100-Day In SUIT

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"Good evening, fellow reporters. Good evening, Mr. Gerard. My question to you is, how precisely did you get back here in Eastern Valley, well, in fact, you told us in your story that you were on an isolated island, right?"

I bit my lip and looked at them. "Thank you. Nonetheless, those people who helped me were uncivilized; they made me what they called "Balangay". It was a type of lashed-lug boat built by joining planks edge-to-edge using pins, dowels, and fiber lashings.

They also educated me on how to read maps using stars and the moon. Though it was quite ideological it truly helped."

"Okay, thank you for the answer, Mr. Gerard. My last follow-up question to you, Mr. Gerard is, I have read from a reliable source that this morning, you went to the City Hall's office and made quite a scene. Care to explain?"

I felt light-headed and a bit disoriented. My mind began buzzing with their voices. I whipped a sweat from my brow, trying to block the memory.

The reason I went to the City Hall was not utterly associated with Gerard, but my other-self. If I tell them about it, they would possibly dig something into my true identity.

I extremely glanced at Mr. Emilio as an indication that I could not answer the question and needed some assistance.

Mr. Emilio was getting anxious, so he then interrupted the reporter's question.

"Sorry, ladies and gentlemen. I'm afraid that the time is up! We still have various meetings to attend to. Thank you all for your time and effort."

The reporters were all dismayed after we ended up hanging at the press conference. I didn't anticipate that I almost lost everything because of my irrational behavior.

Mr. Emilio and I, along with my men, immediately exited ourselves backstage so no one could easily pursue.

"See? That's what I told you, Mr. Kenneth. That's one thing why I didn't allow your father to easily excavate himself to the public. They will use your weak spot to eradicate you." Mr. Emilio worriedly emphasized.

"I'm sorry." I briefly replied with an apology.

Why did I choose this sophisticated life? I am completely happy with my previous one. No urgent meetings, don't need to worry if I go to public places, I can do whatever I want and I am the boss of my own time.

After my first unsuccessful press conference, we went to International and Commercial Bank to exclusively get access to our family's assets.

I felt completely exhausted the whole day getting back what belongs to Gerard's family.

When I entered the bank, all employees immediately stood up and bowed to me.

"Mr. Gerard, a pleasant afternoon! Welcome to International and Commercial Bank. It was a pleasure to meet our most distinguished guest and investor. Come on in!" The CEO of the bank personally greeted and assisted me inside.

"It was also nice to see you, Mr. Gabriel. I'm sorry for bothering you. It was customary that you should personally assist Gerard's family, whatever transactions we do here." Mr. Emilio politely replied.

We then exchanged hands and proceeded inside the bank.

The other customers were all dumbfounded after the bank was full of personal security guards who cautiously assisted me.

"Who was that young man with them? Did you recognize him?" One of the customers murmured to the person behind her.

"I heard Mr. Gabriel, who is the CEO of this bank, mentioned that his name was Gerard. Isn't he too young to be that influential? Imagine, with his security guards, like how many of them, twenty or even more?"

"His name is Kenneth James Gerard, the majority shareholder of this bank. His family is the majority shareholder of International and Commercial Bank." One of the bank tellers couldn't help but mingle her customer's conversation.

"Wow, then his girlfriend must be so fortunate to have him. I am wondering if he has a girlfriend already. Maybe, I could match him with my daughter."

"In your dream, ma'am. He is the wealthiest person in Eastern Valley. If your daughter does not come from a wealthy family, then better put an end to that unreachable dream and give me your passbook so I could proceed to the other customers, all right?"

The customer frowned dejectedly when she was arrogantly told by the bank teller.

Moreover, everything gets back to normal with just one signature from me. We successfully got all the access we needed.

The bank was overflowed with admiration from the people when I slowly exited myself. As though the time immediately stopped.

Successfully, we went back to the car after we were done in the bank.

"Mr. Kenneth, we also need to discuss the turnover of your father's businesses all over the world. We should start the processing to transfer the administration to you as soon as possible."

Unexpectedly, I reckoned I could completely relax after everything I did today, but it occurs that this family seems to have enormous work to do.

"Umm, if that was necessary then we should start it as soon as possible, right?"

"Yes, of course, Mr. Kenneth! Everything is noted. But, I would suggest buying you first some significant stuff to use, like your own personal phone, clothes and everything you needed for your daily basis."

"Yeah, you're right, Mr. Emilio. But this time, allow me to handle it on my own, all right? Anyway, I think nothing bad will happen to me inside the mall, right?"

Leaving no choice, Mr. Emilio simply nodded. He only reminded me to keep switching on my wireless headphones.

I was all alone having a shopping trip confidently wearing an elegant suit and millions of dough on my card. Needless to say, the mall was even under my name now.

The first boutique store that first came to my scrutiny was a shoe store. I planned to change my old shoes since I have been using them for 2 years.

I was utterly captivated by several shoes displayed. It was all sorts of a dream to me to buy one myself, but now, I can even purchase all of it.

When I was descending to the entrance, I heard some familiar voices. I am not sure yet if I was right until I confirmed myself it was Jane, Mike Jordan, and his lacrosse team, cheerfully fitting in some sport shoes.

The salesgirl suddenly saw me approaching. Her eyes twinkled like a star brightly shining with delight when she saw me. She then immediately greeted me.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Handsome! Please come in! Are you here to buy shoes? We have our luxurious limited shoes that would match your elegant suit,

and of course with your good-looking face." The sales lady knows how to persuade customers with their marketing strategy when she points out those luxurious shoes.

"Okay, can I see it? How much was a pair of that?" I curiously asked.

"Mr. Handsome, since it was a limited edition, it was way more expensive than the other brand. A pair is worth a hundred fifty thousand dollars."

Mike and his friends immediately turned and gave a vicious look towards me when they heard the salesgirl conversing clingy.

Our eyes unexpectedly met. I comprehend and remember every piece of my memory, each of them beating me up to death. Finally, it was a perfect opportunity to take my vengeance. It appears, striking ten shots with one stone.

"Oh, come on! Why were so damn lucky? After being expelled from the school still has the nerves to show up. And look, now with elegant suits?

Been marveling, how did this pathetic loser afford to buy a suit?" Mike eagerly strode and whispered. "Selling narcotics all over the school? How much was a stack, bro? Can we buy some of that along with my friends?"

All of his friends and Jane were contemptuously gazed and laughed at me. They were still anticipating that I'll be disintegrated out of their threatening words and vicious looks.

"If I were you, Ms. Gorgeous! I will not waste time with that mendicant pathetic loser. He was nothing but a beggar who used to pick up some junk in the streets to survive." Lando added and slowly tapped my chest.

The salesgirl immediately backed out and felt embarrassed of herself. She couldn't believe that she nearly fell from my trap.

After hearing those statements from Mike, she stared at me in contempt. She thought that I am nothing but a typical man who pretended to be rich.

I grinned at them bitterly and straightened my tux. "Umm, excuse me, do I know any of you? I presumed to buy a pair of shoes here and not be in the mood to waste my time, so will you please excuse me?"

They were all stunned and felt embarrassed in front of the salesgirls for not comprehending them.

"Come on Ken, let's stop this nonsense before everything gets worse, shall we?" Mike furiously bawled.