Andrew looked up from his plate, a mischievous glint in his eyes as he sliced through the succulent roasted chicken."You know, Elsa," he began nonchalantly, his voice carrying a subtle edge, "I still remember that day at the shopping mall. You were so quick to ridicule me, mocking my supposed lack of wealth. Does that ring a bell?"Elsa's face flushed, her eyes narrowing with discomfort. "That was ages ago," she snapped, clearly uneasy with the sudden shift in conversation. "Why bring it up now?"Andrew paused, his knife sliding effortlessly through the tender meat. "Because it's relevant," he smoothly replied. "You see, Elsa, back then you made assumptions about me, much like you're doing now. You think you know everything, but you don't."Elsa's jaw clenched, her knuckles turning white as she gripped the table's edge. "And what exactly are you implying, Andrew? That you're some sort of saint? That you never make mistakes?""No," Andrew responded, his tone calm and measured. "I'm me
Andrew was furious, and he was determined to show Everest that he was not some kind of pushover. "They think they can kill me? I'll show them they can't mess with fire." Andrew was extremely furious as he grabbed the assassin by the neck and snapped it. Never had Andrew imagined he could be so cold-blooded. But due to the challenges of life, he was no longer the easy target he used to be. Now that he had enough power, he was determined to use it wisely. That didn't mean he would use his power for evil.A few moments later, Andrew had cleaned up his garage and disposed of the body. He wasn't afraid of the aftermath of what he had done because the officials were already very corrupt, and the assassin he killed was already a wanted criminal. He was already a walking dead man, his name sounding like a ghost.**********Andrew was now parked in front of The Everest mansion in his car. The front gate of the Everest building was about to close when another car entered. Andrew swiftly drove
Andrew stood before his uncle, pointing a pistol directly at his face. His expression was filled with anger as he glared at him, contemplating whether to pull the trigger. However, he found himself surrounded, with other guns aimed at him.The Everest family was known for their influence in the criminal underworld, involved in illegal activities and gang operations. They were like a secretive mafia, but their true nature remained hidden from those outside their inner circle. Andrew had learned about their activities from his father, which gave him the confidence to bring a gun. It was a way of showing them that he was not the insignificant person they had discarded.Andrew didn't want to involve the police or file a report about the attempt on his life. He told Hannah, who had witnessed his bravery and trusted him, not to tell anyone or contact the authorities. She believed in his abilities and chose not to involve the police.Andrew decided to handle things his own way, openly declar
Andrew drove away from the Everest Mansion after issuing a stern warning. He knew it wouldn't necessarily keep them at bay, but he found amusement in seeing the looks on the faces of the Everest family. Upon arriving home, Andrew immediately headed for the shower to cleanse himself of the bloodstains acquired during the commotion at the Everest Mansion. ********* Two weeks later... After two weeks of busy preparations, the day of the auction had finally arrived. Andrew had diligently made sure that sufficient funds were available, leaving no room for anything to hinder their chances of winning. The Map held tremendous importance for the company's growth, making it crucial to secure it without any setbacks. Andrew was fully determined to succeed today, using every means at his disposal. "Hannah, good morning. As I mentioned before, we will be attending the auction today. I will pick you up in the next 30 minutes," Andrew called Hannah, informing her that she would accompany hi
Immediately after Andrew called out the sum of ten million dollars, all eyes turned to him."Who is that kid? How can he have so much? He didn't even hesitate to raise the bid from one million to ten million dollars," contemplated a man who was attending the bidding, exchanging surprised glances with his equally astonished friend."Ten million dollars! going once, going twice..." the auctioneer paused, scanning the room."Thirty million dollars!" Another man raised his bidding tag in the air, giving a smug smile directed at Andrew, who was seated directly opposite him on the right-hand side of the room. The bidder was none other than Frederick Louis, a young man in his mid-twenties, representing the Louis Empire. The Louis Empire was renowned for its expertise in mining precious stones, and it was a multi-billion-dollar company. Frederick was determined to win the bid, as he had been instructed by his father to give his best."Thirty million dollars! Thirty million dollars going!" Th
The crowd was left speechless, completely taken aback by the unexpected sight of a young boy, barely twenty years old, effortlessly revealing a billion dollars.In the audience, one person whispered to their companion, "His name is Everest. Could he be from the Everest Empire? But I have never heard of him." They pondered the situation, unable to comprehend what was unfolding before their eyes.Andrew finally approached Hannah, who remained in a state of shock. She couldn't fathom how the person she had perceived as poor and shy person just a month ago, had transformed into a handsome, confident, and dominant young man. It felt like a surreal dream to her, and she found herself inexplicably drawn to Andrew's unique charm."Is this really him, or is it someone else?" she wondered, feeling a warmth and a blush as he approached her.Andrew was slightly taken aback as he noticed her smiling at him. He walked over to where she was sitting and immediately extended his arm, surprising her. "
