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OLIVER'S RISE TO INFLUENCE CHAPTER FOURTEEN. THE LUXOR ENCOUNTER: DINE, DASH AND DRAMA
Oliver and his friends were momentarily stunned by the security guard’s comment. They exchanged glances, then erupted into laughter.“We’re here to eat with my friends, not apply for a job,” Oliver said, chuckling. They laughed as they walk past the guard. But the guard stepped in their path, giving them a derisive look. “Well, we don’t allow people like you into our premises,” he said dismissively, looking them up and down through the gate.Oliver frowned at the guard’s response. “Why not?” he asked, puzzled.The guard replied curtly, “Due to our policy and for security purposes, we don’t allow in people who can’t afford our services.”Oliver’s irritation flared. “And who told you we can’t afford your services?” he demanded, now visibly annoyed.The guard eyed Oliver and his friends skeptically. “If you can’t come here in a car, how can you possibly afford our services?” He then raised his voice, “This is the Luxor hotels and not some roadside shops. We don’t allow people who come b
OLIVER'S RISE TO INFLUENCE CHAPTER FIFTEEN. A NIGHT OF ACCUSATIONS.
Oliver returned from the restroom, he was met with chaos. The scene at their table had spiraled out of control. His friends, Jacob and Ben, were being manhandled by the security guards, who had arrived in force. Jacob’s face was flushed with frustration, while Ben looked both anxious and bewildered. The rude waiter who had been cocky all the while stood nearby, her smugness now replaced with a look of vindication. She pointed at Oliver, accusing him of planning to skip out on the bill.Oliver’s surprise quickly turned to anger. The sight of his friends being roughly handled while he had been absent was more than he could bear. His friends were being forcibly restrained by the security guards, and the waiter’s smug expression only fueled his growing anger."What the hell is happening here?” Oliver’s voice cut through the commotion, filled with a mixture of disbelief and fury. But the waiter flared up.“I’ve been observing them ever since they arrived. They’re acting suspiciously and
OLIVER'S RISE TO INFLUENCE CHAPTER SIXTEEN. REVERSAL OF FORTUNES.
The restaurant buzzed with tension. The waiter, now feeling emboldened and almost triumphant, strutted around with a sense of vindication. “It’s about time we caught these criminals! They’re probably regulars trying to steal from us. Glad we got them today!”The security guard, still bristling with anger, proclaimed loudly, “Thieves aren’t allowed here! We don’t tolerate this kind of behavior!”The man searching for his wallet, clearly rattled by the commotion, added his own accusations to the mix.“Look at these guys!” he shouted, his voice filled with frustration. “They’ve been acting all shifty from the moment they walked in. Poor-looking guys like them are always up to something!”He continued, this thieves are going to pay for what they’ve done. I’ll make sure they spend the rest of their lives behind bars. I hate thieves with a passion, and they’re going to get what’s coming to them!"Lila seized the moment with glee. She was already live on Instagram, her phone propped up to ca
OLIVER'S RISE TO INFLUENCE CHAPTER SEVENTEEN. THE POWER PLAY.
The manager’s words sent a shockwave through the room, and everyone’s attention shifted to Oliver and his friends.The man whose wallet was missing was still fuming, he pointed at Oliver. “He must have stolen that card just like he stole my wallet! This is ridiculous, thieves like him always think they can get away with everything!”Oliver stayed calm and cool, responding, “I didn’t steal anything. Check your facts before you make baseless accusations.”The man was relentless, his voice growing louder. “I’m not letting this go. You’re going to face the consequences, and I’ll make sure you get the full force of the law."Just then, the police officers the wallet owner had called arrived. The man’s face lit up with satisfaction as he saw them. He greeted the officers with a proud smile, clearly relishing the chance to see Oliver in trouble.The man, clearly relishing the moment, pointed at Oliver and his friends with a dramatic flair. “These are the thieves! They ate without paying and t
OLIVER'S RISE TO INFLUENCE CHAPTER EIGHTEEN. FROM ACCUSATIONS TO AUTHORITY.
