Jedidiah's Rise To Power

Chapter 08

"So this Phoenix Baron. Why can't we just order a tuxedo like normal people do instead of making an appointment?" Jedidiah sipped from the glass of margarita he was holding as both he and Chuck wandered around what appeared to be the waiting lounge area of Bendels Fashion Store's upper floor.

Carefully arranged at both sides were see-through glasses containing collections of expensive jewelries and outfits. It was obviously a mild exhibition of the Store's la creme.

"Young Master. First of all, the Phoenix Baron isn't who you think they are. Second, it would be really beneficial to have the Phoenix Baron as an acquittance.. especially since you're going to the brunch event tomorrow."

"I'm sorry but I don't quite follow." Jedidiah pursed his confusion.

"Not many people are lucky enough to rock one of the Phoenix Baron's exclusive work. You going to the brunch in such a fashion would send out a message."

"Correct me if I'm wrong but why do I have to do that?" in the face of Jedidiah's never-ending questions, Chuck sighed in defeat as the pitch he was speaking in, decreased a notch.

"As the sole Heir of the Kreese Family's fortune, it won't be far fetched to place you in the leagues of the top ten richest individuals in the entire world."

"T-Top ten?" Jedidiah couldn't conceal his disappointment. He currently had a trust in his name containing two hundred trillion dollars and that only placed him in the top ten? not even in the top five or three?!

Unaware of Jedidiah's Inner thoughts, Chuck continued explaining.

"If this were three to four decades ago, this would've placed the Young Master as one of the most powerful individuals in society. However due to the existence of the Elites, power is longer a concept that can be guaged by monetary value. In the current world we live in, influence is power and right now you have the money but not the influence."

"As the Patriarch of the Kreese family, you'd now be competing with old monsters who possess influence and power beyond your imagination. If you don't rise to their level, no amount of money you have will be able to shield you from their predatory claws ."

"Hm. But I still don't understand how this Phoenix Baron comes into play. Isn't he just some kind of Tailor? just how amazing can the guy be?" Jedidiah shrugged. He just so happened to have completely drained the contents of his glass.

"In the eyes of the secular populace, yes. However within the Inner Circle, rumors has it that the Phoenix Baron has ties to an international big shot. If you can foster a relationship with the Phoenix Baron and perhaps the power behind them, it would go a long way in establishing your influence." Chuck hesitated a bit before he continued.

"Earlier we ran into the young master of the Vanderwaal family. Don't tell me you think he's just here for shopping? Socialites like him tend to leave those kind of secular matters to their subordinates."

"Hm?" a light bulb lit up in Jedidiah's head as he finally seemed to be catching up to Chuck's point of view.

"He's here for the Phoenix Baron as well?"

Chuck was just about to open his mouth to reply when the duo heard footsteps. Looking over, they noticed the Affiliate Agent they encountered earlier at the ground floor, making her way over. However now, she was currently walking besides a dirty blonde haired man in his late thirties, smartly dressed in a designer suit and sporting an expensive looking wrist watch.

"Are you the Phoenix Baron?" Jedidiah observed the other party with keen attention.

"No. I am Mitch Steff. The Phoenix Baron's personal assistant." while Jedidiah was observing him, Mitch was returning the favor as well.

- This guy posseses the highest level membership card? my shoe polish can buy what he's wearing, ten times over!

"So when do we see the Phoenix Baron?" Chuck flashed the other party a harmless but friendly smile.

"I am afraid that won't be possible. The Phoenix Baron is currently entertaining two important guests so all appointments are being canceled. You can try making another one tomorrow."

"Two important guests?" Jedidiah muttered under his breath. He could already guess who those "important guests" were. However if he recalled correctly, Spencer's group from earlier were three in number. Not two.

—[You have trolled Mitch Steff for +500.. +500.. +500]

"I'm sorry. Do you not like this arrangement?" Mitch shot Jedidiah an unfriendly smile, misinterpreting his muffled muttering as signs of indignation.

"I'm just surprised at the work ethics of your boss. That's all." Jedidiah responded with a shrug.

—[You have trolled Mitch Steff for +700.. +700.. +700]

"Hmph. I don't mind telling you this. My Boss is currently entertaining the young master of the Miller Clan. Do you think you are more important than him?" Mitch sneered.

Judging from the way Jedidiah and Chuck were dressed, he already concluded that they were servants who were on an errand on behalf of their superior. As the Personal Assistant of the famous Phoenix Baron, he didn't need to pay a couple lowly servants any regard.

"What Young Master of the Miller Clan. That title belongs only to my Young Master ." Chuck retorted in dissatisfaction.

"It's alright Chuck. We were just about to leave." Jedidiah wasn't in the mood to quibble. All his life, he's endured mockery to the point where it had slowly become routine for him.

If this Phoenix Baron wasn't going to see him, then he was going to purchase his tuxedo for the brunch at another's store. He was a trillionaire now. He doubted there was anything in the world that he could'nt buy.

..

"I can't believe the Academy is going to open it's gates next week."

"Just thinking about it makes me tired already."

Inside the Office reserved for the "Phoenix Baron", three figures were currently seared on a posh sofa in what appeared to look like a hotel suite, glasses of champagne in hand as they gossiped amongst themselves.

If Jedidiah were present, he would be able to recognize two of them as part of the trio he encountered back at the premises of Bendels Fashion Store.

As for the third member of the champagne sipping trio, it wasn't Spencer but a lady in her early twenties clad in a red dress that was drapped over by an oversized fur coat.

- And unlike Blaire and Zach, her head was s full with rich sandy blonde hair styled in a simple ponytail.

Natalie Kinsfolk. Also known as the talented Fashion Designer; Phoenix Baron.

"Honestly you have it easy. You're a Senior." Blaire pouted in response to Natalie's earlier comments.

"You forgot to add the fact that's I have been one for over three years now. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever graduate." Natalie replied with a wry smile.

"Well, if you were not too preoccupied with your clothing line, then perhaps you might've met the criteria necessary to graduate. Who knows, we might even graduate the Academy at the same time." the speaker this time was Zach.