2025-01-22 00:45:23Marcus didn’t hesitate to pick which thing he would do first. It was easy. He was going to cash out his winnings from the lottery. His lawyer and advisor, Michelle had already told him all that he needed to know. As long as he could prove infidelity during the marriage to a court then he could keep his assets. Technically, he and Victoria had gotten a prenuptial arrangement before they got married, courtesy of her parents, but Marcus knew the family. Once they found out that he was now going to be a millionaire, they would do everything possible to contest his winnings and swindle it all from under his nose. Hence, the urgent need to get evidence of Victoria’s infidelity with James.
Marcus still wasn’t sure how to get such evidence as the only place he’d caught them was at the mansion. And although the mansion had cameras everywhere, he was sure that by now Victoria would have had it all erased to continue to be on the good side of her parents. Regardless, Marcus knew that since he was out of the picture, Victoria and James would become even more reckless with thier affair so he didn’t have to worry much. Plus, he still knew his wife’s schedule. On that same day, she would head for an annual conference with James and would lodge at a hotel. If anything that would be his chance to get what he needed. But in the meantime, he had somewhere else to be.
The cab came to a halt just as Marcus waved it down. He got in and put his seat belt on before speaking.
“The Finning Lottery Company.” He told the driver who gave him a nod before driving off towards their destination.
In no time, the cab arrived, dropping Marcus off before disappearing back into the busy streets. Marcus stood in front of the huge building, his mind racing with the possibilities of what might happen once he went in there and announced that he was the winner of the lottery.
He took a deep breath and walked into the building, his shoulders held high and the lottery ticket weighing a ton in his pocket. He approached the receptionist’s desk, greeting her as soon as he did.
“Good morning. Uh, I’m here to speak to someone about the lottery.”
The receptionist blinked at him, not sure what he was saying but having an inkling of what this was about.
“Are you saying that you won the lottery sir?” She asked Marcus, her lips curving into a smile.
“Uh, I think so.” Marcus answered shortly but the receptionist gleamed.
“All right then. Come with me.” She gestured to him as she picked up her clipboard and led Marcus off into the interior of the company building. The duo passed several doors and hallways before they reached the intended office. On the door was a glass plaque with the name D. E. Flemmings, CEO, engraved on it.
Without hesitation, the receptionist knocked twice on the door before opening it and giving Marcus some leeway to enter the room. Once he did, the door was shut behind him and he could swear that he heard that her say ‘Welcome to your new life’ as she went away.
“Good day sir. You being in my office makes me believe that you have something of mine.” THe gruff voice spoke to Marcus, catching his attention.
A slender man with almost graying hair and glasses sat down behind a desk, his nose buried in some documents. Marcus put his hand in his pocket and brought out the winning ticket. He stepped forward and placed it on the desk, showing the CEO.
Mr. Flemmings glanced at it and dropped the papers in his hands. He took it from Marcus, cross checked it from the information on his laptop and then dropped the ticket on the desk with a grin.
“Well then.” He said, standing up and offering Marcus a hand. “It seems that you’re this year's lottery winner. Congratulations Mr…”
“Chen. Marcus Chen.” Marcus added as he shook Flemmings’ hand.
“Have a seat. We have some things to discuss.” Flemmings offered, pulling his hand away and sitting down. Marcus did the same.
“So, what are you going to do with such a huge amount of money?” Flemmings asked as he pulled up some documents and began to arrange them with urgency.
“Just live a better life I guess.” Marcus answered with a shrug.
“That’s the most unexpected answer I’ve heard after running this business for fifteen years. No mansion or sports car. Oh, even a custom theme park?”
“Who would need a theme park?” Marcus asked, genuinely confused.
“Oh, you’d be surprised what people get when they have an obscene amount of money.” He mentioned before continuing. “So, are you open to the public conference this afternoon so that we can hand you your check?”
“That’s what I would like to speak with you about. I don’t want a public announcement. Well, you could announce it but I don’t want to be named as the beneficiary of the money.”
“Wait, you want to hide the fact that you won the lottery?” The CEO questioned.
“Yes.”
“Are you sure about that?”
“I am.”
“Very well.” Flemmings said as he swapped out a paper in the folder and pushed it towards Marcus. “Sign on the dotted lines and fill in the paperwork then. As a courtesy it shows that your name will not be released to the general public unless you wish for it.” He assured me.
Marcus took the folder in his hands and read through the documentation. It took twenty minutes but at the end of it, he was satisfied with the contract that was drawn up. He took a stray pen from the desk, filled and signed the various papers, sealing his future in ink. Once Flemmings also signed his part on the documents, the deal was set. Marcus was now 347 million dollars richer.
“Congratulations Marcus Chen. You are now a millionaire.” Flemmings congratulated him with a grin and another handshake.
“The money will be sent to the account you wrote down by the end of the day. You’re a lucky man.”
Marcus was elated so much so that he could only grin. More so because the account that he had written down was out of reach from Victoria and her leeching family. That day was turning out to be a perfect day for him but what else could make this day even better? Catching Victoria and James in their little game. And since by now they would already be lodged in the hotel, waiting for the conference to start, Marcus was sure that by tomorrow, he would have everything he needed. All he needed to do now was wait and it would all fall into place.
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