"You go, girl! Get rid of that bum!" One of Natalie's friends cheered.
"Yeah, kick him out, he doesn't deserve you!"
"Babe, please don't do this. I'm a millionaire now, and I can take care of you and all your needs. That's why I came looking for you," Victor stated in a trembling voice, a whirlwind of emotions coursing through him. He loved Natalie deeply and didn't want to lose her.
"A millionaire? Yeah right, you just got fired from your job and can't even afford to pay your rent for the month. I want nothing to do with you anymore," Natalie taunted as she signaled to her friends that they should leave the restaurant.
"Natalie, please don't go. I love you, and I assure you, I have the money to take care of you," Victor pleaded, tears streaming down his face.
One of Natalie's friends, Tacha, spat on the ground near Victor. "You stink!"
"Yeah, go take a shower or something," another friend added. With that, they all left the restaurant, Natalie leading the way. Breaking up with Victor was difficult for her, but she believed it was necessary because it was evident that Victor was poor and had no prospects for success or providing for her. Little did she know that he was now a millionaire and possessed the Career Simulator system.
Victor remained on his knees, crying heavily. 'What did I do to deserve this? Why can't she just believe that I'm now a millionaire and can take care of her needs? I can't believe Natalie turned on me so quickly,' Victor thought.
Suddenly, a woman in a red dress covered in diamond crystals approached Victor and tapped him on the shoulder.
"Come on, you shouldn't be sulking like this over a woman who doesn't care about you," she said in a gentle tone. Her name was Esther Kingston, a wealthy woman who owned one of the most reputable delivery companies in the country.
"I know, but I loved her and gave her my all. She's been there for me through thick and thin. I can't believe she changed so suddenly," he replied through his sobs.
"I can understand how you feel, but people can be like that. You can't be crying in the middle of a restaurant like this; people are staring at you, and it's not a good look," she said calmly.
Victor looked up at her, noticing how beautiful Esther was with her dark hair, brown eyes, and well-shaped lips. "You're right," Victor said as he got up from the floor and brushed off his clothes.
Esther took a handkerchief from her handbag and gently wiped the tears from Victor's eyes. "How about I take you out and get you some fresh clothes to wear?" she offered politely.
Victor wondered who she was and why she was being so kind. "And why would you do that for me? Also, I didn't even catch your name," he asked curiously.
"My name is Esther Kingston. I just want to lift your spirits. I know what it feels like to go through heartbreak," Esther replied with a warm smile.
"My name is Victor Garcia. Nice to meet you," he said, extending his hand, and they shook hands.
"Now, let's go. My car is parked right outside," she said, taking Victor's left hand and leading him out of the restaurant. Outside, a red G-Wagon was parked in front of the restaurant, with a man in a black suit and sunglasses standing by. He opened the back door for Esther, and they both got in, sitting in the backseat.
Victor gazed around the car, trying to fathom who Esther really was. The sparkling stars on the car's roof hinted at her substantial wealth.
Curious about the bandage around Victor's head, Esther inquired, "I noticed you have a bandage on your head. What happened?"
"I had a concussion at the office where I used to work earlier today," Victor replied softly.
"That's terrible, especially since you also lost your girlfriend on the same day. I can't imagine what you must be going through emotionally," Esther said sympathetically. She hoped that the new clothes would help lift Victor's spirits a little.
***
Victor stood in front of a full-length mirror, adjusting the blue tie around his neck. He wore a light blue shirt, while Esther held a black jacket in her hand behind him.
"Have you finished knotting the tie?" Esther inquired.
"Yes," Victor replied. At his response, Esther handed him the black jacket.
"You look dashing," Esther complimented, her smile radiant.
"Thank you," Victor replied with a grin. It was his first time wearing a suit, and he could tell that it was an expensive one. He marveled at his reflection in the mirror.
'This feels so surreal. I can't believe I'm wearing a suit for the first time, and a woman I just met in a restaurant is buying it for me. I hardly know anything about her, but she must be wealthy or come from a well-off family. Whichever it is, I'm grateful,' Victor thought.
