The car hummed again, almost as if sending signals to the men standing before me, their heads bowed.
“Mr. Jordan, please, you have to come with us.”
I observed them closely as they stood in two neat lines, one opposite the other, leaving a narrow space between.
Or did Mikky send his men to kidnap me? No, this can’t be. Mikky's car is flashy, but this... this is way too luxurious for him.
The sleek white Rolls-Royce, the polished interior—it didn’t match his obnoxious flaunting of wealth. He’s rich, sure, but not like this.
"Where are you taking me?" I asked, my voice firmer this time, though a knot tightened in my chest, and my body still ached from the earlier ordeal.
I wasn’t in the mood for more trouble.
The man in front, the one who had greeted me so respectfully, looked down at his feet, pretending he hadn’t heard the question. Another man, standing just behind him, shifted uncomfortably.
"Mr. Jordan," the first man began again, "it's best if you just come with us. We’ll explain everything once we get there."
"Get where?" I narrowed my eyes. "No. I’m not going anywhere until you tell me what this is about. Who are you?"
The men exchanged quick glances, their silent exchange saying more than words could.
They were hiding something, and my patience was wearing thin.
“I’m not asking again,” I said, taking a step back from the car. My body still ached from the beating earlier, but adrenaline was kicking in. “You either tell me who you are, or I’m walking.”
That polite smile from earlier faltered, replaced with a look of quiet desperation.
The leader, or whoever he was, sighed heavily. “I’m afraid that’s not an option.”
Before I could react, the two men flanking him moved. It happened so fast that I barely had time to register what was going on.
Their hands were on me, firm but oddly gentle as if they were trying not to hurt me.
Instinct kicked in, and I fought back. I shoved one of them off me and threw a punch at the other. It connected with his jaw, and he stumbled backward, clutching his face. But the strange thing was—he didn’t hit me back.
Neither of them did. It was like they were scared to fight me.
“Stop it, Mr. Jordan!” one of them pleaded as he dodged another punch. “We don’t want to hurt you!”
“Then let me go!” I snarled, swinging wildly. I didn’t care if they weren’t fighting back—I wasn’t about to let these strangers drag me into a car against my will.
The first man, the one in charge, stepped forward quickly, pulling something from his jacket. Before I could even process what it was, I felt the rough bite of rope being wrapped around my wrists.
“What the hell—” I started, but the rope was yanked tight, and my hands were bound.
Panic surged through me. I kicked at one of them, but they continued to pull me toward the car. I thrashed and my heart raced, but it was futile.
They were stronger than they appeared.
“Who the hell sent you? Why are you doing this?” I snapped.
He looked away, refusing to answer, he signaled, the driver who started the engine, and the car lurched forward.
I sat there, helpless, the world outside blurring as we sped away from the school, away from everything I knew.
After a while, the car pulled up to a sprawling mansion, and my eyes widened at the sight before me.
It was like something out of a movie.
The driveway seemed to go on forever, flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and shiny marble statues that sparkled in the light of fancy street lamps.
The mansion itself was massive, its walls a pristine white, reflecting the light from crystal chandeliers hanging inside. Every window glistened, and the grand double doors at the entrance were framed by towering pillars of polished stone.
The place reeked of wealth, the kind that made you feel small just by standing near it.
I was dragged out of the car, my legs still unsteady from the ride. As I looked around, I noticed the security detail. Escaping from a place like this would be difficult. However, I began to devise an escape plan.
There were at least a dozen bodyguards stationed around the house, all dressed in black suits with earpieces in their ears. Their gazes were sharp and alert. They stood like statues—impassive, immovable, and intimidating.
I tried to process what was happening. This wasn’t a simple abduction. Whoever owned this place had the kind of money that could buy silence, power, and anything in between. But why me?
My heart raced as I was escorted up the marble steps toward the front door. My mind raced faster.
Who had I offended? Was it Mikky?
No, this was too extravagant even for him. Besides, he was too busy humiliating me back at school.
Or did Mikky’s father know about my confrontation with Mikky and now wants me to pay? But no, that didn’t seem right either.
