"Forty million," Andrew muttered to himself, he knew that he couldn't win the bid with that amount. "That's a good start, but I can go much higher."Andrew tapped the amount section and impulsively placed a bid of $60 million without much consideration. "There, that should do it. Over $60 million transferred and ready to secure the Emerald Crest," he said quietly, his face filled with determination.Meanwhile, Damian still bid the official amount, Damian thought to himself. "That loser just seems to be bragging he can never afford even 40 million dollars, so there is no need for me to waste my time in placing a higher bet. This property is mine," Damian smiled as he looked at Andrew.Just then, Evelyn emerged from her office and announced, "The bidding has been placed, and we officially have a winner."Damian eagerly anticipated hearing his own name, but to his astonishment, the outcome was quite the opposite. "Mr. Alexander Everest, you have won the bid. Congratulations and you are
Andrew stood outside the store, preparing to head home, when Hannah rushed out to meet him, seeking to apologize for her previous behavior."Andrew, wait up!" Hannah called out.Andrew wasn't in the mood, knowing that Hannah would bombard him with numerous questions."I'm sorry for how rudely I behaved earlier. Please disregard my attitude," Hannah earnestly attempted to clarify herself."It's alright, there's no need to apologize. You didn't say anything wrong. However, I must be on my way now. I have other things to attend to," Andrew finally interjected, wanting to distance himself from Hannah, especially considering she had a boyfriend.Hannah couldn't quite comprehend why he was avoiding her. "That's alright. I'll give you a call later," she said with a smile, waving him goodbye.Andrew was taken aback since he hadn't given Hannah his number, yet she confidently asserted that she would call him. Nevertheless, he didn't dwell on it, attributing it to her own reasoning."She probab
Andrew had finished getting dressed, and he noticed that the outfit Hannah had chosen fit him perfectly. Thanks to her, he might finally be developing a sense of fashion."I had no idea he could look this good," Hannah's friends exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the transformed Andrew. It seemed he wasn't as unappealing as they had previously thought.Hannah had picked out all the clothes for Andrew, and as she stood up from the cushion she had been sitting on, ready to pay for everything, Andrew gently held her hands, stopping her in her tracks."Thank you for your kindness, but I can handle the bills myself," Andrew said, flashing her a grateful smile.Hannah didn't want to underestimate Andrew's financial situation, but she couldn't help but think he was still struggling financially. "You may not realize how much all these clothes are worth," she said, trying not to make him feel bad."Trash pretending to be wealthy... Haha. He's trying to show off in front of you," Nissan laughed,
Andrew walked into the mall, greeted by an open space with stores lined up opposite each other. There was an excavator positioned in the right-hand corner of the entrance, leading to the upper floor.This was Andrew's first visit to the mall. Previously, all he could do was admire it from a distance, knowing that he couldn't afford anything sold there.But today was different. He moved with a sense of pride, as if he were the owner of the entire mall.Andrew headed towards the excavator, which would take him directly to the second floor since it seemed like the ground floor was mainly for groceries.As he held onto the moving stairs, Andrew was initially taken aback by the pressure from the excavator's motion. However, he quickly regained his balance, determined not to become the laughing stock of everyone present.Finally, Andrew reached the second floor. He scanned the area, looking left and right until he spotted a store selling men's clothes in the distance.He moved closer to the
