The First Billion

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After years of effort, John Gavallan has achieved his dream. His firm has successfully taken prestigious companies public on the New York Stock Exchange, achieving remarkable results. Now, Gavallan faces his most delicate deal: listing the Russian company Mercury on Wall Street. The initial public offering could raise two billion dollars. However, just five days before the launch, a sophisticated hacker casts a shadow over the frantic world of finance, declaring that Mercury's shares are worthless. Is this a personal attack against Gavallan? What dark truths or terrible secrets lie behind the once-transparent Moscow-based company? As the clock ticks down, Gavallan must navigate a treacherous landscape of deception and intrigue to salvage his career and uncover the truth.