9 Mr. Long's Invitation
I returned back to the Four Clover Hotel to collect my things and check out. It was a bittersweet feeling, as I would miss the suite. But, I knew that my new home at the Emerald Tower would be much better.
[Ding! Congratulation! You have completed your mission]
[Mission]
[Rent a penthouse in Emerald Tower.]
[Completed: 100%]
[Reward: 10 EXP and 2 Attribute points]
As I packed up my belongings, the receptionist approached me.
"Mr. Damon, I have something for you," she said, handing me an envelope.
"What is it?"
"It's a letter," she replied.
"Who is it from?"
"It's from Mr. Long," she said.
I was confused.
Why would Mr. Long send me a letter?
I opened the envelope and read the letter.
"Dear Damon, I am sorry about the disturbance last night. Please accept my deepest apologies. I hope we can put the past behind us and move forward. Regards, Mr. Long"
He knew who I was.
He knew about my parents.
I felt a surge of anger as I crumpled the letter in my hand.
I was about to throw the letter away when a notification appeared in my mind.
[Ding! you received a new mission]
[Mission]
[Accept Mr. Long's invitation]
[Reward: 10 EXP and a gift]
I clenched my fist and smiled.
"I'll play your game, Mr. Long."
This guy was cunning. He used to be a lawyer that drained my parents off billions during a lawsuit between Ashburn family and Gin family.
He knew how to get what he wants, and I'm going to have to be careful.
I closed the system and packed up the rest of my belongings.
As I headed to the door, the receptionist Mikayla called out to me.
"Mr. Damon, please wait."
I turned to her, a curious expression on my face.
"There's something else. Mr. Long also left you a gift."
I was taken aback by her words.
"A gift? What kind of gift?"
She handed me a box wrapped in a golden bow.
"It's a Rolex. Please accept it, it's a token of his apology."
I took the box from her, and I could tell the watch was expensive. It was a Rolex Daytona Cosmograph, worth about $100,000 dollars.
The Cosmograph Daytona is one of the most iconic Rolex watches. The watch is designed with a chronograph function, which includes a stopwatch for timing races and other competitions. It has a distinctive design, with a black dial and white subdial hands that have a unique look. Additionally, the watch's bezel is designed with a tachymeter scale.
The Cosmograph Daytona has a distinct Rolex design, along with the iconic Rolex crown emblem on the dial.
I didn't trust Mr. Long, and this "gift" was probably a way to butter me up.
I sighed and placed the box on the table.
"Thank you, but I'll have to pass on the gift."
The receptionist was surprised by my refusal.
"Are you sure? It's a Rolex. It's worth a lot of money."
"I'm sure," I said, walking out of the hotel.
I couldn't trust Mr. Long. I would have to be cautious around him.
"Tell Mr. Long that I would meet him. Tell him to give me the date and time of our meeting."
I would go and see what he has to say.
Maybe he can be useful.
After leaving the hotel, I drove back to the Emerald Tower.
As I pulled into the parking lot, the valet attendant approached.
"Good afternoon, sir. How can I help you?"
"I'm Damon Ashburn." I said, handing him the keys.
The attendant's eyes widened.
"Mr. Ashburn, welcome to the Emerald Tower. I'll take your car to the parking lot, and a security guard will bring your luggage up to your penthouse."
"Thanks."
"And if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to serve you."
"I will," I said, as the attendant got into the car and drove off.
As I walked towards the entrance of the tower, the guards greeted me with a friendly smile.
I took the elevator to the top floor, where the penthouse suite was located. However, as I got in the concierge stopped me.
"Excuse me Mr. Ashburn, I would need your fingerprint scan to access the elevators."
They weren't lying; they really were all over me.
I complied and gave them my thumbprint, then pressed the elevator button.
As the elevator doors opened, a female guard stood inside. She introduced herself.
"Hello there, I'm Angelica. Let me show you to your penthouse."
Angelica had an exotic appearance, and her long black hair made her appear more mysterious.
Her green eyes sparkled like emeralds.
We entered the penthouse.