Turning to Esther, he said, "Thank you for the suit. It's my first time wearing one."
"You're welcome. There's one last place I'd like to take you," she replied.
***
As dusk settled outside, Victor and Esther entered a five-star hotel, hand in hand. They appeared as a couple as they walked in. Esther had gotten Victor a stylish haircut, and his blonde hair looked neat and sharp.
The hotel's ambiance, with its warm lighting, enchanted Victor. He had never been inside such a luxurious hotel before. A staff member dressed in a striking red suit approached them and greeted Esther. Esther was a regular at the hotel and was known for her generous tips to the staff. She had reserved a table for dinner at the hotel's restaurant tonight.
The staff member led them to the restaurant, where they sat at a table with four seats, facing each other.
"Get me my usual, and make it for two this time," Esther confidently ordered, fixing her gaze on the staff member.
"Yes, ma'am," the staff member half-bowed before hurrying away.
Esther turned to Victor. "You like steak, right?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yes," Victor replied, feeling a pang of guilt that Esther was also treating him to dinner. Given the restaurant's upscale ambiance, he anticipated that the dishes would be expensive. This reminded him of the millions he now possessed.
Realizing that the system had provided him with the money, Victor decided to check whether the funds in his account were genuine. Two waiters arrived at their table, each carrying a large stainless-steel plate covered with a lid and bottles of wine. They placed the plates in front of them and the wine bottles to the side.
As the waiters removed the covers from the plates, revealing two large, perfectly cooked steaks, one of them handed a bill to Victor. "Here's the bill, sir."
Esther spoke up calmly, "Let me take care of the bill.""No, let me pay," Victor insisted."It's okay. I brought you here, so it's my treat," Esther replied politely, not wanting to appear rude."I know you've been very kind to me so far but let me pay for our food. I can afford it," Victor insisted, determined to test whether the money transferred by the system was genuine."Alright, then, go for it," Esther responded, crossing her arms skeptically. She didn't believe that Victor could cover such an expensive bill, but she was curious to see what he would do.Victor examined the total bill, which amounted to $15,000. He glanced at the hotel account number on the check, took out his phone, and entered the account number along with the amount.'I hope the transfer goes through,' he thought, closing his eyes momentarily before reopening them. To his surprise and delight, the message "Transfer successful" flashed on his screen. A bright smile lit up his face. 'Oh my gosh! It went through
"Wait, you paid an extra $20,000 just to get them out of the hotel?" Esther asked, raising an eyebrow. She hadn't expected Victor to go to such lengths."Yes, I want to teach them a lesson and show them that they are not on the same level as me," Victor replied, his arrogance evident.Suddenly, a woman and the waiter returned to their table. The woman, dressed in an elegant black suit, spoke up. "Sir, I heard that you want to chase those ladies out of the hotel after they finish eating. Unfortunately, that won't be possible. They are customers here, just like you, and we can't discriminate against them. We will refund your extra $20,000."Victor stood up, frustrated. "Why can't you do this for me? And you can keep the extra $20,000," he urged."Sir, that's our hotel policy. The only way you could have that authority is if you were one of the hotel's shareholders, which I assume you are not," the woman explained."I'll have to become a shareholder, then. I must humiliate Natalie and he
"I am a bum, but I just became a shareholder in this five-star hotel and just banned you and your mannerless friends from this restaurant. You know, I loved you, but after what you did to me in that restaurant, I never want to see your face ever again!" Victor yelled, his voice filled with anger and disappointment."Guards, take them out of this restaurant," Victor commanded in a stern tone."Ladies, please head toward the exit. Don't make us drag you out," one of the guards added in a firm voice."You're going to pay for this, Victor! I don't care who you think you are, but this is not over!" one of Natalie's friends yelled defiantly.“Yeah, you haven’t seen the last of me!” Tacha chimed in.The guards escorted them out of the hotel, leaving them standing outside with disgruntled expressions. This experience was one of the most humiliating moments they had ever faced."Who does Victor think he is? I can't believe he has that kind of power to kick us out of the hotel," Tacha complaine
