BILLIONAIRE LIFESTYLE.
Robert sat in the corridor of the colossal building, marvelling at its opulent details. The tiles were so polished that he could see his reflection in them.
He didn't need anyone to tell him that his mother was incredibly wealthy. However, a nagging question lingered in his mind—how long would her fortune last?
The thought consumed him as he sat on the couch, deep in contemplation.
Suddenly, a knock on the room's door disrupted his thoughts. Startled, he stood up to investigate.
The door creaked open, revealing three individuals who entered the room. Robert couldn't tear his eyes away from them for a moment.
Were they truly maids?
Dressed in exquisite attire, the three of them proceeded to set his breakfast on the table before quietly departing.
Robert approached the array of food, his curiosity piqued. With each plate he opened, he discovered an extravagant, five-star billionaire's meal. The sight caused him to blush as he pulled out a chair and took a seat.
"Is this even real?" he wondered to himself before eagerly digging in.
In the Campell campus, a meal like this would have been sufficient for two days, but here it was merely breakfast. The transition from Robert, the impoverished church mouse, to the heir of the Glidson Empire still unsettled him.
The Glidson Empire stood as one of the largest companies not only in Europe but also across international borders. Thanks to its extensive partnerships with various organizations, it consistently ranked as the top company in Europe each year.
Having finished his meal, Robert casually discarded the plates and uncorked a bottle of red wine. A grin spread across his face as he savoured the taste, revelling in the billionaire lifestyle he now found himself in.
The entire place remained eerily silent as if everyone was absent. Unbeknownst to Robert, each room had been soundproofed, contributing to the heavy and isolating atmosphere he felt.
After a few minutes, Madam Aurora, Robert's mother, opened the door to his room and entered with a wide grin on her face. Her excitement at having Robert back was palpable.
"I have something to show you," she announced, and without hesitation, Robert followed her.
They took the elevator route, and Robert's brows furrowed in confusion. He couldn't believe that the house had an elevator even for accessing other floors of the building. It would be his first time riding in an elevator!
He followed Madam Aurora into a building, and as soon as they both entered, the door closed automatically, deepening Robert's confusion. It was his first encounter with such advanced technology.
"I started searching for you eleven years ago, and since then, I've been saving five million dollars every year for you," she explained.
Robert knitted his brows in confusion. "Five million dollars?!" he mused to himself in disbelief.
He couldn't believe it and quickly calculated the amount in his head. The staggering sum forced him to gasp in shock.
Madam Aurora produced a card and extended it to Robert. "This is your account card. I've added forty-five million dollars so you can spend as much as you want."
His jaws dropped open, and he was unable to form coherent words. His hands trembled as he reached out to collect the card. It all felt unreal to him. A whopping $100 million just like that?!
No student on the Campell campus had such a substantial amount of money, not even Owen. Robert contemplated to himself.
Could this mean that he was the youngest billionaire student on the Campell campus?
"I'll be on my way, Robert. I need to attend the annual meeting of the Flutterwave Group of Companies. My butler, Simon, will show you around," she informed him.
Wait a second, Flutterwave Group? Robert couldn't help but gasp.
So his mother was the owner of Flutterwave Group of Companies, one of the wealthiest telecommunications services in the Western world.
He watched as she left, and soon after, a man in a blue suit entered the room. From his demeanour, Robert could easily identify him as Simon.
The man approached him with a gentle smile on his lips.
"Young master, please come with me," he said, pointing towards the door. Robert followed him.
This was another section of the mansion that Robert was unfamiliar with, but surprisingly, he was escorted back to his room.
"Young master, you can check those out before the different clothing companies send you their respective designs," he said, wearing a smug smile.
Robert wasted no time and eagerly unboxed the clothing. However, when he saw what was inside, his eyes widened in astonishment, and he stammered in disbelief. "Gi-Gi-Givenchy!"
He quickly examined the clothes, unable to contain his broad smile. Givenchy had always been his dream brand for a long time, and receiving a complete set of clothing felt like a fulfilling moment for him.
Simon then led him to Madam Aurora's garage. As they arrived, Robert froze in his tracks, his eyes nearly bulging out of his head in disbelief at the luxury car brands he saw: the Bugatti La Voiture Noire worth around eighteen million dollars and the Rolls-Royce Sweptail worth about thirteen million dollars.
He leaned in closer, squinting his eyes as if trying to confirm what he was seeing. He couldn't believe that one person could own such exotic cars. Out of curiosity, he looked towards the next garage and saw a new Mercedes-Benz Maybach Exelero and a Bugatti Divo.
Surprise struck Robert like a lightning bolt, jolting him out of his usual state of complacency. He was compelled to ask Simon, "Do all of these belong to my mom?”
