"Forty million," Andrew muttered to himself, he knew that he couldn't win the bid with that amount. "That's a good start, but I can go much higher."Andrew tapped the amount section and impulsively placed a bid of $60 million without much consideration. "There, that should do it. Over $60 million transferred and ready to secure the Emerald Crest," he said quietly, his face filled with determination.Meanwhile, Damian still bid the official amount, Damian thought to himself. "That loser just seems to be bragging he can never afford even 40 million dollars, so there is no need for me to waste my time in placing a higher bet. This property is mine," Damian smiled as he looked at Andrew.Just then, Evelyn emerged from her office and announced, "The bidding has been placed, and we officially have a winner."Damian eagerly anticipated hearing his own name, but to his astonishment, the outcome was quite the opposite. "Mr. Alexander Everest, you have won the bid. Congratulations and you are
Andrew waved his hands to bid them farewell, but his gestures were indirectly insults. The girls remained outside, confronting the security guards."Do you even know who my boyfriend is? He lives here, and if he finds out you treated me this way, I assure you, your jobs will be on the line. Are you seriously telling me I can't enter?" Melanie, the owner of the Lamborghini, exclaimed angrily."We follow the rules, and if you truly are who you claim to be, why don't you call him over, ma'am? This is a peaceful neighborhood. Instead of getting worked up, let's have a civil conversation," one of guard advised, trying to diffuse the tension."Melanie, just give him a call," Trisha, her friend, urged, giving her a reassuring pat on the back.Melanie let out a frustrated sigh. She dialed her boyfriend's number, hoping for a resolution."Hey, honey, I've been here for a while, and they won't let me in," she sobbed into the phone."Who the heck refused to let you in? I'm coming, just wait for
Andrew inflicted enough pain on Lex that he would think twice before attempting such actions again. With a firm grip on Lex, Andrew finally released him, allowing him to angrily swing open his car door and step out.Lex wanted to confront Andrew for his actions, but the presence of his girlfriend deterred him. He couldn't bear the thought of Andrew humiliating him in front of her, so he swallowed his anger and chose to remain use a different manner of approach.Face-to-face, he decided to insult him at least this would compensate for the pain he just received "You're nothing but a poor thief! Don't come here boasting about your apartment when you're just a good-for-nothing show-off!" he spat, aiming for Andrew's chest. However, Andrew merely smirked and skillfully dodged Lex's attempt to strike him."Hahaha! Look who's talking. Can't keep your composure, can you?" Andrew retorted, laughing at Lex's futile outburst.*Grrrrrrh!*Just then, Andrew's phone began to ring, vibrating in his
It was the beginning of a new week, precisely Monday, marking the start of the workweek. Andrew was determined that this would be the week he would seize full control as the CEO of Stellarite Resources. It was hard to fathom that at such a young age, barely in his twenties, he was about to assume such a prestigious role.This achievement would undoubtedly be one of his greatest accomplishments, especially considering he was now a billionaire in his own right. Andrew had been granted a semester suspension, providing him with the freedom to do as he pleased during this period, and he was determined to utilize it wisely.Rising from his spacious king-sized bed, Andrew stretched his limbs. It had been quite some time since he had enjoyed such a restful night's sleep, and he felt remarkably rejuvenated, as if he were capable of anything."I need to hurry!" he exclaimed, quickly getting out of bed and rushing to the bathroom to freshen up. Andrew was well-prepared, opting for a casual outfi
Andrew finally reached the top floor of the building and spotted the secretary, who had been described as a lunatic by the receptionist, sitting at the corner just before the office of the head manager.Approaching her politely, Andrew said, "Excuse me, ma'am. I'm here as a shareholder of this company, and I would like to discuss an important matter with the manager. Could you please inform him?"Skeptically eyeing Andrew, the secretary replied "A shareholder, huh? How can a young college kid like you claim to be one? Do you even understand the value of a single share?" She leisurely scanned Andrew from head to toe, asserting her doubt.Andrew tried to clarify himself once more, saying, "I assure you, it would be in your best interest to relay my message to your boss."Interrupting him, the secretary retorted, "Or what? You'll resort to violence? Kid, if you know what's good for you, get out of here. This isn't a place for college kids to play around. Who even allowed you into this bu
Andrew chuckled as they struggled to regain their footing. Eventually, Mr. Blackwood managed to stand and approached Meredith, delivering a resounding slap across her face.*Paaaah!*Stunned and in pain, Meredith held her cheek, bewildered by the sudden turn of events. "Sir, what have I done wrong?" she asked as felt the immense pain from the slap."You're to blame. You tried to hinder our CEO, causing him to wait outside," Mr. Blackwood explained, then turned to Andrew, bowing down. "I apologize for this, sir."Meredith, now understanding the situation, was equally shocked. "Brat! What are you all doing here?" Mr. Blackwood shouted at the others, who rushed over to Andrew and bowed down. "We are sorry for our previous actions, sir.""You should be apologizing to them, not me," Andrew remarked, pointing towards the protesting crowd outside. He then proceeded to sit at the desk, crossing his legs."I want you to fetch me the financial ledgers from one week ago," Andrew instructed, gest
It was almost midnight as Andrew was still in the office, examining the company's financial ledgers, analyzing the profits and losses incurred over the previous years."Hmmm... Besides the mismanagement, it appears that the sales of Prime Stone have significantly declined. It seems the mining sites we currently have are no longer valuable," Andrew murmured, his gaze fixed on the map laid out on his desk.Stellarite Resources, a mining company specializing in rare orbs, had suffered due to the previous owner's poor decision-making when acquiring mining locations. Initially, they had struck gold with Prime Stone, a highly sought-after gem with properties comparable to diamonds. However, as the market became saturated with Prime Stone, sales plummeted, rendering it unprofitable for the company."I believe it's time to diversify. Dad, you mentioned a rare stone that could revolutionize our business," Andrew said aloud as a holographic projection of his father materialized before him."Yes
Andrew had been working throughout the night, exhausted to the point of sleeping on his desk amidst the scattered ledgers. Suddenly, a knock on the door jolted him awake, causing him to stir immediately."Yaaah!" Andrew yawned, stretching his body as he tried to shake off the drowsiness. Just then, he heard another knock on the door, grabbing his attention."Come in," he called out, and the door swung open, revealing the receptionist who had been smoking the previous day. She seemed timid as her gaze met Andrew's."Good morning, sir," she greeted, her voice trembling slightly."Good morning, Miss..." Andrew's eyes fixed upon her, silently urging her to reveal her name."Sorry, sir... My name is Mira," she responded, her voice barely above a whisper."Nice to meet you, Miss Mira," Andrew replied, his tone polite but firm. "And please, I prefer not to see anyone smoking in the office environment.""Yes, sir," Mira replied, nodding her head immediately, understanding the expectation."I