I didn't move for a while.
Part of me wanted to crawl under the blankets and process all of this.
Dinner with Mr. Burgess... Was like every every business man and entrepreneur dream.
"I can't believe this happening."
"Ahhhhhhhh....
I screamed into my pillow, to merley say I was fill with excitement would be an understatement, if not a serious downplay on my current emotions.
Rather to calm down I got up instead, and took a long shower.
After toweling off, I grabbed some clothes, and threw it on, and sat back down on the edge of the bed.
And after that shower, I felt a lot more relax.
But just as I was starting to calm down, my phone rang, catching my attention.
And when I looked it was from an unknown number.
My thumb hovered over the green circle as I answered, and said.
"Ah hello um this is Theodore speaking who is this?"
I said, and right after I heard a woman speaking.
"Good morning, Mr. William."
She said.
"Good morning."
I replied back, and right after the woman replied back to me introducing herself.
"My name is Aveline Locke. I'm with Solas Lux International."
"I'm calling to formally welcome you to your wealth transition process."
She continued.
"I'll be your assigned architect for here on out."
"Architect?"
I repeated, almost choking on the word. It sounded important, but I don't know what this means.
"O-okay."
I said replying back to Ms. Aveline.
"You've received the message from Mr. Burgess, I presume?"
"Yeah."
I muttered, rubbing my eyes.
"I've read it like three times. Just making sure it didn't disappear."
A smile flickered across her voice.
"It hasn't... Your entry into Solas Lux has been confirmed through biometric scans, digital behavior mapping, and a full psych-profile sweep. You're now officially on the board."
"Board?"
"Yes... Your membership with Solax has all being dealt with in advance... As a top HNH it's only necessary."
I didn't get it.
But it it was all part of the learning process.
"Should I... do anything right now?"
I asked.
"Confirm anything else you know?"
"No. Your orientation begins tonight."
She said smoothly.
"Until then, I recommend rest, hydration, and discretion. You've crossed into a world with very different rules. You'll find that time and attention are now your most valuable resources."
"Right...hehehe..
I muttered as he laughed nervously, my head still spinning.
"Mr. Burgess looks forward to meeting you." s
She added.
"The dinner is set for 8 PM. Your driver will arrive at 7:15. Black sedan, plate ends in LX3. No guests. Dress is formal."
"Formal?"
I echoed, glancing at my barely functional closet.
"I'm... not exactly packed for black-tie at the moment."
"Your measurements have already been taken, we scanned your size appropriately."
She said without skipping a beat.
"A garment case will be delivered to your door within the hour. We've selected something appropriate for your new role."
I blinked.
"Wait. You scanned my... But how?"
"Digital extrapolation via storefront cameras."
She answered with chilling ease.
"Your profile is cleared for full access. Only seven individuals on Earth know your identity. That number will not increase unless you allow it."
I paused.
Part of me wanted to scream.
The part of me that wasn't ready for this. The part of me that wasn't used to being treated like this.
But the other part of me?
The other part wanted to know what it was like to sit at a table with Carter Burgess. To be in a room with a man who mere presence can shake the global market as if an equal. To know what it felt like to look down from the summit.
Aveline seemed to sense my hesitation.
"This is the moment your life tilts, Mr. Williams."
She said.
"The beginning of your true education. You've crossed the veil. All that's left is to walk forward."
I swallowed hard.
"Okay."
I said, barely managing to keep my voice steady.
"I guess I'll see you tonight."
There was a long pause on the other end.
"Of course Mr. William."
She said, her tone now a bit softer.
"Until then, conserve your energy. You're about to meet some very powerful people tonight."
Click.
The line went dead.
And that was all she said.
I looked at my phone still a little shaken by everything happening around me so quickly.
"...Wow so this is really happening?"
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I was slumped sideways on the couch, phone propped against my knee, staring at the video on my phone.
My brain for the most part was running on fumes, as I didn't want to think about anything serious.
I did not want to think about money, or dinner, or whatever the hell I was becoming. I just needed some momentary normality to ease my nervousness.
Currently speaking I was watching a stream with my favourite YouTuber.
NightValkyrie, and at this moment she was LIVE.
Today she was playing Nier Automata, while cosplaying as 2B.
At this point she was sitting on her computer chair, her white wig perfectly styled, and her black blindfold tilting off her face a bit. She leaned into the camera as her chair gave a soft creak, cutting through mobs like she had a personal vendetta.
"God, I forgot how annoying this boss fight is."
She said to the camera, jaw tight as she dodged another flurry of glowing punches.
"One of them won't shut up about evolution, and the other is just throwing hands."
Her health bar dipped.
And she quickly popped a recovery item.
As usual her comment were going off like crazy. She did had a fanbase of 78.9k subscribers on the platform.
voidkissed: you're getting wrecked lol
nekonin: don't forget the pod program this time pls
meltdownmode: the twins are kinda hot tho not gonna lie
Night snorted as she said.
"That is true...but it doesn't change the fact they are hard to beat."
But as I sat there it wasn't long before I could hear a knocked coming from my door.
I lowered the volume and glanced at the door, as I began hearing voices coming from behind it.
"Wait...Ms. Gomez? What are you doing here?"
My brow creased upwards as I hear Denica voice from behind the door. Clearly talking to someone
"Hmmm who was she talking to?"
I wonder as I said softly.
The second voice answered, taking me by surprise saying
"I'm here to see Master William."
My brain did a double-take at those words as I inwardly said.
'Master?'