After making the call to his butler, Jay started to have second thoughts about going to Italy alone. The trip felt like it would be much more enjoyable with some company, so he decided to invite Amelia and Celia along.
Without hesitating, he dialed Amelia's number. On the other end, Amelia glanced at her phone in surprise, seeing Jay's name pop up unexpectedly. She was still a bit tipsy from her earlier drinks, but she picked up with a playful tone, "What's up, boss?"
"Stop teasing me," Jay laughed, feeling lighter than he had in a long time. "I was thinking... we've been through a lot lately. The lawsuit, everything with Carter. So, how about a little celebration? Would you like to come with me to Italy for a vacation?"
Amelia paused, a slow smile spreading across her face. She hadn't taken a proper break in ages, and the idea of Italy was more than tempting. "You know what? That sounds amazing! A break is exactly what I need. Count me in."
"Perfect," Jay said, genuinely pleased. They wrapped up the call with a "Goodnight," and then Jay scrolled through his contacts to dial Senator Price's number.
After a few rings, the senator's voice came through, slightly surprised. "Jay, what's up? Party's over—why the late call?"
Jay chuckled. "I know, I know. I was just thinking about taking a trip to Italy to unwind, and I wanted to see if you'd like to come along."
The senator sighed, his tone regretful. "Wish I could, Jay, but work's piling up. I can't get away right now. But… I'm sure Celia would be thrilled to join you!"
A bit of shuffling could be heard in the background before Celia's voice came on, filled with excitement. "Italy, huh? That sounds like an amazing plan! I'd love to go with you!"
Jay grinned, his mind already picturing the trio on an Italian getaway. "Perfect! This is going to be a trip to remember."
They exchanged goodbyes, and Jay plugged in his phone to charge, settling back into bed. Just as he was getting comfortable, a new notification popped up on his screen:
"System Notification: Due to recent achievements and substantial wealth gain, a major system update is required. Update will take approximately 10 hours to complete."
Jay blinked at the notification. This was something entirely new; the system had never needed a full update before. Usually, its operations were seamless, providing rewards without any interruptions. But this time, it seemed the system itself needed to adapt to the path he was on.
Jay's lips curled into a satisfied smile as he considered the implications. If the system was already this generous before, he thought, who knows what it'll be like after it updates?
With a sense of excitement and anticipation bubbling up inside him, Jay drifted off to sleep, his mind full of possibilities for what lay ahead.
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The morning light filtered through the curtains, softly illuminating the room as Jay woke up, feeling refreshed and energized. He glanced at the screen , noticing the system update still had a few hours left to complete. Today marked a turning point, and he knew it was the beginning of something big.
Dressing in a crisp, tailored suit, Jay felt ready to take on the world. With Amelia and Celia joining him for the journey, Italy was bound to be unforgettable. He took a last look around, grabbed his things, and headed out, more than prepared to embark on this next chapter.
Italy—and everything else that awaited him there—was just the beginning of a brand-new adventure.