Adams settled into the back seat of the luxury Bentley Azure 2024 that he had driven over, his back against the soft and comfortable seat. Aleric took the seat next to him, leaving the car he had driven over. “Where are we heading, Young Master Adams Smith?” Raphael, who was in the driver's seat, inquired. “Where else? Damn! Can't you see it's already dark? Where do you want him to go other than his home? Quickly drive to his condominium,” Aleric reacted with irritation.Raphael paid no attention to what he had said, instead gazing calmly at Adams through the rare mirror or the car.Aleric rolled his eyes, annoyed by Raphael's rejection. He tapped Adams on his shoulder and said, “Get this big guy to start driving,”“To my condominium in the east!” Adams resignedly waved his hands at Raphael, not opening his closed eyes.“You own a condominium in the East?” Aleric asked with skepticism. The last time he remembered, Adams condominium was on the west coast, some distance away from 'G C
Adams could not help but laugh at the irony of the situation. He had just sent Aleric a large sum of money without thinking twice, and now he only had $2 in his bank account. He did not let it bother him though. Money was never his driving force. Furthermore, he needed to exhaust the twenty million dollars granted to him by the system within five days, which he did successfully.Still looking down at his phone's screen, Adams realized the timer that had been counting down since four days ago had vanished. Does this mean he passed the test? Adams Smith was baffled.He had no idea how the system had dug into Samantha's past and retrieved embarrassing footage of her affairs. Nor did he know how the system obtained a copy of the invitation card, which Evans George had personally signed. The mere presence of these black-clad men alone demonstrated the system's power. Adams knew not to underestimate the mechanical system he had unintentionally activated. After all, he was granted the impo
As Adams and Aleric approached the conference room, he could not shake the feeling of unease. The symbol, the connection to the hospital, and his study room seemed too coincidental.He could not shake the nagging feeling that there was more to this than he realized. He felt even more perplexed after hearing Aleric's words.As they entered the conference room, Adams was met with a flurry of activity.Journalists and reporters were preparing their cameras and microphones, eager to capture the moment.Adams took a deep breath and walked up to the podium, ready to address the audience.“Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,’’ he said calmly and confidently.“I would like to formally thank you all for honoring our invitation and attending this press conference on such short notice. “I want to thank everyone for coming today. I am pleased to announce the rebranding of the legendary Sky Enterprise. As of right now, Sky Enterprise will no longer be known as Sky Enterprise; instead, it will now
At the George Family's Mansion, Evans George let out a loud growl as he threw his phone against the wall. “Urgh! How dare he?” He shouted, enraged.This was the new phone he had asked his secretary to get for him. However, Adams Smith has once again made him break the phone.“Plans? Nah, I do not plan. However, I've already envisioned Elemental, standing tall and invisible in the business world.”Adams’ words rang in his head again. Oh! He did not need someone to tell him that Adams was sending him a message. A hidden message within those words.Adams Smith was challenging him. He is once again challenging his guts, his power, and his authority. How dare he? How could a lowly man like Adams Smith threaten him?Evans punched the room's wall in anger. His fist was so hard that it punched a hole in the wall. No! Not again! Evans did not want history to repeat itself. He had always been superior to everyone.He was both feared and worshiped. He acted freely and did whatever he pleased. He
“I am sorry, but I have been too preoccupied with my studies to worry about worldly issues. Who are you, if I may ask? If you do not mind, I would like a detailed description of who you are and what makes you believe you can do whatever you want to people?”Evans George, who was used to people bowing before him and trembling at the sight of him, could accept that Adams had no idea who he was.He felt even more detesful when he thought about the fact that he had acknowledged the fact that he knew Adams Smith.It was only fitting, of course, that Evans George should know who Adams was. After all, Adams Smith was the representative of the class. His face flushed with rage at Adams' cool response. His authority had never been questioned, and Adams' audacity in challenging him touched a nerve.“You dare to question me? I am Evans George, the heir to the G Corporation empire, the most powerful and influential business family in the country,” he declared, his voice brimming with arrogance.