The opulence and grandeur of the place before me were far beyond anything the Cokers owned.
I’d been to their mansion enough times, forced by Mikky to run his errands, and even their entire estate couldn’t compare to the luxury of this garage alone.
The polished marble floors, the expensive cars lined up—it was a world far above Mikky’s.
My heart was pounding as I struggled to make sense of it all. This wasn’t some petty revenge from Mikky. No, this was something much bigger.
I hadn’t crossed paths with anyone who lived in a place like this.
I glanced down at my clothes—still torn from the earlier fight—and it hit me. I had nothing of value. Nothing is worth all this effort. Why go through the trouble of bringing me here? I couldn’t make sense of it.
The doors swung open before I even got close, unveiling a lavish foyer. The floor was a shiny black-and-white checkered marble that led into a spacious area with grand staircases gracefully rising on both sides.
Above me, a massive crystal chandelier sparkled like the sun, sending reflections dancing around the room like diamonds scattered on the walls.
Gold accents shone from every nook, and pricey artwork adorned the walls—pieces I didn’t recognize but could tell were worth more than anything I’d ever owned.
It was a completely different world—so opulent it felt almost overwhelming.
‘Why? Why was I here?’ The thought never left me.
The guys who brought me here were totally quiet as they guided me further into the mansion, leaving my questions hanging without answers.More bodyguards were scattered around, their expressions impossible to read.And whoever owned this place… they definitely had plans for me. I couldn’t find a way out; every escape route I thought of felt pointless, and I had no clue how to navigate my way back.My steps stumbled when I noticed an unfamiliar old man standing in the center of the room. He had this regal vibe, decked out in a sharp suit that practically shouted wealth and his gray hair was slicked back with a precision that only someone used to luxury could manage. His posture was straight, but his eyes… there was something familiar in them.When our gazes met, he paused for just a moment, then his face transformed. His eyes sparkled with an emotion I couldn't quite identify—was it shock, relief, or maybe excitement? It was like he’d seen a ghost.The man stood up, almost stumbling
I stood there, numb, as the weight of his words sank in. This was real. I wasn’t just some mistake or outsider—they were saying I belonged to this family, a family that seemed like something out of a dream. How was this even possible? My mind was reeling, desperately searching for some explanation. But before I could speak, my grandfather’s eyes sparkled with an excitement that seemed to have been bottled up for years.He motioned for me to sit, his voice taking on a serious tone. “There’s so much you need to know, Jordan.” I hesitated, my heart pounding, but finally, I sat down. He leaned forward, hands clasped tightly, his gaze never leaving mine. “You’re not just inheriting a name. The Langston family isn’t just wealthy; we’re an empire. We are the Langston Consortium.”“Langston Consortium?” I repeated, my voice barely a whisper as the enormity of what he was saying began to sink in.“Yes,” he nodded firmly, his expression intense. “The Langston Consortium isn’t just any busin
“After your graduation, you will inherit everything—the entire Langston Consortium.”“The entire consortium? But why the rush, Grandpa?” I asked, my face betraying my shock. I was only a student and not a business mogul, the idea of managing a massive consortium was unimaginable. The discomfort of it all made me pull a funny expression.“Don’t worry, I’ll be here to guide you. I won’t throw you into the deep end without support. But my priority is to hand everything over and... focus on my health.”I swallowed hard, feeling the enormity of what he was saying.His pride was palpable, but behind it, I could sense the years of weight he had carried. He reached into his jacket and pulled out a sleek platinum card. The logo on it was familiar; I had seen it on almost everything, including Grandfather’s phone and the documents handed to me earlier. I quickly recognized it as the Langston logo, with many items, especially gadgets, being customized and carrying the logo design.He handed me
