“Mum, do you know you sound so ridiculous right now?” Kaiden scoffed.“How do you mean?” Madam Wayles looked at him.“Maximus attended a half-baked technology school. What do you think he has to offer?” Kaiden began, laughing in mockery.“We have hired all the top hackers in the world. We have paid millions of dollars yet we can’t get our hands on unlocking this code, so…” He faced his mother.“Do you think that a weakling like Maximus could do anything? He is nobody!” He curled his lips in disgust.“Then, what do you think we should do? You have tried all the skilled hackers yet none of them are reliable, how about giving those ‘weaklings’ a try?” Madam Wayles questioned calmly and Mr. Wayles exchanged weird stares with his son.“So, are you trying to say that a vagabond is better than my son?” Mr. Wayles stared at her with anxiety lingering in his eyes.“No. No. That’s not what I mean.” She rattled out immediately.“I just think we should give him a try because what happens if our co
“So, how can I help both father and son?” When he noticed that Mr. Wayles and Kaiden kept silent for minutes, he decided to break it, sounding so mean.“Maximus, we are here to give you a last chance to prove yourself to us.” Mr. Wayles stated. His brow raised.“Beg for forgiveness, acknowledge that you will forever be obedient to my commands then, I might consider taking you in.” Mr. Wayles explained to him calmly and he smirked.Or was he getting faster than himself?He thought they were here to beg for his support but he seemed to be on the negative side.“Do I look like someone who needs help?” He cleared his throat, staring at them.“Bro, pride won’t take you anywhere. I guess you must have misused the money you once had, that’s why you are looking this way.” Kaiden’s eyes rolled over him.His stale blue jeans and stained t-shirt looked rough. His scattered hair and thin stature made Kaiden conclude his current state.“But I have pleaded with father all through the night to give
“Mother! Mother!” Kaiden’s chin was tightened. His eyes burned in anger. His countenance unapproachable as he stormed into the living room.His voice echoed in the entire mansion which caused Madam Wayles to rush out of the kitchen.“Kay, what is the problem?” She stared at him with concern as her eyes dropped to his dirty shoes and the musky smell coming from him.“What happened?” Beads of sweat were formed on his forehead. One thing was obvious, he had trekked miles just to return home.He was also breathing heavily.“Talk to Dad! Talk to Father before he does something dreadful!” He yelled at his mother’s face.“Something dreadful?” Her lips pursed.“Did something happen?” She questioned anxiously.“Yes! Something happened!” His eyes widened.“Father is about to hand the company over to that vagabond. That useless pig. That idiot that was picked from the gutters!” He screamed in agony as he described the reason for his anger.“Do.. do you mean Maximus?” His mother stuttered in disb
“[BREAKING NEWS: Mr. Wayles appoints his adoptive son as the chairman of Wayles Enterprises as he is set to solve the crisis in the company, does this mean Mr. Kaiden, the real son has lost his inheritance to a half-wit?]”Though the news didn’t turn out as Maximus wanted it at least, everyone knew his adoptive father’s plan and he was rest assured that by the end of the day, he would take up his position.“Show me the control room.” He said after going through the signed contract for a long time.“Please, follow me.” Mr. Wayles said politely.Kaiden’s voice could be heard in the entire mansion as he screamed in agony. “ARGH!! This is crazy!” He grabbed the center table vase and smashed it to the ground as the morning newscaster continued speaking.“Kay! Kay! What is it?” Madam Wayles rushed downstairs, still in her nightwear.“Seriously? I told you to dissuade Father from doing something stupid but what happened? You joined him in his plan! Why have you decided to make me a laughing
“Father, can we finally push him away since our deal with him is done?” Kaiden adjusted his tie as his mother strolled into the living room.“Don’t be foolish. The deal is that he becomes the chairman after restoring the company.” She reminded him in annoyance.“Let’s go.” Since he returned, he had not been able to say a word.He was ashamed and filled with regrets. But then, he felt he might be able to get his company back, even if it demanded staining his dirty hands.“Father! Why are you so quiet about this?!” Kaiden yelled at him in anger.“What do you want me to say?” Mr. Wayles scoffed, facing him.“If you were a bit half sensible like him, this nonsense wouldn’t have occurred. It didn’t even take him an hour to conclude with the process!” Mr. Wayles shunned his son in anger.“Dad!” He cried out.“Shut up, you bastard!” Mr. Wayles screamed.“Now I wish that half-wit, useless bastard was my son as he is better than you in everything.” Mr. Wayles rolled his eyes sarcastically as t
[CONGRATULATIONS, User has accomplished the mission.] The robotic voice came up as he strolled in the hallway.[+20% Cyber Skill Added! = +20% Charm Added! = +10% Agility Added!] As usual, the item dangled in his eyes while following the illustration and for some reason, he felt a little bit different from earlier.Suddenly, his phone beeped.He smiled, checking the message because he already knew what it was.“[Credit Alert: 5,000,000 Sender: TYS]” It was his bonus.“This feels so good.” He let out a toothy smile as a hand rested on his shoulder.“Who is…” He trailed off when he saw the person.“Kaiden?” He was a little bit startled.“What are you doing? How can you chase an heir out of his father’s company?” Kaiden questioned him in annoyance.“Well, that means you are not an eligible heir as you could not protect your inheritance.” He curled his lips, feeling somewhat proud.“You have no right to fire me, Maximus. I don’t know the tricks you played, but this will remain my father’s
The lady shook her head, sighed, and walked to another corner. He roughly scratched his head in fatigue and annoyance as his eyes rolled from left to right.If she wasn’t needy, the system’s location tag wouldn’t be above her head, he tried to check if he would see another target but the street was empty with few people who mind their business.“This is crazy.” He muttered as he approached the lady.“Okay, my apologies for how I sounded earlier.” He couldn’t believe the fact that he was begging who was at fault and also begging to help someone.“That’s the past, you can go.” She sounded so proud as if she deserved it. He scoffed.“So, is there something I can help you with? Maybe with a lift or something?” He asked anxiously, his eyes rolling over her.She smirked, facing him. Her light yellow eyes intoxicated him for the first time and his Adam's apple glided, and he suddenly became nervous.“Actually, there is something I need help with.” She said sadly.“What’s it? I’m willing to h
“Where are you taking me to?” He closed her door and went over to the driver's seat, he entered the car and started the engine immediately.“You will see when we get there.” He said.“We should at least start planning our wedding and maybe, sign the marriage certificate.” She rambled with words anxiously.“One at a time, Nina.” He smiled, adding more pressure to the throttle which sped up the ride.She sighed heavily and relaxed on the chair.This wasn’t how gloomy or desperate her life was but something happened, something triggered her, and she had to act the way she acted to get the right one.Some would say she is a heiress in disguise but it’s different. She closed her eyes briefly, feeling relieved that she had accomplished her mission.Maximus curbed the car in the SPA garage and unlocked the door, as they stepped down, her eyes wandered around the area with a look of admiration in her eyes.“This is lovely.” She gasped, facing him.“I have never been here in my life before.” S