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2024-10-29 19:42:56"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.Davis
thought 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 before, but for some reason, I want to buy it," Lucina said in a foreign tone, adjusting to his chair. "Your staff stopped me from going into the VIP section due to my appearance, and I believe you won't make the same mistake, Mrs.Davis,"Mrs.Davis scoffs, leaning into her chair. She had seen several scammers and handled them differently, which gave her the experience and confidence she wore, but neither of the scammers in her past was like him. "Do you even know how much this Mall cost?" Mrs.Davis asked, clamping her hands together and hoping to see right through Lucian's intentions.Lucian, with an expressionless face, says." I don't know, but I'm willing to pay if you name a price," Mrs.Davis was stunned by his reply, making Lucian shift his glance around her office, stopping at a painting across the room.'If you are willing to name a price!' Lucian's words ring in her head. She wouldn't be surprised if a billionaire in their late thirties used those words whenever they wanted to purchase a property for themselves, but hearing it from college students stunned Mrs.Davis."Mr?""Lucian Morningstar," he replied."Mr.Morninstar, are you here to waste my time? Because if you're, I won't let you off the hook," Mrs.Davis said sharply, hoping to scare Lucian into stating his actual business and not playing games with her."Why don't you come up with a price and give me the account details and if the payment goes through, you can decide for yourself," Lucian suggested.Mrs.Davis was quiet, contemplating his suggestion. After a while, she nodded, brought out her phone, and dialed a number. After a few rings, a male voice could be heard from the other end of the line. A few minutes later, she was done with her call.She dropped her cell phone on the table and leaned forward. "The mall has a price. If you can meet it, it will be yours," Mrs.Davis informed."Marvelous," Lucian replied. "State your price then," Lucian replied confidently.Mrs.Davis smiled and said. "one billion dollars for half the share of the mall and another one billion dollars for the full share including the two branches, making it a total of twenty billion dollars."Lucian was quiet while doing the maths in his head. Nobody in his right sense would buy a company without doing the necessary calculations; though the price for the mall is high, the same mall would generate more income In the years to come. It was a good investment considering the economy is hicking every day. Mrs.Davis noticed Lucian's hesitation and had a smile pasted on her lips; she knew no matter how rich the kid was, he wouldn't be able to afford it."How much income is the mall generating annually?""Approximately 20 million dollars," Mrs.Davis replied.Lucian nodded his head. It was a good deal, and he was ready to take it. "Let begin with the payment, shall we?"Mr.Davis raised her brow but didn't say anything. Rather, she picked up the desk phone and asked someone to visit her office. After a few minutes, a young lady appeared in her office."Mrs.Sally, I need you to supervise and confirm Mr. Morningstar's transaction of twenty billion dollars," Mrs.Davis said, earning a curious look from the young Lady who shifted her gaze to Lucian's expressionless face. "Mr. Morning is a client and wishes to purchase the Universal Mall," Mrs. Davis nodded at Sally.Sally gave the account details to Lucian, who brought out his old crack phone to do the transaction. When Sally saw the device, she furrowed her brow with an understanding that Lucian was going to pay twenty billion dollars with a phone not worth a hundred dollars. She wanted to interrupt and tell her boss that Lucina might be a scammer, but she didn't dare go against Mrs.Davis, who was watching Luvina with earnest curiosity.Meanwhile, the mall security staff were already outside Mrs. Davis's office waiting for her command in case the transactions failed and Lucian turned out to be a scammer.Lucian's finger swiftly glided across his phone and logged into his mobile app. After confirming his balance, he nodded with satisfaction before he entered the account details to make the payment.
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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
THE CONTINENTAL HEIR 10. Mr CEO
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
THE CONTINENTAL HEIR 11. Veronica's Post
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 CONTINENTAL HEIR 12. A Vip Meal
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
THE CONTINENTAL HEIR 13. You Will Lose Your Job
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!
