2026-02-22 19:52:47The notification he received was accompanied by the transfer prompt from the bank account. It appeared on his phone's panel notification immediately.
[Good afternoon. A transfer of USD 100.000 has been received on your account number xxx888. You can check the current status of your banking activity through our app. Thank you for using our service and trusting us.] "D*mmit! This is real!" Maverick murmured carefully while staring at his phone screen. Fortunately, at that time, he was already at home, sitting in the living room. [Would you like to reveal the skill card you have earned, Master?] Curiosity crept into his mind instantly. He kept assuming that he would get an outstanding skill, but he could not figure it out clearly since it seemed to be randomly given by the system. "Of course, I would," Maverick stated eagerly. He was keen on knowing the skill he would obtain without any monthly or yearly practice. [A SKILL CARD UNLOCKED! You have got Sensible Analytical skill. With this skill, you can understand any spoken instructions and written documents accurately. It will be very useful in the future when you run your own company, Master.] At that point, Maverick noticed a particular thing he had never felt before. Then, he pondered, "No wonder why I feel something different. Maybe, it's the effect of the new skill I get." Acknowledging the new skill in himself, the excitement brushed on his mind. He then got a few old letters from the university about the requirements for graduating earlier. Coincidentally, he had never analyzed its contents although he picked it for further information in the future, in case he intended to finish his study earlier than it was planned. As he flipped a letter, he immediately analyzed its contents. Instantly, a medium-sized panel appeared in his sight. Inside the box, it contained a shorter and clearer explanation. "Wow, I've never understood important documents faster. This skill is a bomb," He praised. [Each skill you get will be useful in daily life, Master. Even, it can affect your public image.] Maverick nodded a bit with additional notice given. As the public image was mentioned, the image of himself in a suit with a better lifestyle appeared in the corner of his mind. His confidence to pursue a higher-level life rose gradually. "I'll be honored if it really happens," He spoke to himself. At the same time, Louisa's voice drifted, bothering his beautiful imagination suddenly. "Enough with the nap, indolent boy! Help me prepare dinner here!" The tone was determined as usual. Without any second thought, Maverick got out and walked to the first floor, straight to the kitchen. As he entered the kitchen, with the dining table in the right corner, Louisa was preparing clam chowder and stared at him sourly. With her unfriendly expression, she commanded, "Cook the bacon and veggies carefully with olive oil. After that, go shopping for food ingredients." "Okay. I'll do it." Maverick agreed and nodded. Then, he extended his right hand, expecting his aunt would give him few amount of money as it used to be. "What gesture is this, huh?" Louisa queried. She turned off the stove and stirred the soup. Her orbs diverted to the creamy liquid, observing if the color was already nice enough. Maverick inhaled gently and answered, "Usually, you give me some money for shopping, so I mean it." Louisa squinted. She locked her sharp stare at Logan and demanded, "Couldn't you use your own money first?? What a stingy kid you are!" Maverick kept his head high although he was loss at words. However, he didn't give up on the mock he got. Instead of telling the truth about the money he got from the system, he decided to lie. He then replied, "But it is not enough. There is only five dollars left." Louisa messed her hair harshly. She felt frustrated since she found out that misusing Maverick was not as easy as she thought. Yet, she kept on trying and said, "It is your problem then. All I ask you after cooking is go shopping. I'm pretty sure that you still keep more than five dollars in your pocket." "No, I'm serious, Auntie. It's just five dollars. How can I shop for all of the ingredients? Five dollars is not enough to get a slice of beef," Maverick tried to navigate the small issue by convincing her. Louisa shrugged. She grabbed a bowl she had prepared and put it on the table. "I know it is not enough, but you must know how to solve it. Maybe, you should lend the neighbor's money around here," She added. As Maverick was about to reply to the words, Louisa threatened, "Just go shopping or you get out of here. Unless you want to sleep on the street, you know what to do. Don't make me repeat it!" That threat was like a samurai sword pointed right to Maverick's chest. Once he stepped forward, his fate would be a bet, whether it was safe or not. Consequently, he could only nod and obey the commands given by Louisa and other family members in that house. Nevertheless, it fueled his mood to be a greater version of himself. While he was slicing the bacon, he spoke in his mind, "There will be a time when I will settle with my own life. I'll be richer and get out of here in honor. I'll make sure the members in this house witness it." Whenever the bacon and veggies had been chopped neatly, he poured a little amount of olive oil. He also turned on the stove and let the oil heat for a few minutes. Acknowledging the heat was enough, he cooked the ingredients gently as it had been instructed. He even added some salt and pepper to make them tasty. Six minutes forward, he served the bacon and veggies on separate plates. At 07.30 PM, Asher and Marshall came in and sat on the chairs, and so did Maverick and Louisa. Just like the previous days and times, they enjoyed the meals. At that point, Marshall exchanged words and stories with either Louisa or Asher, his only beloved son. That scenery was not a new thing for Maverick. It had been going on since he moved into the house. He might be the nephew of Marshall Parker, but his uncle didn't truly care about him. TO BE CONTINUED.
