2023-04-17 14:43:41" What is it again ? Another prank like the ones I'm usually the victim of? I hate jokes like this," he told himself.
He looked at the message and threw his phone aside.As he lay on the bed, an unpleasant sensation came over him.
" Why would anyone send me such a huge amount of money? And who took so long to make a joke like that? " he continued. His thoughts were racing and he couldn't get rid of the sensation that came over him.
Night arrived and Quantin turned and turned around, unable to sleep.The humiliation he suffered during the day was repeated in his mind. Eventually, he gets tired and falls asleep.
The next morning he was awakened by a loud knock on the door. He froze, his heart pounding. He wasn't expecting anyone at that hour.
" I hope it's not Harvey and his friends coming back to bother me again? " he whispered desperately.
Taking a deep breath, he got out of bed, approached the door, looked cautiously through the peephole, and asked ;
" Who's there? "
A voice outside answered softly ;
" It's Peter Typson, director of the US INVESTMENT GROUP."
Quantin was surprised.
" US INVESTMENT GROUP ? But what could a director of such a large conglomerate want from me this morning? " he asked. His mind was racing, trying to figure out what was going on.
Indeed, Quantin knows the US INVESTMENT GROUP well. It is a group of companies established in all areas of activity in the world.
After a few seconds of hesitation, Quantin slowly opened the door and saw a middle-aged man standing in front of him. He was elegant and smiling, dressed in a neat suit, his hair styled back. He was handsome with a confident demeanor that caught Quantin's attention.
His outfit fit his body perfectly, showing off his figure in the most flattering way possible. However, until then, Quantin still didn't know why the director of such a prestigious conglomerate had come to see him.
" Good morning, sir," Quantin said timidly in a voice that sounded like a whisper.
" Hello young boss. My name is Peter Typson and I am indeed the director of the US INVESTMENT GROUP," replied the gentleman, bowing to Quantin.
" Wait ! But what are you doing? Please stand up. "
Quantin was still surprised.
" No, I'm comfortable in this position, young boss." Peter Tyson responded.
" Wait a minute ! You call me boss? Or did I mishear? "
" You are indeed my boss and I owe you a lot of respect." Peter Typson replied.
After this answer, Quantin looked affectionately at Peter for a while. He couldn't believe his ears or what he saw.
However, he quickly helped Peter Typson get back on his feet.
" You don't believe me, do you? " Peter Typson continued after standing up.
" That's right. I am a poor young man who has suffered a lot in life and people never miss an opportunity to make fun of me. So it's hard to believe you." Quantin said.
" I first discovered a message saying that I had received the $150 billion and now I received a visit from the director of the US INVESTMENT GROUP. It all sounds really weird. " he added
" You have the right to be suspicious. I saw that you are a humble and intelligent young man. However, let me explain everything to you," Peter Typson replied.
Without further hesitation, Quantin allowed Peter Typson to enter the house. Then he invited him to sit down, pointing to a chair.
" Can I give you water to drink? "
" No, boss. However, let us get to the point." Peter Tyson replied.
So Peter Typson explained to Quantin the reasons why he had come to visit him.
" What? But what are you insinuating? " Quantin immediately asked after chatting with Peter Typson for a few minutes.
" I'm not implying anything, boss, I'm telling the truth and I have evidence to support it. "
" But that's not possible! Did I understand your message correctly? Am I the heir to the US INVESTMENT GROUP ? "
" Yes sir, the US INVESTMENT GROUP is now yours. " Peter Typson agreed.
After this statement, Quantin felt a mixture of emotions and did not know what to do.
" If your words are true, why did my grandfather let me suffer all this time? Why did he send you to see me today? "
" In fact, your grandfather, Master Richard, has been watching you since childhood, especially wanting to see what kind of person you will be in this life. That's why he lets you live in misery. "
" So this is a test ? But that's not fair."
" Yes ! Your grandfather gave you this test to see if he can trust you by leaving you his inheritance one day."
" He especially wanted to keep you strong in the face of life's challenges. Your grandfather is a humble and generous man who spent most of his time helping the poor," Typson added.
" Despite all your speeches, I still refuse to believe you. How do I know you're not a liar? Besides, how can Grandpa leave me in this misery without even helping me pay my parents' hospital bills? " asks Quantin, who finds this suspicious.
" I work hard every day, I get humiliated all the time, I end up recovering the crumbs I saved and I end up paying my parents' hospital bills myself. It's unfair and wrong of him to let me go through all this. " He continued
" Most kids my age enjoy life while I struggle to find food every day. I don't think anyone like me is the grandson of such a rich man."
" Thanks to your words, I understood that you really suffered but you finally have the opportunity to end all your suffering. However, I can show you evidence of what I have been telling you since this morning," Peter Typson said. He was determined to cheer up Quantin.
And without hesitation, he takes out of his pocket a grey metal card.
" Wow " Quantin immediately reacted when he saw the card.
" I recognize this card," he hurriedly said.
" This is not possible because this card belonged to your grandfather Richard and only a few people in the world also owned it." Peter Tyson replied
" However, may I know how do you recognize it ? " he added curiously.
" I'm sure of what I'm saying, Mr. Peter. I remember seeing this card for the first time on television." Quantin replied.
" Oh, I finally understood. This card is a treasure," Peter Typson explained.
" Sir, this is one thing you need to do right now. " he added, looking affectionately at Quantin.
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