THE CONTINENTAL HEIR 14. Get Me The Manager
"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
THE CONTINENTAL HEIR 15. Consequences
Different feelings soared through the atmosphere. Lucian, who sat in the chairman's chair, proudly raised his head at the revelation. The manager, whose eyes looked like they were about to burst out of their eye socket, stared at Gladys with a white face, while Gladys, whose weight of action and words dawned on her, stood on shaky legs. Her eyes panned at Lucian, mixed with disbelief and panic. Feeling her lungs short for air, she scrambles to her knees. "Please, sir, I didn't know who you were. Please forgive me," she lamented, tears pricking the corners of her eyes. Lucian, who wore a stern expression, stared at Gladys, who continuously bowed her head to the ground, hoping her pleas would ease whatever punishment would be thrown at her.The manager, noticing Lucian's silence, rushed forward, also bowing his head apologiously. "I'm sorry, sir, I have failed to train the staff to have the basic attributes required by a ten-star "restaurant," Mark said, hoping Lucian would give a reply
THE CONTINENTAL HEIR 16. Dinner
Lucian raised his gaze at the person who placed a knock on the front door before entering his office. Anna's figure appears in her new clothes; she wears a red shirt with the restaurant logo printed on it and a matching red shirt that reveals her long legs. After Lucian had resolved the issues with Gladys, he instantly promoted Anna to oversee the staff, working as the frontman of the restaurant, especially the receptionist to avoid the stunt Gladys had pulled. Lucian raised his gaze to meet Anna, who had been on her toes since the few minutes she had been promoted. She cleared her throat and stepped forward. “Sir, your reservation is ready.” She said, with little composure, and even through her professional facade Lucian could see the nervousness lingering in her eyes; she was new to her job and hadn't made any mistake or offended any customer which was the sole reason for her promotion but being in the presence of someone who could make her lose her job with the flick of his fing
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20. Saving The Stranger
The man's voice vibrated through the air, making Lucian adjust his gaze to the girl shuddering under the man's grip. The weather, which wasn't helping the situation, soared with thunder, and even the man quickly glanced at the sky before returning his gaze to Lucian. The man scoffs, tightening his hold on his blade. "If you had just done what I asked for, I would have been on my way, and everyone would have been happy!" He yelled, adjusting his gaze to his unconscious men on the floor. “You have to make things difficult by playing a hero, huh?” The loud voice, yelling angrily at Mason, made the girl shiver once more, and even when she tried to maintain her composure, the cold rain pierced into her skin. “Shake one more time and I will slit your throat!” The man yells, and the girl freezes, holding her breath. Hot tears drop from her cheeks as she holds Lucian's gaze. Her eyes secretly beg him to save her, and Lucian understands her pain signals for her to remain calm. Luci
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19. Get Him
Lucian raised his gaze to the shattering rain pouring on the city, leaving the predatory eyes of the men staring from him to the girl handing in his shadow. None of the cars driving by dare to stop or interact, including the pedestrian who instantly retreats away from their destination when they come across the scene, as they assume the men with the mask and bat are from a gang, which always results in Violence. The rain became heavy, and none of the thugs seemed affected by the weather, especially the man who was skillfully swinging his bat, ready to attack.A dangerous smile crawled into Lucian's lips at the adrenaline running through his veins. His eyes watched every move made by his opposition. Predicting the thug's next move, Lucian lunges forward before the man can get closer to him. He quickly ducked his head, avoiding the flying bat that swung above him, and with the force of his clenched fist, he sent a heavy blow into the man's gut.With a loud groan, the masked man stagge
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18. Henry's Demand
Lucian's frowns deepen as he shifts his gaze from the injured men on the floor to the group slamming iron bats on their hands. They all wore black masks except for Henry, who dressed differently from them and wouldn't stop grinning. A satisfied expression spread across his features since his plan to get Lucian off his car in a lone street was successful. Lucian instantly turned to see if the girl he was trying to save was also part of Henry's plan, and when she inched closer to him, she hid her shuddering body away from the prying eyes of Henry's men. Mason shrugged off the thought since she was a victim of Henry's vicious plan. He remembers Henry making threats, but he didn't expect him to pull something like this."I see, you were able to handle these two idiots," Henry said, placing his boot on top of their heads until one of them let out a whisper from the pain. "You must feel like a hero for saving that girl, don't you think?" he grinned, his tone laced with sarcasm, but Lucian
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17. Damsel In Distress
The men watched, as the figure exited the luxury car parked in front of them, and a frown appeared on their faces, as they stared at Lucian, who also reciprocated their action with a sneer. The men tightened their hold on the girl, who whimpered with pain escaping her mouth. The taller man, who had a scar on his top brow, scoffs with irritation. “This is none of your busy boy, get lost!” The man growls, making Lucian clench his fist while his legs are rooted to the ground. The shorter man, seeing Lucian, was adamant about their instructions: glance from him to his colleague before pulling out a knife from his back pocket. “You don't want to mess with us, boy! Leave, if you know what is good for you!” the shorter man spat. Lucian stood his ground, sending a dangerous gaze between the men. The shorter man noticed Lucian wasn't scared, averted the knife to the girl's throat and she shuddered with tears flowing down her cheek. “P…Please don't hurt me.“ the girl stuttered, struggling
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16. Dinner
Lucian raised his gaze at the person who placed a knock on the front door before entering his office. Anna's figure appears in her new clothes; she wears a red shirt with the restaurant logo printed on it and a matching red shirt that reveals her long legs. After Lucian had resolved the issues with Gladys, he instantly promoted Anna to oversee the staff, working as the frontman of the restaurant, especially the receptionist to avoid the stunt Gladys had pulled. Lucian raised his gaze to meet Anna, who had been on her toes since the few minutes she had been promoted. She cleared her throat and stepped forward. “Sir, your reservation is ready.” She said, with little composure, and even through her professional facade Lucian could see the nervousness lingering in her eyes; she was new to her job and hadn't made any mistake or offended any customer which was the sole reason for her promotion but being in the presence of someone who could make her lose her job with the flick of his fing
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15. Consequences
Different feelings soared through the atmosphere. Lucian, who sat in the chairman's chair, proudly raised his head at the revelation. The manager, whose eyes looked like they were about to burst out of their eye socket, stared at Gladys with a white face, while Gladys, whose weight of action and words dawned on her, stood on shaky legs. Her eyes panned at Lucian, mixed with disbelief and panic. Feeling her lungs short for air, she scrambles to her knees. "Please, sir, I didn't know who you were. Please forgive me," she lamented, tears pricking the corners of her eyes. Lucian, who wore a stern expression, stared at Gladys, who continuously bowed her head to the ground, hoping her pleas would ease whatever punishment would be thrown at her.The manager, noticing Lucian's silence, rushed forward, also bowing his head apologiously. "I'm sorry, sir, I have failed to train the staff to have the basic attributes required by a ten-star "restaurant," Mark said, hoping Lucian would give a reply
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14. Get Me The Manager
"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
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13. You Will Lose Your Job
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!
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12. A Vip Meal
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