It seemed as if history was repeating itself. Hendrix George will do anything for him, but he will never do anything to Adams Smith. It was as if Adams were the exception.Evans curled his lips as he stared at his maniacal reflection. He was not going to let this go like the previous time. He will show Adams Smith who the real boss is!His spear phone rang just as he was preparing his revenge plan. Evans answered the phone with disinterest, “Yes?”“Evans, baby? Why were you not answering my phone calls? Why did you tell the guards not to let me into your room? I am your fiance! Can't you even trust me? Why can't you believe that the person isn't me?”Evans’ brow furrowed as he pulled the phone from his ear. He noticed the caller was none other than Samantha.Evans became irritated just thinking about the humiliation he would have to face, especially at social events, as a result of being engaged to someone with such a messed up past.“I told you not to call me! We are only engaged in
Adams averted his gaze from Lucas Walter, stunned for a moment, before reacting. What had he seen just now?So many questions flooded his mind at once that he unintentionally stood up from his chair.Adams glanced at Lucas and, without saying anything, hurriedly exited the room, slightly out of breath.“Young Master Adams Smith, is everything okay? You look pale,” Aiden inquired the moment Adams entered the car.Adams nodded at him and replied hoarsely, “Yes, I am fine,”Aiden could tell that something was wrong. But since Adams was not saying anything about it, he decided to leave it alone and not bother him.Adams rested his head on the chair. He closed his eyes and remembered the image of a young man from the past.He had never seen an image of that person before, nor had he read anything about him. What was it about the new barge that he had unexpectedly unlocked? Was it going to be beneficial for him or not? Adams did not know. ****“Finally, you are back!” Aleric complained. H
“It is not unusual for Lorenzo to face problems like this. He is, after all, a jeweler who works with diamonds. He should have been prepared for this,”“I do not think it is so simple. That is why he said he would come back to handle it himself. I am curious which Mafia clan will attempt to ambush his goods,”Aleric frowned as he tried but failed to understand the situation.“There is no Mafia group that would dare to challenge your father. Despite years of failure, only one Mafia clan remains steadfast in its determination to defeat him. Maybe he took advantage of the situation to get on your father's nerves,” Adams suggested as he strutted back to his chair.“Tsk! Cowards. If he is confident enough, why hide behind a mask? He calls himself Jaguar, but he acts like a chick. Even I am much more courageous than he is. He wears masks and commits crimes without accepting responsibility; he must be a scaredy cat!” Aleric scoffed and returned to his seat on the CEO's chair.He looked down
Lorenzo looked at the map on the screen, studying the layout of Sector 4. The anomaly was located in the heart of the sector, surrounded by a maze of dark corridors and narrow pathways.“Time to get moving,” Lorenzo muttered. He set off towards the anomaly, his footsteps echoing through the empty corridors. The air was thick with an eerie silence, and Lorenzo's skin crawled with every step.As he walked, the darkness seemed to grow thicker, like a living entity wrapping itself around him. Lorenzo's heart pounded in his chest, but he refused to back down. It's either KILL or BE KILLED.Suddenly, the lights flickered and died, plunging the corridor into total darkness. Lorenzo froze. His senses were high on alert.“System, what's going on?” he whispered, his voice barely audible. But he got no response. Lorenzo was frightened to the bones.[Power outage,] [Backup generators online.]The lights flickered back to life, casting eerie shadows on the walls. Lorenzo's eyes adjusted slowly,
A Series of zeros and one danced on a huge screen in front of him. The numbers began merging, forming circles and triangles. Lorenzo saw the wall and the floor reflecting the same thing that was showing on the huge screen in front of him. He was amazed and dumbfounded. His eyes were wide open in disbelief. The circles merged into rings, and the triangles positioned themselves around the circles, forming a strange symbol. Blue light emanated from the screen, the walls, and the floor. [Welcome to the system, Lorenzo Jamie] A metallic and robotic-sounding words reverberated in his mind, prompting him to look around the place. ‘What the hell am I doing here?’ Lorenzo wondered as he stared at the place. The last thing he recalled was making a deal with the rich man in Province Y, who had asked for him to create a custom red diamond jewelry set for his wife as a gift for another wedding anniversary. How did he end up here wearing a ridiculous outfit? Where is this place? His dream!? L
While at Erica's house, she was still bewildered by her discovery. She heaved a sigh of relief as she watched Adams successfully clear off the threat.Bianca soon arrived from the kitchen with a platter of fruit. She dropped it on the table and then bent to peek at Erica's game.“Funny! Aren't you getting too obsessed with handsome guys!?” she chuckled as she stood still and then strided to the bed.“Who gets tired of seeing handsome faces?” Erica sarcastically responded without taking her gaze off the screen.She leaned back in her chair, a triumphant grin still plastered on her face. But her joy was short-lived.The game's interface began to distort, pixels scrambling like frantic insects. Erica's brow furrowed in concern.“What the...? What's happening to the game” she whispered with her brows slowly forming a furrow.A system error message flashed on the screen:[FATAL ERROR: REALITY SYNCHRONIZATION FAILURE. ENTITIES HAVE BREACHED VIRTUAL BOUNDARIES.]Shit! Erica's heart sank. Sh
