The Stardust Fortune

ated the air, while his experienced hands worked with careful accuracy. The repair sho

ascal," Alex murmured, skill

hts turned on. His brief triumph was interrupted by the sound

ondescension said, "Well, well

, his old high school classmates. They walked in casually, thei

ith a polite smile. "

raft is experiencing some issues." Do you think you're up f

n disgust. I can't believe you're still around, Al

a steady voice. "I will inspect your hov

d him from doing so. "It's really unfortunate, Alex." You used to be th

nd insincere. "I suppose intelligence alone

cused on the hovercraft, determined not t

ust University," Claire boasted. "Da

. "I'll get there, you know. One day, I'll be at Stard

glances before bur

her phone. "That's adorable. Smile fo

fingers flying across the screen. "And... posted! Let's

hem giggle over their phones. "Your hovercraft'

chip his way. "Keep the change. Yo

things he wished he'd said. His revenge fantasy was

reet the new customers. In his haste, he accidentally s

oaf!" the man bellowed, his hand conne

ackward. "I'm so sorry,

boss, Mr. Greaves, burst out of t

ered. "Your incompetent e

e of red. Without warning, he too slapped

owed repeatedly. "I'm so sorry, gentlem

ar, forcing him to his knee

his head. "I'm deeply sorry for my cl

d. "As punishment, you'll wa

s task, he overheard

g Eleanor Drake's

richest in the system, she's got her finge

on of Eleanor Drake. He'd heard wh

investment opportunities. Imagi

ke brought to mind visions of extreme wealth and influence. How would it feel t

ed the men driving off. He stood there, clutching a sponge,

k to reality. "Stop daydreaming and get back

ve them all wrong – Claire, Fiona, Mr. Greaves, everyone who'd ever doubted

key to making that happen. All he needed was a pla