As I looked around, I noticed a golden envelope on top of the coffee table. I picked it up.
A curious expression formed on my face. There was no return address, just the name "Damon" written on the front.
I opened the envelope and removed the contents. Inside was a letter addressed to me.
As soon as I read the letter, a chill ran down my spine. It was from Uncle Richard.
"Dear Damon, you seemed to be doing well, using the family name to live a lavish life, come back to Lumen City tomorrow, you'll be marrying the daughter of the De Margradzo family."
Wow, the name "De Margradzo" sounds familiar. Who are they?
Ah I remember now, it was the girl that I met at the library a couple days ago!
Lily mentioned that she ran away because she didn't want to get married to the Ashburn's family.
Fuck sake, I didn't know that It was me and not that womanizer of a cousin Lucius.
But why?
why would he wants me the black sheep of Ashburn to marry an influential family like the Margradzo?
I was shocked.
"Mr. Ashburn are you okay?" Angelica asked.
"Ah yes I'm okay, by the way you can leave now," I told her as I waved my hand.
"Yes sir, if you need anything you can contact me," Angelica bowed as she walked towards the elevator.
First Mr. Long's Invitation, now Uncle Richard wanted me to go back to get married? seriously, is this what happens when you don't stay low key enough?
Just how much attention do I attract?
[Affirmative, since your uncle can see if the family name is being used, it attracted his attention.]
Shit Shit Shit!
*Buzz*
I picked up my phone and saw that it was a text message.
{Damon, Mr. Long would like to invite you to Jade Palace for dinner next week Friday at 7PM.}
{Declining is not an option.}
It was Mr. Long's manager, that guy has been with Mr. Long for decades and is his right hand man.
Mr. Long or Eobard Long is a notorious billionaire, his business empire spans all over the southern continent. At a glance he may seem like a business who donate money to charity, but the truth was that he is the most notorious mafia boss in southern continent.
A cunning man to the core. He was never a good guy, so accepting his invitation was like going into a dragon's den.
I might die, so I ought to be careful.
As for Uncle Richard, I would need to stay low for now in hopes that the marriage could be prolonged. I need to get stronger and establish a business that would rival the Ashburn's group before I can challenge him.
I promised to help Lily, but being her husband wasn't bad either.
I took out my laptop and started writing a plan. I needed to get stronger in case I had to fight anyone, although being strong doesn't mean I could dodge a bullet.
"System"
[Ding! you receive one gift]
[would you like to open the gift?]
[YES] [NO]
"Yes"
[Ding! Congratulations!]
[You've received a skill]
[Skill: Intimidation Lv 1]
[Description: Intimidate anyone that has malicious intent towards you for 15 seconds at a time on one person.]
[Duration: 15 second]
[Cooldown: 2 minutes]
"A skill? and it has levels?" I shouted.
[Affirmative, the gifts are random, so you don't know what you're going to get, it could be something straight from a fantasy.]
"How do I level up my skill?"
[You can level up your skills by upgrading your system levels.]
"I see, that just makes it easier to understand," I nodded to the easiness of the system.
[Yes, although I suggest you to upgrade your stats as soon as possible especially in the intelligence area.]
"Hey! what does that mean?"
I seriously got roasted by the system every time, it stings.
"Are there any new missions?"
[Affirmative, please have a look]
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[Mission]
1. Accept Mr. Long's invitation.
[Reward: 10 EXP and a gift]
2. Create a business.
[Reward: 10 EXP and a gift]
3. Master Boxing
[Reward: 30 EXP and 10 attribute points]
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"Learn boxing? that would take years!"
[I suggest you upgrade your dexterity, so that you can learn quicker.]
"I trust you"
I opened my stats.
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Strength: 2/100
Intelligence: 1/100
Dexterity: 2/100
Health: 0/100
[Attribute Points: 0]
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I have to prepare for the worse when meeting with Mr. Long next week. He might be the reason why Richard knows about me and where I live.
No one in this city that is from an influential family doesn't know about Mr. Long.
I can't keep anything hidden from him, so I must tread carefully.
