“[KuruKuru Loan App: Dear User, Your Loan of $3,000 has been due for more than one month which has increased to $1 million, kindly pay up your loan.]”As soon as he read the text message on his phone, another message popped up.“[KuruKuru Loan App: Dear User, Your Loan of $1 million has been cleared. Thanks for banking with us and we hope to do business with you soon!]”“What does this mean?” His lips trembled as he was confused.Another message popped in again.“[Debit Alert: $1,000,000 Balance: $500.05]”“Jesus!!!” He screamed at the top of his lungs, forgetting he was on a public bus.“[KukuKuru Loan App: Dear User, your loan limit has been reduced to $200]”“No. No. No.” He didn't know if he should scream again or break his phone.“You bastard, go get a room and stop yelling at our faces!” The man sitting beside him scoffed in annoyance.He didn't bother to exchange words with him.“Why did I forget about this? How did this happen?” He bit his lips and quickly got off the bus.Eye
“What should I do?” He sighed heavily when he saw the amount in his account, it wasn’t up to a hundred dollars.He wondered how he could complete the system’s task, this was his last chance and the least he wanted was failure.“If I don’t have a house or laptop doesn’t mean I don’t have other motives.” He muttered to himself as he started walking to another street.The last card he had in his trouser pocket was just $15 and that alone couldn’t afford a ride.“Hey! What do you want?” He was about to enter the public cyber cafe when the owner stopped him before he could gain access.“Sir…” He trailed off.“I asked a question, what do you want?” The grumpy tall man made a comeback.“I… I want to make use of your computer for a job employment and test.” He lied, lowering his gaze.“This is not a shop for that. didn’t you see the banner?” The man scoffed, pointing the logo at him.“It’s a game shop, wrecker!” The man yelled at his face.“I know. The other cafes are full, I could only use y
“I’m not…”He didn’t know the right word to use because it was obvious that he was leaving.“Do I look like a fool to you?” The man grunted.“Thank goodness I prepared…” the man hadn’t finished his statement when Maximus snapped him out.“What!” The eye screen suddenly became visible.[CONGRATULATIONS, User has accomplished the mission!] The robotic voice came up.[+30% Cyber Knowledge Added! = +20% self-esteem Added! = +35% Popularity Added! = $100 million Added!]As the robotic voice spoke, the items dangled in his eyes with short illustrations.Surprisingly, he felt renewed.A small smile curled on his lips.“Are you insane, you are on the verge of being beaten up and you are smiling?” The man signaled the area thugs as they charged over to him.Soon, his phone beeped.He was reluctant to check and also didn’t want to get his hopes so high.“[Credit Alert: $1,000,000 Sender: TYS]” He reads.“What!!” He screamed like a bulldog who had gone insane. His eyes widened in shock with his ha
“Get the hell out of my phone, bastard! You should be happy I called you.” Kaiden angrily ended his call. Immediately, his father walked into his office.“Who was that? Your voice could be heard in the entire building.” Mr. Wayles gave him a suspicious look.Kaiden couldn’t afford to tell his father that he had called his adoptive brother for help. It would be a big slap on his face, so he forced out a smile before speaking.“It’s the old tech team we used. They want a second chance but I told them we have no time for their games.” He lied with seriousness and his father exhaled in relief.There was a knock on the door before Mr. Wayles’ Personal Assistant entered the office.“Chairman. Good morning, Sir K.” He bowed.“Chairman, they are here.” He informed him and Mr. Wayles.“Finally, let’s go.” Kaiden caught his father’s arm.“Who is here? What’s going on?” Kaiden asked anxiously with his eyes rolling all over his father.“I called in experts from Chinese and Britain.” He began.“If
“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