2025-12-10 22:48:34Letty shrugged, “Go on. Don’t ask me out though, we’re not that close yet.”
Adrian gave her a sideways glance before speaking, “My gpa is 2.0 and I looked at multiple universities but I can’t really find anything good. Do you have any recommendations for one that accepts anyone as long as they pay?”
“Well, there’s the University of Urizona. The prices range but for most courses, it’s 40,000 to 50,000 a year.”
“That’s pretty close to where I live…” Adrian muttered as he thought about it and after a while, he hesitated slightly.
Letty noticed this and chuckled, “Just ask, I won’t judge.”
“Well, is there a way I can not pay taxes after paying my fees? I don’t wanna get involved in taxes while I’m studying.”
“You don’t pay taxes when you pay for your education.” she said and frowned slightly as she looked at him, “Just tell me what’s on your mind without any filters and I should be able to help you out. I might be young but I know a lot about taxes and being efficient with money.”
Hearing this, Adrian thought about his situation and his system before he explained part of his problems without mentioning anything about the money multiplier system of his.
“So you’re getting paid in cash and this income is coming through an anonymous person. Right, if you deposit a huge amount in your bank, it’ll be noticed.” she said softly as she took out her phone and began going through her contacts.
A minute later, she said, “I know the Director of Admissions in University of Urizona and he’s a pretty greedy man. Easy to bribe, knows how to keep secrets and he’s someone who is extremely crafty when it comes to handling money.
“If you give him fifty thousand, he’ll be able to provide you with a full scholarship. Problem solved right?”
Adrian nodded, “Yes, thanks a lot. I’ll go meet him once I accumulate enough money.”
He didn’t care about what would happen after that since he would get access to crypto through his system. With crypto in his arsenal, it was easier to manage his money.
A few minutes later, he parked the car in the hotel’s parking lot and opened the door for her.
Letty got out and pulled out a neat stack of hundred dollar bills before giving them to Adrian.
“Since you weren’t boring, I’m paying you double. Give me a text once you get into the university.” she said and began walking towards the hotel.
Adrian stared at the keys in his hands for a moment before running over to her and giving them back.
Once that was done, he headed to his car and drove to the supermarket in a hurry before spending the thousand dollars on even more card packs.
With almost all of his money spent, he drove back to the hotel and headed straight to his room with all the cards he had bought.
The clock struck twelve and Adrian glanced at the usual notification.
Five thousand to Ten thousand dollars.
With that done, he began ripping open the card packs one by one, which took him almost thirty minutes thanks to the sheer number of packs he had bought.
“Now… how do I know their value?” he muttered as he took out his beaten up phone and went through the internet until he found a legitimate website that had pretty accurate information on each and every card.
With the calculator open, he slowly began doing his calculations with the help of the website’s database until he made a list of all his cards and their values in his phone’s notepad.
This one took even longer, almost 10 whole hours and by the time he was done, it was almost noon.
Tired and sleep deprived, he drove out and deposited 1260 dollars in his bank before sending it to the rental shop’s account.
With his car rental extended to 7 more days, he spent the rest of his money on more cards and went to bed.
His money doubled from 10,000 to 20,000 and that was when he began to notice a problem. There weren’t enough cards in a single supermarket anymore.
He stared at the 12,000 dollars he still had and shook his head, “I have way too much money.”
The rest was spent on more cards but this time, from multiple other supermarkets before Adrian moved to a different city so he could buy even more cards.
He did it for two more days, tiring himself out to the extreme. Spending too much money in a single place would only arouse suspicion, so he ended up visiting multiple supermarkets to keep himself safer.
Midnight came quick but Adrian was way too tired to do much. All he could do, was smile when he saw the notification.
The one thing that made him happy.
Money Spent: 40,000 Dollars
Ding! You have received 80,000 Dollars.
Please select your mode of payment.
1. Cash
2. Bank Account 3. Others“Cash…” he muttered before closing his eyes.
The next morning, he woke up around ten in the morning before sending Letty a text.
Adrian Wolfe: Do you know someone who sells jewellery or gold for cash?
Almost immediately, he got a reply.
Letty Garcia: Yes, multiple. But if you don’t want anyone to know your name and you wish to be completely out of the government’s radar, there are a few names.
Letty Garcia: Best way would be to buy gold bullion. You’ll need to pay a bit more than market price since the seller is taking the risk instead of you.
Adrian Wolfe: I have 80,000.
Letty Garcia: …
Letty Garcia: What?! Wait, if you had that much money… why did you even work for me for a mere 500 dollars?
Adrian ignored her question completely.
Adrian Wolfe: Send me the location.
Letty Garcia: Also, forget what happened that night. I was slightly drunk and I don’t handle alcohol well.
Adrian Wolfe: Okay.
Letty Garcia has shared a link.
Letty Garcia: You owe me, Adrian. I’ll think of something you can do for me later. See ya.
“I’m busy…” Adrian muttered as he sent her the same text and tossed his phone aside.
“Once I’m back, I’ll open up all the card packs.”