As soon as Andrew uttered the words, they all launched into a simultaneous attack, exchanging blows in rapid succession. Andrew anticipated the second attacker's punch and swiftly dodged it.There was no respite for Andrew as the fourth assailant quickly followed suit. One of them somersaulted through the air, aiming to deliver a precise strike to Andrew's head. However, Andrew, amidst countering the other opponents, skillfully rotated backward, deftly evading their blows. In a remarkable display of agility, he used one hand to catch the airborne attacker's legs.The next move Andrew executed left everyone astounded. With seemingly effortless strength, he held the man, who easily weighed over 500 pounds, suspended in the air with just one hand. Andrew then effortlessly hurled him backwards, causing him to land with a thud, as if he were nothing more than discarded waste.This unexpected feat momentarily froze the remaining attackers in their tracks. They were at a loss for what to do
Andrew finished setting up his new MacBook and accessed the stock exchange website.As he scrolled down, searching for Stellarite Resources, various companies appeared on his computer screen.[Company Name] [Ticker] [Last Price] [Change] [%Change] [Volume]DragonFire Inc. [DRAGN] [84.27] [+2.14] [+2.61%] [5,782,344]Mystic Enterprises [MYSTIC] [32.68] [-0.92] [-2.74%] [1,932,576]Starlight Ventures [STVEN] [117.39] [+3.85] [+3.39%] [2,345,891]Avalon Tech. [AVLNTECH] [55.12] [-1.22] [-2.16%] [987,432]Stellarite Res. [STLR] [0.23] [-0.18] [-75%] [846,456]Griffin Industries [GRFIND] [62.38] [-1.94] [-3.02%] [1,523,987]AetherTech Sys. [ATHRSY] [118.22] [+3.27] [+2.84%] [846,291]Zenith Works [ZENWKS] [47.13] [+1.38] [+3.02%] [2,367,553]"Found you" Andrew said as he got further information on Stellarite Resources...Stellarite Resources ( STLR)Stock Price: $0.23 (-75.00%)Market Cap: $2M52-Week Range: $0.20 - $2.50Company Overview
Andrew returned home, sinking into his chair with a sense of relief. He carefully placed the ring on his desk, and to his amazement, it immediately illuminated, projecting a hologram of his father figure.Andrew couldn't wait to inquire about the account. He eagerly posed his question, "I have successfully verified the bank account, what should I do next?"His father's voice from the hologram responded, "Enter the PIN and log in using your phone." Andrew reached for his outdated iPhone 6 and accessed the Golden Horizon bank app. Entering his PIN, he noticed an asterisk symbol at the top, obscuring his balance. He was curious as he tapped the "View" option.As his finger gently tapped the corner of his phone screen, his eyes widened in disbelief. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Good heavens!" Jumping out of his seat, he instinctively covered his mouth, overwhelmed by shock. The credit balance displayed before him consisted of an astronomical twelve-digit figure, representing billions of
Hearing those words filled Andrew with a profound sense of satisfaction. It became clear to him that rising above the pain he had endured was precisely what he needed.Determined to regain his composure, Andrew wiped away his tears and addressed the holographic projection of his father. With a mixture of curiosity and anticipation, he questioned, "What should I do now?"His father's hologram gazed directly into Andrew's eyes, conveying a sense of purpose and wisdom. "Firstly, understand that money holds the key to unlocking doors of influence and granting you the power to shape the world. And my son, you already possess that power," his father explained.Andrew's mind was filled with confusion, unable to grasp the full meaning behind his father's words. Yearning for clarity, he posed an inquisitive question, "How? I don't understand?.""This very ring possesses extraordinary capabilities. Years ago, I foresaw the potential greed within our family, realizing they would seek to claim th
Andrew couldn't believe his eyes. He momentarily turned towards the exit before heading out and squeezed the complimentary card Hannah had given him and threw it into the trash can. Andrew immediately headed home angrily.**********Andrew lived on the outskirts of the city. He stood in front of his weathered apartment building, its faded exterior displaying the signs of neglect over time.Inside Andrew's apartment, a simple and humble space, the worn-out door was unlocked, and he stepped inside.*Bammmm!*He slammed the door in anger, frustrated by the events that had unfolded before him.The small living area served multiple purposes, with faded off-white walls showing wear and occasional cracks. The carpet, worn and thin, hinted at its once softer state.Mismatched furniture filled the space, each piece seeming to be second-hand or passed down through generations. A faded and frayed couch sat against one wall. In the center of the room, a wobbly coffee table displayed coffee cup rin