From Ashes to Ascendancy

his house. The roof had cracks in it, and it was dirty. Every day

hought to himself. He got up and picked some clothes from the bas

st carpet, and a cracked window that overlooked the par

h there weren't many options, he stood in front of

gure. Despite his lack of confidence, his looks were still

mily gathering. This gathering would be held at James Belsher's home in the

ommotion around the apartment complex just in time to catch the b

uxurious setting, a French man woke up with a hang

, recently his company had been facing some difficult

ill blurry, and a killer headache pounding in his head. He loo

u some water and pills to make you feel better?" said Jackie's secretary

most trusted subordinates. She possessed both beauty and effici

ather couch, one of many luxurious items in

s about our financial situation," Jackie said, realizing that he had more seriou

science and programming. His company, known as "The Golden Office

so many smaller businesses like restauran

any's funds currently stand at $65 million," Linda informed

g very soon, the company would go bankrupt, an

round the 18 districts of Luxandria are very hesitant to make new deals with us. They are concerned

s headache worse

ed an answer from Jackie. It took a go

old, and his stubbornness to go out partying made it very difficult to r

and to Jackie. She said, "These are the envelopes with everything you need about the company. Oh, and also, you were found by a gas sta

He suddenly remembered the events of the previous night. Also, he recalled the

od replacement!" Jackie exclaimed, with a gleam of

suits and sunglasses walked into Jackie's of

he path to bankruptcy, he used the last of hi

gas station and brought him back. It wouldn't be long before he foun

in the backyard of one of their relatives. The Belshers had s

y responsible for managing the family's funds

ome more than others," she said with a stern expression, intending to single out a group of

p, Vivi Belsher, for a round of applause," Debra said with a smile on her face. Vivi had been a beacon of hope for

was the bitter rival of Rin's mother, always

haven't been as competitive," Vivi said, mocking and trying to provoke Gra

ily, but lately, she had been lacking. Rin wanted to defend his

am was to become the head of the Belshers, take control of the Belshers' funds, and start a new li

s nearing 2 PM. He had to go mow the rest of the lawn at the C

ed himsel

day ahead of him. However, he had no choice but to go through with it, so he wen

the building, Marie and Shylean walked out the front door.

re early in the morning?" Shylean said, her anger evident. She wasn't part of the

ng going on," Rin responded, keeping

r bags around, understand?" Marie implied her tone firm and dema

y. The girls didn't give him any time to change or get ready. To them, it

c note-shaped lamps adorned the sides. The place had a whimsical, fantasy-like atmosphere, with famous celebrity statues, such as the renowned Diane Franc, attrac

bustling with people, and the sounds o

overwhelmed by the multitude of stores presented to them. As they walked throu

ng outside all day, appeared unkempt and

inted to a nearby bench, instructing Rin to wait for them there. They left h

they whispered mocking re

this homeless man

d call the sec

feeling the weight of the

inued to fall upon Rin, but he ignored

e men in suits suddenly appeared before him.

ne of the men said. Before Rin could utter a word, the other

s finally arrived. It had grown dark, so they didn't b

to us anyway," one of the girls taunted. Before Rin could explain that secur

ng that nothing ever went his way and that he deserved better than this. When he got off th

ed his frustration and an

the

a break... why can'

d to get a drink. The closest place was the gas station, where

rsing by the counter with a group of men. I

he counter to pay. "There he is! That hooligan! I knew he was a go

some crime, as he was considered a useless nob

the group of men asked. Feeling doubt and fear

Follow me. Someone wants to s

man escorted him outside to their luxurious Mercedes-Benz SUV. Rin step