The Beggar They Mocked Owns the City

Chapter 4

“I’m the only heir?” Callum was taken aback by Salem’s words, for he thought that such a fantasy only happened on TV.

“Yes. I can give you a brief introduction to the properties President Reed left behind. Some of the listed corporations include the Triton Group, Zephyr Corporation, and Evergreen Pharmaceuticals in Solbury…” As Salem spoke, he took a document from his own desk and pointed out everything that would soon belong to Callum.

At first, Callum listened patiently, but as the list went on and on, he felt like he was hallucinating. He interrupted Salem and asked, “Okay, wait a moment. Are you sure that all these are mine now?”

“Absolutely!” Salem nodded slightly at Callum.

“Then how much are these things worth in total?” Callum questioned.

“About that…” Salem was quiet, then replied in a somewhat hushed tone, “Mr. Bowman, with a rough estimate, it would be worth over five trillion.”

“O-Over five trillion?!” Callum had an astonished expression on his face.

“Yes!” Salem looked at the young man and gave him a confident nod.

“All… All that money is mine and mine alone?!” Callum’s emotions were in disarray. Five freaking trillion! Hahaha! This is like a dream come true!

“That is correct!” Salem answered with a smile.

“No, it can’t be!” Callum shook his head, then continued. “You must be bluffing. I did save an old man before, but if he really was that rich, why haven’t I heard of his name before? Five trillion! Only the richest man in the world would have that much money!”

“Mr. Bowman, you’re referring to the Forbes List, aren’t you?” Salem gave Callum a calm smirk.

“Yes, that one! If he really was rich, then why isn’t his name there?”

“Mr. Bowman, do you think President Reed wanted to be on the list?”

“What do you mean?” Callum asked, surprised.

“Let’s put it this way. The people you see on such a list are there only for fame. So, the more famous they are, the more resources they obtain from society. However, President Reed had long surpassed that stage, and he didn’t want to reveal his identity either.”

Salem paused, then looked at Callum as he said, “President Reed said before that no matter the circumstances, a rich man would have more troubles than his brother in poverty. So, Mr. Bowman, if you inherit everything, I would advise you not to reveal yourself either. You’ll be better off that way.”

Callum looked at Salem, and he figured the older man was not lying. Even a scammer would avoid ripping off a broke guy like him. Also, the money in his bank account was real. Moreover, Salem’s office possessed such extravagant decor that a scammer only dreamed of having.

“Are there any requirements for me to inherit everything?” Callum tried to suppress the excitement inside him.

Salem fished out a document from his desk and passed it to Callum, saying in a voice so low it sounded like a whisper, “Mr. Bowman, this is President Reed’s will. The only thing you need to do is sign right here. However, there’s something you must keep in mind.”

“What is it?” Callum took the will from Salem’s hands, finding the mysterious task a bit suspicious.

“President Reed mentioned specifically in his will that if you want to inherit his property, you must marry Miss Ivory Holland. Otherwise, you cannot inherit anything.” Salem’s words were gentle yet stern.

“What sort of person is she?” Callum never thought such an unusual request would be asked of him. Wait! Are you telling me I’m getting money and a wife?!

“According to the rules set by the will, I cannot reveal any information about Miss Holland,” Salem said calmly.

“Is there anything… hmm… undesirable about her looks?”

“Mr. Bowman, you do not need to worry about looks. There are so many significant advances in the cosmetic field that even if she didn’t look human, which isn’t possible, you could turn her into the most beautiful woman in the world as long as you had the money.” He chuckled as he tried to reassure the young man.

“That makes sense… All right, I agree to the terms in this will.”

“If you have no more questions, then you can sign your name here, and the will shall take effect immediately.” Salem pointed to a specific part of the document.

Callum was unable to reject such a large inheritance, so even if he were asked to marry a fish, he might agree to the terms regardless. He was in dire need of money. After Callum had signed his name, Salem tucked the will away, then respectfully placed two cards in Callum’s hands.

“What are these?” Scrunching up his eyebrows, Callum examined the cards.

“Mr. Bowman, the first card is the black card issued by Zenith Bank, which is under us. There are no spending limits on this card, so no matter how much money you need, you can use this card to pay for it. As for the second one, it is the Supreme Emperor’s Card from the Emperor’s Club. It signifies the highest position in this group, and this card allows you to spend as much as you like in the Emperor’s Club,” Salem hastily explained.

Callum was uninterested in the Emperor’s Club and its card since he had no idea what it was, but he was intrigued by the black card issued by Zenith Bank. He grinned as he asked Salem, “So you’re sure that I can withdraw as much money as I want with this?”

“Absolutely. All expenditures on this card goes through the internal accounting in the companies you own, and since your companies are worth more than five trillion, you’re free to spend any amount below that number.”

“I never thought such an amazing card existed!” Callum broke out into a toothy grin as he decided to try it out as soon as he left this place.

“Oh, right, Mr. Bowman, this is my business card. I’m usually in charge of handling the companies in your stead, so if you ever run into trouble, you can call me whenever you want.” Salem courteously handed the item to Callum.

“Thanks!” Callum reached out and took it. “So, if there’s nothing else, can I leave now?”

“I’ll see you off,” Salem said hastily.

“It’s fine. I can leave on my own.” Callum waved his hand casually. He turned around and walked out of Salem’s office.

A few minutes later, Callum walked out of the elevator.

Sounds of stomping feet instantly invaded his ears, and he was quickly surrounded by more than ten guards. Seeing the group of people around him, Callum did not know what to do.

“You’re finally back, you little pervert!” A sexy woman walked out from the crowd and crossed her arms. It was the woman Callum accidentally touched.