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The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 41
When I wake up, I stay in my bed for a few more minutes. I keep replaying the conversation I had with Mr. Harold last night. The gravity of his expectations is something I cannot and will not ignore. He is expecting me to succeed and I am planning to deliver him a good result.Soon, I finally get off my bed and goes straight to my kitchen and brew a strong cup of coffee. Since it's too quiet, I turn on the TV so I can have a background noise. But the first thing I hear from it makes me stop in place."And for our business news." The female reporter sharply and urgently said. "Victor Donnelly, a well-known businessman, has been exposed for orchestrating numerous crimes behind the scenes. From embezzlement to coercion, the allegation towards him have sent shockwaves in the corporate world. The authorities have issued him a warrant for his arrest last night..."I stare at the screen with my coffee slightly forgotten. They are now showing a snippet of Victor's public appearances and the g
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 42
I shake my head and turn my attention back to Evan who is now looking around in my apartment as if he is planning to make an escape route or setting up a security camera in every corner of this place."So, Evan..." I called to get his attention. "Aside from your martial arts skill, being a double agent and acting like a shaky leaf, what other talents do you have?"Evan blinks his eyes once before his nervous habits makes a comeback again. "Well... I, uhmm... I also know how to do office work. Well, you know, the borings stuffs. Paperworks, scheduling, and organizing things. I... I mean, I'm not always in the field. Mr. Harold once had me work as his assistant sometimes to keep up appearances."I suddenly become intrigue and raises a brow."Office work, huh? Hmm... Are you good at it?"Evan nods his head earnestly. "Yes, sir! I'm also known for my meticulous work. I can also handle spreadsheets, manage your appointments and even handle important emails if needed."I cross my arms and
The Son-in-law's Wealth System Chapter 1
Chandler Logan's POV: The office is dimly lit with the huge fluorescent lights hanging on the ceiling as I enter the security office at New Leaf Corporation. I come here and expecting a normal meeting with Julius Mannell, my manager and discuss my monthly performance. I am also hoping for a promotion since I know to myself that I did a good performance on the last project that I handled. But as I get inside the room, I quuckly feel a tense atmosphere around me. Julius is lounging in his chair while his feet are propped up on the desk. His fingers are flicking the end of his cigar and letting the smoke curls up toward the ceiling. He doesn't bother to look at me as I stand in the doorway. The air around us is almost suffocating. Even without saying anything yet, I can already sense that something is wrong. “Mr. Julius, I heard you wanted to see me?” I said after clearing my throat. Julius looks up and meets my gaze with disdain and amusement in his eyes. “Chandler Logan” he s
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I goes straight to the hotel with a pounding heart in my chest. Every step I take feels heavy. I can also feel the confusion, anger, and fear crawling on my chest as if something had already been decided without my knowledge. When Danica gave me the room number over the phone, her tone was full of finality and felt like a slap to my face. When I finally reaches the door and pushes it open, a surreal sight welcomes me in an instant. The room is too luxurious that I can only afford in my dreams. There's a lot of huge furniture everywhere, expensive paintings on the walls, and thick carpets covering the floor. It is a huge contrast to the frugal life I've been living until now. Jannica is sitting on the plush sofa with her mother beside her. They are quietly sipping tea and completely at ease, as if they didn't just invited me here to watch the end of my marriage and my career. My eyes flickers to Jannica first, and then to Danica, who gives me a resentful glare that makes my blood
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There is now a hologram is blinking in front of before me. Its faint blue light is casting a gentle glow inside the whole room. For a moment, it feels like I slips into a strange dream similar to a virtual game. I can feel my heart beating so fast in my chest. My palm is also starting to sweat. As I continue staring at the hologram, I can feel my body trembling in mixed confusion, amazement and fear. Soon, I can hear a mechanical voice in my mind. Its words is waking me up from my trance. I blink my eyes rapidly and reads the words written on it. [Wealthy System Activated.] I shake my head and squints my eyes on the words in front of me again. What is going on right now? These things doesn’t make sense at all. I shake my head again and try to force myself to focus. The words 'Character Profile' on the holographic screen flashes for a moment before coming into sharp focus again. My name, Chandler Logan, is displayed first, follows by something that causes my stomach to churn.