As soon as the police officers left, an immense wave of relief washed over the room. It was as if time had stood still, and despite the efficiently working AC, everyone was drenched in sweat. The suffocating tension that had gripped the air finally began to dissipate, leaving everyone catching their breath.The manager, usually composed, wiped his forehead with a trembling hand. The waiter leaned against the wall, his legs barely holding him up, while the security guard exhaled shakily, realizing how close he had come to disasterBen and Jacob, still reeling from the whirlwind of events, stood in stunned silence. Ben's hands were trembling slightly, his eyes wide with disbelief. "I can't believe what just happened," Ben whispered, shaking his head. "Did you see that? A helicopter, the head of police... all for Oliver."Jacob, equally shaken, let out a shaky laugh. "Man, I never knew Oliver had such connections, this is next level. We were about to be taken away, and now look at them,
OLIVER'S RISE TO INFLUENCE CHAPTER NINETEEN. THE FALL OF ARROGANCE
The room was filled with a mix of stunned silence and nervous shuffling. The staff exchanged bewildered glances, still grappling with the day's events.Mr. Damon turned to Oliver with a smile. "Mr. Oliver, before I go, I'd like to invite you to my birthday celebration this weekend. It's a good chance to celebrate our successful deal."He reached into his briefcase and handed Oliver an elegant invitation card.With that, Mr. Damon concluded, “I think my business here is done.” He gave a satisfied nod and a final smile before leaving the room.As Mr. Damon left, the room became thick with tension. The staffs stood in uneasy silence, their eyes shifting nervously toward Oliver.The waiter’s face was a mask of disbelief, her eyes wide and mouth slightly open. The security guard's face turned pale, and his hands fidgeted nervously. They never imagined such a sudden and dramatic power shift.The waiter, who had been so confident moments ago, was now a picture of panic. Pale and trembling,
OLIVER'S RISE TO INFLUENCE CHAPTER TWENTY. THE BREWING STORM
As Oliver exited the hotel, his friends immediately swarmed him, their faces filled with excitement and bewilderment. "What happened back there?" one of them asked. "How did you pull off getting the head of the police involved?"Oliver, visibly drained from the day’s chaos, barely managed to smile. “Look, I need to get you all back to the dorm. I have to handle something and it’s been a long day,” he said, gesturing for them to follow. He quickly ordered an Uber for his friends, giving them a hurried but genuine apology.The questions kept coming, and the more they looked at him, the more they couldn’t believe how Oliver was handling everything so easily.They couldn't match the struggling student they remembered with this confident person now. “How did you manage all this? Is this really the same Oliver we know?” they whispered, clearly shocked.Oliver’s tiredness got the better of his patience. “I’m too tired to explain everything now, but I'll do that later” he said, stepping into
OLIVER'S RISE TO INFLUENCE CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE. A TEST OF PATIENCE.
Oliver woke up feeling refreshed. It was the weekend, and the break was much-needed after the previous day’s chaos. He stretched his arms, letting the sunlight gently wake him up, and then headed downstairs.In the study room, his mother was busy with some paperwork. She looked up when he entered, a warm smile spreading across her face. “Good morning, Oliver. How are you feeling today?”“I’m good, Mom,” Oliver replied, smiling back at her.“Glad to hear that,” she said, her eyes showing genuine concern. “You needed some rest after all the craziness yesterday.”“Son, after what happened yesterday,” his mother said, “I think it would be a good idea for you to tour our companies and start taking over as CEO. Later today, Simon can show you around, and by Monday, you could meet the team and get started. When you’re fully ready, I’ll step down as president of the Howard conglomerate.”Oliver grinned. “Thanks, Mom. I really appreciate your confidence in me.”“But I won’t be free today,” he
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