Richard prepared to head over to the gym to get some exercise only for Maria to call him up just as he was done bathing.“Yeah, Maria?”[Sir, we have a problem.]“Maria, I feel like whenever you call me now, I should be expecting some form of bad news.”[Ah, sir, it's not like that. It's just…]“Don't worry, I'm just kidding,” Richard remarked with a chuckle.[Ah, sir.]“Alright, tell me, what's wrong?”[It's the proposed estate you asked to be built to accommodate the employees. The leader of the project informed me this morning that there was a slight hiccup and asked for assistance]“Is work still ongoing?”[Yes, but he says he might have to stop the work based on what's happening over there]“Hah, fine, I'll get there and see what the problem is.”[Thank you, sir]“It's the least I can do. Ah yes, help me draw up a plan for a security company. We would soon be having a subsidiary joining us. I'll forward you the benefits I've got planned for them and other needed details as well.”
Thomas Wayne was an ambitious man in Intercity.He was a man who could never be satisfied, always seeking to go higher, irrespective of who had to suffer for his goals.A man who cared for nothing more than benefits, it was like a blessing when First City Bank came completely under his control and this was because of Richard's act of putting away several of his competitors.Unlike the others, Thomas didn't dare to leave evidence of his misdeeds and so to outsiders, he seemed clean but Richard could tell at a glance that he was not.He claimed to be an investor but all the companies he'd ever invested in always ended up becoming his, with the owners mysteriously dying or losing out of their own company.Richard couldn't be sure if it were a supernatural attack or a natural one but he could tell that Thomas was dangerous.Perhaps this would be his first hurdle after the realization of how dangerous the world is but Richard wasn't one to be caught off guard.He prepared and was ready for
Bruce glanced at Richard for a moment before bursting into laughter.Hunched over, he remarked. “You think you can beat me?... Are you a fool?” “It wouldn't be much of a competition if I didn't think that.” Richard calmly replied.Bruce sneered. “You have no sense to know your place. You may have done a few things here in this city but know that I've been around, I am known around the country compared to you who's acting like some local champion. Out there, you'd be nothing but a frog in a well, so you'd best know when to stay within your limits.”“Regardless, what happens if I win?” Richard pressed causing Bruce's expression to distort.“Fine then, since you won't listen, I'd be more than happy to entertain you. If you, by some miracle manage to beat me, then I'll do what I said you'd do if I win, happy now?”“Very,” Richard replied.Snorting derisively, Bruce got into his car and started the engine before glancing at Richard. “Aren't you getting in?”“Sure thing.”“Don't tell me yo
“You'd better watch your tongue, Mr. Smith!” Bruce bellowed angrily only to pipe down as Richard glared at him.“Or else what?”Bruce didn't dare to say anything more as he didn't want to admit it but he was terrified of Richard.Bruce had watched the clips from the terrorist attack and could quickly tell that Richard wasn't an ordinary man.He'd thought that he could use his superior skills in racing to beat Richard but now that it was clear Richard was better than him, he had nothing to use.Feeling humiliated, Bruce didn't dare utter another word with Richard snorting derisively at his silence.Glancing at Thomas, Richard remarked. “You were the one that pushed an agenda and now that it doesn't work for you, you would change it?... Regardless, I don't care much. It's not like I expected much from the Wayne family.”“You are overstepping a boundary, Mr. Smith.”“I could care less about that. Now, how about we get to the real reason I'm here?”“Hmm.”“Your act of seizing lands I'd al
It didn't take long before Maria sent the list over with Richard quickly perusing its contents.The remaining investors for First City Bank were mostly foreign because the local ones were behind bars for one crime or the other which didn't surprise Richard at all.Birds of a feather flock together, after all.Regardless, he immediately reached out to each investor and after an extensive process, managed to get them to pause investments entering First City Bank on the condition that Richard would bring proof of fraud and embezzlement occurring in the bank.The first part was done, now it was time for the second.***Zach had seen it all, from people getting cheated out of their money to his superiors enjoying stealing what wasn't theirs to begin with.He'd initially thought that First City Bank was the place to be, which was why after his studies abroad, he'd returned to Intercity to apply for a position.Having studied Business Administration, he was quickly employed and the benefits
Richard spent the rest of the day in Serenity, tending to issues that Maria would normally handle.He'd already intended to find people to help Maria out after all, Orion Corp would only keep getting bigger.One person wouldn't be able to handle everything and Richard wasn't about to allow Maria to get sick because of stress.So it was best to get helpers as soon as possible.Meanwhile, he had already assigned a few security men from the ones in his estate to head over to Zach's house and get his family to a safe place, preferably his own home so it would be easier to protect them.Now, all Richard had to do was wait for the evening so he could take care of the mission the black phone had given him.After a long day, the time for closing soon arrived and Richard immediately took his leave.As was mentioned, the black phone sent the address and it happened to be the location of a popular school back in the day.He drove over to the abandoned side of Intercity also known as Abbadon Dist
Richard didn't immediately say anything as he could sense the anger in the ghost's voice.One mistake and he could kiss returning home tonight goodbye.He had to be careful as he was slowly being introduced to the dangers of the supernatural world.A few seconds passed before he spoke up. “I don't know why you hate wealthy people so much but… I am not what you think I am.”“Then prove it.”“How?”“Give up your life!”Richard stayed silent, unsure of what to make of the morbid request.“What?... Will you not give up your life?” The ghost seemed to be mocking him as her chuckle wafted into Richard's ears.The back of his neck was tingly and for a moment, it seemed Richard had no response to give only for him to remark.“I said I'm here to help you find peace so… if you truly feel that my dying would help you find peace, then go ahead.”“...” The ghost went silent, shocked that Richard would say something so bold.When it spoke again, the mockery in its voice was gone. “Are you here to h
Richard picked up the phone and answered. “Hello, Zach. Have you made your decision?”[Yes sir, I'll help you get the records but…]“Your family will be safe, don't worry,” Richard remarked before adding. “We'll be heading out tomorrow so prepare all that you'll need.”[Sir, you are coming with me?]“Of course!... Did you think I'd allow you to do something so dangerous alone?... I would never do such a thing.”[But sir, it would be difficult for me to sneak you in considering how tight security are these days.]“Don't worry, just prepare to leave.”[Alright sir. Good night]With that, the call ended and Richard let out a tired sigh.It would seem the next few days would be quite busy for him.Putting the ghost mission on the back burner for now, he decided to focus on the best way to assist Zach in his endeavor tomorrow.It didn't sit right with him allowing the man to go into danger alone since if anything happened, he wouldn't be able to forgive himself.He'd considered using the d