Simon smiled. "Yes, they all belong to Madam Aurora, the president of Glidson Empire!"
"Young master, you'll be returning to school today, huh?" he asked.
Robert wasn't quite ready to engage in conversation yet, so he simply nodded his head.
"Your mom asked you to take one of her cars back to school. A driver will be assigned to you," Simon informed him.
The atmosphere seemed to shift immediately, filled with a profound sense of accomplishment and newfound energy.
"I don't need a driver. I can drive," Robert said, unable to contain his excitement and pride. He had learned to drive when he worked as a delivery man, using the company's vehicle.
Simon couldn't help but laugh at his attitude, assuming that the question had wounded his ego.
"Which vehicle should be arranged for you, young master?" he asked.
The question hit Robert as if it still wasn't real, even though he stood there in flesh and blood. Robert Edward would be driving a car to school?
Life truly felt like a movie, full of unexpected plot twists!
"I'll go with the Buggatti," he confidently replied with a smirk.
It was around five o'clock in the afternoon when one of the drivers drove Robert into the school compound. Even the security officials at the gate were astonished by the car.
The Buggatti was worth millions of dollars and they just stood there mouth agape as they shook their in disbelief. How could this kind of expensive car come to school?
The windows were tinted so they couldn't see that it was Robert inside.
“Go to the dorm by the left” Robert instructed.
The entire compound was as quiet as a graveyard, with only two or three students present. Robert wondered if something had happened while he was away.
When he reached the dorm he quickly headed inside to check out for his friends but they were not there.
He stood dissapointed as he bit his nails trying to think of where they could have gone now of all time he needed them the most!
He walked back out to take all of the stuffs he brought along for them but then his eyes wandered to where a group of students was gathered. When he looked up, he realized they were near the cinema.
He rolled his eyes, realizing he had nearly forgotten. Just a few days of experiencing a billionaire lifestyle, and he had already forgotten that the school opened the cinema for new movies every Friday!
He quickly seetled back into his car and told the driver to take him to the cinemas in front of the library.
Wearing a confident smile as he noticed students' eyes fixed on his car. They were curious to know who had brought a fucking Bugatti to school?
"Damn! Owen got himself another fancy ride. That guy is incredibly wealthy!" one of the students remarked.
"Are you sure it is Owen?" another asked.
"Of course, who else could it be? Who else would come to campus with such an exotic car? It can only be him!" confidently came the reply.
Meanwhile, inside the cinema, Olivia and Owen were seated in the VIP section of chairs. The air was filled with festive chatter among the students, yet nobody dared to speak too loudly as Owen had requested silence. The scent of popcorn wafted through the room, intensifying the anticipation for the upcoming movie they were about to watch. "Honey, can we change the movie?" asked Olivia, wrinkling her face as she pleaded for everyone to support her choice. "Babe, it's the official selection today. It wouldn't be fair to change it, don't you think?" Owen tried to convince her with a smug smile, but she persisted. "I don't want it. I want 'Mea Culpa!'" she stated confidently. The sound of chatter and laughter filled the air, creating an excited buzz as everyone settled into their seats and ordered their popcorn, ensuring nothing would grab their attention once the movie officially began. After a few minutes of conversation with the cinema manager and leaving a generous tip, Owen retu
CHAPTER 8. UGLY?? There were onlookers, and students began pulling out their phones to capture the moment. However, in Campbell campus, there seemed to be a prevailing hypocrisy among them. They would eagerly record the most dramatic moments solely for the sake of gaining social media attention, even if it meant capturing someone's suffering or even their last breath. Amidst the commotion, Olivia couldn't help but giggle. She felt a sense of satisfaction knowing that Robert would be expelled from the cinema. Owen, on the other hand, stumbled back in shame. He didn't fully comprehend Robert's actions, but the forceful punch had left him disoriented. He blinked rapidly, trying to regain his focus. As Owen lifted his head, gasps reverberated through the crowd. Even Olivia, who was eagerly waiting for the manager to arrive, was taken aback by the collective surprise. It appeared that there was no manager coming to address the situation. Most students immediately aimed their cameras a
CHAPTER 9. PAY FOR COMMOTION CAUSED. Olivia couldn't help but smirk, a wide grin stretching across her lips, when she saw Robert go mute in response to Ivannah's words. Ivannah wasn't someone to mess with. Not only was she the owner of the school's cinemas, but she was also known for being ruthless and cold-hearted. She never backed down on her words. Seeing how sternly she looked at Robert, Olivia and Owen felt relieved. Finally, someone else was going to deal with him! They exchanged glances and both smiled wickedly. Suddenly, Robert burst into laughter. "Pay for everything?" he repeated incredulously. "That's impossible! Why should I pay for everything when I did nothing wrong? I was the one being bullied by this ugly duckling and his gold digger," he said, pointing his hands at both Olivia and Owen. "If you're struggling financially, you should politely ask for assistance!" He sneered as he spoke. Ivannah's eyes slightly widened at his words. Did he just suggest that she was