I couldn’t take it anymore. Watching them degrade the woman who had raised me—who had sacrificed everything for me—I felt my chest burn with rage.I rushed to them and stopped my grandmother from kneeling. Mikky’s eyes locked onto mine just as I approached, and that smirk of his deepened.“Well, well, look who it is—the pauper himself,” Mikky sneered. “Come to watch the show, busboy? Maybe you could serve us some wine and cheese to make it more fun and memorable”I clenched my fists, fighting to keep my cool. I wanted nothing more than to knock that smug look off his face.“Grandma,” I said, stepping in front of her protectively. “Let’s go. You don’t need to beg anyone for anything.”Mikky stepped forward, blocking my path. “Oh, leaving so soon? I thought we were just getting started,” he said.I glared at him, my voice low and uninterested in his antics. “Move.”He laughed. “Or what? You’ll hit me again, Jordan? You want to make this worse for yourself?”I glanced briefly at Diana,
I froze, my fist mid-air, my body trembling with rage. I slowly turned to see Mr. Martins, the school director, storming toward us. His expression was clearly annoyed, his gaze fixed squarely on me. Diana stood behind him, her arms crossed and a smug smile playing on her lips. Yeah, she called him. But who cares anyways.Diana stepped forward, her voice filled with false concern. "Mr. Martins, thank goodness you’re here. Jordan just attacked Mikky out of nowhere like a wild animal. He’s been holding a grudge ever since that fight in the dorms, and now he's taken it too far. Look at Mikky!” Her tone was all too sweet, her words carefully chosen to paint me as the villain.Mikky groaned dramatically from the ground, clutching his side as if I’d broken every bone in his body, well I guess I did. “He went crazy! I tried to talk to him, but he wouldn’t listen. He just jumped me—he's out of control, Mr. Martins!”I clenched my fists, still fuming with rage, yet somehow, a part of me felt
The crowd fell into a stunned silence, and the director’s smirk faltered for a brief moment before returning, though now tinged with disbelief. "Ten times?" The Director echoed, laughing mockingly. “You’re joking, right?”I didn’t flinch, keeping my gaze locked on his. "On one condition," I continued. "That Mikky is expelled from this school."Mikky doubled over, clutching his sides, while the director shook his head in disbelief. I could see my grandmother looking at me from my side view with wide eyes, as if I’d lost my mind. "Ten times?" the director repeated, struggling to contain his amusement. “That’s $20 million, Jordan. Are you sure you haven’t hit your head too hard? You expect us to believe that you can just pull $20 million out of thin air?”I remained unfazed, locking eyes with him. I could see his confidence waver for a moment, as if he wanted to believe me. But after sizing me up, he clearly concluded that I was mad. “Give me the school’s official account number, and I
I stared at the screen, frozen in disbelief and shock. The words were clear, glaring at me like a cruel joke. How could this be? My grandfather wouldn’t lie to me—this card was real, wasn’t it? It has $1 Billion in it so why did my transfer fail?Before I could process what was happening, Mikky’s laughter exploded into the air, loud and obnoxious. He slapped his thigh, doubled over in amusement, while Diana clung to his arm, laughing right along with him."I knew it!" Mikky howled, pointing at me like I was the punchline to some cruel joke. "You really thought that card would work because it's flashy, didn’t you? What a loser!"Diana chimed in. "Honestly, Jordan, you shouldn’t have stoop this low. This is just embarrassing. Did you really think we’d fall for that little show?"“This is ridiculous, I thought for a second he had the $20 Million.”“Such a shameless pauper, he wasted our precious time.”“So unfortunate I staked a bet on you.”“Nothing good can come from an arrogant pauper
The transfer went through, and I received a notification of the transaction—my balance was now $980,000,000. I smirked proudly. “Now, what do you have to say, Director?” I asked, turning to face him. He continued to stare at his phone, frozen in disbelief. I knew he had received the notification, but he wasn’t saying anything. He was just glaring at me and the phone, as if unable to process what had just happened.The silence was deafening. Mikky and Diana rushed over to him, their expressions shifting from smug confidence to shock as they saw the same thing on his screen. I could tell they had just received the shock of their lives.Everyone was waiting, holding their breath, for the director or Mikky to say something.Mikky whispered something inaudible to the director, who quickly adjusted his demeanor.“Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, the Joker of the Year at Kingsford University,” the director announced, trying to mask his shock with a forced laugh.The crowd erupted in c