11 Exaggerating injuries

I was resting my eyes while my sister slept beside me, I really haven't had such a relaxing time like this before. I never had a brother in my past life, let alone a sister. Whereas for Oliver I feel some discomfort talking to because of what happened on the island, Thea I have no trouble talking to. And she is a human, one of the few I like.

I can truly say, I would be rather displeased if something happened to her, that's why I made the decision to take her to the particle accelerator when it blows, jury is still out on Oliver.

I will also be giving my dear sister the option to become a vampire once I figure out how to take away the side effects.

She slowly started to wake up, she turned her head to look at me and said, "we fell asleep?" her voice was still in that sleepy daze

"Yeah, only for a little while though," I replied with a slight smile

"Ugh, I have to go to school tomorrow," she complained while getting up

"Ah, a teenager doesn't like school?" I quipped from the comfort of my bed

She looked at me and rolled her eyes, " I don't remember you ever liking school,"

"Yeah school sucks, have fun though," I replied with a small smile

"Oh, I'm sure I will. I will probably be bombarded with a thousand questions about you," she said with a huff

"Ahh, it won't be too bad... Hopefully," I replied smirking at her misfortune

"Don't be too happy, I'm not the one that has to go to the company, and be swarmed by reporters," she said with an evil smirk

My face fell, "ugh,"

"You forgot?" she asked

"Slipped my mind honestly," I replied

"Ah no one can blame you it's been a rough day for you," she replied with a sympathetic look on her face

"Yeah, I'm still going though," I replied

"Why you don't have to? People will understand," she said with a confused look

"To show that this whole situation was nothing, and I'm strong," I replied with a slight smile as I got up

"Fine," she said begrudgingly

I don't think she wanted me to go.

"Don't worry I will be fine, I would worry more about school kiddo," I told her with a smirk

"Don't call me kiddo!" she whined in an exaggerated manner

I scoffed and replied, "you are still a kid to me,"

She glared at me and muttered, "I haven't been a kid in q while,"

Rolling my eyes, I proceeded to get dressed in a nice suit, one arm has to be outside of the sleeve because of my cast sadly, I kind of look like an edgy anime protagonist.

"Okay, I have to get going, good luck!" Thea said leaving the room

"Thanks, have fun at school," I replied

"Pfft yeah right," I heard her whisper under her breath

I shook my head in exasperation, kids these days don't know how to appreciate high school, being an adult doesn't live up to the hype.

I walked out of my room with a confident gait, as I descended the stairs I spotted Dembe waiting for me, he gave me a small nod I smiled and nodded back.

As we left the house I took an umbrella, the sun is beating down today, and I don't feel like getting tortured.

Dembe and I quickly made it to the car and got in, "Queen Consolidated?" Dembe asked

I nodded and replied, "yeah today is going to suck,"

"Sir, it's just the media," Dembe said with his usual stoic voice

I scoffed, "just the media? You make them sound like they aren't the most evil organization in the world,"

"You exaggerate," Dembe replied shaking his head at my antics

"Maybe,"

The drive was relatively silent, the radio was playing some soft melodies, I would say I was appreciating the sights but then I would be lying. I was glued to my phone trying to map out everything I wanted to say, I was partly serious when I said the media was evil, the media will twist and spin anything they can get ahold of.

We arrived pretty quick, I could already see the swarm of reporters, it was a nightmare.

Dembe was first to get out of the car, he walked over to my door and opened it, he looked like he was ready to fight off the whole group of them if it comes to it.

*cacha!*

*cacha!*

*cacha!*

Instantly I was assaulted by the bright light of the flashing cameras, I took out my umbrella and unfolded it above my head.

"Mr.Queen! Do you have anything to say about what transpired at the charity event?"

"Mr.Queen! How are you feeling?"

"Mr.Queen! Is there a reason for the umbrella?"

Dozens upon dozens of questions were shot at me rapidly, luckily Dembe was holding the reporters off with the assistance of the guards working at Queen Consolidated.

I turned to look at the crowd, it was better to answer them all at once, "quiet everyone," I said calmly, the reporters as if put under a spell turned silent

Of course, it was just me using my mental abilities on the pathetic minds of the blood bags.

Looking at the reporters I began to weave my story, "I am fine now, unfortunately, the cast will have to stay for a while but, I will make a steadfast recovery. The umbrella is because the medication I am taking for the wound makes me feel a little tired and the sun will only aid in that. As for what transpired at the charity event, I simply don't know what to tell you, I just acted when I saw the danger. I'm glad no one was seriously hurt,"

Satisfied with my answer I smiled at the crowd and then briskly turned around and began to walk toward the doors. The press was still hounding after me, taking pictures and shouting questions.

Once inside the building, I tore apart from my other guards and got into the elevator, Dembe was following me closely.

*shooom* the elevator began to move upward, Dembe who was next to me said, "nice answers,"

I gave him a small smile and replied, "you think so?"

He nodded and said, "maybe we should look into a different medication, carrying an umbrella around doesn't seem fun," he had this little smirk that told me he was onto me

I waved my good hand nonchalantly and replied, "maybe in the future for now I will stick with it,"

*ding!* the elevator doors slowly opened, and I began to walk toward my new office, I should be meeting Walter today

The other night I realized something, no stocks I have knowledge of will work here, to add insult to injury Wayne tech and Luthor tech already dominate the market for phones, laptops, computers, TVs, and more.

This caused me to seriously consider my options, then it hit me, my memory is pretty good now and I know the basic outlines for most books, and movies that aren't in this world.

If I work hard I can emulate the stories of my past life, the only problem is Queen Industries is mainly biotech and clean energy, not entertainment.

"Lucas!" Walter greeted me with a wide smile

"Walter," I replied with a small smile of my own

He went in for a hug but then froze when he remembered my cast, he quickly recovered and went in for a side hug which I reciprocated.

"I'm glad you came Lucas, we have much to talk about but, let's start with the easy stuff," Walter said taking a seat, I sat across from him.

"Of course," I replied gesturing for him to continue

"First how are you feeling?" Walter asked

"I'm fine Walter, I'm here to talk about business," I replied rolling my eyes

He nodded and said, "okay but if you need to talk I'm here."

I nodded, "thank you but, can we talk about the company?"

"Oh, course, the first little thing is there is a charity event being hosted by Lex Luthor next week, you have been invited as you have taken up the company, and we work with him on some occasions," Walter casually dropped the bomb like nothing happened

Lex Luthor? We have dealings with that asshole? Cool.

"Interesting, who else will be participating?" I asked curiously

"Most of the big wigs, I think Bruce Wayne was also invited," Walter replied

I nodded and motioned for him to continue. So Walter did, and we talked for hours about what direction the company should take.

"Any thoughts?" Walter asked after taking a sip of water

"Well, we can't beat out Wayne or Luthor in technology right?" I asked tapping my finger on the armrest

"Yes?"

"How about we make an entertainment branch?" I stated with a calm smile

"Uh, what are you thinking?" Walter said confusion written all over his face

"Well on the island I didn't have much to do, so I would think about fantasy worlds, I would do this so much, sometimes I would be lost in my own mind," I told him with a look of reminiscence

"And?"

"And I think some of what I imagined could be made a reality, could make the company a lot of money," I declared standing up

Walter was in silent contemplation.

"Think about it," I said as I walked out of the room

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