As the entity closed in, Adams raised his shield, bracing for impact. The creature's limbs clashed against the shield, sending shockwaves through Adams' arms.[Shield integrity at 70%]“Who are you?” Adams shouted, trying to distract the entity.[Insufficient data. Recommendation: Focus on combat.]The entity retaliated with a barrage of swift strikes, each one chipping away at the shield's integrity. Adams stumbled backwards, desperate to create distance.[Proximity alert: beetles regrouping.]The beetles, sensing Adams' weakness, began to close in once more. Adams found himself sandwiched between two formidable foes.[Recommendation: Utilize Power-up Spray to enhance combat capabilities.]Adams hesitated, unsure if the Power-up Spray would be enough to turn the tide. But with the entity and beetles closing in, what more choice does he have than to accept the system suggestions?“Power-up Spray, NOW!” Adams yelled, hoping for it to work. This realistic game was driving him crazy!![P
Watching the beast beetles rush towards him, Adams was confused about what to do.[Incoming Beetle, make use of shield and anti-bug spray!] The system’s synthesized voice echoed in his mind.Okay! “Shield and Spray,” he muttered but got nothing. Hah! What the fuck is happening? The beatles were already getting closer than before. [Warning: objects in the system are closer than they appear.]Adams immediately began to panic. He instantly recalled a game he once saw a group of youngsters playing when he went to print a report in the cafe.SHIELD!!SPRAY!!Adams yelled at the top of his lungs. His voice resounded in the system. The beetles seem to have been swept backwards due to the echo.[Shield request approved.]SWISH!!A large round shield appeared. Adams caught it and quickly belted it around his arms. Spray!! Where is the spray? The beetles were already catching up on him.SPRAY!!Adams yelled again.[Sprays available: Firewall sprays >Antivirus sprays > Bugs sprays > Debugging s
Adams stands tall, clad in a sleek and futuristic suit of armour. The armour is a polished silver colour with intricate circuitry patterns etched into the surface, giving it a high-tech appearance. The helmet's visor is tinted with a subtle blue hue, and the overall design exudes a sense of advanced technology and sophistication.The armour appears to be tailored to Adams' physique, accentuating his muscular build while also providing a sense of fluid mobility. The shoulder pads are adorned with small, glowing blue accents that pulse with soft, rhythmic light, indicating the armour's power source.On the chest plate, the word “Adams" was emblazoned in bold, metallic letters, serving as a symbol of Adams' status within the system. The armour's design seems to blend seamlessly with the digital environment, making Adams appear like a formidable, high-tech warrior ready to take on any challenge the system may present.Adams' eyes snapped open, and he found himself standing in a digital r
They were led by men holding bulletproof shields followed by the others who wielded a variety of weapons. Helicopters whirred in the air just as the entire warehouse was surrounded by cars, more armed men climbing out of it. The car headlights from outside had filtered inside the warehouse, as well as the helicopter light through the window on the roof. The sudden blast of light forced her to cover her eyes. Despite the chaotic sound of hundreds of footsteps coming from all directions, one pair of footsteps stood out in particular. This one was heavier than the others. She felt his overwhelming and authoritative presence before she saw his face. She felt her heart drum in anticipation of the familiar aura that was stalking closer and closer to her. She removed her hand and her heart skipped a beat when she saw him. Walking in his full glory, with long legs that seemed to stretch for miles, his suit jacket blowing in the wind, and hair swept to the side, was the man she had
"Mercy? What kind?" She pretended to ponder over the idea when in reality, her eyes were scanning the men advancing towards her.Just then, she realized the weird stance they were in and the expression they were trying to hide. Although it was barely noticeable, she saw some of the men's eyes flicker between her and the boxes that surrounded her.Was that why they were so wary? In the corner of her eye, she deduced that the lids on the crates were only placed haphazardly and that from where she was standing, she could easily reach out to get the contents."I'll have less of my men share you." While he answered her, he gestured to his men to spread out and approach her from all sides. Capturing a woman was usually easy, but this woman was unpredictable and slippery."Really? That's the best you got?" She asked and suddenly placed her hand into the crate.He panicked upon seeing that and screamed, "Grab her!"He was not aware whether she knew how to use a gun, but those crates were de
Erica concentrated on her environment.Only a handful of people knew that she had combat training and the circumstances of how she got it. None of those people would let this fact leak, and she was confident that whoever had planned on having her beaten into submission was not aware of that.Part of that training was being taught how to detect the presence around her. She counted at least 20 pairs of unique footsteps walking out of the room she was in.Their steps were generally heavier than the leader's and she knew that the burly ones were all used to straightforward beating, unlike the leader's more creative and brutal ways of torture.She faintly remembered that there were at least 30 men who had entered the warehouse which meant that around 10 people had been left behind to guard her.Peeling her eyes open by the tiniest crack, she saw there was no one within her vicinity.They had left her lying on the floor, seemingly believing that she was truly unconscious. Although she was