CHAPTER 10. FAKE MONEY! Surprise struck Robert like a lightning bolt. What had Ivannah just said? Fake? That couldn't be. He blinked rapidly, trying to focus on her. He had painstakingly changed the dollars into smaller denominations, as carrying a thousand dollars as a student seemed absurd. He had converted them into two hundred-dollar bills, and now he was being accused of using fake currency. Gasps rippled through the crowd as Ivannah's men approached to inspect the money. Each man who touched it turned back and threw Robert a menacing glare that said, "You try to deceive us, and you're dead meat!" It took Ivannah some time to verify that all the money was indeed counterfeit. She raised her eyebrows at Robert, glaring at him with anger. "You dare to deceive me?" she sneered, handing the stack of fake money back to her accountant. "I'm sorry, ma'am," the lady pleaded, but Ivannah wasn't listening. "Place the money on my desk and pack up your things. You're fired, sweetheart
CHAPTER 11. CARD OUT OF USE. Olivia burst into loud laughter. "You all must think that just because you scammed people with some nice-looking fake Louis Vuitton clothes, you believe he's a rich boy?" she mocked. "He's a poor church mouse who can't even afford a $45 meal. I was stunned when he agreed to pay," she added with a sneer. "He can't even afford two square meals, let alone three! Wait a second, did I just say three?" She scanned the crowd of students, who were all staring at her. "And you think he's capable of paying $14,000? Biggest joke of the century!" Owen chimed in. Upon hearing this, Ivannah didn't appear shocked. She had heard about Robert before, but the crying woman was truly taken aback. She had assumed Robert was rich, perhaps due to his more attractive appearance compared to the ugly Owen. No one could blame her for making such assumptions. Robert, angered by Olivia's remark, snapped back, "This has nothing to do with you! Stay the hell out of this!" Olivia's
CHAPTER 12 DUMBFOUNDED! Ivannah's gaze was fixed on Robert as the final lap of ring ended, but there was no response from him. Her eyes were filled with anger as she clenched her fists. "Hmmm, you must think this is a playground, Robert." Olivia couldn't help but smile, her chest swelling with pride as she watched Robert, stunned and speechless. "Hey, boy, pay up already! You must think we're all qualified for the VIP section," Owen chimed in mockingly. Robert stood there, unsure of what to do next, gritting his teeth. He vowed to take revenge on the person who had given him counterfeit currency. He would have to wait until he was out of this mess. That money could have solved everything if only he hadn't been deceived with fakes. Asking for another favor, like calling his number, would be too childish. The first favor had been a narrow escape. Ivannah's lips formed a wicked grin. "Look here, Rob," she said, walking closer to him. "How about you come, follow me home?" "Ding
Ivana's brows knitted as she couldn't help but burst out laughing. Did Robert really think that because he paid almost $14,000, he was now a billionaire? The cinema was worth ten times that amount. "You must be delusional to think you can buy my investment," she said, amusement clear in her voice. "Find something else to do, maybe go watch some movies to clear those delusions." Murmurs filled the background, and the students began speaking positively about Robert. They didn't know where he got his money from, but since he was able to pay such a large sum, they now saw him as someone worthy of praise. Owen could hear the comments praising Robert for paying the fourteen thousand dollars for the entire cinema, which only fueled his anger more. Why were they praising Robert? It was just the most basic thing anyone could have done, he thought through gritted teeth. Meanwhile, Robert walked closer to Ivan with a proud smirk on his lips and asked, "Are you still open for business, miss?"
"Miss Ivan, did you just tell me to leave on Robert's orders?"What followed was a scoff. "He is fucking poor and has nothing to offer! He can barely feed himself three square meals. He's just a con!""I have been coming to the cinema for the past seven months, always in the VIP section. Miss Ivan, please reconsider," Owen pleaded.Robert laughed. It was as if Owen was begging to stay at the cinemas."Hmm, it looks like someone's billionaire boyfriend is pleading instead of buying the whole cinemas like I did," Robert added, trying to hit Olivia's nerve.Olivia hissed and remained silent. She had nothing to say but stood by Owen since she had lost Robert.Once Ivannah heard what Robert said, she thought it was a very nice idea. The two men might want to show off who was richer by flexing their cards, while she would be the one benefiting."Why not buy it all for $14,000?" Owen rolled his eyes. He didn't have that much money. His family had blocked his card two days ago after he used t