Lucian frowns. "What are you doing here? How did you get in?" his voice was cold as he walked past her. The familiar smell of her perfume lingered around his nose, making his heart sting. It took all his strength to appear emotionless. It seemed facing her was harder than he had thought.
"It wasn't locked," Veronica replied, while her eyes examined the room before they landed on Lucain's face. She didn't see any hint of pain in his eyes, so Veronica heaved a sigh and dropped the box she held. "I can return the things you gave. They are cheap, and I don't need them."Lucian clenched his fist and let out a scoff. "Why didn't you just burn them instead of bringing them here," Lucain's voice was so icy that it caught Veronica off guard. She shivered, making Lucian notice she was wearing a handless crop top. The thought of her catching a cold crossed his mind, but he struggled and shook the thought from his mind. She was no longer his business; he didn't need to care for her."I thought you might need them to console yourself," Veronica replied, noticing the subtle pain that lingered in the corner of his eyes."Well, I don't need them; take them and get lost," Lucian said, pointing at the door.After the incident, he wanted a chance to talk one-on-one with Veronica to ask her why she betrayed him, but right now, he saw that there was no need and that she was nothing but a gold digger."Is that all?" Veronica asked, surprised at his response.Lucian scoffs. "Did you expect me to be heartbroken and ask you why you did it?" he shook his head. "I don't have anything to say to you, Veronica; please leave," he said in a rasping breath, trying hard to hold his anger laced with pain and betrayal.Veronica frowns, turning to leave the halt at the threshold. "So that you know, I don't regret it." She said, closing behind her.Lucian heaves a sigh, forcing her memory off his head. He entered the bathroom, freshened up, and had a change of clothes. His phone vibrated, and Lucian glanced across the screen to see the unknown number; when Lucian answered, he heard a female voice from the other end of the line."Is this Lucian Morningstar? "the voice asked."Yes, who is this?" Lucia replied."I'm Felicia from the Greenxive re-estate company. I'm at your dorm with a Lamborghini to pick you up for the house inspection," she said.Lucian's brain sickly remembered adding the address to the website when he bought his condo."I will be there in a minute," he replied, ending the call. Lucian quickly packed his textbooks, shoved them inside his backpack, and headed for the door. There was no need to take any other thing from his dorm.When Lucian exited his dorm, he saw Veronica and her friends standing in front of Billy's car, which she borrowed to flex with her friend, but for whatever reason, they seemed to find his dormitory a comfortable place to do so. Lucina ignored their presence, scanning the area until his gaze rested on the black Lamborghini and a woman in a black dress standing next to it. Lucian waved at her, confirming his identity, and she reciprocated his gesture by waving back at him.Veronica and her friend were stunned watching Lucian approach the beautiful lady. After the exchange gesture, they watch him enter a Lamborghini with a pretty woman."Oh my God," isn't that Lucain," one of Veronica's friends asked. "Who is the lady he is with? She looks rich."Veronica immediately daggered her gaze at her, slicing her words. "I'm sure something is off about the situation. Who would want to date a poor boy still living in a dormitory." Veronica spat, entering her car, and her friends mirrored her action. Immediately, the Lamborghini drove out of the dorm; they followed suit.Meanwhile, the company specially sent the lady who picked up Lucian as a gesture for their first sale of the day."Good day, Mr.Morningstar," the lady greeted as they approached the school gate."Just call me Lucian," he replied, suddenly feeling cold. The temperature inside the car was far colder than that of the one outside."Alright, Lucian," Felicia smiled. For someone who was sent to pick him up, she was damn gorgeous. Lucian noticed he had been staring too much and peeled his eyes from her. "Is this your first time buying from us?" Felicia asked.Lucian nodded in response. "It's my first time buying a house.""Wow! Then congratulations!" she beamed. "For someone your age, it is a big achievement," Fecila said.'We are probably the same age, lady,' Lucian said in his heart.Felicia laughs the moment she notices Lucian's expression. "We might be the same age, so that is why it's a big achievement."Lucian laughed; he was surprised at how she read his thoughts. "You own a Lamborghini," Lucaian pointed out, earning another laugh from her."It comes with the company," Felicia replied, and Lucian stared at the rearview mirror to glance at her but noticed they were being followed."We're being followed," Lucain notified her, and Felicia glanced at the rearview mirror."That's the same car from your dormitory," she replied, and Lucian nodded."Can you lose them?" he asked, and Felicia nodded with a smirk. She stepped on the gas and zoomed through the highway, and in no time, the car following them wasn't seen anymore.The Lamborghini entered the south of Greenxive, occupied by various elegant skyscrapers lined through the topography and towered above their car. The busy streets were occupied by various activities, dragging Lucian Lucian's gaze outside the windshield. Lician hasn't been to the south side of Greenxive, making it a nice experience. Navigating the City, they finally arrived at the private district containing the condo Lucina randomly bought. The security buzzed the system, which allowed the car into the premises.Lucian scanned the environment, and he could tell his new neighborhood was filled with elegant and well-connected rich people."Wow!" Lucian muttered the moment they entered the condo. The entrance was delicately designed and furnished into the transparent private hallway, allowing natural light to pour through the 18-foot-floor ceiling wrapped around the transparent windows. The living room expresses the luxurious lifestyle one could dream of. The transparent walls of the liv
