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WISH TO BE RICH THE RED PANTHER AND BLACK SOUL JEWEL
The manager decided to take Johnathan to a different area inside the same Jewelry shop and this place could very well be a showroom meant for the elites who can afford the pieces there.When the manager started to leave their current location, Johnathan became confused and so he refused to follow along.He looked at the worker there who paid him no mind and instead was focused on cleaning the show glass in front of him. He was a potential customer so why was the worker not more attentive?While Johnathan pondered on that, at the same time he made a mental note of why there was only one worker seen there instead of a number similar to the ones he saw during his first-ever visit to a jewelry shop for Molly’s birthday gift.The shop he went to back then was half the size of The Star Emporium and it had at least five workers on deck so us didn’t make any sense what he was seeing now.Clearly, the place is too big for just that one worker to be able to do his job properly so were the other
WISH TO BE RICH THE RED PANTHER AND BLACK SOUL JEWEL: Pt 2
The manager chuckled nervously “Sir, I think we should go back to looking for what you wanted in the showroom so why don’t we—“ he said but Johnathan cut him off.“Nah, I don’t think so. I want to know what you were saying but stopped yourself from finishing.” Johnathan said.“Trust me, sir, it’s nothing interesting so let's go find your necklace back in one of the showrooms. I have a beautiful necklace that I’m sure will suffice—“ the manager said but Johnathan interrupted him with a hand gesture to stop talking“It’s because I trusted your words that resulted in the earlier confusion so pardon me for not being as naive a second time,” Johnathan said and the manager became worried.“But sir—““You said you were instructed to do whatever I request and right now I’m requesting that you answer my question. Don’t make me think that you’re someone who goes back on your words, Mr. Manager” Johnathan said with a slightly threatening aura about him.“I’ll say it again so I want answers. What
WISH TO BE RICH EMPTY SEAT
“Hmm, who is that person? Has anyone seen his face before?” One of the bidders said to the others around himAnother bidder shrugged “I don’t know, I’ve never seen that face in any of the previous auctions, and just like the master I’ve gone to many.”“He could be new money or maybe a representative of someone big. Although I say that I still doubt that it is the case but who knows?” Another bidder added with a look of doubt towards Johnathan.The second bidder then replied “Looks super young too and I wonder how old he is. That boyish charm makes him look like a teenager but that can’t be, can it?”“Kids have no place here so I think he’s just young looking. Still, it seems I have yet another competition in this battle but regardless of that, I know that nobody is going to stand in my way of getting that treasure” one of the bidders who looked the oldest and most serious saidThe old man continued when they all looked at him “I came here for that treasured necklace after all my years
WISH TO BE RICH ALLERGY
With a face filled with curiosity, Johnathan stared at the very distinguished-looking man for a few seconds, taking note of his notable features all through the span of his gaze. The first thing he noticed is that the man seemed just as tall as he was while sitting. However, Johnathan couldn't tell if they were the same height or if the man was taller because the man had his legs crossed while also slouching a little.From what Johnathan saw while walking into the room, slouching was something none of the other bidders. The only other person who slouched was Johnathan himself and for someone as distinguished and wealthy looking as the man is, that didn't make that much sense.Slouching made sense for Johnathan because the young man had lived most of his life as a normal person and so all the little bad postures and etiquette he has had all been ingrained in him for years.The months of training he did at the hospital wasn't enough to take away years of bad habits and so Johnathan won
WISH TO BE RICH ZACHERY ZILAR
Johnathan grimaced as he heard that "if you're so allergic then why work for someone who has a pet rabbit? Also, why take the rabbit from me when I could have given it to your master if you wanted"Blessing whose face had gotten a little red and was starting to reverse no longer had to gag and so she sighed and then looked at Johnathan."We all have our reasons for doing things. I decided to work for the master knowing the challenges but I regret nothing. Also, nobody dares try to make contact with master Zachery when I'm around. A little allergy is nothing so don't think about what just happened—" Zachery cut her off, pointing at the auctioneer on the podium and saying "Look, they just finished addressing everyone and giving the rules for the auction like they always do so it's time to start"Zachery looked at Johnathan "My friend, hope I didn't distract you from learning the rules. This looks like your first auction so forgive me if that's the case" Johnathan shrugged "I was distr
WISH TO BE RICH SEVEN AND SIX
“Wait a minute sir but you’re what to my family?! You own what?!” Johnathan asked with a look of utter shock.“Why didn’t anyone tell me about this? How long have you been connected to my family in this—“ Johnathan asked but Zachery cut him off with a hand gesture that says he should stop talking.“Hush my young friend, you might miss something important when it eventually comes up. Aren’t you here to bid so pay attention” Zachery said, then pointed at the auctioneer before turning his enter body towards the podium and resting his back on his chair.Johnathan who found figuring out Zachery’s connection to his family more important than anything the auctioneer was going to say or bring out didn’t want to just give up having his questions answered like that.He also only wants the Red Panther Black Soul necklace which would most likely come last in the lineup of items being auctioned and so he felt he did not need to listen to the rest of the items before that.“I would rather talk to y
