"Money can't buy happiness, they said. But it sure can tear a marriage apart," "Love comes first but money speaks louder than all…..”Starling City pulsed with the evening rush; a hubbub of honking cars and bustling activity as the workday drew to a close. Amidst the swarming throng, Marcus navigated the pedestrian path. His camera draped around his neck, and a slung bag at his side, a recent contract dangled like an unwanted weight on his shoulders.Supposedly a cause for excitement, the contract instead cast a shadow over him. The job offered clashed starkly with his principles, it goes against his morals and upbringing.Tasked with filming in the adult film industry, Marcus grappled with an internal conflict. Though every fiber urged him to decline the offer, the brutal truth of financial need propelled him forward.A freelance cameraman, he toiled incessantly to support himself and, most significantly, his cherished wife. She is from a rich family but yet decided to marry a poor
"What am I doing here? I'm supposed to be the one asking you that, what the hell are you doing Hannah?" Marcus asked, his voice mixed with emotions and disbelief."But you said you were going to take pictures of a newly launched hotel. You lied" Hannah reminded.“You said you were going to attend to a friend's problem.” Marcus gritted his teeth."I can't believe what I'm seeing Hannah, tell me this is a joke, explain this to me. I'm your husband Hannah, you can't be doing this" Marcus raised his voice."I…I…I owe you no explanation Marcus" Hannah then said, as her expression changed, as though she didn't regret what she did."What are you saying! You are my wife Hannah!" Marcus shouted in anger."I'm sorry Mr Marcus, I didn't know that our client has a relationship with you, but try not to make a scene" the director gestured."Yeah what he said Marcus, you can leave" Hannah added with no sign of emotions."What happened to you Hannah, I can't believe this is you" Marcus asked."What
Marcus was still shocked seeing the huge amount of money in his account, it was unbelievable, he raced to the kitchen, on the tap then poured water on his face to make sure he wasn't dreaming, he then rebooted the phone to make sure it wasn't malfunctioning. He was going crazy.But to his greatest surprise, the money was still there.Marcus tried to call the number, but then discovered that it was a private number, he then scrolled through his contact to check if he might think of someone who would have done that. What a joke, he was a very broke man, which billionaire would want to have his number, his contact lists weren't even up to twenty. Many questions ran through his mind, this must be a mistake, they might have gotten the wrong number. He tried contacting the customer care but they weren't helping either.He checked his phone every two minutes to see if the sender would call or text, but nothing came, and time was running late, Marcus eventually fell asleep on his couch.The
The time was 7pm and Marcus was already dressed up in his usual work clothing, just a simple blue shirt and a black jeans, he grabbed his camera and bag, before coming out of his house. The client had already sent the location for him, it was to be held at 'Rainbow hills' a five star restaurant.A yellow taxi stopped, as Marcus stepped out of it, he brought out some change in his pocket and paid the driver.Arriving at the restaurant, a sudden wave of discomfort swept over him. Rainbow Hills stood as one of the most opulent and pricey restaurants in Starling City, and Marcus had never set foot in a place of such grandeur before.As Marcus approached the imposing entrance of Rainbow Hills, the security guard's scrutiny intensified, his eyes lingering on Marcus with an air of disdain. The guard's dismissive gaze, starting from Marcus's scuffed shoes, traveled up to his frayed jeans and faded shirt, as if mentally tallying up the cost of his outfit and finding it utterly lacking. His en
As the bouncer threw him out of the restaurant, they rounded him up, there were four of them. Marcus tries to stand up to his feet, but then received a boot in his abdomen, he groan in pain, but they were just getting started, the bouncers continued their beating, descending punches and kicks all over his body. After teaching him a valuable lesson, they left him on the ground, he was badly injured, his clothes were torn like rags, he was bleeding from his nose and mouth.They were security men outside, but since Maxwell was a very influential man no one dares to interfere, Marcus carried himself up, his legs were too weak to carry his body, and then he staggered on his steps.Suddenly Marcus noticed that there were many onlookers who witnessed the scenario, and instead of them to assist him, they laughed and make mockery of him."Look how dirty he is""Why would anyone tries to go up against a billionaire like Maxwell, upon all people""Maybe he has no idea who Maxwell is""He was lu
After about three to four hours, the car arrived at a very big Mansion.There was a giant black gate at the outside, with a giant stylish B with gold color on it, the gate was made with high technological gadgets. Sam pressed an icon on his smartphone and the gate automatically opened. Marcus opened his mouth in awe seeing the magnificent design, its designs were beyond top notch, most of the colors were gold and white, and at the top of the mansion a stylish written 'BLACKWOOD' could be seen.Sam packed the car at a Conner and opened the door for Marcus to come out, Marcus was not used to this kind of treatment, he just ignored and came out. Marcus could now see the mansion properly, there were some beautiful sculptures and a spring at the center."Can we go in, young master?" Sam interrupted Marcus's view."Oh sure"Sam led Marcus inside, the interior design was beyond the words from a dictionary, the walls were decorated out worldly, priceless arts, crystal chandeliers and there w
"Yes sure you can, it's yours you can do whatever you want with it" Richard said.Richard then signaled Sam, as he went out then shortly he returned with a machine, kind of a smaller version of an ATM machine. He then placed it at the table."You can test it now Marcus, you can withdraw any amount you can think of" Richard said."No that wouldn't be needed, it's just for verification so I'll just check the balance"Richard noded, Marcus picked up the card, immediately his hands sensor touched it the golden symbol beamed green, Marcus was shocked as he had never seen anything like it before, however Sam and Richard just smiled, he was really the one.Marcus slotted the card into the machine and requested for a balance enquiry, he didn't need to input a password as it just automatically fulfilled the request.Marcus almost threw the machine away seeing the account balance it showed, he couldn't even count the so many zeros, it was far more than any billion or trillion. The wealth of the
Marcus was in his room, searching for the perfect clothes to put on, all the suits were super expensive, but he wasn't used to all these things, so was confused on what to wear. They all looked so good that it was hard to choose one."Can I come in young master?" Sam's voice was heard, Marcus turned and saw him, he forgot to lock the door, an old habit of his."Oh sure, of course" he said, as Sam came in. Sam was already dressed up, he sure was a handsome body built man, donned in a blue suit, it was obviously expensive. He held a briefcase with him."The boss asked me to give you this," he said, handing over the case to Marcus.Marcus dropped it on his bed, then opened the briefcase, it was his black card and a phone, Marcus's attention was drawn by the newly made phone."Customized?" He asked as he picked it from the case."Affirmative"The phone was designed in a unique way, the back of the phone was covered with diamonds, real diamonds, it has an iPhone 14 type of camera, it was s