Miles could only sit in the wheelchair as his mother ordered for everyone to walk with her.
They left the majestic loungy office and before Miles knew it while he was busy admiring the heavenly place, he found himself going underground with his mother, Bertram and a few bouncers.
"I want to make sure that the Kenter empire will rise to the top once again and remain there forever," Miles's mother spoke as they were being lifted down by an in-built escalator that went underground. "I'm glad we found you, son. Only God knows what would've happen to our empire in the coming years."
Miles looked up at his mother and could see tears leaving her eyes again. "But, mother. You are the High Matron."
"Yes, i am. But with my fatal health, i don't think i can continue, Miles."
What?! Fatal health?! "Don't say that, mother. You are very healthy!"
His mother only gave a slight chuckle as Miles's concern brought joy to her heart. "After my coma, I have never been the same. I have tried my best to run the empire but my health keeps getting in the way. I have already issued the transfer of governorship of the Kenter empire to you. By tommorow, you'll be sure to own everything."
Miles was about to speak again but the dim light that was becoming brighter in the dark underground, dragged his attention.
Finally, they arrived at an open space underground with white medical lights everywhere. Miles couldn't help but notice it looked like a medical laboratory built underground.
What sucked his attention the most was the surgical table beaming with white lights around and the robotic arms that we're hovering over the table.
Seeing this, Miles couldn't help but marvel.
"Mother? What is the net worth of the Kenter empire?" Miles felt like he had to ask that question.
His mother who was speaking to the staff dressed in white, smiled before answering.
"The empire is not a single business entity, so it will be difficult if not impossible to calculate the net worth. But if you want to give an estimation, you can calculate 90% of income from all 402 companies with net worths above a billion dollars and add it up with 70% of income from all 551 companies with net worths below a billion dollars."
"Those are the companies and firms we hold shares in and don't forget to add up our investments, assets and bonds we hold with the government."
Miles couldn't believe his ears! Basically his mother was just saying it was useless to ask the net worth of the Kenter empire. Their wealth was literally unlimited.
Miles looked up at Bertram and Bertram only smiled and bowed deeply.
A few men in black suits holding briefcases, emerged into the underground. Miles's mother quickly attended to them and he could see her signing some papers.
It must be the handover of the empire to him! Miles thought. He couldn't believe how things had escalated.
When Miles's mother was done with the men, they left and she returned her attention to her son. She presented the surgical table and everything that was illuminated by the bright white lights.
"We the Kenters, your father and I were working on the most historic financial breakthrough before we were met with the accident and everything fell apart."
"Many of our rival empires were envious of the progress we were making and I strongly believe that one of our rival empires were responsible for the car accident."
"They didn't want the Kenters to own the Business System."
Miles furrowed his brows. "Business System? What is that?"
His mother smiled and continued. "That was what your father and I was working on. But after the fall of our empire, Bertram had no choice than to shut down the project."
Bertram bowed deeply with great honor.
"The Business System is a construction that will attach itself to a host and provide him/her with the best and logical business ideas, making whoever the host is an unbeatable business man or woman."
Wow! Miles thought.
"When I finally woke up from the coma, I ordered Bertram to relaunch the projects and now it is almost complete. But I can't wait, Miles."
Miles's heart started to race. He hoped that she didn't want him to be the host for whatever this Business System is.
"I want you to be the host, Miles."
Bombshell.
Miles started to shake his head, but his mother was persistent. When Miles started to see tears form in her eyes again, he remained quiet.
What does she mean by host to a Business System?! In two hours, he had become Young Master, Young Lord, A Mother's Child, Heir to the Kenter Empire and now he's also about to be come the host to the Business System?!
"Do this for me, Miles. For our empire, for your father and for my husband."
Miles didn't know what to do, he only nodded and his nod was a sign to the men around him. The bowed and carefully walked to Miles.
Miles was lifted off the wheelchair and was placed on the surgical table He could see the bright white disk of life almost blinding him. He could also see the robotic arms hovering above about to get to work.
Miles's mother leaned on him and hugged her son and the both of them shared an emotional moment. She gave him soothing words and assured him he will walk again.
Miles only nodded and didn't want her to stop stroking his hair. He had longed for a mother and he finally found his.
Miles's mother gave a nod and then the staff in white hovered over Miles. They politely asked him to roll over and lie face first. Miles did as he was told.
Suddenly, he was injected with a syringe.
Miles expected something to happen, but nothing did. Finally, he realized the injection was to help make him feel no pain because the next thing he knew, the robotic arms were tampering with the back of his neck.
Miles felt sleepy during the procedure and dozed off.
