All Chapters of I inherited A Crazy Wealth System : Chapter 71
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Chapter 71
Chapter 71..Nicholas stood outside the building, checking the address on his phone.Lumeire It was an exclusive establishment in the financial district, all dark wood and brass fixtures, the kind of place where CEOs and politicians made deals over whiskey.Nicholas had never been inside.He'd never even considered it.But Harrison McCarthy had chosen it for their meeting.Nicholas took a breath, then pushed through the heavy doors.The interior was dim, lit by chandeliers and wall sconces that cast warm, amber light across polished floors.A hostess stood at a podium near the entrance, her smile professional."Good afternoon," she said. "Do you have a reservation?"Nicholas nodded. "I'm meeting Harrison McCarthy."The hostess's expression didn't change, but something flickered in her eyes. "Of course. Mr. McCarthy is expecting you. Follow me, please."She led Nicholas through the main lounge, past leather chairs and low tables where men in expensive suits sat nursing drinks.They cl
Chapter 72
Chapter 72. Nicholas was in his hostel room, reviewing notes for Professor Beckham's class, when his phone buzzed.Unknown number.Nicholas frowned, staring at the screen.He'd been getting too many unknown numbers lately.He almost didn't answer.But he did because he could never tell. "Hello?""Nicholas Keiser?" A woman's voice floated over,familiar but not immediately placeable.Nicholas sat up straighter. "Who is this?""Melanie. From lost and found."Nicholas felt his stomach drop.Melanie.The woman who knew.Nicholas's grip tightened on the phone. "Melanie. It's been a while.""It has," Melanie said, her tone pleasant but professional. "I hope I'm not catching you at a bad time."Nicholas forced himself to stay calm. "What do you want?""To talk," Melanie said simply. "In person. Are you free today?"Nicholas hesitated. "About what?""Something important," Melanie said. "Something we should discuss face to face."Nicholas felt his pulse quicken. "Where?""The coffee shop on
Chapter 73
Chapter 73. Nicholas sat on the couch in Rebecca's apartment, watching her move around the small kitchen.She was making tea, moving carefully but confidently, her steps steady.It had been weeks since the surgery, and the difference was remarkable.Rebecca looked healthier, stronger, more alive than Nicholas had seen her in years.She brought two mugs to the living room, handing one to Nicholas before settling into the chair across from him."Thanks," Nicholas said, taking a sip.Rebecca smiled, cradling her own mug. "So, I've been thinking."Nicholas raised an eyebrow. "About what?"Rebecca set her mug down, her expression serious. "About everything you've done for me. The surgery, this apartment, all the money you've spent."Nicholas shook his head. "Rebecca, we've been through this…”"I know," Rebecca interrupted. "I know you don't want me to worry about it. But I do. And I need to do something about it."Nicholas frowned. "What are you talking about?"Rebecca leaned forward, he
Chapter 74
Chapter 74. Nicholas's entire body tensed, his fingers gripping the phone so tightly the screen protested under the pressure.Kelly walked into Brews and Chews like he owned the place, his usual swagger intact, flanked by two of his friends.Nicholas watched through the grainy security footage as they moved to the counter, Kelly's mouth already moving, probably cracking some joke that made his friends laugh.Rebecca was behind the counter, her back to them as she finished preparing an order.Nicholas's heart hammered in his chest.She turned around, a polite smile already forming on her face,the kind of customer service smile she'd probably practiced in the mirror.And then she saw Kelly.The smile faltered immediately. Nicholas watched her face go through a rapid succession of emotions-recognition, confusion, then something harder.Kelly didn't seem to notice at first.He was still talking to his friends, barely glancing at her.But then he did a double-take.Nicholas could see th
Chapter 75
Chapter 75Nicholas was in the library when he first heard about it.He'd been buried in research for Professor Beckham's project, his laptop open, notes scattered across the table.The library was quiet, just the soft hum of air conditioning and the occasional rustle of pages turning.And then his phone buzzed.Nicholas glanced at it, expecting another message from Rebecca or maybe Agnes.But it was from a group chat he'd muted months ago,one of the general campus announcement channels.He almost ignored it.But something made him click.The message was simple, direct, shocking.BREAKING: Local businessman Marcus Dayil arrested on multiple counts of embezzlement and fraud. Investigation ongoing.Nicholas stared at the screen, his mind processing the name.Marcus Dayil.Clara's father.Nicholas read the message again, then scrolled down to see the responses flooding in.“Wait, isn't that Clara's dad?”“Holy shit”“I heard they seized everything. House, cars, everything.Clara's family
Chapter 76
Chapter 76.Nicholas was lying on his bed, staring at his phone, when his vision flickered.He'd been scrolling through nothing in particular,just mindlessly passing time after a long day of classes and research.But then the familiar shift happened.The interface appeared.. Colors bled into each other, the screen glitching in that distinctive way Nicholas had come to recognize immediately.His chest tightened.The system.Nicholas sat up quickly, his heart already pounding.[SYSTEM ALERT]The words appeared slowly, deliberate.Nicholas's jaw clenched.It had been weeks since the last notification.Weeks of relative peace.He should've known it wouldn't last.[NEW TASK ASSIGNED]Nicholas exhaled sharply, his hands gripping the phone he held tighter.Here we go again.[TASK 4:EXPENDITURE & INVESTMENT]Nicholas's eyes narrowed.Expenditure and investment.That sounded familiar.Too familiar.[Objective: Spend $50,000,000 within 30 days]Nicholas's breath caught.Fifty million dollars.
