expected.

As the relentless pursuit of ‘truth’ spiraled out of control, Theranos swiftly moved to contain the damage.

<Theranos: "The Lawsuit Against Ha Si-heon Is a Legitimate Legal Procedure, an Unavoidable Measure Due to Confidentiality Breach">

They were trying to paint Ha Si-heon as a sneaky little rat.

However, their attempt was futile.

By now, Ha Si-heon had already cemented himself in the public’s heart as a martyr who spoke out for the truth.

At that moment—

As if fate were playing a cruel joke, two bombshells exploded simultaneously.

<Shocking! Theranos Faces a Mass Lawsuit from Former Employees>

The first bombshell was news of a class-action lawsuit.

Former employees had drawn their swords of justice, exposing ‘wrongful terminations and a toxic work environment.’

<WST: Unveiling the Glittering Facade of Silicon Valley—The Ugly Truth Behind Theranos>

The second bombshell came from the Wall Street Times.

Renowned investigative journalist Jonathan Kurtz delivered a scathing exposé on Theranos’ nightmarish work environment.

Brutal working hours reminiscent of slavery, verbal abuse as a daily occurrence, and a ‘Big Boss’ surveillance system tracking employees’ every move.

The article put a name—Theranos—to the anonymous allegations that had circulated for years, bringing them into the harsh light of public scrutiny.

But the most shocking revelation was the reason for Ha Si-heon’s lawsuit.

A single line in the article explained everything: "Because he was a whistleblower to this publication."

With that, Ha Si-heon’s narrative evolved into a new chapter.

Once an icon of the Black civil rights movement, he was now standing in court as the voice of oppressed workers.

The story gripped the public’s imagination.

– As expected of Orca… His charge toward the truth never stops.

– Slavery? Hitler? In 2014?!

– From defender of Black rights to champion of workers… Orca’s hunt continues.

Theranos fought desperately to contain the damage, but Ha Si-heon’s heroic narrative only grew stronger in the public consciousness.

Each time the flames of public outrage seemed to die down, Whitmer—the Black CEO leading a Black-owned brand and a central figure in the BLM movement—stepped in to reignite them.

—

"Ha Si-heon is the most honest person I know. When he sees a problem, he cannot stay silent. This time, too, he simply spoke out with courage. We will stand with him, always. #Save_the_Orca #BLM"

The response from BLM supporters was immediate and passionate.

—

Yes! Ha Si-heon is our hero and the conscience of this era. #Save_the_Orca

"First, they came for the communists, and I remained silent because I was not a communist… We will stay silent no longer. #Save_the_Orca #BLM"

Don't fall for corporate lies. Listen to the brave voices of Orca and the former employees. #Save_the_Orca #BLM

Amidst this raging storm of public opinion,

The stage was set for the legal showdown that would determine the fates of both Theranos and Ha Si-heon.