My Ultimate Sign-in System Made Me Invincible Chapter 4: Paying Off Debts

More than half an hour had passed since Liam entered the penthouse. He spent that duration exploring the grand mansion in detail.

What came from his exploration? A complete sense of bewilderment.

Initially, owning the penthouse alone stunned him, yet the luxurious features within shocked him even deeper.

Rather than labeling it a penthouse or apartment, describing it as a full-fledged home fits better, since it includes every convenience and luxury imaginable.

The living room connects seamlessly with a dining space, while the kitchen offers a view over both. Beyond that lies a spacious bedroom linked to its own bathroom.

Such elements form the essentials, of course. However, the standout aspects involve the upscale furniture, ornate decorations, and premium facilities throughout the penthouse.

All items appear so opulent and costly that Liam nearly felt overwhelmed.

Regarding the cost? He avoided inquiring. Online research revealed that penthouses near Palm Ville Estate start at a baseline of $4.5 million.

Considering this, plus the unique condo design of his unit and Palm Ville Estate's policy against selling properties, he estimated his penthouse's value at no less than $10 million to $15 million.

Such a fortune seemed unreal for someone whose account held scarcely $20 just an hour earlier.

The abundance remained overwhelming for Liam to absorb, yet he knew adaptation would come eventually, even if slowly.

Lounging on a plush cushion, Liam grinned widely, relishing its supreme softness.

He grabbed the remote for the television, ready to switch it on, when his belly rumbled, alerting him to his empty stomach from the day's lack of food.

Liam set the remote down on the sleek glass coffee table, snatched his car keys and the key card, rose from the cushion, and departed the penthouse.

***

Imperial Kitchen, Palm Ville Estate.

Liam pulled into a parking spot and entered the restaurant.

Right away, his attire drew eyes from nearby patrons, given his ragged outfit marked by several tears and holes.

A gentleman in a custom suit eyed Liam's tattered shirt, then noticed the Maserati keys on the table. Confusion creased his forehead.

Liam, meanwhile, had grown accustomed to such gazes and once would have withdrawn from them. Now, though, he ignored the looks from the man or anyone else. They held their views, and he owed no explanations.

True, his clothing didn't suit this upscale venue, but circumstances left no alternative. With no other outfits available and hunger sapping his strength, shopping could wait.

He planned to acquire new clothes later that day or the next, but his immediate priority was satisfying his appetite.

Liam scanned the menu, selected his choices, summoned the server, and a waitress promptly approached to record his selections.

Preferring brevity, Liam indicated his desired items directly on the menu.

The waitress acknowledged with a polite nod and headed to the kitchen.

With the order placed, Liam anticipated a short wait for preparation. In the interim, he chose to settle his outstanding obligations.

He wired the overdue rent to his previous landlord and sent a message informing him of his departure.

Additionally, he cleared the accumulated bills weighing on him, along with the $48,000 debt inherited from his parents before they fled with a wealthy partner.

While clearing the debt, memories of his parents surfaced. His father divorced his mother during his middle school years, and just prior to high school, his mother remarried and abandoned him.

He never understood her motives until two years on, when he learned her new husband rejected him, forcing her to forsake her son.

A bitter smile crossed Liam's face at the recollection. In truth, settling the debt stemmed from his desire to sever all ties with both parents.

They could face whatever fate they deserved; he intended never to recognize them again.

These words didn't arise from his newfound wealth, nor was the choice impulsive.

No, the resolve dated back years. Otherwise, he wouldn't have shouldered the debt himself or endured the exorbitant interest over time—a key factor in his past hardships.

That chapter ended now. Thanks to the system, financial worries vanished, and greater riches awaited ahead.

For himself, Liam simply aimed to savor this existence and all its perks.

He would pursue missed opportunities from before, embrace a lifestyle once denied, and ensure no one ever belittled him moving forward.

As the saying goes, wealth breeds assurance—and it rang true for Liam. Even with under $40,000 remaining after debt payments, anxiety didn't grip him.

The waitress's arrival snapped Liam from his reverie as she presented his food.

Once served, he expressed gratitude and dug in. The first bite of chicken nearly elicited a groan from its exquisite flavor.

Liam savored each morsel unhurriedly. Finished, he settled the tab and exited.

During payment, he caught the cashier's odd stare and evident surprise at his effortless handling of the over $1,000 charge.

He also sensed peculiar glances from other diners as he departed the eatery smoothly, without staff conflicts.

Their logic made sense, but it failed to faze him. Liam verified his balance once more—over $38,000 intact. The era of his former self concluded permanently.

He slid into his vehicle and sped toward the estate's shopping district.