Theo couldn't believe his luck as he stared at the notification on his phone. Fifty million dollars! It felt surreal like a dream come true. He had been struggling for so long, and now, this unexpected notification seemed to proclaim a brighter future.
" Or am I dreaming!! " He said to himself.
He still couldn't believe that a whopping amount of fifty million was sent into his account.
Filled with joy, he stood up and smiled, thinking all his problems had been solved.
But then, he began to think again. Where did the money come from? He didn't have anybody to give him an amount like that.
He was sure it wasn't Gemma or his adoptive parents who sent the money.
" If they didn't send the money. Who did send the money? Was it by mistake? "
He nodded his head and thought of what to do after he had rested in excitement.
" When I'm done, I'll pay a visit to the back and ask for my old balance. "
*******
Eager to head to the bank and confirm the deposit, he set out on his wa there, the excitement bubbling inside him.
But as he walked through the bustling streets, his joy turned to confusion and fear when he hit a car while absorbed in his thoughts.
" Ohhh!! Thank God!! " He heaved a sigh of relief while cleaning the car.
He was about to leave when the owner of the car got out of the car and called, " What did you just do? "
Theo raised his head slowly, and his heart was out of his chest.
The owner was inside!!!!
Theo walked towards the man and came clean, " I cleaned your car because I hit it. There is a 1 percent chance of the car…. "
He cuts him off, " Bruising!!! "
Theo was astonished at his answer. Like, who bruises a car?
The man continued glaring at him, " I don't blame you. You seem like a person who can never afford a car in your life and the next to come. "
Ouch!! Theo was hurt again by his insults, but a wave of confidence entered him.
" My priority isn't in big cars, sir. I deeply apologize for not spo….I mean bruising your car. "
The man scoffed and retaliated, "You are very shameless for saying that. Do you know how much this car is worth? It can buy and sell you. "
Theo nodded and didn't utter a word because he needed to get somewhere, fast!!!.
" Don't you ever hit my car!!! If you want yours, go buy yours. Like you'll ever buy " the man laughed while going back to his car.
Theo's hands formed into fists and mumbled, " I hope the money is real, if it is, I can't wait to show these losers what I've got "
After what felt like an eternity, the man drove off, leaving Theo shaken but resolute.
Gathering himself, he continued on his way, the unexpected confrontation weighing heavily on his mind.
He got to his bank, asked about the money, and to his greatest surprise was told he owned the money.
No fraudulent activities were performed on his account. The money was for THEOPHILUS HAYZES, HIM!!!
He walked home in bewilderment and happiness. He couldn't explain how he got the money and who sent it .
Just as Theo entered his room in doubt, he noticed a paper on his table. That is strange!!
He didn't leave any notes before leaving for the bank. He picked it up and scanned the paper.
"Meet me at Zara's luxury hotel to learn more about the money," it read, the words cryptic and enigmatic.
Theo's heart raced with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. Who had left this note for him, and how did they know about the money?
Despite the doubts, a spark of hope ignited within him, and he couldn't shake the feeling that this was the turning point he had been waiting for.
Wanting to know more, Theo made his way to the luxurious towering hotel. Stepping through the entrance, he was greeted by a warm, welcoming atmosphere that seemed to envelop him in a sense of comfort.
" Theo. Be focused, your life starts now!!! "
The opulence of the surroundings contrasted sharply with the worries that still lingered in his mind.
As he made his way through the hotel's lavish corridors, Theo's anticipation grew with each step. When he reached the designated meeting spot, a figure emerged from the shadows, revealing a gentleman with a kind smile and eyes that held a glint of mystery.
"Paul, I've been expecting you," the man said, his voice carrying a note of reassurance. "I have some information about the money you received. It's tied to a family legacy that you
u never knew existed."