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The elevator ride down from the hotel room feels like the longest journey of my life. I feel the weight of my decision sinkingdeeper in my mind in every floor I pass. But it also feels liberating in a strange way. The cold steel walls of the elevator feels strangely comforting. No one is offering their judgment and expectations here. All I hear is the hum of the elevator and the quick beating of my heart. Closing my eyes, I exhale slowly and tries to calm my the thoughts running inside my head. "Family Legacy, huh..." I mutter under my breath. Until now, I am still trying to process the strange system that showed up in front of me. The blue light from the holographic screen, the words flashing on it, the wealth and power it promised... It feels like something you can only see in your dreams. But this is not a dream. I have lost track of how many times I shake my head and pinch myself to make sure that I am not dreaming. Not to mention that the loud heartbeat in my chest tells m
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I can't tell if it is the brisk air of the chilly evening or the sheer exhaustion I felt from from emotional disaster that happened to me today. But for once, it seems like all of my emotional baggage disappears as I focus my gaze ahead. The countdown on my holographic display in my peripheral vision is ticking steadily. The panic that I always feel is now replaced with determination to prove everyone wrong. I've been complacent for too long. I let the expectations of others drag me down. Manuel and his judgmental sneers, Jannica’s endless nagging and disappointments, her family’s mockeries and other people's harsh judgment as they keep sizing me up like I am a failure since birth. But I want to change all of it now. I stop walking for a moment and stares at the holographic display in front of me. Without my knowledge, the countdown has reached two minutes. My pulse quickens as I think of the possibilities that will happen after this. As I wait for the countdown to finish, sever
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"I trust that you already received the funds?" I look at Harold Johanson first before I nod my head. I can't help but feel a little uneasy now that I'm sitting in of him. "Yes. I received them." I replied. My own words feels hollow although I am only speaking the truth. I have a million dollars sitting in my account. But what does that really mean? What did he expecting from me? Mr. Harold’s gaze on me never wavers. His eyes are piercing into me with a sharpness that feels like it is cutting through to the core of who I was. "Good." He said with a nod. His voice sounds neutral as if he is examining an object rather than a person. "I assume you understand that I am giving it to you not as a gift." I swallow hard and nods my head again. The weight of his words is sinking in. "I understand." I said carefully. "But why?" Mr. Harold nods his head as if he is already expecting that question. "You are going to use that money to build something. You will prove to everyone that yo
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I shake my head and turn my attention back to Evan who is now looking around in my apartment as if he is planning to make an escape route or setting up a security camera in every corner of this place."So, Evan..." I called to get his attention. "Aside from your martial arts skill, being a double agent and acting like a shaky leaf, what other talents do you have?"Evan blinks his eyes once before his nervous habits makes a comeback again. "Well... I, uhmm... I also know how to do office work. Well, you know, the borings stuffs. Paperworks, scheduling, and organizing things. I... I mean, I'm not always in the field. Mr. Harold once had me work as his assistant sometimes to keep up appearances."I suddenly become intrigue and raises a brow."Office work, huh? Hmm... Are you good at it?"Evan nods his head earnestly. "Yes, sir! I'm also known for my meticulous work. I can also handle spreadsheets, manage your appointments and even handle important emails if needed."I cross my arms and
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Chapter 41
When I wake up, I stay in my bed for a few more minutes. I keep replaying the conversation I had with Mr. Harold last night. The gravity of his expectations is something I cannot and will not ignore. He is expecting me to succeed and I am planning to deliver him a good result.Soon, I finally get off my bed and goes straight to my kitchen and brew a strong cup of coffee. Since it's too quiet, I turn on the TV so I can have a background noise. But the first thing I hear from it makes me stop in place."And for our business news." The female reporter sharply and urgently said. "Victor Donnelly, a well-known businessman, has been exposed for orchestrating numerous crimes behind the scenes. From embezzlement to coercion, the allegation towards him have sent shockwaves in the corporate world. The authorities have issued him a warrant for his arrest last night..."I stare at the screen with my coffee slightly forgotten. They are now showing a snippet of Victor's public appearances and the g
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After our celebrations, I parted ways with Andrew and Robert. Of course they obviously had questions for me. But I easily dodged them with a few noncommittal answers and promised to explain everything to them tomorrow. They knew me well enough to let it completely slide although I can see their curiosity behind their expressions.The night is cold as I walk towards my apartment. The city's night lights is reflecting off the wet pavements. While walking, I can't help but let out a hum. Victor Donnelly is finally out of the picture and now I can focus on my next plan. I am only a block away from my building when I notice a black car parked in front of it. While wondering who is the owner of that car, the system suddenly appears in my peripheral vision.[Scanning... Identity confirmed: Mr. Harold Johanson. Threat level: Minimal.]I blink my eyes a few times. I'm not aware that the system have a new feature like this. Or maybe it really has this kind of feature but I still cannot acce