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Maverick rubbed his chin gently. He was trying to decide whether to upgrade his mental and physical stage or reveal a random skill card given by the system. After around two minutes of brainstorming, his curiosity won. He could not assume the next skill he may unfold from the system. "Can I unlock the skill card you get? My curiosity is tingling." Maverick scratched his nape lightly as he requested. [Of course, Master Maverick. Let me help you with it.] [A SKILL CARD UNLOCKED! You possess outstanding medical skills. With this skill, you are capable of healing various kinds of illnesses. You also understand the differences between traditional and modern medical treatments. Perhaps, you may combine both of them when you heal people. Please use it wisely, Master.] Those words were like a superpower he used to see in an old film on television. Yet, the fact he just realized was not a mere fantasy. It was a real skill he got from the system. At that point, the system seemed to re
Another prize and point
Feeling like a trooper without any knowledge background about a war he would attend, Maverick agreed to take the document. Besides that, several questions were flying through my mind about Sophia's request. Yet, he was not brave enough to ask about the reasons. When he had put the document inside his backpack, Franco returned and sat next to Sophia on the sofa. The enthusiasm in his eyes was chattered into confusion when he noticed there was no presence of his document in Sophia's hands. Even his wife put the pen on the coffee table as if she did not plan to sign any document; she just read it. "Have you signed the document, dear?" Franco impulsively inquired. He was worried that there was an obstacle that ruined his plan. Sophia glanced at him worriedly. There was a sense of guilt in her beautiful, sapphire-blue orbs. Yet, she just put on an act, pretending that she had been careless while signing the document. "Eum, I had signed it, but I accidentally ripped a part of the
Helping Sophia Hampton
In his patience, Maverick was waiting in the elevator. While standing in the electric cubicle, he sometimes checked some notifications on one of his social media accounts. He scrolled down the timeline, passing through several photos posted by his followers. "DING!" A loud ring nudged his ears as the doors opened, allowing him to step out. With his little confidence, Maverick got out of the cubicle. He carefully identified his surroundings as he attempted to find the middle hall. The moment he stepped on the floor and passed the rows of employee tables, a few workers darted their gazes to him. Some of them also threw their opinions under whispers. They were always like that whenever university students visited the company. Although they seemed to be noisy, it did not distract Maverick's attention. His focus was solely on completing the interview to finish the project assigned by the lecturer. Having reached the door of the director's room, he carefully knocked since he tried
A visit to Hampton Corporation
For the next two days, Maverick decided to work on the project assigned by Mrs. Clarkson. It might be too early to start doing the task, as the deadline was about two weeks away. Yet, he preferred to start doing it as an early bird. The moment the afternoon class was done, Maverick walked past the other students who were heading to different areas. Once he reached the gate, he booked an online taxi through his phone. The app then led to the finding of a certain driver in his campus area. As he had to wait for the taxi to come, he stood near the gate. In the waiting time, his orbs witnessed a few scenes around. Firstly, he caught a group of girls walking side by side, carrying luxurious, branded bags. Among those girls, there is a Ella Coleman, the most beautiful girl in Sunny Drive University. Her dark brown long wavy hair swayed, exposing her tiny sweet face. Her almond-brown eyes, exuding cheerfulness and positive vibes, were aimed at her friends as she smiled and responded
Asher boastful story
The new day came. It welcomed the citizens with slightly cold weather, combined with sunlight peeking through several thin clouds in the sky. Having finished with bathing and dressing up, Maverick got down to the kitchen. By the time he stepped closer to the dining table, Asher, Marshall, and Louisa were there. They didn't greet him. Even, they pretend as if he weren't there. Looking at such a situation, Maverick was cool as a cucumber. He might feel irritated inside, but he got used to it. He also acknowledged they disliked his existence in there. That was why he planned to save more bucks, so that he could reside in a new place. Yet, while he was ready to take a loaf of bread, Louisa glanced at him indifferently. She then snapped, "Who asks you to have breakfast with us?? Have you forgotten to do the washing-up?!" Maverick rolled his eyes. The frustration glinted in his orbs. In contrast, he attempted to negotiate politely, "Can't it be done after I grab a bite? I'll do it
Slapping with a proof
The words uttered by Maverick made Hailey look down at him more. The blonde girl darted a cold glare at him. Her pink lips twitched slightly, indicating that she was displeased with his confident reaction. Then, she sneered, "Are you trying to act like a rich billionaire?? Uh, come on, this is a reality, not a mini series that changes you in a night, Parker." "Alright. If you insist, I'll prove your accusation as a defaming act." Maverick strengthened his confidence. He seemed not to be scared to provide the legit proof to pay for his shopping list. Then, the cashier staff glanced at him as she scanned each item submitted. Once the scanning was done, the staff inquired, "How will you pay, sir? By cash, banking app, or card?" Calmly standing behind the counter, Maverick got his phone and scrolled down to open his banking app. "I'd like to pay through the banking app," He replied confidently. He knew the exact amount he had, especially since he had done the first mission, and he
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