WISH TO BE RICH TERMINOLOGY
“The first thing you have to know is that one of the most powerful things in the world is terminology and your ignorance right now is living proof of that.”“You think I’m ignorant?” Johnathan smacked his tongue and then asked“Yes, you are now shut up and listen. You think because you were told that you have only 13 families to look out for in the world and I will say that you are right about that. There are only thirteen families just as great and more than yours out there” Blessing said and Johnathan chipped in before she could finish.“Then what exactly are you saying?! I was always right and you just confirmed it so why were you trying to make me feel like I know nothing—“ Johnathan said but Blessing cut him off.“Since you think you know so much then answer me this little question. You were told what families fall under that list of 13 right? Then where does someone like Mr. Rose Dana fall? He isn’t on the list is he?” Blessing asked and Johnathan became speechless.“Umm, umm” h
WISH TO BE RICH QUILL
The auctioneer read the room in an instant by staring at the faces of all the bidders present and seeing how hyped they were for the main items to be presented, he smirked.All the items to be presented were either in cases that concealed what they actually were or if they were too big then covered in a tarp and they as well as all the workers in possession were currently standing behind the auctioneer, waiting to be called.The auctioneer gestured at the first worker behind his left and she came to the front while in her hand was a wooden box that most likely had the main item for auction in it.“I’d like to present the first item in the line up so if you don’t mind, please open it up for our guests to see what they are here for,” the auctioneer said and the worker opened the box to reveal what was inside.“Wow, look at that beauty,” The auctioneer who wore a white leather glove that matched his all-white suit said as reached into the box and brought out the item, and raised it so ev
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AUTHOR’S NOTE
For those who enjoyed Anthony’s backstory and would like to follow it, The Midnight Heir is a book of its own. It follows Anthony’s adventures up until the Summit and beyond that.What was given here is just the first 22 chapters of a book with more than 300 chapters so you guys just barely scratched the surface. Please go check out that book if you find Anthony’s story and character interesting. I wrote that book before Wish To Be Rich so you can see the difference in writing skill and quality— not to say that it doesn’t have quality cause it does.I’ve said what I want to say so for now, this is goodbye from Johnathan Cross and the crew. If this book gets the love it deserves then I’ll be back to continue with a new volume. I’ve already mapped out everything that’s going to take place. There’ll be higher stakes, cross-overs, more world-building, interesting relationships, and all that jazz.I promise that future volumes will be bigger but that’s only if the book gets traction.Befor
THE MIDNIGHT HEIR PT 22(FINALE)
The paramedic who had the syringe in his hand paused, jaw dropped, leaning back and filled with utter confusion.Anthony who was seeing all of this instantly got a look of disgust aimed at Franklin and what he just did."What the hell is wrong with you? Why would you do that, take away the only thing that’s saving your life right now?!" Anthony asked while he grimaced.He pulled himself away from Franklin and then with the anger still in him but now also mixed with a state of confusion, he pushed a weakened Franklin to the ground."Just what the hell do you want from me?!" Anthony yelled in an exasperated manner, looking down at Franklin who was holding on to his neck and trying to breathe in as much air as he possibly could.Contrary to being the one who had inflicted pain on everyone else, physically or otherwise, Anthony looked like he was in more agony than anyone else, huffing and trying to find a way to get calm."Alright you fool, that's enough from you. Just take a look at wha
THE MIDNIGHT HEIR PT 21
Chaos ran wild as many of the patients in the main entrance of The Meteor Garden hospital scattered for either their safety or as a knee-jerk response to Anthony and Franklin.Some were patients with high sensitivity like epilepsy, autism, or Tourette so the sudden act of violence was enough to trigger them.Being among the few staff there and a proactive one at that, the nurse behind the counter hurriedly grabbed the landline and put out a call."Can we get some medics over here in the main area, right now?! We need as much help as possible with handling the patients and also to put a stop to a visitor who's gone crazy!" she yelled into the mouthpiece then slammed the landline back on itself.The nurses were able to get to the more mentally balanced patients who only fell to the floor while trying to move away from Anthony and Franklin.As for those currently going crazy, they needed more serious help from the paramedics who were able-bodied enough to appropriately handle the situati
THE MIDNIGHT HEIR PT 20