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The nervous associate of course has his own name. He nervously shares his name saying I should call him Evan.Seeing a good opportunity in front of him, Evan starts spilling details about Victor's operations. His voice is shaking and his eyes are darting around the restroom while speaking. But Evan also knows he is cornered. I absorb every word he speaks and stores the crucial details in the system's data logs. From the embezzlement schemes to blackmailing some board members, Victor's crimes are really worse than I anticipated.Soon, the system chimes in my peripheral vision.[Data Acquired: Evidence sufficient to expose Victor Donnelly. Proceed now? Yes or No.]Should I proceed? Of course! With a smile, I choose the Yes button.[Next Step: Orchestrate public exposure through media outlets. Bonus: Coordinate with local authorities for a synchronized takedown.]Evan pause for a second and fidgets with his hands. "T-That's all I know. I swear."I nod at him and offers Evan a calm but
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Chapter 38
The lights of the bar is casting a dim and hazy glow over the scratched wooden tables and dusty walls inside. The air around us smells faintly of spilled beer but the sound of laughter and clinking glasses is giving the place a comforting warmth.This bar is not my first choice for celebrations. In fact, this place is miles away from the company and it takes an hour before we arrived.And yet, here we are.Andrew leans back in his chair and squint his eyes to look around the room with a confused look and amusement on his face."I've got to ask, Chandler. Out of all the places, why did you pick this one? It feels like we are in the middle of nowhere." Andrew asked.I swirl the whiskey in my glass first and pretends to contemplate his question before I shrug my shoulders. "I just feel like choosing this place."Andrew snorts at me and nurse his pint of ale. "You? Doing something without a reason? That's so unlikely." He said in a mocking voice before leaning forward. "Come on, Chandle
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[Scenario Update: The Board Vote is now in progress!]I can feel my breath steadies as I watch the investors begin casting their votes. Each member will raise their hands to cast their decision. Soon, the air inside the conference room becomes thick with tension. My eyes dart between their faces and attempts to guess their choices."We will hold a formal vote. All in favor of granting Mr. Logan a few months to implement his proposed roadmap?"Hands began to rise.One. Two. Three. Four. And five including me."All of those who are not in favor of Mr. Logan's ideals, raise your hands."I quietly count the hands being raised and sees it's the same amount of votes I got. But there is another person here who haven't raise his hand yet.It was Mr. Hardwell.The blue holographic screen pulses back with a notification for me.[Voting Results: Tie Detected.]The room collectively exhales as the screen flickers again.[The Final Vote Rests with Mr. Hardwell.]My pulse quickens but I fix my expr
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"As you can see..." I said while pointing to the screen. "This document is legitimate. But let's go a step further."The slide changes and reveals a detailed digital timeline of the transaction. The date written on it was the day we met in the safehouse."This is the blockchain record of the transfer." I continued. "It's immutable and verified by an independent third party. If anyone doubts its authenticity, feel free to examine it yourself."The room falls silent as the other investors are reading the documents showing on the screen. Some even gasp in surprise seeing the name of the lawyer who authorized it. I haven't meet the said lawyer in person. We just talked a few times through phone calls. But according to Mr. Harold, that lawyer is famous.Turning around, I can see Victor's face has turn into an alarming shade of red."This is preposterous!" He angrily spat. "You're just a con artist! Nobody will try to weasel your way into a company you have no claim to!""Am I?" I asked. "O
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The next day, the heaviness I felt last night after I saw Hansel Renver has finally disappeared in my chest. To be fair, I didn't regret seeing that person again. Seeing those people who made my life miserable is quite a good motivator for me and my plans.Anyway, I should stop thinking about them in the meantime. It's because today is the day where we will execute our plans. Last night, I received an email from New Leaf Corporation saying there will be a meeting for investors and it's going to be hosted at their headquarters. Since I am now the new owner of the ten percent shares that Victor previously owned, of course I will received their email. For this meeting, I will bring Robert and Andrew to act as my assistants. For today's meeting, I dressed deliberately and choose a well-tailored navy suit that shows confidence and control in other people's eyes."Are you ready?" Robert asked while nervously adjusting his glasses."As ready as I'll ever be. I replied while drinking the co
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The next morning, I find myself brewing my cup of coffee. It's a ritual I always enjoyed but never seems to savor anymore. Maybe because I got busy with life before. I can still remember that I used to skip my breakfast just to make sure I would not be late with my office shift.The scent of my black coffee wafts through my small apartment. This places becomes a temporary haven for the things happening outside of my apartment. Robert, who stayed the night here because he was scared of the dark alleys in my street, is already up. He is nervously adjusting his glasses and pacing around like an anxious hamster on a wheel.He is acting like this because I showed him my text conversation with Andrew last night. I thought we should strike the iron while it's hot. Because of it, I decided to contact my best buddy again and arranged a meeting with him today. After confirming our meeting, I showed the text to Robert and informed him about it."Relax, Robert." I said while pouring two cups of
