Revenge of the Abandoned Son

06. Carrying 10 Million

Kalix's intention was very clear, he criticized Mason for raising another man's child while neglecting his own. In anger, Mason slammed the table and pointed at Kalix, scolding, "You! Watch your words!"

"Can't I mock your wife, but you can mock my mother?!" Kalix raised his voice, further infuriating Mason.

At that moment, the ordered food arrived, and the waiter served it one by one. The arrival of the waiter disrupted their heated argument. Kalix politely thanked the waiter and began eating, displaying better manners than most.

Mason discreetly observed Kalix but lost interest in getting angry after the interruption. However, he remained frustrated as he saw Kalix calmly enjoy his meal, despite the unpleasant atmosphere between them.

"Leave this town," Mason declared in the middle of his meal.

Kalix, indifferent to Mason's displeasure, only wanted a free meal. After all, he had already spent his money on breakfast and bus fare.

He briefly put down his spoon, looked at Mason, and replied, "I can't. I've promised to graduate from the best university and make my mother proud, unlike someone who makes promises but never keeps them."

Mason sighed, having lost his appetite from the beginning and even more so now, facing Kalix. "Say what you want to leave this town and not bother me."

"Do you not understand human language? I can't leave until I graduate from the university at least," Kalix continued eating, paying no attention to Mason, who had stopped eating.

"But I can distance myself from you if you meet one condition of mine," Kalix said, completely unthreateningly, as if he were speaking casually.

"What is it?" Mason asked.

"It's simple. Give me 10 million."

Upon hearing this, Mason displayed a shocked expression and felt annoyed. 10 million was a significant amount of money!

As Mason was about to unleash his anger, Kalix's voice resurfaced.

"10 million shouldn't be a big deal for you, right? I heard your wife is a CEO of a major company, and you've had a long-standing political career."

Mason sighed, nearly spitting out and hitting the abandoned child in front of him. "Even if 10 million means nothing to me, it's not worth it for you!"

"Is that so?" Kalix raised his eyebrows, gazing at Mason seriously, then threatened, "You know, blood is thicker than water, right?"

"So what? What does that have to do with money?"

"Well, if your blood flows in me, how can your ambitions and determination not be in my bones? Isn't that right, Dad?"

Kalix didn't hide his sarcasm, openly making Mason angry. This alone proved that Kalix didn't regard him at all.

Mason snorted, glared at Kalix with disgust, and turned his face away. "Don't think I'll give you that much money, not even a single cent of mine is worth it for you!"

There was no response from Kalix other than the sound of metal spoon colliding with ceramic plate. Kalix silently enjoyed his meal. He knew it wouldn't be easy to get money from the stingy and miserly Mason.

Just like in his previous life, Mason didn't want to spend money on him, even when Kalix begged for his mother's medical expenses. After a series of past events, Kalix didn't want to ask anymore, he only wanted to force the issue.

After a moment of silence and with Mason's anger reaching its peak, Kalix calmly put down his spoon. He had eaten enough, and it was time to complete the mission with one swift step.

Taking out his phone, Kalix sent a message to Mason's number.

"Take your time to think about it. 20 million or a lifetime's reputation."

Kalix stood up and left the room, allowing Mason to open the message and play the recorded conversation between them.

The sound of a table crashing and Mason's furious roars echoed. Kalox grinned broadly and took his steps away. He spoke to the system, "Can my bank account receive 10 million?"

"You're very confident you'll get that money!" The system had updated the bank account in Kalix's name, allowing it to receive any amount.

Just as Kalix stepped out of the restaurant, a man hurriedly approached him. He handed something to Kalix and said, "This is a gift from Taun Dominic."

The man was Mason's personal assistant and left after saying so.

Kalix looked at the 'gift,' a bank card. His smile widened. Even if it was called a gift and downplayed, the presence of this bank card showed the extent of Kalix's earlier threat.

Kalix successfully secured a card containing 10 million from Mason, even though they had to exchange harsh words several times. He knew Mason's current situation. Mason's power and influence were not great enough for him to act freely to eliminate Kalix.

However, that didn't mean Mason couldn't do anything. The old man could stage an accident where Kalix would be the victim. That's why Kalix needed to be extra cautious, or misfortune would befall him.

He left in a good mood, even a smile on his lips.

Ding!

"Congratulations, Host! You have completed the first mission and earned money!"

After that announcement, Kalix once again saw the screen in his mind.

[System Host: Kalix Owen

Balance: 10 million....

Skill: -

Point: 150

Reputation Point: 3.]

Kalix no longer used the bus, he booked an online taxi and headed to the fast-food restaurant where he used to work. He asked the system, "My reputation is bad in the eyes of those three people, so why did my reputation points increase?"

"Is it not Reputation Points Good? No, right? Reputation Points indicate that you have a reputation in their minds, so your presence is significant to them."

"So, regardless of whether it's a good or bad reputation, as long as they remember me and have their own judgment of me, I'll gain reputation points?"

"Yes, that's correct!" Then the system asked again after letting Kalix digest the information, "Do you have any more questions?"

"Yes," Kalix nodded. "You said I can exchange points for other things like money, items, and such?"

"Uh-huh, so what?"

"Can I exchange them for skills?"

"Of course. But you can only obtain random skills with the lottery in the system. Unless you get a gold card in the lottery, you can exchange that card for any skill you want."

Kalix was slightly intrigued after hearing this. "How can I get a gold card?"

"Balance and reputation points influence your luck in getting a gold card."

Kalix nodded, paying some attention to the familiar road but getting lost in thought. It had been a while since he'd traveled this road.

"System," he called out in his mind. "Can you check the contents of this bank card and transfer the money to my account or change the owner's name?"

"Okay, that's an easy task!" The system came and went in his mind.