Victor knew he couldn't reveal the truth about the system, so he had to come up with a plausible explanation. "I've been working as a cleaner at a software company for a few years now. Over that time, I managed to save up a decent amount of money, which I spent earlier. But I really do need a job. Although I bought shares in the hotel as an act of revenge, I can see it being a great investment, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes. So, please, is there anything you can do to help me?" Victor hoped that his fabricated story would convince Esther to lend him a hand."That's impressive. You know, if I had known the money you used to pay for our dinner was your life savings, I wouldn't have let you pay. Regardless, I can help you secure a job. I own a delivery company called Premount Delivery Company. Have you ever heard of it?" Esther asked.Victor's eyes widened, and his mouth fell open. Premount Delivery Company was one of the most reputable companies in the entire country and learn
"What if I don't want to go with you?" Victor asked, raising an eyebrow."Then you'll have yourself to blame for what happens next," Duke retorted. Victor swiftly yanked his arm away from Duke's grip and sprinted down the street."Hey!" Duke yelled as he gave chase. Victor had no idea where he was or why this stranger was pursuing him. All he knew was that he had to escape.As he ran through the unfamiliar streets, thoughts raced through Victor's mind. "Who is this guy, and why is he after me? What did I do to provoke him? I don't even know where I am. How will I find my way home?" Panic gripped him as he continued to flee.Victor stopped abruptly when he spotted an alleyway between two buildings on his left. Glancing back, he saw that Duke was about ten feet away. Without hesitation, he darted into the alleyway, emerging onto another street where cars sped by. He knew he had to cross the road."I need to cross this road, no matter what," Victor muttered to himself. Just as he was abo
Victor sat in front of a police detective, ready to recount his harrowing experiences.The detective’s name was Fred, as it was clearly read on his badge. "Tell me, what happened exactly?" Fred asked, folding his hands in front of Victor."What happened was that I was waiting outside a five-star hotel waiting to catch a cab and head home when the man pulled up in a motorcycle in front of me. He offered to give me a ride, but I found it suspicious and declined. He suddenly grabbed my arm tightly, I broke free from his grip and escaped." Victor continued explaining how the whole event happened up until he made his way to the station."Oh my word, that must have been an intense experience. I am glad you took the initiative to come straight down here; that’s smart of you," Fred commended with a smirk."Yeah, I figured he might know my house address since he knew where to find me," he replied."First of all, do you have any idea who he is or who might have sent him to you?" Fred asked, rai
They came down from the car and stood in front of the building. Fred took out his cellphone and went to the group chat as he dropped a message that he had arrived at the location with Victor. The COP replied that he should wait there with Victor, that a man will come and meet up with them, and that after the man arrives, Fred should leave the place.“Sir, are we going to go inside?” Victor asked curiously, staring at Fred.“Let’s wait for a bit; I am requesting backup just in case,” Fred answered. Victor nodded as he turned to look at the building. Suddenly he saw a tall man coming out of the building, and as the man got closer, he realized that it was Duke.“Officer, that’s the man! Arrest him!” Victor yelled as he looked at Fred.From the way Victor reacted, Fred realized that it was indeed the man who assaulted him. He wondered why the COP would want him to take Victor to a man who might probably harm Victor, but he didn’t want to lose his job or do anything that might offend the C
“I am not going to res….ist, all I want to know is, who is your boss? And what did I do to deserve all this?” Victor asked under his breath.“I am not going to tell you all of that; just know that you destroyed someone’s dinner tonight; that’s all you need to know,” Duke responded softly as he started untying Victor. After he was done untying him, he grabbed him from the chair and placed him on his shoulder as he rushed out of the room.Victor realized that the person responsible for all that is happening to him would be Natalie or one of her friends; he recalls humiliating them and having them thrown out of the restaurant, so he knew all that was happening to him right now must be a retaliation of one of them.***The following morning, Victor opened his eyes as a bright light shone into his eyes. He looked around and saw that he was inside a hospital ward. Since Duke carried him on his shoulder, he lost consciousness and couldn’t remember anything that happened after that.Victor tr