The Taste of Power
Chapter 4: The Taste of Power
The elevator ride to the Celestial Tower penthouse was silent, but Kai's mind was anything but.
This was his first major step—moving from a forgettable high school student to a man of wealth and power.
The penthouse doors slid open with a soft chime, revealing pure luxury.
White marble floors, high ceilings, and a skyline view that stretched across the city.
Everything screamed wealth, power, and status.
And it was all his.
A notification flashed in front of him.
[Mission Completed: Claim Your Kingdom]
Reward: $5,000,000Balance Updated: $1,032,000,000
Kai smirked. Easy money.
He stepped forward, letting the feeling sink in.
This wasn't a dream.
He owned this place.
A Home Worthy of a King
Kai walked through the penthouse, inspecting everything.
A massive glass chandelier hung over the open-concept living room, casting a soft glow over the leather furniture and custom art pieces.
The kitchen? State-of-the-art appliances, sleek black countertops, and a built-in wine cellar.
Then there was the master bedroom.
A king-sized bed, silk sheets, and floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of the entire city.
The walk-in closet alone was bigger than most apartments.
A place fit for a king.
He tossed his jacket onto the bed, then opened his phone.
[Balance: $1,032,000,000]
Limitless wealth. Limitless possibilities.
But wealth alone wasn't enough.
He needed power. Influence. A legacy.
His phone buzzed.
[Luxury Motors: Your Bugatti Chiron Super Sport has been delivered to the private garage.]
Kai's smirk widened. Perfect.
First Ride in a Billionaire's Car
The private elevator took him straight to the underground garage.
And there it was.
Sleek, black, and powerful.
A Bugatti Chiron Super Sport.
1,600 horsepower. 0-60 in under 2.4 seconds. Top speed? Nearly 300 mph.
A car that cost over $4 million.
He ran a hand over the smooth carbon fiber body, feeling the raw power beneath his fingertips.
A notification popped up.
[Mission Triggered: The Billionaire's Debut]
Objective: Drive through the city and make a statement.Reward: $3,000,000 + 1 Attribute Point
Kai slid into the driver's seat. Red leather interior, cutting-edge technology, and an engine that purred like a beast ready to be unleashed.
He pressed the start button.
The roar of the engine echoed through the garage.
A Statement to the World
The moment he hit the streets, heads turned.
People stopped and stared.
Phones came out, cameras flashed, and whispers filled the air.
Who the hell is that?
Is that a Bugatti?!
Kai smirked.
Let them wonder. Let them talk.
He drove through the city at a controlled pace, letting the rumors spread.
By the time he pulled up to the most exclusive restaurant in town, his name would already be circulating.
He parked right at the front entrance, handing his keys to the valet.
"Take good care of it."
The valet, wide-eyed, nodded furiously. "Y-Yes, sir!"
Kai stepped inside the restaurant, the most expensive place in the city.
It was time for his first real appearance as a man of power.
A Familiar Face
As he was being led to a private table, a voice called out.
"Kai?"
He turned.
There, standing in a stunning black dress, was Aria.
Her eyes widened as she took in his sharp suit, confident posture, and the fact that he had just arrived in a multi-million-dollar hypercar.
For the first time, she looked genuinely surprised.
"Kai… what the hell?"
He smirked.
"Surprised?"
Aria's expression flickered between curiosity and intrigue. "You could say that."
Kai gestured to the empty seat across from him. "Join me?"
She hesitated for just a second before sitting down.
The Shift in Dynamics
Aria leaned forward, her sharp blue eyes locked onto his.
"You're seriously going to tell me this is all normal?" she asked.
Kai chuckled. "Does it matter?"
Aria exhaled. "You're impossible."
"Yet you're still here."
She smirked. "You just dropped a Bugatti in front of the most expensive restaurant in town. Of course I'm curious."
Kai took a sip of his drink. This was what he wanted.
Control. Influence. Power.
Aria wasn't just interested—she was drawn in.
This was only the beginning.
[Mission Completed: The Billionaire's Debut]
Reward: $3,000,000 + 1 Attribute PointBalance Updated: $1,035,000,000