Unexpected Wealth

Chapter 07 : From cafeteria cleaner to bank owner

Bernard Trapp and Mirenda always made fun of Quantin, but he ignored them. He nodded and entered the bank director's office.

IN THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR BAUER A FEW MINUTES LATER…

" Welcome, Mr. Quantin. It's a pleasure to have you here," said Director Bauer, bowing immediately.

Quantin is taken aback by this warm welcome.

" Director Bauer ! What's going on? Why such a welcome? "

The Director's smile widened.

" I have good news for you, Mr. Quantin. There is indeed $150 billion in your bank account. "

Immediately, the security agents surrounding Quantin are astonished and remove the handcuffs that held him.

" And that's not all. I have also discovered that you are the heir of the REYNOLDS family," Director Bauer adds.

The security agents are flabbergasted.

" How is that possible? " they think.

Quantin himself can't believe his ears.

" Wow? How is this possible? "

Director Bauer settles behind his desk and signals for Quantin to sit down.

" The card you gave me belongs to some very important members of the REYNOLDS family, including Mr. Richard , who is the supreme boss," said Director Bauer.

Quantin nodded.

" Yes, that's correct."

" The fact that your first name is also on this card proves that all your statements are true. After verifying your identity, we have no doubts about you," added Director Bauer.

Quantin was speechless, but Director Bauer continued.

" I also contacted Peter Typson, the Director of US INVESTMENT GROUP, who confirmed that you are indeed the heir of the great REYNOLDS family."

Quantin is still in shock.

" It's unbelievable ! Especially when I realize that I'm just a simple school cafeteria cleaner."

" From this moment on, things will change for you, Mr. Quantin. Although you have been a school cafeteria cleaner, you come from a great and powerful family. I am confident that you will be able to carry on this legacy with honor and respect," replied Bauer with a smile.

Touched by Director Bauer's flattering words, Quantin couldn't hold back his tears.

" Thank you," he said simply.

" By the way, could you inform me about the amount of funds held by Bernard Trapp in this bank? " he suddenly asked.

" Four hundred billion dollars! " Bauer replied.

" But... four hundred billion dollars?! " exclaimed Quantin with a surprised look.

" Yes, indeed," confirmed Mr. Bauer.

" Apparently, Bernard Trapp has more money than me in this bank," Quantin reacted.

He found that hard to believe, and Mr Bauer mentioned something even more surprising.

" You don't have to worry about it, Mr. Quantin. In fact, this bank belongs to your family, and therefore it is under your ultimate control now, if you wish."

" What ? " exclaimed Quantin, astonished.

" My family owns such a bank? How is that possible? "

Mr. Bauer smiled.

" It's true. Your family has owned this bank for generations. It's one of the many banking institutions that your family owns."

Quantin was at a loss for words. He had never known that his family was so wealthy and influential. He wondered what this meant for him and his life.

" What does this mean for me? " he asked Mr. Bauer.

" Well, it means that you can take control of the bank if you want. You can manage it as you see fit. You can make changes, investments, anything you want. The bank is in your hands."

Quantin nodded.

" Thank you, Director Bauer," he said with a smile.

" However, I have to go home. I will come back to you later," he added.

Immediately, he got up and left, smiling because a new chapter in his life was beginning. Director Bauer, on the other hand, accompanied Quantin to the door.

" Goodbye, Mr. Quantin, and take care of yourself," he said, smiling.

Quantin left Director Bauer's office and was suddenly disappointed that he hadn't seen Bernard Trapp and especially Mirenda.

" I would have loved to see the look on their faces when they realized I wasn't sent to prison like they thought," he muttered to himself.

However, as he calmly headed towards the bank's exit, he was abruptly pushed from behind.

" Beggar ! Where do you think you're going? " exclaimed a male voice that caught him by surprise.

Initially off-balance, Quantin turned around after regaining his balance and saw the security guard who was insulting him. Immediately, he sighed deeply before furrowing his brow.

" What do you want from me this time? " he reacted.

" I'm not going to let you go that easily. I need to check your pockets." declared the security guard to Quantin.

" Why ? " Wondered Quantin.

" To make sure you haven't randomly stolen anything," the guard answered.

At these words, Quantin stared at the security guard for a moment, unsure of what to say.

" Mr. Bernard Trapp has talked a lot about you, and I'm almost sure that if I check your pockets, I'll find items that don't belong to you. Idiot," added the security guard.

" That's enough. I've heard enough insults. I can't tolerate such remarks. You'd better shut up instead of spewing nonsense," reacted Quantin with anger.

" So, I'm spewing nonsense? How dare you say that? You'll regret talking to me like that," replied the security guard.

" So, you have the right to insult me, but I have to stand there and be quiet? " Quantin protested.

" Of course ! Because you're a loser. I'm better than you. You have no value, and you disgust me. "

" What's going on here? " called out Director Bauer, positioning himself between Quantin and the security guard.

" Boss ! You surely lost something when this beggar left your office, right? " replied the security guard, pointing his finger at Quantin.

Shocked by the security guard's statement, Director Bauer quickly became angry.

" Who are you calling a beggar? Shut up! Fool," he exclaimed.

Then he turned to Quantin and apologized.

" Mr. Quantin, please forgive this security guard," he said kindly.

Upon hearing this, the security guard was surprised.

" Director Bauer spoke politely to this man? Who could he be? " he thought.

Without further ado, he also bowed his head.

" I am sincerely sorry for the insults I made to you. I regret my actions towards you," he said.

" I refuse your apologies," reacted Quantin with anger.

" Your way of speaking to people is very bad. Suppose Director Bauer had not come, you would have continued to disrespect me, wouldn't you? It's disappointing that such a prestigious bank has a security guard like you," he added.

" I think you're right, Mr. Quantin. This security guard tarnishes the image of our bank," replied Director Bauer.

" Indeed. So, I ask you to quickly resolve this situation," ordered Quantin, carried away by his anger.

" With your permission, I will take care of it," replied Director Bauer.

Then he glared at the security guard.

" Give me your badge. From today, you no longer work here. You're fired," he announced.

Finally, he gestured for the security guard to leave the bank. Quantin, who was watching the scene, burst out laughing. He was so happy because it was the first time in his life that he felt so important.