With his agreements in place with Kozlov, Raymond's business operations entered a new phase of expansion. He now had not just the system's support, but also Kozlov's intelligence network and resources. He also had something else: inside information about business opportunities from both Kozlov and the system.
The system began guiding Raymond toward a specific target: TransportCo, one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in the region. The company controlled distribution networks that served virtually every major business in the area. The company had significant infrastructure, including ports, warehouses, and transportation hubs.
The system's reasoning was straightforward. By acquiring TransportCo, Raymond would gain control over the physical infrastructure that moved go
