The Secret Successor

Chapter 9: Magical ability

[Master, you just unlocked another ability]

“What could that be?” Donald nonchalantly asked while sitting in a corner of the dimly lit bar with different thoughts of Michael Keys on his mind.

[Memory inducement]

“How can it be of help to me at this point?” 

[Memory inducement is simply the power to force other beings, to recall their most painful memories. Michael Keys wasn't able to unlock this ability.]

Donald looked up as though he were struck with something invisible. The black Kaka'ri's last words, aroused something within him as he twirled his drink with a creepy smile on his face.

Chairman Wood looked devastated as he stared at his brother, Johnson, who was rushed to the City hospital after collapsing.

“What led to this?”

Jayden stomped in and questioned his uncle after seeing his dad in a bad condition.

“He passed out after getting the news concerning his company's shares. The stock manager did nothing but worsened things with his explanations”

Chairman Wood replied as he stared into space. With Johnson's condition, he was now very far from getting his revenge.

“That sucker! How could he have done this without Dad's consent? Which manager would sell the stocks of the company without getting the consent of the director?”

“He fvking needs to pay for the harm he has caused!” Jayden fumed and stomped out.

Jayden entered his car and drove straight to the Wood's consortium. Thereafter, he parked his car at a corner of the company and sat back, patiently waiting for the stock manager while sipping red wine.

“Manager Oliver, can you tell us who the mysterious buyer is?”

Two female staff of the company questioned Oliver curiously as they grinned from ear to ear.

“He's a popular figure in San Diego. You might have met him occasionally without knowing how influential he is. I can't divulge much to you but then, he's someone you know, someone you've probably heard of and someone you'd meet again”

Manager Oliver smiled and bade them goodbye as he boarded the cab he ordered. Instantly, Jayden followed him closely and stopped a few inches away from where the taxi parked.

Oliver alighted and walked into the white bungalow in front. Sipping more red wine, Jayden smirked and left at once.

Two days later ......

*San Jose*

“It's been a while since I heard from you, so I decided to call first. You'd be doing us a favor by signing with us, Mr. Alfred. I can only hope and pray that you haven't had a rethink”

Donald said while trying to start a conversation with him.

“No I haven't, and I will not go back on my words. Shall we talk over tea?”

“Sure. Where do we meet?” Donald probed further, looking rather happy than usual.

“Oakland. Can you come over?” 

In less than 30 minutes, Donald arrived at the location that was sent to him by Mr. Alfred.

“You came rather fast” Mr. Alfred commended and ushered him into his house.

“The young master graced our house with his presence today. What could be better than this? You came under short notice, was it stressful?”

Mrs. Alfred spoke warmly as she placed three glass cups and a jar of brown coffee.

“Not at all. It's the weekend by the way, so I have enough time”

“That's better. Do you prefer coffee or tea? I just brought coffee but if it's not okay, I can take it back" Mrs Alfred said as her face lit up with smiles.

“I'll take the coffee. Thanks, ma'am”

Donald assured her and proceeded to start a conversation with Mr. Alfred while Mrs. Alfred left the sitting room, in other to give them the chance to discuss.

“After hearing about the companies you own, I must confess, you're very visionary. I admire your strength "

Donald divulged as he gazed at the latter in admiration.

“Coming from someone who's doing far better than his mates. Thanks for the compliments champ” Mr. Alfred retorted with a smile on his face.

“I'm far below your level, you know? How were you able to do it? Tons of companies under one man, the best part is that they're all doing well, no controversy, no bankruptcy, nothing negative. How did you do this?”

“It all goes down to knowing your onions and starting with things you're good at. My first company is Everything Phil and I can attest to the fact that I wouldn't have gotten to this level if I didn't start that company”

“Everything Phil is a clothing line and because of my love and experience in clothing, I was able to soar and eventually opened other companies”

Mr. Alfred divulged. “Indeed, handwork brings luxury and more handwork brings luxury that'd last from generation to generation”

“Indeed” Mr. Alfred said with a grim look on his face as he sipped more coffee.

“You don't look too good”

“I worked this hard, but my reason for working hard was taken away from me”

“I'm sorry about this, but what really happened? It's okay if you don't feel comfortable talking about it”

“My son was taken away from my wife and I a few minutes after he was born”

“By a nurse who asked for a ransom in return” Donald completed Mr. Alfred's statement to the shock of him and his wife who was at the back, setting the table.

“How did you know that?” Mrs. Alfred probed as she went closer to the duo with tears slowly streaming down her eyes.

“I know that because I'm Donald Alfred” Donald replied in a shaky voice as he suppressed the urge to cry.

Without further ado, the duo rushed to him and held him close while sobbing loudly.

[Congrats master, you just unlocked the hidden chest, and you've been rewarded $900,000,0000 in your Swiss account as well as the magical ability of mediumship. Now you can perceive and communicate with ghosts and spirits as well as resist them]

[Congratulations master, a new Rolls-Royce phantom awaits you in your estate. You have just unlocked the partnership rights of the….]