Miles yawned just after waking up from a long and refreshing sleep. He had no idea what had happened, but he remembered being on the surgical table and dozing off. He looked around the majestic room he found herself in and the comfortable white Master size bed.The room was a bit dark so he decided that he will open the curtains and get some morning light in. That was when Miles got up from the bed and stood on his feet.For a second, it felt normal, but as he walked towards the curtains, Miles remembered that he was supposed to be crippled! Miles looked at his legs and they were fine and healthy! He couldn't believe it, he could walk again!He finally reached the windows and pulled the expensive, royal golden curtains and looked outside the window. It was a very bright morning.From the height of his window, Miles could now see the entirety of the Kenter manor and even beyond which were hands and more mansions owned by the Kenters. That was when Miles started to recollect everything
Before the System could continue, it was interrupted by a calm knock on the door. "Come in," Miles said. Bertram revealed himself yo the room. He had changed his suit into a royal blue with a red tie, looking magnificent just as the day before with his golden monocle hung to the eye.On entering the room, Bertram gave a warm smile, noticing Miles could stand and the Business System had indeed binded with him. He gave a deep bowwoth his legs together."Good Morning, Young Lord. How do you do?" Bertram inquired politely and Miles answered positively.To Miles's surprise, as soon as Bertram stood erect, his system box surfaced itself to his view alone.:[Name= Bertram]::[Titles= Butler to the High Matron—Butler to the Master—Chief of the Kenter Empire staff]:[Net worth= Privately Fixed]::[Potential= Has Maxed Potential]:Wow! Miles exclaimed. Will this happen when he looked at anyone?"The High Matron has called for you, Young Lord," Bertram said with another bow.Miles looked at hi
The little girl revealed herself.:[Name= Abigael Kenter]::[Titles= Adopted daughter of the High Matron- Little Lady of the Kenter Empire]::[Net worth= Not calculated- Aged 4]::[Potential= Extremely High]:The young girl greeted Miles with smiles and Miles got to realize that his mother was so lonely for a child that she had adopted one. That saddened him so much.The little munchkin told Miles her name even though his system had. "You are going to school?" He asked, noticing she had a beautiful school bag with her. The girl nodded happily.Miles pondered a little and offered that he will take her to school himself. And the girl was so happy, she hopped into Miles's arms as he lifted her off the floor and walked out of the room.Miles ordered Bertram to give him the most expensive car in the mansion and Bertram obediently acted.The black Bugatti sports car was parked in front of the mansion and Miles walked down the steps with Abigael carried on one arm. Miles tried to act like h
It was 10'oclock at night at the repair workshop in the 24-hour service station. The sound of clanking metal filled the air as the mechanics were finishing off some works for the day—two mechanics lay on creepers underneath some vehicles, focused on their work as closing hour drew nigh.A few others were discussing and cracking jokes like teenagers when they were actually grown up men. But one of them was at a corner, his mobile phone to his ear, hoping to get a response from who he was calling. This man was Miles Robson and he was trying to privatize his call away from his jeering colleagues. After a while and there was no response from the other end, Miles lowered the phone with a saddened face and tucked it into his overall pockets. His work mates had eager expressions, beckoning him to gist them on his conversation. But the look on Miles face could tell them that things wasn't going well.But Miles wasn't ready to give up. Today was the 2nd year anniversary of his marriage and h
As their truck approached the vehicle, Miles could see its red sleek color shimmering under the moonlight and he was certain whoever had his this Rolls-Royce was someone of a high caliber.Their truck halted just behind the car and his colleagues pilled out, picking up their working tools and equipments. However, as usual, Miles's head mechanic sent him to greet the owner of the car. This was because Miles had a high charisma and they used this to their advantage in getting more money from their customers.Miles who was beaming with joy, buttoned all buttons of his overall and adjusted himself as he approached the window of the driver's seat. He bent down formally with a friendly approach and peered into the front seat of the vehicle through the window that was lowered.Miles couldn't believe his eyes!There in the front seat sat a man devouring the lips of a woman in the passenger seat across him. And that woman was no other person than his wife, Layla! He could easily recognize her
Miles's Chief mechanic and the crew didn't hesitate to get to work and repair the quick issue with the car, leaving Miles to battle his problems."Layla, today is our 2nd year anniversary. And you're doing this to me?" Miles pleaded stepping forward to touch Layla's hand.Layla only drew away from Miles like he carried a virus. "2nd year what?!" Miles could hear ask irritatedly.Miles couldn't believe his wife didn't remember that two years ago today was when they became man and woman. He looked down at her fingers and noticed she didn't have her wedding ring on, she never did. It just occurred to Miles that Layla had already placed their marriage on the back burner and she was now throwing it at his face, expecting him to accept it.Miles put his hands into his overall and pulled out the $40 he had planned to buy a cake and a necklace with for what was meant to be their special night. "I was going to buy you a cake and a beautiful necklace, Layla," he said, displaying the $20 bills.
Miles was taken to the hospital by the police and his work colleagues. There he was told that his legs were crushed and it will be impossible for him to walk again.Miles weeped endlessly as he lay on the hospital bed, his mind racing with thoughts. The day that was supposed to be a blissful 2nd year anniversary for him turned out to be the day he got crippled. Miles thought about the hospital bills that he would never be able to pay off and the money he owed his best friend too. When Miles thought things couldn't get worse, the door to his hospital room he was in opened.To his surprise, his visitors were his wife and mother-in-law."Layla?" Miles could only whisper her name as he pushed himself to sit up.Layla didn't reply him, her face and that of her mother's were stern and unfriendly. Miles frowned when Elsa gave him a disgusted look and his frown even deepened when he noticed his sister-in-law, Clara coming into the room with his bags and belongings."Layla? I don't understand
Only a few minutes after the strange call, the door to his hospital room flung open. Miles looked at the door to see a group of men dressed in red suits and dark glasses pile into the room. Their faces were stark and serious as they alligned themselves to give way for a much older man in black suit. Miles's heart began to race as the troop of men filled the room with their domineering stature. He wanted to move away from them but his legs couldn't move, all he could do was stare.Miles thought that this was his end and Derek Ashton had sent his men to punish and kill him for fighting with the heir of the most reputable company in town. Miles could see their black pistols perfectly sheathed under the tailored suits.Miles expected the worse as the men moved their body, but instead, each of them dropped down to one knee in unison.Miles's eyes widened in surprise. What was happening? He had asked himself."Young Lord! The High Matron awaits your return," their voices spoke, reverberat