Bright future:The Billionaire's Revenge

The Mansion In The Village

One year later. Damian was now 17 years old.

He was officially crowned as the Youngest Billionaire CEO in Nigeria at Eko Hotel Convention Center. President's representative came. Governors came. His face was on CNN Africa — "From Village Cleaner to Billionaire CEO at 17."

But Damian was not satisfied. He had one last promise to keep.

He called General Black and his architect. "General, I want you to build a mansion in my village. Not a small house. A white mansion, like the one in Banana Island. 8 bedrooms, swimming pool, solar light, borehole. Build it directly opposite Austin's hut, so that every morning when he wakes up, he sees what he lost. And build it in 30 days."

The architect was shocked, "30 days? In a village with no good road? It is impossible, young CEO."

Damian brought out his cheque book and signed 100 million naira. "Nothing is impossible for a billionaire. Bring 50 workers from Lagos. Work day and night. I want my mother to celebrate her 40th birthday in that mansion."

The news spread in the village like fire — "Damian is building a Banana Island mansion in our village!"

Austin, who was now living like a beggar in the next village after being banned, heard the news and came to peep. He saw workers digging foundation, mixing cement, trucks carrying tiles, chandeliers, air conditioners entering the village. He saw a swimming pool being dug right in front of his old hut.

He fell on his knees and started crying, "Jayeola, forgive me, I have suffered."

But no one listened to him.

30 days later, the mansion was complete. White paint, shining glass windows, 8 bedrooms, a big gate with "JAYEOLA'S PALACE" written in gold.

Damian chartered a helicopter. For the first time in history, a helicopter landed in the village primary school field. The whole village — 5,000 people — came to see.

Damian came down with Jayeola, Sophie, and Chief Williams. Jayeola was wearing a golden lace gown, with a crown, looking like a real queen. She could not recognize her own village.

The village head prostrated flat for Jayeola. "My queen, welcome to your palace."

Jayeola was crying. 13 years ago, she fetched water in this same field with a torn bucket. Today, she owned a mansion with a swimming pool in the same village.

Damian took the microphone in front of his new mansion.

"My people, one year and five months ago, I ran away from this village with a nylon bag, with no shoes. My mother was slapped here. We had no food. Today, I stand here as CEO of Williams Group."

He pointed to Austin, who was hiding behind a tree, looking thin and dirty.

"Austin, come here."

Austin came, shaking, kneeling.

Damian looked at him, not with anger, but with pity.

"Austin, I forgive you. If you did not beat me and my mother, I would never have run to Lagos. I would never have met my grandfather. I would still be a poor boy here. So, your wickedness pushed me to my greatness. Thank you."

Austin was shocked. He expected Damian to beat him. But Damian forgave him.

"But forgiveness does not mean you will live in my mansion. I will give you 2 million naira to start a new life far from here. Never come near my mother again. That is my final revenge — to show you that a billionaire's heart is bigger than a poor man's slap."

Austin cried and kissed Damian's shoes. "You are a real billionaire. You have a good heart."

Then Damian turned to his mother.

"Mama, this mansion is yours. You suffered for me. You sold your wrappers to feed me. You were slapped because of me. From today, you are Mama Jayeola Williams, owner of Jayeola's Palace. No one will ever insult you again."

Jayeola hugged Damian and shouted, "My son has made me a queen!"

The whole village started singing, dancing, and spraying money.

That night, they did Jayeola's 40th birthday party in the village mansion. They brought a live band from Lagos. They killed 5 cows. The whole village ate and drank.

Sophie held Damian's hand and said, "You did it. You turned pain into palace. I am so proud of you."

Chief Williams, now 77 years old, sat on a chair, watching his grandson and daughter happy, and said to himself, "My empire is safe. My blood has revenge and forgiveness. He is a true billionaire."

Damian looked at the sky, at the stars above his village, and whispered, "We made it, Mama. From slap to palace. The revenge of a billionaire is complete."

But for MegaNovel readers, the story was not complete, because Sophie had one more surprise — she was pregnant? No, that would be too early. She had a secret that would make Damian become even richer.

And that secret would be the final Chapter 10, the closing chapter that will push you over 10k words and make Chizzy approve your contract instantly.