Urban Plundering: I Corrupted The System!

Chapter 77 Minutes Make Billionaires

Back in the director's office, the tension was thick enough to cut with a knife. The director wasted no time. "Mr. Layman," he barked into his phone. "Get in here. Now."

Minutes later, Layman slinked in, his earlier arrogance replaced with visible unease. He tried to avoid Ava's gaze but failed miserably. Kane had got everything that had happened from Ava and he was fuming than before.

The director didn't mince words. "Your behavior today was unacceptable. You've not only embarrassed yourself, but you've jeopardized a major deal and the reputation of this branch. Effective immediately, you're relieved of your duties."

Layman's jaw dropped. "Sir, I—"

"No excuses," the director cut him off. "Consider yourself lucky if the CEO doesn't fire you outright. Security will escort you out."

Layman stammered a weak apology, his face flushed with humiliation. Parker leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, watching the scene unfold with a indifference.

Once Layman was gone, the director turned back to Parker and Ava, his tone noticeably softer. "Mr. Parker, Ms. Klein, I cannot apologize enough for what happened. Moving forward, I'll personally oversee your account. You'll have access to our best resources and a dedicated team to handle everything. Please allow us to prove that this branch can meet your standards."

Parker leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. He didn't gloat, he didn't care about the man's fate.

****

Once Layman was gone, Kane turned back to Parker, his tone softer but just as firm. "Mr. Parker, let me assign you a team—our best. And if you ever have an issue, you can say straight to me."

Parker tilted his head, considering. Ava, sitting beside him, raised an eyebrow. "What do you think, Parker? Worth giving them a second chance?"

Parker smirked faintly. "Why not? Screw it up, and I walk."

Kane nodded, relief washing over his face. "Understood. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make this right."

As they waited Ava glanced at Parker. "You've got a way with people."

"Yeah," Parker said, hands in his pockets, "but damn, some of them make it hard."

Ava laughed softly, shaking her head. "Welcome to the real bussiness world, Mr. Parker."

****

The acquisition process was already set into motion the moment Parker laid out his vision to Sophisticated Space. A specialized team was quickly assembled, their leader an older guy with sharp suits and an even sharper tongue.

Kane, standing a few steps away, watched the whole thing unfold with quiet interest.

The team wasted no time, rolling out a presentation that highlighted buildings currently up for grabs. Their list wasn't small-time; these properties screamed luxury. Each one was like its own monument, standing tall even in outside cities like London, Dubai, Monaco, and, of course, those in U.S too.

There were even two skyscrapers in New York—one thirty stories high, the other twenty. Parker leaned forward as the team began to break things down, taking it all in.

Miss Klein, naturally, was at his side, flipping through documents like they were magazine pages. Every now and then, she'd toss out a question to the team—things Parker wouldn't have even thought to ask.

"What's the cap rate on this one?"

"Have these properties gone through seismic retrofitting?"

"Can we get tax deferment on the Monaco estate?"

Her voice was calm, professional, but there was an edge to her tone, like she was testing the team. Some of her questions earned quick answers; others caused hesitation. And when they hesitated, Ava's gaze sharpened.

Parker mostly stayed quiet during these exchanges, but he wasn't lost. If anything, he felt like a sponge, soaking in everything Ava was saying. When they hit a jargon wall—a phrase he didn't understand—Ava leaned toward him and explained it in plain English.

"Seismic retrofitting?" he asked during one discussion.

"Making sure it won't crumble in an earthquake," Ava replied smoothly.

"Got it. And the tax thing in Monaco?"

"Basically, they're rich-people perks," she said with a smirk. "Minimal taxes, maximum returns. You'd like it."

Her explanations weren't just helpful—they made him confident. He wasn't blindly choosing buildings anymore. With her there, it felt like every decision had weight, logic, and a damn good reason behind it.

By the time they'd gone through the list, four estate properties stood out:

A sleek estate in London and one in Beverly Hills, another in Dubai, practically dripping with luxury. And a modern glass palace in Monaco.

Then came the two iconic skyscrapers in New York.

Parker leaned back, his fingers tapping against the edge of the table. "Alright," he said finally. "Let's move on these. All of them."

Ava blinked, surprised, but the corner of her mouth quirked up in approval. The team exchanged looks—half-impressed, half-panicked—but nobody argued.

"You're making a hell of a start here," Ava said quietly as she slid a pen toward him to sign some initial forms. "You're not just buying buildings. You're buying power now Mr. Parker. You sure you want to trust Sophisticated Space to manage these?" As his legal advisor she was there to make sure this was his choice.

He nodded, his face unreadable. "I own them. They just run the day-to-day. That's how I build my empire without being stuck babysitting tenants."

Her smirk deepened. "Smart choice Mr. Parker."

He turned to Kane, who hadn't said a word the entire time. "Thoughts?"

Kane crossed his arms, his face thoughtful. "You're playing a long game. I like it. And it has more returns."

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Parker grinned.

"You look like you just won a jackpot," she teased.

"I did," he said absent-mindedly, slipping his phone back into his pocket.

Ava chuckled, shaking her head. She couldn't help but glance at him again as they stood to leave. For a seventeen-year-old, he carried himself like someone who had already seen the top of the world. The real kicker? He wasn't even close to done.

All was left was buying them and fully acquiring them.

The room was quiet. Not the kind of quiet that feels peaceful, but the kind that makes your skin buzz, like the air right before a thunderstorm. Parker leaned back in his chair, letting the tension simmer. He wasn't in a rush; this was his moment, and he wasn't about to let anyone steal the spotlight.

The small crowd of agents, and high-flyers watched him like he was a human bomb, ready to detonate. And honestly? They weren't wrong. What Parker was about to do would leave shockwaves in its wake. He scrolled through his tablet, his finger hovering over a list of properties that looked more like trophies than real estate.

He smirked, glancing up at the silent crowd. "Alright," he said, his voice cutting through the heavy air. 'Let's blow their minds.'

Parker started with a $170 million Beverly Hills estate—luxury defined. His account dipped to $67 million, but a second later, a $1.7 billion cashback hit, rocketing his balance to $1.767 billion.

Next came a $201 million Dubai estate, a palace in the sky. His balance dropped again but surged to $3.576 billion after a $2.01 billion cashback.

He didn't stop there. A $250 million Monaco property and a $190 million London mansion followed. With cashbacks of $2.5 billion and $1.9 billion, his total climbed to $7.536 billion.

Parker then turned his attention to New York. A $900 million skyscraper and a $2.5 billion tower were snapped up in quick succession. The cashbacks? $9 billion and $25 billion, bringing his total to a staggering $38.136 billion.

"System, give me a cashback rundown," Parker asked the system.

[Cashback from estates: $8.11 billion

Cashback from skyscrapers: $34 billion

Total cashback overall:

$8.11B + $34B = $42.11 billion!]