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188. Home
The forest was quiet except for the sound of the wind blowing through the tall trees. It was a small island in the middle of a very large sea. The water was a deep blue color and it went on forever in every direction. Large waves hit the rocks at the edge of the island all day and all night, making a loud crashing sound. This place was very far away from any city and far away from anyone who knew Adrian or the work he used to do. The air smelled like salt from the ocean and like the sap from the pine trees that covered most of the land.Adrian walked through the thick forest with a heavy axe in his hand. He had aged since he left the city five years ago. He was twenty three years old now and he did not look like a teenager anymore. He had a very strong and authoritative aura about him. He was still very handsome, but his face looked more mature and serious. He had gotten bigger too, especially his chest and his arms. His pure cotton T-shirt was tight around his biceps and his chest. H
187. Good News Times Two
The morning sun filtered through the expansive windows of the high-rise apartment, casting long, peaceful streaks of light across the hardwood floor. It was a far cry from the small houses that they used to live in the past.Sophia sat on the plush designer sofa, her posture relaxed and confident. She looked more mature now; the soft roundness of her face had given way to sharper, more defined features, and the lingering expression of grief and longing that had once defined her was gone. In its place was a quiet, self-assured serenity. She held a steaming cup of coffee in her left hand, while her right hand steadied the morning newspaper."Adrian's finally decided to show himself," Sophia murmured, her voice steady and clear. "He’s on the front page."From the kitchen, the sound of a whistling kettle cut off, followed by the heavy, familiar footfalls of someone who walked with a certain swagger. Ethan walked out, wiping his hands on a dish towel before tossing it aside. He looked broa
186. Back Home
A young man, barely into his twenties, lunged out from the crowd. He was a junior researcher, his face twisted in a mask of fanatical grief. He didn't have a weapon; he just had a blind, suicidal rage. He ran at Adrian with his hands outstretched, a pathetic display of loyalty to a man who would have sacrificed him without a second thought.Adrian didn't even blink. As the boy reached him, Adrian moved with a blurring, mechanical speed. He swung the butt of his shotgun in a short, brutal arc, catching the boy in the jaw. The sound of bone shattering was loud in the enclosed space.Before the boy could fall, Adrian grabbed him by the collar and slammed him against the steel wall. He didn't hesitate. He jammed the front end of the shotgun’s barrel under the boy’s chin, pinning him there.The boy’s eyes cleared for a split second, the rage replaced by a sudden, cooling realization of his own mortality. He tried to speak, to plead, but the barrel was too deep.Adrian pulled the trigger.T
185. New Leadership
Adrian raised his eyebrows, the cold light of the submarine’s bridge reflecting off his visor. He didn't look like a man cornered by a billionaire’s grand vision; he looked like a man listening to a boring lecture."You really did manage to keep an eye on me, huh?" he said, his voice dropping into a casual, almost conversational tone. It was the kind of voice you used with a neighbor you didn’t particularly like but felt obligated to acknowledge. "Anyway."Pavlov frowned. He was used to terror, used to rage, or even used to the cold silence of a professional killer. He was not used to being treated as someone ordinary. To a man who viewed himself as the architect of a new world, being treated as "someone normal" was a sharper insult than any bullet. He opened his mouth to retort, to remind Adrian of the sheer scale of the power he wielded from this underwater tomb, but Adrian was already moving.Adrian reached into his tactical pocket. To Pavlov’s eyes, it was a simple, fluid motion;
184. Face To Face
Adrian stood on the edge of the swim platform, the matte-black metal of the interceptor slick beneath his boots. The night air was biting, but he didn't feel the cold. He adjusted the straps of his deep-sea infiltration gear, a specialized suit provided by the System that looked more like liquid armor than a diving suit. It was a pressurized, self-contained unit that didn't rely on bulky tanks; instead, it used a high-tech electrolysis module to pull oxygen directly from the surrounding water. He pulled the visor down, and a faint blue HUD flickered to life, displaying his depth, heart rate, and a topographical map of the abyss below.Without a second thought, Adrian leaned forward and tipped into the black water.The silence of the ocean swallowed him instantly. Below the surface, the world of wind and salty waters vanished, replaced by a crushing, rhythmic thrum of the deep currents. He swam at a steady, methodical pace, his powerful strokes propelled by the suit's integrated thrust
183. The Hunt Begins
He took a deep breath. There was a boat waiting for him at a private dock two hours away. The mission was finally reaching its endgame. He stepped out of the shadows of the alleyway and walked casually.He felt a strange sense of clarity as he moved. For the first time in months, there was no internal debate, no worrying about jealousy or social standings. There was only the target, the objective, and the silent promise he had made to himself. Pavlov Vance had taken enough from the world."You invited a guest, Pavlov," Adrian thought as he reached the black SUV Mark had stashed for him. "I'm just making sure I'm the only one who shows up to the party."Inside a parking lot.Adrian climbed into the driver's seat, the interior of the car smelling of fresh upholstery and gun oil. He started the engine, the low hum feeling like a heartbeat. He didn't look back at the penthouse looming in the distance. He didn't think about the two women who were currently probably talking about their futu
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