The blind man's chronicle

Collins' bet!!!

Collins’s face twisted with anger as he spat, “How could you choose him over me, Cynthia? I am the one with wealth, influence, the one who can offer you everything. But you—” he gestured towards Zaiden, sneering—“you choose this blind beggar? He has nothing, Cynthia. He is nothing!”.

Cynthia held her ground, her voice calm but unwavering. “That’s my decision, Collins. I have already get detached from you over the years, I'm sorry, let just forget we even know each other!".

Collins’s jaw tightened as he leaned in, his tone laced with disdain. “Cynthia, don’t be foolish. You know your company has been on the brink of collapse for months. It’s only a matter of time before it sinks entirely, and without strong support, you will be left with nothing. Do you think this… this blind man can help you run a business? How are you going to pull it off with him?”.

Cynthia’s gaze sharpened. “Don’t worry about my company, Collins. I will find a way to rebuild it myself.”

He scoffed, his laughter bitter and mocking. “You think he could be of any use to you? Let’s face it, Cynthia, I could buy and sell him ten times over. He would just a hindrance in your life, and if you keep clinging to this delusion, you will drag yourself down with him.”

Cynthia gulped and said, "Collins, no matter what you say will change my mind".

"So, This is how Foolish you are, so this poor, haggard, lowlife, stupid and blind man can change your mind, but I can't?, you are just stupid!".

Cynthia’s fists clenched as she heard his harsh words. “Stop it, Collins! You are abusing and underestimating him—and me. You don’t know what tomorrow holds. For all you know, he could surpass you one day.”

A ripple of mocking laughter went through the room as the family murmured among themselves, exchanging looks of disbelief.

One of her aunts chuckled, rolling her eyes. “Oh, Cynthia, please. You’re living in a fantasy. That man’s future is as bleak as his eyesight.”

Fiona added, "Years of blindness could do worst more then losing sight itself, Cynthia has just been spewing nonsense!".

Dustin also chimed in, "Like, she thought this life is a fantasy or urban poor to rich novels, haha, so stupid".

But Cynthia’s determination grew stronger. She looked at Zaiden, her resolve deepening. “I believe in him. I will do whatever it takes to elevate him—to turn him into a man you will one day regret underestimating.”

Collins snorted, crossing his arms with a smug grin. “Oh, you will elevate him, will you? And just how are you going to do that, hmm? You, who can barely keep your own company afloat? talkless of helping another person, Dream all you want, Cynthia, but it’s not happening.”

Mr. Randall scoffed, "Maybe I should call a psychiatrist, Cynthia really need it!".

Cynthia spat, "I am okay, and I will do it!".

A challenging glint entered his eye as he spoke, and he raised his voice, addressing the room. “How about we put that fantasy to the test?”

Cynthia’s eyes narrowed. “What are you talking about, Collins?”.

Collins smirked. “A bet, Cynthia. If you think you can actually elevate him to anything resembling a big person in two months, I will give you my company—the one worth fifty billion dollars. But if you fail, then you will marry me.”

The room gasped collectively. Faces turned to each other in astonishment, and murmurs filled the space as everyone processed the outrageous terms.

Fiona hysterically laughed, "look at how shakening she is, you were just blabbing some minutes ago, look like you know the truth".

Dustin also added, "You suddenly don't have confidence on your blind man again, Hun?, bet if it sure for you!".

Cynthia’s heart skipped a beat, a sense of dread filling her. She shook her head immediately. “No, Collins. I won’t gamble on a person’s worth. and ....".

But before she could step away, Zaiden reached out, lightly placing his hand on her arm. “Cynthia, accept the bet.”

what!.

Everyone of them gasped!!;.

She turned to him, eyes wide with worry. “Doctor, this is a ridiculous challenge! and it obvious that I can't win it, and I will just end you marrying him, and you... you will be alone".

She was more concern about Zaiden well being.

"I know, but I’m not confident that I can do it, I can't even revive my company on my own, talkless of turning you to big person” she mumbled.

He gently told her. “You have to believe in yourself. the real power lies in perseverance, in fighting for what matters even when the odds seem impossible. This is no different. Trust in yourself, and in me.”

Mr. Randall couldn't hold his laughter, "Wow, look at this street blind man, his head is full of poverty poverb. trust in you?, what can you do!".

"Poor confidence!, I can't just stop laughing", Fiona giggled.

Cynthia gazed up at Zaiden and looking at him gave her some sort of confidence.

Cynthia looked back at Collins, who watched them both with a smug, condescending smirk.

"Okay, I accept the bet".

Everyone laughed at him and Mr. Randall said, "That's Good, so you can quickly leave each other".

"you better don't go back on your bet", Collins said, His confidence radiated as he assumed she would never be able to fulfill the terms of the bet.

"Don't worry, I will be in charge of it", Mr. Randall grinned.

Collins smiled and bowed at them, before he turned away and left. Collins was absolutely a bad person. he didn't love Cynthia to begin with and just with her for personal gain, when things turn awry he ran away to date another lady. After hearing she can see, he break up with the other lady for Cynthia, so he would continue his hidden mission.