Becoming the Richest Man Alive

He watched Casper intently. If Casper committed a single misstep, Brandon would not hesitate to crush him.

“I’ll transfer the funds to you, then. What’s your bank account number? I’ll transfer a million to you,” Casper replied coolly. He opened his mobile banking app and looked at Brandon expectantly.

Brandon eyed the luminous screen on Casper’s phone. Even from a distance, he could clearly see the bank’s logo displayed across the top of the screen. Reassured that Casper was not deceiving him, Brandon let his guard down slightly.

“It’s six-two…” Brandon rattled off the string of numbers that comprised his bank account number.

Brandon resolved to commence negotiations only upon receiving the one million. Casper was a wealthy fellow, and Brandon was determined to milk him for as much as possible. After all, Brandon had not agreed on the conditions to let Casper go. While Casper was still transferring the million to Brandon’s account, the latter had already set his sights on Casper’s exclusive black card.

When Brandon had wrung Casper dry, he would murder him to avoid leaving a trail. There would be other opportunities for Brandon to return and slowly recover the treasure.

The idea was an alluring one. Brandon felt his spirits lift instantly, and a smile lurked unconsciously near the corners of his mouth as he reveled in his fantasy.

“Stop! You b*stard, you evil fellow! Who asked you to pay my ransom? How am I supposed to repay you?” Before Brandon could finish reciting his bank account number, Mandy had let out a loud howl of rage.

Mandy had finally realized who the man standing before her was. It was Felix’s roommate, the man who rumors said had donated a million without batting an eyelid. The fretful thought now clamored in Mandy’s mind: Even if this man successfully ransoms me, how am I ever going to pay him back? I’ll be in his debt forever!

off than remain in a rich young fellow’s debt for the rest

clenched her jaw, and she had pressed her lips so firmly together that they had turned white. Inwardly, Casper marveled at

Do you think I don’t dare to kill you?” Brandon snapped, outraged that Mandy’s outburst had

pay it back. I’ll buy you from this scoundrel for a million, then sell you to Flora Parlor. I believe you’ll be able to fetch a price

the tremor in her voice. He’s an absolute beast! She fumed to herself. I’ve never

do whatever you like with her. If we weren’t in such an urgent situation, I would have liked to strike up a friendship with

the money to you now. I can’t wait to sell this woman off,” Casper retorted. Casper scowled at Mandy,

Brandon’s phone chimed with a new notification. Eagerly, he fished out his phone to

Brandon lowered his gaze to look at his phone, Casper lunged

heavy blow had knocked the phone out of Brandon’s hand. Reflexively, Brandon seized the knife in his hand and thrust it at Casper with

off the incoming assault. There was a ringing sound as the steel of both blades met. Casper’s dagger clattered to the floor, cleaved into

up that attack with a few successive slashes. Casper hurriedly ducked but could not entirely evade the rapid onslaught of Brandon’s wild movements. Abruptly, a gash appeared like a crimson mouth on Casper’s arm, with blood pouring

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was already on defense against you. How dare you sneak an attack on me?” Brandon demanded, ignoring the throbbing pain in his head. He smiled triumphantly at Casper, brandishing his knife in his right

furious that his greed had gotten the better of him, thus allowing Casper to strike. Brandon’s right eye

Where did that black eye come from, then?” Casper answered, sneering. He glanced at the wound on his arm and assessed that it was merely a superficial cut. Casper then turned back to Brandon and waved his hand in the air. “Your phone’s with