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 him as his
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