Getting a Huge Inheritance After BreakUp

Chapter Three

Alex glanced at his hands and knew he had brewed some trouble. However, finding out the truth of the inheritance was more urgent and important for him to care about whatever awaited him at the ground floor.

As the elevator gradually reached the 99th floor, his heart tightened, anxious about meeting the man.

The lift finally came to a stop and opened, revealing a grand door.

Although Alex was very nervous, he still summoned the courage to walk forward and knock on the door.

There was a brief silence, before a tired voice answered "Come in"

Alex drew a deep breath and opened the door, revealing an office space filled with expensive decorations. Alex was wowed at the size of the office itself, occupying the entire floor, he had never seen a room as luxurious as this.

On the wall hung several expensive paintings and artworks, the room itself screamed opulence, with high-end mahogany wood decorations, rugs and gold chandeliers, and a fountain in the middle, Alex was dumbfounded. 

He was too lost in shock to notice a old man in a bespoke suit walk towards him with a radiant smile respectfully

"Mr Albert, it's nice to finally meet you. I'm Damien Black" 

The man was the CEO of Azure Group, the Richest enterprise in the city. From his high-end suit and demeanor, Alex could tell without question that this man was the CEO. But what he couldn't understand was why the man was acting so respectful towards him

Having grew up poor, he had never been treated with such respect from people, talk less of the wealthy faction of the city. 

Alex did not know what to say, he felt anxious still and then the old man led him to a chair in the office, before sitting down in another chair opposite him

"Mr Albert, I'm the one that called you," he started 

"And I know you have a lot of questions, so I'll answer them in a few," he said with a warm smile

"Five years ago you saved an old man, his name was Deon Jackson. Mr Albert, that old man was the owner of this enterprise, and I know you're not aware, but he has been secretly sponsoring your college education", Damien said

The news hit Alex like a ton of bricks. What did he mean, his college education was sponsored? If so, where had all his school fees been going to?

"Unfortunately, two days ago Mr. Jackson passed away due to a chronic heart disease, but before he did, he wrote in his will that you should be appointed as his heir to take over his Azure Consortium",

Alex could not believe it, he still felt like this was all a dream he would wake from any moment now.

"The Azure Consortium heir?" Alex asked in shock unable to comprehend what Damien had said. He was still yet to comprehend the shock of receiving a one trillion dollars credit alert, and was now just told that he was the heir to the biggest consortium in the country.

Damien noticed the confusion on Alex's face and sighed, this was all too much for a person to believe

Azure Consortium was the largest company in the country worth several hundreds of billions of dollars, from owning more than 50% shares in all the affiliated companies involved.

"You are the Azure consortium heir," Damien repeated, still Alex could not believe him. How come he had never heard of the old man's name before as one of the super rich people in the country if he truly owned a consortium, or at least the name of the company.

He might have been poor, but he wasn't ignorant. 

He knew some of the prominent consortiums and many top companies in the world and so asked

"How come I've never heard of this Deon Jackson before?"

Again, Damien sighed when he heard his question, but could not blame him. He said "Mr Albert, the super rich folks of New York live an entirely different life than what any of us are used to. For the sake of their safety, they never reveal their identities to the public"

At this point, Damien stood up and walked towards a tall shelf, inputted a pin code and his biometric print, the brought out a stack of files and placed them on the table, sliding them over to Alex

"Mr Albert, when once you sign this document, you will immediately become the most richest and powerful person in the world, if it is your will to be so. But I must inform you. There is a condition" he added flatly taking his seat again

"For reasons undisclosed to me, Mr Jackson wants you to marry a certain lady called Lane Strauss.

While I am yet to gather all the information about her, this was the old man's wish if you are to take over his consortium and still retain all your wealth.

In any case where you decide not to marry her, half of the consortium will be immediately transferred to Miss Strauss.

These are the terms of the inheritance."

Alex looked at Damien briefly before averting his gaze back to the documents on the table. 

Scanning through it, he noticed that that Azure consortium owned about 85% shares in all the affiliated companies, making it the richest consortium Alex had yet to see or hear of, together with a comprehensive list of the names of those companies with the least ranked at number 30th with all their net yearly revenues.

He was flabbergasted, the Azure consortium did not just consist of companies alone which were raking up billions of dollars yearly, but also luxurious fashion stores, top hotels and businesses, real estate, mineral mines and oil wells with the Azure consortium having more than 85% shares in all of them.

He would be foolish to turn down something so grand it could change his life in an instant, just because he didn't want to marry some girl that even if she was ugly, with the money he'd now have, he could send her abroad for plastic surgery. 

Without further hesitation, he hurriedly signed it.

"Great decision," Damien uttered proudly. He reached into his desk drawer, brought out a black card and handed it to Alex

"This is a premium black diamond card with a limit of 100 billion dollars. It is yours now to do with as you please, Young Master" Damien said and bowed respectfully

"Please if you have any questions or problems, do not hesitate to call me" 

Alex was tongue-tied. All these was happening too soon, however, he wasn't going to change his mind. He pushed back his seat and got up to leave after shaking Damien's hands. 

Alex made his way downstairs and was immediately arrested by the guards who had been waiting for him

"Bastard! Did you really think you could get away?" The lady he had poured coffee on asked arrogantly

"I'm sorry ma'am. It was an accident" Alex hastily apologized

"You think a mere few sorry words are going to make up for you assaulting me?" She scoffed, staring at him furiously with bloodshot eyes

"If you do not want to end up in jail, I suggest you kneel down and publicly apologize to me" she sneered

Alex felt angry and helpless, he did not know whether to call Damien. After all he had said he should let him know if he had any problems. However, just then a hoarse steely voice thundered

"Martha, why are all these people gathered here?" The man asked.