Capítulo 42: Tronc Underhand tactics

Alan sat in his leather office chair, staring at the computer screen in front of him. The reports for Tronc Co.'s flight business were open on his desktop, revealing both good and bad news. Despite the chaos caused by PV-17, Tronc Co. was still doing remarkably well in the industry. Alan felt a small surge of pride at this realization - after all, he had played a crucial role in the company's success.

However, there was a downside to the recent events, and Alan felt his mood dampening. The report indicated that Tronc Co. had lost 30% of its market share. It wasn't a crushing blow, but it was a loss nonetheless. Alan couldn't help but feel responsible, wondering if there was something he could have done to prevent it.

He leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes for a moment as he tried to compose himself. Alan knew he needed to focus on the positive aspects of the report. Despite the loss in market share, Tronc Co. was still making a profit, which was a testament to their low investment costs compared to their competitors. It was something to be proud of, and Alan knew that he had worked tirelessly to ensure that Tronc Co. stayed competitive in the industry.

As he opened his eyes, Alan felt a renewed sense of determination. He knew that he needed to keep working hard, keep analyzing the industry trends, and keep finding ways to make Tronc Co. even better. PV-17 may have rocked the industry, but Alan was confident that Tronc Co. had what it takes to overcome any obstacle.

With a deep breath, Alan turned his attention back to the reports on his screen. There was work to be done, and he was ready to take it on. He picked up his pen, ready to make notes and come up with strategies to improve Tronc Co.'s position in the market. Alan was a businessman through and through, and he was determined to see Tronc Co. succeed.

Alan knew that they couldn't directly compete with PV-17, but they could still make an impact in the markets where Portal and Sea were dominant. After a lot of brainstorming with his team, they finally came up with a plan to disrupt the domestic food market, which was primarily controlled by Portal and its partners.

Their plan was simple, yet effective. They would start distributing Portal's products at their stores, but under a different name, as a third-party company. Although they didn't have the rights to sell Portal's products in the domestic market, they had the legal right to sell them in foreign countries. So, they decided to sell them as imported goods from another country, and rebrand them as their own products.

Alan and his team knew that they had to be careful in executing this plan, as it could potentially lead to legal issues with Portal. However, they were confident that they could pull it off without any problems.

They started by ordering a small quantity of Portal's products and displaying them at their stores. They named the products differently and changed the packaging to make it look like their own. The products were a hit with their customers, and they quickly started ordering more.

Alan was pleased with the initial success of their plan, but he knew they had to be cautious. They couldn't afford to upset Portal and its partners, as that could lead to legal consequences.

To ensure their safety, they decided to start selling the rebranded Portal products only in select stores, far away from the locations where Portal and its partners had a stronghold. They also made sure that the prices of the products were not too low or too high, so as to avoid drawing any unwanted attention.

Their plan was working, and they were slowly gaining a foothold in the domestic food market. Alan and his team were pleased with the results, but they knew they had a long way to go before they could compete with the big players in the market.

As they continued to distribute the Portal products under a different name, they also started investing in their own products. They hired a team of experts to develop new and innovative products that would appeal to their customers and set them apart from their competitors.

With time, their strategy paid off, and they were able to gain a significant share of the domestic food market. They had successfully disrupted the market that was once dominated by Portal and its partners.

In the end, Alan and his team knew that they had taken a significant risk by rebranding and selling Portal's products without their permission. But they were able to do so within the legal limits, and it ultimately paid off for them. They had successfully disrupted the market and established themselves as a major player in the industry.

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Maxie, CEO of Portal, sat at her desk, poring over the latest reports from her team. As she read through them, one company's name caught her eye: Third Plate Co. They were selling fruits and products that were packed differently from others in the market. But Maxie knew something that most others didn't - the fruits and products sold by Third Plate Co. were not of this world. They were brought in from a parallel universe through a portal that only Portal had access to.

Maxie knew that Tronc Co., their biggest competitor in the market, was behind Third Plate Co. She wasn't surprised. Tronc Co. had been trying to make inroads into the food market for a while now, and this was their latest attempt. But Maxie wasn't going to let them get away with it easily. She knew that Tronc Co. had to prove that the products sold by Third Plate Co. were theirs, which was next to impossible. They couldn't risk losing the lawsuit as it could put their operations on hold until the case was solved.

Maxie knew that if a court were to ask for the source of the products, Portal would have to reveal their secret portal. This was something she was not willing to do. The portal was the backbone of their operations and the source of their power. Revealing it to the world was not an option.

So, she decided to take a different approach. She would open a proxy company that would sell the magical products in foreign countries. This would allow them to distribute the products that Tronc Co. was trying to sneak into the market, while still keeping their own operations hidden.

Maxie knew that this would be a risky move, but it was the only way to compete with Tronc Co. and protect their own interests. She had a team of experts working on the logistics of the proxy company, making sure that they wouldn't be traced back to Portal.

As the plan began to take shape, Maxie felt a sense of relief wash over her. She knew that they were still in for a tough battle, but at least they were fighting back. She was determined to protect Portal's interests and keep their operations running smoothly.

With a sigh, she leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes for a moment. She knew that the road ahead would be challenging, but she was ready for whatever came her way. After all, she was the CEO of one of the most successful companies in the world - and she wasn't about to let anyone take that away from her.

A few minutes later, her phone rang. It was Alex. "Maxie, I just read your report," he said. "You're brilliant. This is exactly the kind of strategy we need to take on Tronc."

Maxie smiled, feeling a sense of satisfaction at Alex's words. "Thank you, Mr.Bell I've been thinking about this for a while now. I'm glad you see the value in it."

Alex chuckled. "Maxie, you're the best CEO I could have asked for. I trust your instincts."

Maxie blushed slightly at the compliment. "Thank you, Mr.Bell I won't let you down."

"Good," Alex said. "Now, here's what I want you to do. Sell our products at a way lower price than Tronc in other countries. Cost doesn't matter, we'll still make a profit anyway."

Maxie nodded, already formulating a plan in her mind. "I understand. We'll make sure to undercut Tronc in every way we can."

"Excellent," Alex said. "I'll leave it to you, Maxie. I know you'll handle it."

Maxie hung up the phone, feeling a sense of excitement at the prospect of taking on Tronc. She knew it wouldn't be easy, but she was determined to succeed. She called a meeting with her team to discuss the new strategy, and they worked tirelessly over the next few weeks to set up a proxy company in foreign countries.

Finally, they were ready. They began selling their products at a much lower price than Tronc, and it wasn't long before they started to gain traction in the market. Customers were delighted with the quality of their products, and the affordable prices made them even more popular.

Maxie watched with satisfaction as their plan unfolded. They were disrupting Tronc's domination of the market, and it felt good. She knew there would be more challenges ahead, but she was ready for them. With Alex's support and her team's hard work, there was nothing they couldn't accomplish.