After numerous attempts, Noah finally discerned that Bell was the name of his System.
Merely by thinking of the word Bell, or verbalizing it openly, the System Panel would surface or conceal itself spontaneously.
Having lost his phone, Noah took the opportunity to test Bell once more while acquiring a new mobile device. And indeed, it functioned perfectly.
That afternoon, Noah decided to return to his apartment, a place not quite his own. For he only covered a minor portion of the rent. It was more accurate to state that he was only partially residing there.
Upon reaching the entrance of his dwelling, Noah overheard an argument between Robert and his girlfriend, Sylvia.
"Sylvia, he's my friend. Regardless, we both pay the rent for this apartment," Robert defended.
"Robert. If that's the case, you could just ask him to find somewhere else, so I can stay here."
"Sylvia, we can all live here together—"
"What?! You expect me to live here with him? Aren't you concerned about what he might do to me when you're not around?!"
"Noah is trustworthy. He's so devoted to Lucy, and Lucy's not only smart, she's beautiful too. It's unlikely he'd ever glance at another girl."
"Are you f**king kidding me? Did you just say that Lucy is, prettier than me? Is that it?!"
"Sylvia, that's not what I—"
"Ugh, forget it. If you won't listen to me, then I will..."
"You'll do what?"
"I'll make you, regret it!"
Noah heard footsteps approaching. He swiftly turned, intending to leave, but the door had already swung open.
Caught eavesdropping on their conversation, Noah felt awkward.
Sylvia glanced at him disdainfully. "Ugh, such a parasite!"
With those words, Sylvia stormed off. Noah watched her receding figure.
"I wouldn't touch you even if you paid me," he muttered under his breath.
He kept his gaze on his friend's girlfriend until she vanished into the elevator. But before she disappeared, she gave Noah the middle finger.
Finally, her detested visage was gone as the elevator doors sealed shut.
"B*tch," he cursed softly.
For a brief moment, Noah pondered Sylvia's words. After all, he did contribute to the apartment's payments, albeit not as much as Robert.
"Bro, how long have you been standing there?"
Noah was startled when Robert appeared at the door.
"Oh, no. I mean, just now!"
"Come in! There's something I want to discuss with you."
"Robert! I think... I've forgotten something. I need to go back..."
Without waiting for a response, Noah hastily left the scene. He had a strong inkling of the impending discussion with his friend, given their prior conversation.
It wasn't that Noah was opposed to moving out. On the contrary, he'd been planning to do so.
However, if he followed Robert inside, he knew he would face the gentle eviction that awaited him.
"No. From now on, I won't let anyone belittle me again."
Noah walked away with a resolved heart. "I'm Noah Evans. I will rise to power so no one can look down on me again."
***
Half an hour later, Noah found himself standing outside one of the most opulent apartment buildings in Silverstone.
In need of a residence and with seemingly limitless funds at his disposal, Noah considered purchasing an apartment to live in.
Moreover, Bell advised spending at least a hundred million dollars a month to prevent his level from dropping.
Seeing as the System truly operated, its penalties would be equally enforceable.
Poverty failed to claim his life; it would be absurdly ironic if wealth proved to be his demise.
Yet, an issue bothered him. A sudden purchase of a luxurious apartment could raise suspicions from financial authorities.
Noah was unfamiliar with the System's mechanisms for generating endless bank deposits.
He reasoned it was wiser to exercise caution rather than face a predicament he might not resolve at the moment.
"Noah! Is that you?"
Noah turned at the sound of someone calling his name. It took a moment to place the face, but then he remembered.
"Yes. Ms. Sanders. It's me."
He swallowed nervously as an attractive woman in her early thirties approached him, wearing a seductive outfit.
Her mini dress revealed nearly all of her fair, smooth legs.
"What brings you here? Are you looking for a job?"
Alice Sanders. Noah had previously worked part-time as an office boy at her club. She'd been decent to him. To Noah, at least.
"Oh no, Ms. Sanders, just passing by. And what about you? What are you doing here?"
"Well... I...," Alice hesitated. "Never mind. It's not important... Are you busy?"
Noah shook his head. "No. Do you need my help?"
Noah didn't hesitate to offer assistance to his former employer, given her kindness to him.
"Oh, no... no. If you're not busy, come with me. Keep me company for a drink."
Having already mentioned he was free, Noah reluctantly followed Alice.
Driving her car, they soon arrived at her club, only to find it closed.
"Ms. Sanders, why is this place closed?"
"Stop asking questions. Let's go in."
As Alice had expressed earlier, she indeed needed a drinking companion.
From her expression, Noah could tell the beautiful woman was troubled.
"Ms. Sanders, are you having problems?"
Inebriated, Alice nodded.
"Yes. I have a problem. The bank is going to seize the club. That's why I've closed it. Tomorrow, they'll take everything."
"You have a debt with the bank? How did that happen?"
From his experience working there, the club seemed popular with customers. So it was rather odd that suddenly she was unable to cover her debts.
"Ah, it doesn't matter anymore. Either way, I won't be able to pay it off."
Noah simply nodded in understanding. Not everything can be shared. Alice just needed a companion to drink with, nothing more.
Then, something occurred to Noah. "Ms. Sanders, how much do you owe the bank?"
Alice laughed hollowly. "Why do you ask? Will you help me pay it off?"
"I don't know. But, if I could, I would help you."
Alice took a deep breath and exhaled harshly. "Fifteen million dollars, due tomorrow. Or they'll take it all," she replied hopelessly.
Noah nodded, seeming to consider. "Ms. Sanders, what if I could pay off your debt?"
Though she thought he was joking, Alice answered him. "You would own this club. And I'd work for you. Hahahaha!"
"Alright, then I will pay off your debt."
Alice shook her head. "Noah, you're a good kid, I know. But fifteen million dollars is not a small amount."
"Yes, I know. But what if I really have it?"
Alice grabbed Noah's cheeks, pulling his face close and looking into his eyes intently.
"Kid, don't joke about this with me right now. Do you really have it?"
"Yes, I have it," Noah confidently replied, despite the firm grip on his face.
"If you can redeem this club, I'll sleep with you anytime you want," Alice challenged.
"Ms. Sanders, that won't be necessary."
"No, I'm serious. If you can truly redeem and take over this club, you can take me at my word!"
"Okay then. But I have some conditions."
"I'll accept anything. I don't care if the money's from robbing a bank or a scam. If you have it, please help me save this club."
Alice was utterly desperate. If Noah truly had the money, she didn't care where it came from. What mattered most right now was preserving the legacy of her family's establishment.
"Alright, is the fingerprint payment device here still operational?"
"Of course. Why?"
"Fetch it for me, I'll transfer the funds to your account, right now!"
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