["Hello? Who is this?"] Finally, after three attempts his call was answered."This is Anthony, Mr's Faller. I was just calling to see how Samuel was doing" he sat in the bed with his shoes off but still had his casino dealer outfit on.["Umm, he's fine. It's already way past his bedtime so he should be in bed sleeping. Is anything the matter?"]After hearing this, Anthony second-guessed himself on if Samuel was okay or not.Anthony thought that he might just be worrying for nothing. "It's nothing, I just wanted to call since it's been a while since I last did, that's all" he smiled["It has been a minute since you called but honestly I can't blame you, not when you and my husband have something so serious like Ama— Oh, sorry I mentioned that"] she covered her mouth.Anthony chuckled as a way to lighten the mood "You don't have to be ma, I also know how this has shaken your family so don't hold yourself on my account. I'll be just fine" he smiled["I'm glad to hear that and you make su
THE MIDNIGHT HEIR PT 19
'The features, the resemblance, it's all so uncanny' Even in the intensity of the reproach, a conflicting thought lingered in Franklin's mind as he stared at Anthony.Anthony's face didn't undergo any negative changes after being accused, he remained as unfazed and stoic as ever "What are you talking about Sir, cheating in what game?""Don't play dumb with me kid, the others may have been too distracted to notice but I had my eyes on you the entire time and I know sleight of hand when I see it. Nothing can escape these trained eyes of mine" Franklin said."Okay sir, sounds like you're talking about a magic show you must have gone to. Sleight of hand? How does that have anything to do with me, a simple part-timer?" Anthony scrunched his eyebrows, tilting his head to the left."Why you!" Franklin exclaimed, smacking his tongue afterward.'Who is this kid? He couldn't be him could he?' Franklin's glare became even more intense and with that, it was evident that he wasn't going to back do
THE MIDNIGHT HEIR PT 18
Since the beginning, the manager had had his head bowed ever so slightly that it looked like he had a slouch but in truth, he didn't ("Oh, one last thing. Always remember to lower your head when in the presence of these guests.") The manager told Anthony during the interview but Anthony responded with silence at the time.The manager took that as compliance but he was wrong as he has been glaring at Anthony but Anthony wasn't lowering his head to the guests. Instead, he was looking them straight in the eyes.Angry at Anthony, the manager wanted to address the topic but couldn't in their presence so he would have to remain quiet about it until they leave.However, what he didn't expect was that both VIPs didn't seem bothered about Anthony not acting overly subservient around them. They were even more accepting of him than the manager had calculated, especially from the man on the left."So how did you get so skilled in cards kid? You also gamble a lot?" Asked the VIP on the left, puffi
THE MIDNIGHT HEIR PT 17
"Ah! I caught you!" Exclaimed a panting voiceSeeing Samuel getting shoved and falling towards the street, Anthony screamed out his name, reflexively reaching out with one of his hands even though the distance between them was too great that he wouldn't even be able to do anything.The driver of the incoming truck panicked and smashed the brakes as hard as he could.Unfortunately, the distance between them was so small that their impact was certain, but still, he tried. The truck's tires skid forward, about to hit Samuel while at the other side of the road Anthony watched, unable to do anything.Suddenly, his eyes flicked to a few meters behind Samuel where he saw a man, an aged man in a carton brown pants suit, reaching out for Samuel.Everything happened so fast that before Anthony knew it the aged man had grabbed onto Samuel's wrist, then pulled the preteen towards himself.*VROOM*The truck passed, nobody was hit and the person on the passenger seat, whose heart felt like it was
THE MIDNIGHT HEIR PT 16
Outside the Grand Blue Restaurant, Anthony brought out the ID card to stare at it, about to make a left turn into the next road."Who could have thought that this tiny thing would mean the difference between being jobless and under the control of my f*cking in-laws and now having part-time jobs in three different locations? I could have gotten my share of her hospital bills already if I had just done this since day one" he mumbled, finally turning the corner He scoffed "I guess it all happened for a reason because I wouldn't be trying to regain my power if I ha—" out of nowhere, a kid ran into him and fell to the ground."Ouch, my butt!" The kid complained, wincing and rubbing his butt "Why don't you watch where you're walking Mr." The kid yelled, not even looking up to see who he was talking to"Huh? What the hell did you just say to me you stupid brat?!" Anthony was furious, glaring at the kid who finally looked up at him and saw who he had just run into.Instantly he shriveled, sm
THE MIDNIGHT HEIR PT 15
He picked up his ID card, not caring about what she had going on beside him."Okay, good luck with that" he started heading for the exit but…"Good thing you said that because you're the one who's gonna need it" she smirked and he stopped with his hand on the knob, turning around to face her."What's that supposed to mean?!" He asked with a frown, sensing that what she said was a threat.She got up, walked back to her seat, and sat down without any restraint that it almost broke the spring in the seat.She continued stuffing her mouth with her food while glaring evilly at Anthony."What did you mean by t—" he asked again but then she interrupted him."Since you're looking to work for a restaurant of this level, you should also know that there are benefits or I should say, connections, that being the manager has presented me with. Businessmen, lawyers, doctors, politicians, Mobsters, and even families in the Hierarchy all pay a whopping amount of money just to reserve seats around my t
