RISING FROM THE ASHES

I QUIT

When Steward Luke left, Davis remained at the coffee shop, still processing everything. Not only did the Steward reveal his identity, he also made him sign a few documents and sent him an email containing all of his assets.

Davis was also given a bank card which Steward Luke told him he could use to assess the 10 billion dollars since it was sent to an account opened for him by the Gardner family.

The most shocking part of it all was the assistant he got, the city wealthiest man, "Solomon Banks." Although, Davis had never met him, he had heard of him and right now such a powerful person was his assistant, it still was shocking to Davis. The rejected stone has become the chief corner stone.

He grinned while shaking his head. Abruptly, he got up, about to take his leave but then he remembered the ring Steward Davis had also handed over to him - A dark ring with a Dragon Phoenix and Qilin symbol on it.

Steward Luke told him the ring was very important and he should put it on, he would only understand later. Although, Davis was curious about it, he remained silent, trusting the Steward on his words. He chose not to bother at all, and slipped it on the finger it was the most comfortable.

Taking a deep breath, Davis stepped outside the coffee shop. His scooter was out there, and it was obvious that Steward Luke had ordered his men to bring it over. Davis immediately got on it and rode off.

***

Meanwhile, many miles away, another city entirely, a middle aged stood on a hill, his hands behind his back, his eyes deep and profound. After a moment, he shook his head and said with a, sigh, "Eventually things will fall in place even if we don't want them, we can't change fate.

***

The next morning, a happy Davis went to his work place with the intention of returning the scooter and quitting his job.

The HR manager seeing him said with a sneer," It's good you are here. I was about to call you and tell you that you are...."

Davis didn't allow him finish before interrupting him, "I quit.".

The HR manager was stunned. Infact, his intention was to inform Davis that he had been fired but he didn't expect Davis to take the initiative to call it quits.

The HR manager said with anger, "Well, good for you, you can leave now."

Davis raised his eyebrows as he asked, "And what about my salary?"

The HR manager laughed, "What salary? You skipped work once this month and came late to work today so because of that your salary for this month has been seized. You know the policies of the company."

Davis immediately became gloomy. Although, he didn't care about that little amount of money now that he knew his true identity and he was incredible wealthy, he still couldn't let anybody bully him or cheat him.

Davis even suspected that somebody put the HR manager up to this, but no idea of who that could be came to his head so he just assumed this was the HR manager's intention.

"The day I had a break, I made sure I took an excuse which was approved by the company so that's a very inappropriate excuse. Are you sure you want to take my money?" He asked.

The HR manager sneered, "Yes, I'm taking it and there's nothing you can do about it."

Davis said nothing. He only got up with a sly smile and left the office, heading to the Director's office. As if the HR manager knew Davis was headed there, he followed him right away.

The Director of the delivery company, Mr. Collins was also the owner, he was a person who loved to be involved in the daily activities of his business.

Davis immediately narrated what happened in the HR manager's office.

However, the director of the delivery company seemed to be completely supportive on the HR manager's side. They seemed to have planned it together.

Mr. Collins, the director declared, "And so what? I received complaints that you skipped work without any approval. That's enough reason to seize your salary."

Davis smiled, "It seems you two are determined to go against me. I hope you don't regret this."

"You sure talk big." The HR manager mocked him.

Davis didn't pay them any attention. He simply took out his phone and dialed a number, "Hello, this is Davis Gardner."

The voice on the other end was about to curse out but hearing the name, he immediately paused and trembled as he spoke, "Young master, Solomon at your service."

The receiver was none other than his personal assistant and the wealthiest man in Havana, Solomon Banks.

Davis spoke up immediately, "I'm at Sureway Delivery Company. How long would it take you to make it bankrupt?"

"Sureway Delivery Company? It's just a small company, not worth much. Give me three minutes young master." Solomon replied without any hesitation.

"Good." Davis said as he hung up. Then he turned to face Mr. Collins who was looking at him with a mocking expression.

Mr. Collins sneered and laughed as he said, "You want to bankrupt my company, I don't know what gave you, an ordinary employee and useless son-in-law the guts to threaten me. You don't even have the ability to take your own salary and yet you want to bankrupt my company?"

"Well, in three minutes, you will know if I'm joking." Davis retorted with confidence.

Finally three minutes elapsed, the HR manager was the first to speak to Davis in disdain, "It's already three minutes. Your so called ability, where is it now?"

At that moment, Mr. Collins phone rang. He immediately began to have a bad feeling. Then he looked at Davis. He knew Davis was just an ordinary son-in-law who was not even valued in his wife's family and had no ability to do anything so he suppressed the feeling and picked up the call.

Just as he placed the phone in his ear, his expression immediately sank as fear and panic gripped him.

The phone slipped from his hand, "Ah, it is finished." He shouted and just as if remembering something, he hurriedly got up from his seat and knelt in front of Davis.

"Davis, no, Mr. Davis, please have mercy on me. Forgive me, sir. Please don't end my company. I've worked so hard for it." He pleaded.

The HR manager still not understanding anything spoke up, "Director, why are you pleading with this useless person. Are you worried about spoiling your image, if he tells people he was fired? Don't worry, that's not an issue."

Mr. Collins roared with anger as he shouted, "You bastard," He went ahead to land the HR manager a slap.

"Director, you!" The HR manager held his face in confusion.

Mr. Collins was not yet done as he landed another slap on his face, "Get out of here, from now on you are fired."

The HR manager was still in confusion as Mr. Collins immediately notified the security men to drag the HR manager out.

Then he turned his expression back to the cold faced Davis and continued pleading.

"Sir, it was the HR manager's idea, please forgive me." He even went as far as banging his head on the ground.

Davis said, "Well I can forgive you but..."

Mr. Collins as if seeing a lifeline immediately began to thank him.

"But I will buy this company from you for a dollar." Davis finally finished his words causing Mr. Collins to be gripped by shock.

Davis didn't pay attention to his feelings but made himself clear. "Two things are involved, either your company goes bankrupt or I buy it for a dollar and I can still let you work here. It's your choice to make. "