Chapter 7 Help Me Choose

• James and Mia's steps were muffled by the thick ivory carpet that stretched all the way to the elevator. Mia pressed the elevator button, and the doors opened silently, revealing an interior lined with dark brown wood paneling and gold-framed mirrors.
• As the elevator glided up silently, James grew impatient. This was the first time he was going to see the 10 million dollar apartment he bought. The first luxurious and comfortable place for him in the 25 years he had been living.
• Sofia... it's a shame you left me. If you hadn't treated me so badly, we could have gotten married and started a nice, luxurious life.
• A soft sound of an elevator signaled that they had arrived. The doors opened, and their steps continued. Then, it stopped in front of a door made of mahogany with a chrome-plated doorknob. Mia took out an access card and pressed it against the security panel integrated into the door. At the audible 'click' the door opened.
• James stepped into the apartment and was mesmerized. The spacious living room with shiny white marble floors blended perfectly with the high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Modern furniture with a minimalist touch looks expensive and is carefully designed to maximize comfort as well as visual beauty. Contemporary art adorns the walls, adding character and uniqueness to the space.
• "Welcome, Mr. Connell, this is the apartment you'll be staying in." Mia welcomed James first.
• James took it all in. He walked to the window and saw the stunning view of the city. The bright blue sky spread out, and the skyscrapers stood majestically. The man felt as if he was standing on top of the world, and this apartment was not only a residence, but also an architectural masterpiece.
• Mia gave James room to savor the moment. "How is it, Mr. Connell? Is this apartment as you imagined it?" she asked curiously.
• James turned around, his normally calm face now shining with a satisfied smile. This was more than he had imagined. This wasn't just an apartment; this was a dream come true. "Yes, it's worth what I spent to pay for it."
• Mia saw James smiling with satisfaction and it made her happy. For a real estate agent, the satisfaction of a customer like James meant a lot.
• "Mr. Connell, I'm going to show you around the apartment. Let's start from the living room," Mia said enthusiastically. They both began to inspect the furniture, making sure there were no scratches or damages. Mia showed him how the state-of-the-art entertainment system integrated with automatic sound and lighting settings worked. James nodded, impressed by the technology embedded within.
• Next, they headed into the spacious kitchen with its stainless steel appliances still gleaming. Mia turned on the induction cooker to ensure its functionality, opened the high-tech refrigerator, and even checked the dishwasher to make sure everything was in perfect condition. James, who is not much of a kitchen person, is mesmerized by all the conveniences on offer.
• They then move on to the master bedroom, where the large windows provide stunning views of the city. Mia emphasizes the importance of having a comfortable and private retreat. They inspect the mattress by lightly pressing it to determine its comfort level and ensure that the wardrobe has been installed correctly and the doors are functioning smoothly.
• The inspection journey continues to the bathroom, where Mia points out the elegant bathtub and shower with a digital control panel. They confirmed that the hot and cold water was flowing properly and that all the bathroom fixtures were operating without any problems.
• Afterwards, Mia took James to the balcony, where they could feel the cool breeze and see the city from above. She pointed out that the balcony was equipped with a child safety system and anti-UV glass to protect the occupants from direct sunlight.
• At the end of the tour, Mia pulled out a checklist and ticked off each item they had inspected. "Looks like everything is in perfect condition, Mr. Connell. If you have any questions or require further assistance, I'm available to help at any time."
• James looked at Mia with gratitude. "Okay, that's enough."
• Once again Mia was satisfied that her work could be completed perfectly. "Alright, Mr. Connell, I have to go. If you need any help ...." The woman handed him her business card, "You can contact me immediately."
• James kept the business card. "Thanks."
• Once again Mia excused herself as she didn't want to disturb James to enjoy the atmosphere in his new home. The woman exited, as the door closed, Mia's steps fading behind the wall,
• James took a deep breath. He stood in the middle of the quiet living room, absorbing every detail of his luxurious apartment.
• Fleetingly, images of his past floated through his mind. Long days spent toiling day and night, but nothing ever came of it. Let alone buying an apartment, even renting a modest place had drained his savings.
• James sat back on the sofa in his new apartment, legs crossed, and he felt very content. It felt like he had become a king in his own kingdom. Suddenly, a system alert appeared, no longer through his ears or cell phone, but directly on the holographic screen floating in the air.
• [System Warning: You have earned 10 god points for successfully securing a nice place to live. Your balance was automatically added for 10 million dollars to the system's multipurpose card].
• James was quite amazed. If every time he managed to earn god points and his balance increased, it was possible that his money would never run out.
• [System Warning: You have not selected a second virtual assistant].
• [System Warning: You have not activated Julian's assistant. If Julian is not activated in more than 24 hours, it will be permanently deactivated and replaced with another virtual assistant].
• Quickly, James activated Julian. The virtual assistant appeared in the form of a hologram at first and slowly began to dive into a real human figure.
• "Thank you for reactivating me, Sir," Julian said politely.
• "You're welcome." James seemed to have to treat Julian as a human being who was always activated. Maybe he should prepare a rental apartment for his assistant.
• [System Warning: Recharge Virtual Assistant].
• "Julian, in what way should I recharge you?" asked James.
• "You just need to give me a task to recharge, Sir."
• "Alright. Then, you help me to choose the second assistant." James, not wanting to be bothered, asked Julian to give him advice on which second assistant he should choose. The sophisticated panel system then displayed images of several virtual assistants, male and female, each with different capacities and skill sets.
• Julian observed and began to consider which one was suitable to be James' assistant.