Present....Andrew and Hannah entered the car driven by Sean, accompanied by four escort vehicles. Andrew's influence and power were growing with each passing day.After a few hours, they arrived at the company, wasting no time as Andrew was eager to proceed with the next steps. He swiftly made his way to a sofa in the corner where the cylinder bag containing the map was placed. Andrew retrieved the bag and opened it, revealing the long map inside. He carefully placed the map on his desk, covering every section of the table.Andrew who was alone in his office, now focused focused on the map that was spread out before him. As he had tried to unlock the mysteries behind the map for hours, but yet to no avail.Andrew furrowed his brow as he examined the patterns and symbols on the parchment. "There's got to be a clue that will guide me to the location of the Stellarite gem."Suddenly, his attention was drawn to a black line that caught his eye. He leaned back slightly to get a better vie
Andrew wanted to keep the information about locating the Stellarite gem confidential, so he needed to trust whoever he shared the information with. He immediately called his newly acquired security team. "I have a task for you," he informed them. "Yes, sir. Should I come to the office right away?" Sean, the leader of the team, responded from the other end of the phone. "Okay... Yes," Andrew replied before ending the call. After a while, Sean knocked on Andrew's office door. "Come in," Andrew said in response to the knock. Sean entered the office as instructed. Andrew motioned for him to take a seat at the table. "Have a seat; we need to discuss business," Andrew said. "Okay, sir," Sean replied as they both sat down at the table. Andrew began explaining, "The reason I called you is because I have a very important task that needs to be done. I require trustworthy individuals for this." Sean, being an ex-military official, understood the significance of loyalty, and he was known
Andrew was dressed in a expensive suit as he stood with Hannah by his side. Hannah looked as stunning as ever, her slender figure accentuated by in a dark blue gown. The two exchanged a warm glance, their lively expressions reflecting the pleasant memories of the splendid evening they had shared the night before.Andrew stood near the side of the podium, positioned in the background where presenters typically made their entrances.From his vantage point, he could see the venue was filled to capacity. To his astonishment, every attendee was of considerable influence—representatives of powerful business empires. The gathering had created quite an uproar in town, drawing significant attention.Paparazzi and journalists had swarmed the location earlier, but Andrew had taken precautions to ensure the exclusivity of the event.He had included specific instructions in the invitations requiring all attendees to wear masks. This measure was implemented not only to preserve anonymity but also
Zoro exchanged glances between his girlfriend and Andrew, noticing the intensity in Andrew’s eyes. It was clear that Andrew wasn’t joking.Zoro had never been in a situation like this before, and the atmosphere alone told him that Andrew was someone to be feared."Do you even know who I am right now?" Andrew asked, his voice cold and commanding as he noticed Zoro’s hesitation."You should know," Andrew continued, leaning forward, "I’m not just Andrew—I’m also the underground boss of the Crimson Gang. You’d better think twice before messing with me."As if to punctuate his words, Andrew stood up and stomped hard on Zoro’s foot, causing him to wince in pain."I knew it," Andrew said, smirking as he observed Zoro’s face. "You’re useless to me. But now I also know the truth."Andrew had a talent for reading people, and Zoro’s reaction confirmed his suspicions. Without hesitation, Andrew twisted Zoro’s wrist sharply, causing a loud crack."Aahhh!" Zoro screamed, his face contorted in agony
Zoro observed the precision in Hannah's attacks; they were the moves of a professional fighter. No one had told him that Hannah knew martial arts. While it might have been true in the past, she certainly wasn’t known as a championship holder.Zoro hadn’t anticipated the fight would be this difficult. If he had known, he would have charged double for the job.He briefly considered taking the money and walking away, but his reputation meant everything to him. Backing out of the fight with Andrew would be a devastating blow to his pride, something he couldn’t afford to let happen.“We’ve wasted enough time talking! To hell with this—it's getting boring,” Andrew said sharply, a hint of a smirk on his face. “I’ll take care of you, and my girlfriend can handle yours. Then we’ll be good to go.”Without giving Zoro a chance to calculate his next move, Andrew sprang into action, rushing forward with blistering speed.Andrew darted forward with blinding speed, his fist aiming straight for Zoro'