Chapter 77
Chapter 77.Nicholas sat across from Agnes in her office, a fresh pot of coffee on the desk between them.It was early morning, the sun just beginning to filter through the floor-to-ceiling windows.Agnes had her laptop open, a legal pad covered in notes beside it.Nicholas had his own laptop, several tabs open with research he'd compiled overnight.They' been at this for three days already.Three days of meetings, phone calls, research, calculations.Three days of trying to figure out how to spend fifty million dollars in a way that was both sustainable and executable within thirty days.Agnes tapped her pen against her notepad. "Alright. Let's consolidate what we've got."Nicholas nodded, pulling up his spreadsheet.They'd narrowed down the options significantly.No more vague ideas about agriculture or manufacturing.Now they had concrete plans.Realistic targets.Agnes looked at her notes. "We agreed hospitality is your strongest play. You already own Brews and Chews, you unders
Chapter 78
Chapter 78.Week one started with chaos.Nicholas had expected it to be difficult.He hadn't expected it to be overwhelming.It was Monday morning, barely past eight, and Agnes was already on her third phone call of the day.Nicholas sat across from her in the conference room she'd reserved, his laptop open, watching as she negotiated with a commercial real estate agent in Seattle."No, that's not acceptable," Agnes said sharply into her phone. "The lease terms need to be flexible for the first six months. This is a new market for us... I understand that, but…”She paused, listening.Nicholas scrolled through his own emails.Twelve unread messages, all flagged urgent.One from a contractor in Austin asking about buildout specifications.One from a property manager in Denver with questions about zoning compliance.One from TerraCycle's legal team asking for clarification on equity distribution.Nicholas opened the contractor email first.Subject: Brews and Chews Austin - Buildout Specs
Chapter 79
Chapter 79Nicholas answered the call in the hallway outside the exam room.“Agnes, what’s happening?”“Denver location,” Agnes said, her voice tight. “The contractor found asbestos in the ceiling tiles during demolition. We have to stop all work immediately.”Nicholas walked faster, putting distance between himself and the exam room.“How bad?”“Bad,” Agnes said. “We need certified abatement. It’s going to cost at least a hundred and fifty thousand dollars. And we’re looking at a three-week delay minimum.”Nicholas reached the stairwell and stopped.“What happens if we don’t do it?”“We will lose the lease,” Agnes said. “The property owner has a clause about environmental hazards. If we don’t remediate within ten days, the lease is void and we forfeit our deposit.”Nicholas closed his eyes.Seventy-five thousand dollar deposit. Gone. Plus another location to find. Plus more delays.“Approve the abatement,” Nicholas said. “Get the certified contractor started today.”“Already have qu
Chapter 80
Nicholas opened the door to his new room at Westwood Hostel.The room was supposed to be private. Single occupancy. That’s what he’d been given. That’s what the housing contract specified.But there was someone else inside.A guy about Nicholas’s age sat on one of the two beds, unpacking a duffel bag. Clothes scattered across the floor. Energy drink cans on the desk. A gaming setup already assembled in the corner.The guy looked up.“Oh hey, you must be my roommate. I’m David.”Nicholas stood in the doorway, confused.“There’s been a mistake,” Nicholas said. “This is supposed to be a single room.”David shrugged.“The housing office told me I’m in 307. This is 307, right?”Nicholas checked the number on the door.“Yeah, but…”“Then we’re roommates,” David said cheerfully. “Cool, man. I just transferred from Oregon State. Business major. You?”Nicholas set his bag down slowly.This wasn’t right.He pulled out his phone and opened the housing contract email.Room Assignment: Westwood