Another week went by, and while not much had happened to Oliver outside of becoming a millionaire, there were no complaints from him. After their date, Elena had taken the initiative to call him often, sending texts, and they were even discussing another outing. However, she mentioned she would soon be leaving the hotel and returning to her family's estate. Something about family issues. Oliver could sense she was holding back on details, but he didn't push.
Curiosity piqued, Oliver decided to hire a private investigator to dig deeper into Elena's family situation. A few days later, the report landed in his email, and the details were shocking. Elena was from a very powerful family, the Voss family, with substantial influence. However, they had fallen into severe financial trouble, forced to sell many of their assets. In a bid to survive, they arranged marriages between their children and wealthier families in exchange for financial support. Despite these efforts, their situation worsened until they received an offer from the Moore family. Dale Moore, son of the head of the Moore family, offered an enormous bride price to marry Elena. But the man already had two wives, and Elena, hating the idea, left in anger and had been staying at the hotel for months.
Now, their family businesses were collapsing. What Elena told him didn't even scratch the surface of her family's desperation, but it made things clear to Oliver. He wasn't about to let someone else marry her, not after all that had happened between them.
Determined, Oliver began to change out of his pajamas. He had to act now. First, he decided to visit Silvermoon, a company that sold custom clothing, accessories, and shoes. Their business had seen better days, but Oliver figured they might serve as the gateway to meeting Elena's family. When he entered Silvermoon's store, the mood was dull, and there were no customers—only staff. He approached the cashier, asking to meet with the manager. After a few minutes, he was led to an office where he discussed investing in their company. Although the manager wasn't the right person to make such decisions, he provided a phone number to contact the right people.
Back at home, Oliver called the number and arranged a meeting in four hours. The person on the other end even mentioned the possibility of selling the company outright if Oliver had the money.
~~~ Voss Family Estate~~~
Norman Voss, head of the Voss family, sat at his desk filling out paperwork when a knock on the door broke his concentration. A formal-looking man entered the room, informing him that someone was interested in investing in Silvermoon and might even buy it. Norman, while busy, couldn't ignore an opportunity like this. He agreed to meet the prospective buyer in four hours.
Four hours later, Norman entered a room where Oliver, a young man dressed casually, was waiting. After exchanging pleasantries, they got down to business. When Norman asked how much Oliver was willing to offer, Oliver turned the question back to him, knowing the business was already in bad shape. Without hesitation, Norman offered to sell the company for $2.5 million. Oliver accepted but reminded Norman of the conditions he wanted to add.
Curious, Norman asked about the conditions. Oliver explained that the company wouldn't be purchased in his name, but in Elena's. Norman was surprised but didn't object, though he couldn't help but wonder how this young man knew his daughter. Oliver then stated his second condition: the arranged marriage between Elena and Dale Moore must be canceled, allowing her the freedom to marry whomever she wished.
At this, Norman frowned. The Moore family was powerful, and canceling the marriage could bring trouble. However, Oliver sweetened the deal, saying he would not only take care of Elena but also support the Voss family financially, helping them regain stability. Skeptical, Norman asked how Oliver intended to do this.
"Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant," Oliver replied with confidence.
Norman was still unsure, but Oliver told him not to worry for now—they should finalize the contracts first. Norman agreed but reminded Oliver that Elena would need to be present to sign the papers, as the business was being transferred to her name. He called her, and she promised to arrive soon.
Thirty minutes later, Elena walked into the room. Her shock was evident when she saw Oliver sitting across from her father. "What are you doing here?" she asked, confused.
"Concluding some business," Oliver replied calmly.
Norman quickly explained the situation to her. As he laid out the details, Elena's shock grew. Oliver had bought a company in her name and was using the deal to free her from the arranged marriage. She wanted to refuse, but knowing Oliver, she knew it would be pointless. Besides, her father was already upset with her for leaving the family.
After a brief pause, Elena signed the contract, transferring Silvermoon to her name. Oliver completed the payment.
System Notification
[Elena Voss's Favorability: 70]
[You have spent $2,500,000 and earned a x50 rebate.]
[You have earned $125,000,000.]
Once the deal was done, Oliver turned to Norman and asked if there were any other companies he'd be willing to sell. Norman was shocked but quickly composed himself, mentioning two companies—one valued at $50 million and another at $15 million. Oliver agreed to purchase them as well, asking for contracts to be drawn up. Elena signed those contracts too, and Oliver made the payments.
With that, Oliver asked again about the marriage. This time, Norman didn't hesitate. He agreed to cancel the arrangement with Dale Moore, knowing that Oliver's wealth was far beyond anything the Moores could offer.
As Oliver left the estate, Elena was left speechless. He had come to stop her marriage—how did he even know about it? She was confused, but more than that, she was happy. The thought of not being forced into a loveless marriage thrilled her. She wanted to thank Oliver, but he had already gone.
Norman, too, was baffled. He questioned Elena about her relationship with Oliver, and she explained everything—from their chance meeting at the hotel to their recent dates. "You haven't known him for a month, and he's spent nearly $100 million on you," Norman mused. Elena blushed and asked, "Does the contract say I have to marry him now?" Norman shook his head, still astonished by the whole affair.
System Notification
[Elena Voss's Favorability: 85]
[You have spent $90,000,000 and earned a x100 rebate.]
[You have earned $9,000,000,000.]
Oliver was ecstatic. In less than a month, he had gone from a struggling university student to a billionaire.