Chapter five
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"How do you see your office, Drax?" Cara asked as they stepped into an elegant office with polished hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows.
A stunning executive desk, crafted from mahogany, anchored the room as soft, golden lighting and elegant artwork completed the space, creating a serene and professional atmosphere perfect for high-level meetings and focused work.
"It's beautiful," Drax replied and nodded his head while he gently approached the desk, trailing his fingers on it.
Cara approached him.
"Here's my family's black card. It has one hundred million dollars inside it. It's all yours to spend on some accessories," she said and handed him a card with the Blackview family crest engraved on it.
"How did you make such an accurate prediction on my grandfather's business? It was almost as if you could see it coming," she asked.
Drax turned to her. "I have experience in that field. Lots of experience," he said.
"Well, it has served you excellently. My family will ensure that you have all you want," she replied with a smile.
Drax forced a smile, but his heart wandered back to his wife and her betrayal. And then, there was Alan, the pathetic thief that had stolen his life. Drax was certain he would punish them all.
"Ma'am, come quickly!" The secretary suddenly burst into the office and voiced out. Cara frowned.
"Why? What's going on?" She asked the secretary.
"It's Justin Hale. He's creating a scene!" The secretary replied, almost breathless. Cara glanced at Drax and stepped out of the office. Drax followed her gently, his hands in his pocket.
"I'll burn this company to the ground if I do not get an audience right now!" Justin yelled from the distance as a security man tried to keep him from advancing. His hands constantly flared in anger, and when he saw Cara approaching, he scoffed.
"What are you doing here, Justin? Didn't you get the email saying that you're fired?" She asked him and crossed her arms. Justin chuckled.
"Fired? You can't fire me. I am the acting CEO and I'm pivotal to this company!" Jason yelled.
"Not anymore. Your lack of good judgement could have ruined us all. Leave, or I'll ask security to throw you out!" Cara threatened him. Jason laughed out loud.
Just as he was about to respond, he saw Drax approaching. Jason's anger suddenly metamorphosed into disgust.
"What the heck is this tramp doing here? Who let him in?" Jason yelled while Drax scowled at him.
"You will do well to control your tone around the new acting CEO of Blackview Incorporated!" Cara yelled at him. Jason froze for a moment.
"What? This dirty scumbag cannot be the acting CEO. Do you even know who he is?" Jason yelled.
"It doesn't matter. He saved us, and in minutes, he proved himself to be more competent than you've ever been!" Cara shot back.
[New mission alert! Save Cara and win her heart. Rewards: 50 points]
"Save her from what?" Drax pondered.
"You f*****g b***h!" Jason yelled again and reached out to grab Cara, but Drax was faster. He caught his hand and twisted it and Jason screamed out loud.
"Keep your bloody hands to yourself, or I'll break them for you!" Drax said in a low, deep voice. Cara glanced at him as her heart warmed up on the spot.
"How dare you touch me with those filthy hands of yours? I'll f*****g kill you!" Jason suddenly charged at Drax. Although his new body wasn't strong or fast enough, Drax dodged the attack and quickly slammed Justin on the ground.
He pinned Jason down as security grabbed him.
The onlookers around gasped in awe as they looked at Drax, and Cara was especially intrigued.
"This is not the end. I'll be back! You hear me? I'll f*****g return!" Justin kept yelling as security dragged him out.
"You saved me," Cara muttered while her fingers danced on her neck. Drax, towering over her, gently swept the hair off her face. Her cheeks warmed up in reaction and she fought to avert his gaze.
[Mission completed! Rewards granted!]
"I'd like to take you out for dinner tonight," Drax proposed.
"I'd like to go out with you, Drax," she replied with a smile.
"Under no circumstance should that man ever step foot inside this company again. Is that clear?" Drax said to the security guards who nodded quickly. They had seen what he did earlier and were super impressed.
Drax then stepped out of the company and got into the BMW that had taken he and Cara to the office earlier. The driver drove to near by gym, and Drax walked Inside. It was try best gym in the city. Drax had done his research.
"I have to build up my strength," Drax said to himself.
"What do you want?" A tall, huge man walked up to Drax and crossed his arms.
"I'd like to register for your gym's membership," Drax replied to him. The man chuckled as he sized Drax up down.
"Sorry. We don't offer memberships to people like you. We train giants here. Not regulars," the man said to Drax.
Drax frowned. His own body was far more ripped than the trainer's own, and unlike the other man, Drax had to train entirely in the streets back then while he was still struggling.
"How do I change your mind?" Drax asked the trainer. The trainer chuckled and then pointed to a dead weight.
"Lift it, and I'll let you train here," he said to Drax. As Drax began to approach the weight, the other bodybuilders began to laugh.
"That weight will kill him," the said between themselves. Drax ignored them and kept walking.
[Would you like to activate a boost in your strength?] The system suddenly asked.
"You can do that?"
[Yes. It will last for ten seconds, and it will cost you fifty points]
Drax clenched his jaw. "Let's do it,"
He replied, and then, a jolt of electricity ran through his body.
As Drax touched the bar, he felt the weight of the bar and he lifted it with little effort. All others in the gym gasped as they watched him, and when Drax dropped the weight, the trainer approached and gave him a handshake.
"You've proven yourself. You have my respect. Welcome to the gym," he said to Drax. With a nod, Drax acknowledged the reaction.
"Sir? You might want to take this," Drax's driver suddenly said to him.
"Why? What's going on?"
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