Andrew had just finished setting up the auction house and was leaving with Hannah, who had been working alongside him all day. It was already 11 p.m., a testament to how hard they had both worked, despite Andrew being the boss.“Hannah, thanks for your help,” Andrew said with a warm smile. She had been incredibly supportive, and despite the argument they’d had earlier, they managed to keep their personal issues separate from their work. After all, she was not only his girlfriend but also his manager.“You don’t have to thank me. Are you forgetting I’m your employee?” Hannah replied with a smile, casually glancing at him as they walked together.“Why wouldn’t I appreciate my girlfriend?” Andrew teased.Hearing that, Hannah’s heart swelled with happiness, and a faint blush crept up her cheeks. Before she could respond, the sound of a gunshot tore through the air.“Hannah, watch out!” Andrew shouted, his instincts kicking in as he grabbed her by the waist. He dove to the ground, rolling
One Week Later"I never expected your son-in-law to be this capable. I don’t think any young man his age could rival him," said a man in his fifties, holding a glass of wine. He took a sip as he turned to Mr. Telsa, Hannah’s father. They were enjoying drinks along with a few other friends."Hahaha! You flatter me, Henry. The boy is truly remarkable. Did I tell you he once helped a friend of mine win a major tournament? He also trained my daughter, who had no martial arts experience, turning her from a complete novice into a professional fighter capable of rivaling seasoned competitors. He’s someone who can’t be rivaled," Mr. Telsa said, proudly boasting about Andrew, Hannah’s boyfriend."You’ll surely be a proud grandfather soon," Martins, another man at the table, chimed in as he raised his glass. "I hope you can introduce me to one of Andrew’s friends. Even someone with half of his capability would be a blessing!" Martins was subtly trying to gain favor with Mr. Telsa."I’ll see wha
Andrew had just finished watching the scientists demonstrate their latest creation when they approached him for his opinion."Sir, do they fit your expectations?" one of the doctors asked."Yes, they’re perfectly fine. We’ll begin the auction next week," Andrew said, smiling confidently. "Keep refining them, and I’d like you to reach out to potential high-profile buyers."Andrew shook hands with the doctors, commending them for their hard work."Now, the advertisements for the discounts will naturally draw a large crowd to the mall. I’ll use that as the perfect platform to set the stage for the auction," Andrew thought to himself.As he stepped out of the laboratory, he was greeted by the sight of a massive crowd standing in line outside the mall. The reason? Andrew had slashed the prices of every item by 80%, effectively making them as affordable as giving them away for free. Unsurprisingly, the incredible discounts had attracted hordes of people."The first phase of the plan is work
"Are you really the boss of Urban Oasis?" Nathan asked, with disbelief. He wanted to hear the truth directly from Andrew."Of course I am, and I don’t recall being friends with a pauper like you," Andrew replied with a calm smile as he stared at Nathan and his girlfriend."If you’ll excuse me, I have important work to do and no time to waste. I’m a very busy man," Andrew added, turning away. Before leaving, he whispered something to Sean.Nathan, still in denial, shouted after him, "Liar! You can’t be the boss. I don’t believe it! This must be some sort of joke. And frankly, I don’t need Urban Oasis—I can get a brand ambassador deal elsewhere, at a much better place than this dump!" His arrogance was unshaken, as if he didn’t care about the consequences of his words."Honey, don’t worry about them. One day, they’ll come begging you," his girlfriend said, trying to console him.Andrew, though irritated by their arrogance, wasn’t interested in wasting his energy on someone like Nathan.
One month later…Andrew stood in front of the shopping mall, observing the bustling crowd moving in and out. The mall was a thriving business venture, bringing in significant profits, and on top of that, he was reaping the benefits of the mines he had recently acquired.Leaning against a Porsche parked near his car, Andrew’s thoughts drifted to his past. He remembered the difficult days when he and his mother could barely afford three square meals. They had worked countless night shifts just to pay the bills, yet it was never enough.Now, in just three months, his life had transformed in ways he never imagined. He had risen to heights he once thought impossible. At such a young age, he was already a billionaire, possibly the youngest in the world. His numerous businesses generated substantial income daily, and he was about to embark on a project that would eclipse them all."Sean, are the devices ready?" Andrew asked as he made a call to his trusted assistant."Yes, sir. They’ve been
Andrew stood at the site, admiring the three-story mall that now stood in stark contrast to the abandoned structure that had previously occupied the space. The transformation was extraordinary, and Andrew couldn’t help but marvel at the sleek, modern design of the new building.Sean, who had just stepped out from inside the mall, noticed Andrew’s admiring gaze and walked over to greet him."Apologies for keeping you waiting," Andrew said, bowing his head slightly, a hint of embarrassment in his tone. "You know how women can be; Hannah insisted I get a whole new set of clothes and rejected half of them before she was satisfied. It took me over an hour to finish up."Sean chuckled knowingly. "I completely understand, sir. My wife puts me through the same routine. It’s practically universal."Andrew sighed, then turned back to the building. "I have to say, you and the team did an exceptional job. I didn’t expect you to transform the place this quickly—just one month, and it looks brand n