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A brand new life

As usual, Matheo Dwight followed Cindy and Thomas, his best friends, to Stellar Burger at the end of class.

The three of them were classmates for a very long time and helped each other be admitted to the University of Stelll. Thomas's father was the Mayor of Port East and Cindy's mother managed the Orphanage where Matheo was raised by the staff until he got his high school degree and benefited from a scholarship from the city of Port East. Matheo's parents died when he was still a baby and he was brought to Port East to flee the war between the Tsamavôzos and a criminal organization called the Scourge whose members had a dragon's head tattooed on their right arm.

As usual, Thomas paid for the addition and they were enjoying their burgers.

Thomas: " What would you, guys, do if you suddenly become rich? "

Cindy: " I'll travel the world with you darling. We'll buy a house by the beach and have a lot of children " and she kissed Thomas when she finished.

Thomas: " Oh, I love you "

Cindy: " I love you more "

Thomas: " And you Matheo? What would you do? "

Matheo: " Well, I don't know … "

Thomas: " How is it that you don't know? You certainly have dreams man! Or at least things you wanna buy but can't afford for the moment !! "

Matheo: " I don't think there is something like suddenly becoming rich. Wealth is the fruit of skills and consistent efforts "

Cindy: " Oh stop being boring Math! We're just trying to have fun. Just tell us what you would do if you won the lottery. "

Thomas: " Yeah, Cindy's right! It's just for fun bro. "

Matheo: " This is not fun guys … Let's find another game "

They had fun together for a while before returning home. Thomas took Cindy home with his Hyundai i30 and Matheo took the bus to the campus.

On the bus, he was overthinking what Thomas said … Especially when he asked him if he had dreams. Like everybody, he had of course. He always wanted to be a hero but that was foolish he thought.

When the young man left the bus his phone rang.

Jenny: " Hello this is Jenny from the Bright family. Am I talking to Mister Matheo Dwight? "

Matheo: " Yes … " he replied with hesitation and astonishment at the same time waiting for what the lady on the phone had to say.

Jenny: " Fine. Do you see the green sedan car to your left? " Matheo turned left and saw a British Racing Green Jaguar XF- R Dynamic HSE " Yes this one " confirmed the lady on the phone. And a beautiful young woman about 20 years old with straight black hair at the level of her neck and a pear-shaped body, dressed traditionally, came out of the car with a phone in her hands. Matheo could hear the sound of the door opening on the phone so he guessed the lady on the phone was the young woman in front of him.

Matheo: " Who are you? And how did you know my location? "

Jenny: " Don't be afraid … Your grandfather, Peter Bright, sent me. I am here don't help "

Matheo: " I don't need help and I don't even know my grandfather so don't try to fool me " Matheo hang up the call and was about to run away when Jenny made a sign with her hands and two-man with bodybuilders shape caught him and brought him to the car saying to him: " Calm down sir … Calm down " while he was trying to get away from them. The two men were too strong for him and all he could do now was scream for help. But he decided to not do so and follow kindly.

When he was in front of Jenny the two men released him and the young woman invited him to enter the car. An invitation he accepted.

Jenny " Sorry for what just happened … "

Matheo " What do you want? "

Jenny: " You might not remember but you were born in Myst," said she as she took a photo album and showed pictures of a baby to Matheo. " You come from the Tsamavôzo's royal family but during the war that caused the death of your parents, your grandfather wanted to be safe. He then ordered one of his trustees to take you away from the city and cut all communication with you. It turned out that the Scourge is stronger than we thought so your grandfather decided to keep you away. Before his death, he appointed you as the next leader of the family's empire and this is why we are here "

Matheo: " So … my grandfather died even before I could meet him? " Answered Math, tears in his eyes. It was the first time he knew someone from his family and he did not even have the chance to meet him.

Jenny: " We are sorry for your grandfather, Master. And I understand how it can hurt to be away from one's family during all these years but he did that for your safety. As a kid, you were too vulnerable and he did not want to put you in danger. "

Matheo: " So what do you expect from me? "

Jenny: " You are expected to rule, Master "

Matheo: " What exactly is that empire you have talked about? "

Jenny: " Well, simply put, you have the biggest heritage in the country. Several companies in the country and abroad plus … let's say a personal army and trustees to prote