[I agree. It's the best way to go about it so we can at least save some face]"Fine then, but how are we going to split it?"[There are five of us so if we split the remaining three into five equal halves, it should be possible.]"Hah, fine then. I'll meet you all in the hall."Ending the conference call, Tony quickly left the VIP room to return to the auction hall.There was no way he'd be beaten so easily!***"Mr. Walia, you are sure this would work right!?" Jared, one of those that Tony had spoken with, inquired as he glanced at Varun seated away from him in his VIP room.He was the son of a corrupt politician who had collected numerous contracts from the capital to build affordable housing for citizens but instead of doing so, he built subpar houses and kept the rest to himself.In any case, he had sent Jared to help in purchasing the properties in the auction but so far, Jared was unable to get anything.Just as he was getting frustrated, Jared got a visit from Varun who had bee
"The winner of the auction is Mr. Tony Spector. Congratulations to the winner." The hall was instantly engulfed in silence at the strange news announced by the auctioneer.How did Tony win when he hadn't won any of the bids?Wasn't it meant to be Richard Smith?Richard was no less surprised by the announcement considering he'd put in a lot of money.It was easy to guess that there was foul play but for others, no one would say anything after all, the Spector family was where the minister came from and he was a terrifying man that very few dared to go against.Even billionaires had to bow to him because he held their dates in his hands."It would seem despite his extravagant showing from earlier, Richard Smith is still less compared to the minister and his family.""Of course!... What do you expect?... The minister had money, power, and connections. Richard Smith is nothing compared to such a powerful figure. I dare say he would never be able to do anything worthwhile again in this ci
Richard had left the auction hall with Melinda to find the Glass House owner to give him a chance to turn things around. It was unexpected that the man wasn't just insufferable, he was also quite audacious as well.His secretary was just as disrespectful as she regarded Richard like a fool walking around, her demeanor making sure to pass across the message. "Why are you still here?" Sara asked. "Didn't you hear what I said?" Melinda tried to speak but Richard stopped her. "Last chance, Ms. Sara. Get your boss out here now.""Either get out of here or I'll call the guards. Do you think you have any power here?... The minister is backing Mr. Walters. You are nothing compared to the minister. You have a bit of money?... Hmmph, the minister had connections in high places." Even as Sara mocked Richard, Richard didn't get upset, instead regarding her with a calm look that left the former slightly unnerved.Shouldn't he be fuming?... Why was he so calm like everything was under control?
Richard walked to the lobby of Glass House with Melinda in tow, her expression a mess while Richard remained calm.*Damn it, how dare those bastards do this?... Richard, we can't just let them get away with this.""Get away?... You underestimate me, Melinda, I don't plan on leaving here just like that. Tonight, I'll prove to everyone that no one can mess with me and get away with it." As Richard spoke, he pulled out his cell phone and promptly dialed a number."Hello."[Brother, how are you?] James inquired from the other end of the call."Quite annoyed. Some bastards dared to make trouble for me at the Glass House auction. I thought it would be a good chance to flex your military might so I need you to come over here right now."[Brother, it's not like I wouldn't like to come but the Glass House is government property and I can't legally get in without issues arising]"Then if you can't enter legally, enter illegally. You have your means, yes?"[Heh, brother, you are underestimating
"Where is he?" James Gordon inquired as he marched into the Glass House with his men fully armed.He had a cold glint in his eyes as he scanned the area like a hawk.Frank's expression instantly turned white at the sudden entrance while Tony stood as still as a statue.James marched over before coming to stand before Richard. "Brother, I arrived as soon as you called. Tell me, which one of these people do you want me to teach a lesson?"As he spoke, he regarded both Frank and Tony like they were prey ready for slaughter.Richard replied. "Both of them."Frank trembled as Tony's jaw dropped at the realization that he'd messed with the wrong person."Is that so?... Wonderful. By the time I'm done with them, they'd never cause trouble again." James said as he cracked his knuckles, his men already surrounding the area to ensure the culprits didn't escape."Sir please have mercy!...mercy sir!... I had eyes but couldn't see Mount Tai." Frank begged fervently as he dropped to his knees in te
The Minister of Intercity was a major position in the empire.Intercity, though, incomparable to the capital, was a major city in the empire, touted as one of the most advanced cities in the world.So it was understandable that those in such a position would have money, power, and connections to do whatever they wanted.This was why Xavier would have never expected what he saw when he stepped out to receive his son after he'd returned from the auction.In all his life as the minister, no one had ever dared to touch what he was his but today that record was shattered."What!?" Xavier could barely believe his eyes as he watched Tony, his son, get carried into the ministerial estate by his servants.He looked quite beaten and was in a generally terrible state."Who did this?" Xavier asked in a furious tone. *Who dared to touch my only son?... Give me a name now!" The head of Tony's security, Morris stepped forward to reply seeing as how Tony was still unconscious to do so. "Sir, it was
"Do you need anything else, Richard?" Melinda inquired after she'd completed the massage.Richard let out a relieved sigh, feeling rather refreshed from Melinda's handiwork.He considered the possibility of employing her as his permanent masseuse but quickly got rid of the thought to avoid passing across the wrong message.Coughing awkwardly, he remarked. "To be honest, I'm quite parched and I don't know if I'd be able to sleep immediately so maybe if you could get me some warm milk, it would help me sleep better."For some reason, his words caused Melinda to blush as she turned away her face almost like she was embarrassed about something."Uhmm, did I say something bad?" Richard inquired with a raised brow."... No, not at all. It's just… are you sure that's what you want?""Yeah, of course. Warm milk will get me sleepy in no time.""... I see. Well, I guess if it's just milk, I could… I've never done this before so you have to be gentle." 'Huh?...Gentle?... What is she talking abo
"What do you mean by the company is about to be shut down?"[Sir, it's all my fault, please punish me] Maria replied from the other side, her worried tone a clear indication of her mental state.It wouldn't be a shock if she began to cry based on how she was sounding."Okay, calm down, Maria. I need you to explain the situation."[It's like this. After the embezzlement case that left Serenity nearly bankrupt, we were unable to pay our taxes and that left us in a tight spot. Thankfully you came on when you did but I made a terrible mistake]"What mistake?"[It skipped my mind that we still had a backlog of unpaid taxes yet to be accounted for and now it's been brought to light for which reason the company accounts have been frozen]"So that's how it is."[Sir, I'm so sorry. It was my mistake]"It's fine. Understandably, such a small thing would be forgotten. The fact that it's been brought up now is quite suspicious. Who froze the account?"[The Minister gave the order for it to be fro