" THEOPHILUS HAYZES, MEET YOUR FATHER!!! "
" DAD??? "
Theo's heart thumped faster and tilted to what triggered his long-lost memory. He remembered what happened like it was yesterday.*****FLASHBACKLittle Theo was screaming in the car loud as his sister was in the driver's seat driving very fast." Ruth..calm down" his dad ordered.Ruth's birthday was the day after tomorrow, and little Theo exposed that Dad was getting a car for her 18th birthday, so she begged him to teach her so she'd drive her friends out." Dad, chill. This is how we roll " She laughed hysterically while driving fast.She looked up at the mirror and smiled at Theo, who was enjoying the ride.Ruth shrugged slowing down, " You see Theo is also enjoying the ride. Hold on, I'm not a licensed driver….."He cut in, " Your license will be ready tomorrow. Just be a good girl and it'll be handed over to you "That's how Theo's dad was rich. He could get a big munch of work done in a few hours. He was the big gun, a wealthy and influential man in the finance world.There was
His face turned pale when his eyes beholded what was in front of him.Wads of money in every currency possible, won, dollars, pounds, yen, euros.It was like all the presidents popped out riches and wealth. The room was like an office perfectly furnished with a sky-high view." I thought this was a hotel. How?? "Paul raised his hands in the air, and sighed, " Here is your answer, You are rich. And you were wondering about the hotel, your father owns the hotel. "What? Did he just say????" My dad's hotel!!" Theo raised his eyebrows." It's yours now. Zara's luxury hotel is yours now, Theo hayzes. Bewilderment struck him so hard that he almost lost track of how to breathe. Just yesterday, he was poor now, at this moment the table turned. He watched as Paul stretched out his hand to take a paper across the table."These are the documents, Mr Theo!! " He spoke in a loud tone.Documents??? Rich????Theo took the documents and opened his mouth in shock, hesitating to believe in his sho
What did he just hear? Arrested????Before he could spell jack Robinson, the police stormed and huddled up on him.Of course, Gemma must have told them something else." Hey!!! I can explain, officers " Theo said calmly staring at the circle of the police officers surrounding him." Don't explain, whatever you say or do will be used against you in the court of law. You are under arrest, civilian. Co-operate with us and follow us to the station " It was unfortunate for Theo as he wasn't spared a little chance to explain his side of the story. The police went behind him and cuffed him aggressively." Hey!! Officer, watch my hand!!! "" Oh!!! Now they are harassing me. She must have paid them a huge amount to frame me " he thought. His gaze returned to Gemma as a devilish smirk played on her devious face." No one will ever hurt you, baby!!! Not even the poor not the rich. That's my sweetie sweetie pie " Gemma pouted touching his wound.Theo shouted as he was being taken away, " Gemma
As Theo sat in the car after dining with Paul, a sense of fulfillment and joy filled him. He couldn't help but recall Paul's words.Flashback***With a sigh of relief, Theo finished signing the papers. "Is this where my new life begins? One filled with luxury cars, extravagant houses, and successful companies?" Paul posed, a warm smile on his face. He knew exactly what was on the minds of young men like Theo - making money and having endless beautiful ladies by their side." So what about ladies" At the mention of ladies, Theo let out a sigh. His past had begun with a lady, but it had ultimately led to a dead end.He scoffed, "Ladies? No thank you. For now, my focus is on my new career. I'll leave the ladies for a few years." This answer took Paul aback. It was a mature and unexpected response from a young man. Clearly, something must have triggered his past experiences."That's why I asked about ladies. Most young men I've helped in the past had a long list of women they wanted to b
******FLASHBACKAs Theo made his way to the entrance of the hotel, he retrieved his card from his pocket, only to have a different card fall out with it.A black card!!!Before he could fully process his surprise, his phone chimed with a message from Paul. Apparently, Paul had predicted his visit to the hotel and had provided him with this black card, which promised free services and help in case things got heated."I've never touched a black card before. It feels so promising," Theo thought to himself.******END OF FLASHBACKHis excitement was soon brought to a halt when the manager swooped in and snatched the card from Palma's hands."Where did you get that?" the manager demanded, examining the card in disbelief.His shocking gaze then shifted to Theo. "This is an authentic card, so where did you see it?"Clutching onto his phone, Theo shrugged off his hesitance and confidently replied, "I own it and I demand to be given a room with respect."The manager's laugh was laced with skept
walking down the familiar streets towards his home, Paul couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that enveloped him.Gemma flung open the door and narrowly avoided it hitting her, exclaiming in frustration, "This door is absolute garbage!"She stepped out, flanked by her guards. As a public figure, her safety was of utmost importance."You see Theo, I am always faster than you! I thought you left me behind at the hotel, helpless and alone," Gemma taunted, sneering at him.But Theo, seemingly unaffected, was fixated on the object in her hands.His gaze fell upon the treasured possession he had come to retrieve - a worn leather watch passed down from his father. It held immeasurable sentimental value, a constant reminder of his father.But what took him by surprise was seeing his ex-girlfriend, Gemma, holding the watch delicately in her hands.Noticing his prolonged stare, she quickly covered it up, saying, "I found this precious watch lying on the floor, waiting to be taken and sold."
At the end of the call, Gemma was bewildered, having spent the past sixty seconds repeatedly yelling "hello..hello!!."She ended the call and huffed in frustration at the scene Scott had caused. "What just happened? I thought he discovered something about Theo," she seethed.Huffing once more, she rubbed her forehead and continued, "I hope that brat figures out what Theo's been up to. A black card? Just take all my riches instead!" Her words were through clenched teeth."Theo, you're really toying with me. I've been living with you for so long and I'll make sure you pay for what you did to me!" She smirked with determination.*****The next morning, at Zara's hotel, a new day brought another drama as Scott sat locked in his office with Alexa.After the stupid call from Scott yesterday, Gemma had ordered the guards to lock him in his office. She assumed he hadn't found anything and would try to escape.Exiting her Mercedes car, the guards opening the doors with an elegant flourish, eve
In the conference roomTheo strode gracefully among esteemed individuals, finding himself in a position he never thought possible among such intellectual beings.Once a lowly security guard, now he stood on the verge of inheriting his father's company. As all eyes followed his deliberate steps towards the chair, he couldn't help but remember sitting on a similar one as a child while his father was away.Paul greeted him with a warm smile and gestured towards the big chair. But just as Theo was about to sit, a person voiced out."Excuse me, with all due respect, this hostile takeover is unnecessary. Roy, Ethan's brother has been running the company efficiently all this time. Why should we trust that you, a mere youth, can do the same?" a skeptical voice challenged him.Feeling suddenly small in such a large presence, Theo took a few steps back. He could sense their doubts about his abilities, skills, and even his worthiness."I understand your concerns," he spoke up, "but let me remind