"I want to buy the mall," Lucian's voice filled the room while his figure relaxed into his chair. Through Mrs. Davis's transparent glasses, Lucian could see the Lady trying to get over her shock. Mrs.Davisthought Lucian might have an issue that requires the manager's attention, considering his intense conversation with Henry. Mrs.Davis shot him a skeptical look." Excuse me?" Her tone was sharp, indicating her business character.Lucian let out a long sigh and repeated. "I want to buy the Universal Mall," he replied, placing his hand underneath his jaw. The Lady scanned his face for any hint of jok but saw that Lucian was serious. Though Lucian was confident and wore a subtle intimidating aura, his current sense of fashion didn't fit into the business world, which made Mrs.Davis doubt he might be a scammer.Lucian noticed that Mrs.Davis was suspicious of him, but she didn't say anything, which meant she was a businesswoman trying to play safe."I never took an interest in the mall b
Mrs.Davis and Sally eagerly watch Lucian typing on his phone. When he noticed his account balance was just a hundred million dollars. He raised his gaze to the ladies staring at him curiously. “Excuse me, where is the restroom?” Lucian asked, shifting his eyes from Mrs.Davis to Sally.“What?” Sally quickly cut in staring at Lucian like he was about to run away. “But you haven't made the payment,” she reminded, staring back at her laptop for any sign of payment notification.A frown crawled onto Lucian's face. “I know that, I just want to use the restroom,” he replied, holding his patience.“How do we know you are not going to run away,” Sally frowned.Lucian was about to yell at her, then remembered if he was in her shoes he would also be suspicious.“Sally, why don't you show our guest the restroom,” Mrs.Davis said, nodding at her employee. With a sigh, Sally stood up and led the way to the private staff restroom. When Lucian exited the office he was stunned to see the number of the
Lucian strode out of the elevator, going to the VIP sections where he intended to shop. The smile that danced on his lips was evident. He is now the proud owner of a seven-million-dollar condo, a three-million-dollar car, and a twenty-billion-dollar Mall. The thought made Lucian want to scream, but he kept cool as this was just the beginning of his life. He was now rich, and nobody will ever look down on him again. For those who humiliated and looked down on him in the past, he will make them pay individually."Good day to you, sir," Henry, who focused on his phone, greeted Lucian without glancing at him. "Welcome to the universal-" His words seized the moment his eyes left the phone screen and lingered on Lucian. Henry's face wrinkles into a frown, not hiding his distaste. "What are you doing here? I thought you were arrested already," Henry growled.Lucian glances at Henry and shakes his head. The joy in his heart makes him dismiss the thought of firing the rude employee, so he deci
Lucian dragged his gaze from his phone to the man kneeling on the floor. He shook his knowing Mrs.Davis must have slapped Henry with the revelation of who he was. That was the only reason he would be on his knees wearing a miserable expression."I…I beg you, sir, please don't fire me, I need this Job," Henry pleaded in an unknown tone. "I…I didn't know who you were then please Mr.Morningstar pardon my ignorance."Lucian sighs, disappointed at his excuse. "So If I was a customer and not the Mall owner you would have done the same thing?" Lucian asked with furrowed brows. "Your ignorance didn't cost you your job, it is your character of looking down on people that did," Henry whimpered, understanding the weight of Lucian's words, with tears pricking the corner of his eye. He was about to say something, but Lucian beat him to it. "You had your chance when I asked you to apologize but you didn't and this is the consequence of your actions," Lucian said, walking out of the building. The
The couple rested their curious gaze on Lucian. They didn't hide their astonishment as they glanced at his clothes. "What on earth are you doing here, Lucian?" Billy asked with mockery, lacing his tone while he pulled Veronica closer. "Are you stalking us now?" Lucian shook his head. He was aware Billy wanted to provoke him as usual, but he kept his cool because he didn't care about Veronica anymore, making a smile crawl up his face. "I know you are foolish, Billy, but I didn't know you're this dumb not to realize what people do in a restaurant."Billy's face instantly hardened by Lucian's comment, but he forced out a smile masking his annoyance. "The people who come to a ten-star restaurant are not the likes of you Lucian," Billy sneered. "Do you even know how much is a meal in this?""No I don't but I intend to pay for it so get out of my way," Lucian said, making his way to the front desk when Veronica blocked his way. Lucian's expressionless face stared at her before shifting to
Lucian's expression was cold as his eyes dagger at the Lady behind the counter. She shrugged her shoulders and adjusted the strand of hair to the back of her ear to show she was unaffected by the rising tension. Billy and Veronica, favored by the situation, had a smile resting on their faces.Lucian clenched his fist. "Is that how you speak to your guests?!" his voice was laced with anger. other customers exiting the Prime Restaurant stared at him and Gladys quickly flashed them a smile before turning to Lucian with a glare."Did you just call yourself a guest?" Gladys pursed her lips, and when Lucian didn't respond, she rolled her eyes, irritated by his presence. "This is a ten-star restaurant for Christ's sake, not a place for poor people like you!""You don't even know me," Lucian replied, his anger disintegrating into a smile. "Of course, I know people like you. You are the type who claims he would be paying for a VIP table when in reality you can't afford to pay for your tuition!
"Call the manager and inform him that Lucian Morningstar is here," Lucian instructed Patricia, who nodded her head while her hand briskly picked up the desk phone to call the manager. Though the sound of owning the restaurant threatened to place a smile on Lucian's lips, he quickly discarded it, as the thought of being underestimated by both Billy and the staff sent rage through his veins. He isn't the Lucian who was being bullied and underestimated by society, and like he had promised, anybody who did that would not go unpunished.A few minutes later, a skinny blonde man in a black suit appeared in the lobby with a nervous smile playing on his lips. When he arrived at the front desk, he shifted his gaze from Patricia to Lucian, whose expression was still cold. Though he hadn't met Mr.Lucian Morningstar, he could tell from the lady's nervous gaze that the young man standing in front of her was their boss.“Pleasant evening, Mr.Morningstar,” the manager greeted with a smile, which Luci