Breaking the Beast - Volatile Times Book 1

1 - Million Dollar Man

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December 17th, 2020

MrBeast might just be one of the most interesting men alive. He wasn't a fan of boasting about himself and Jimmy Donaldson would never admit it himself but he couldn't help but agree with a sentiment like that. Every day was something new. A day has never passed in his life where he isn't doing something out of the ordinary whether it be planning something crazy or partaking in it himself. Jimmy wasn't sure he could ever live another day unlike it.

Jimmy couldn't help but smile as he arrived to work. He thanked his lucky stars every day that he got to be living his dream on such a large scale. His assistant Cari Lance greeted him at the door. Well, an assistant wasn't the exact right word. He hired her as his shadow. To follow him around and learn everything he does and learn to think like him. She could make decisions for him and there is such a small chance it'd be bad it was kind of eerie. Cari was also really good at keeping him on task so sometimes he almost felt like he was her shadow.

"Mornin' Cari! What's the plan?"

"Alright, you have two creative meetings today. One is in about 10 minutes and the other is after lunch. After the second creative meeting, we actually gotta rush you to an appointment with Reed and the guys over at Virtual Dining Options. Beast Burger launches literally in two days."

"Yes I know, anything else?"

"Other than that, we could maybe squeeze in a Beast Reacts filming session but you mostly gotta get your rest. Matt and Alex fly in tomorrow. After Beast Burger launches we gotta get filming that Christmas lights video. OH MY GOD SPEAKING OF SUCH I SHOULD PROBABLY CHECK IN WITH YOUR MOM AND DEVON!"

"No, I want you at the creative meeting. You go make sure all the lights are on their way after. Do I have anything to do after that first meeting before lunch?"

"Yes. Chris, Chandler, and Karl are dragging you out to brunch. You'll be back in time for the other meeting, don't worry."

"Brunch... really?"

"Yes, brunch, it'll be fun. You're lucky they are doing this or else I'd force you to eat breakfast." The first creative meeting was a meeting with the MrBeast Gaming team. Sealow, Plutoren, and the rest caught him up to speed as he quickly approved and disapproved gaming video ideas as well as planned a sponsorship ad for Raid Shadow Legends set to be tacked onto the next upload. After that, Jimmy and Cari went their separate ways. In the car on the way to brunch, he put on a bit of music and began his drive. His thoughts were all over the place. Beast Burger was at his top priority sure but the upcoming collab video gave him something to look forward to as well. Still, though, doubts plagued Jimmy's mind. If this virtual restaurant didn't work out, he'd be in big trouble. Especially if it doesn't work long term. But he knows the only way things work out is if he trusts in his plans. He was a huge creator and he studied how the fast-food industry worked. He was a trendsetter in everything he did so he could do it here. He arrived at Eat 23; the small brunch place the boys found and he made a good pace in entering. He didn't have all the time in the world after all. Spotting the boys at a table, they seemed to panic.

"WAIT WHERE'S CARI!"

"Huh?"

"...This was supposed to be a surprise," Karl admitted lamely.

"Oh, she told me this morning." He replied with a laugh.

"Dammit! You need a better shadow, she's no fun." Chris added lightheartedly

"It's better she tells me these things, I've gotta stay on track and she's great at doing that. Though I do appreciate the sentiment. Is there any reason for this? Wouldn't you want to surprise me after Beast Burger launches?"