“Congratulations!” A young man energetically greeted his friend as he entered the elegant balcony overlooking the buzzing crowd of businessmen, socialites, and celebrities down below. His hazel eyes shined with mischievousness as he combed his fingers through his jet black hair. “Uncle must be so happy to have won the elections.” He added as he raised a glass to his friend. This young man was Stephen Cho, the only son of the famed Cho family, the richest family in the country. The friend he was greeting was Edward Hao, the son of a very powerful political family. Edward looked like he was built for politics, he carried an air around him that simply charmed everyone, it also didn’t help that he managed to get the best features from both of his parents. “Thank you.” Edward Hao said as he gave Stephen a nod and raised his glass. “I’m glad you could join us, weren’t you supposed to fly out for university today?” “I was.” Stephen Cho confirmed. “So what are you doing here?” Their oth

“Will you be able to manage?” William Cho asked his nephew as his driver slowed down in front of a bus stop at the edge of the city. Stephen had recovered completely and was now holding in his hands his ticket to a new life, one where no one would know him. “Yeah, you gave me enough money to start a new life. Plus the proper records to go to a good enough university.” Stephen nodded as he placed his hand on the car door. “Take care, I’ll send people to check on you in Lowe city.” William Cho offered his hand to shake. Stephen frowned at the gesture, he knew there was no love between him and his uncle, but he had hoped for at least some affection from the man as he was leaving. “Who knows, I might not be in Lowe city anymore by the time you remember to contact me.” Stephen said as he shook his uncle’s hand and grinned. He already had a plan. Lowe city was merely a pitstop for him. He would go on to study internationally, where he would learn all the tools he needed to come ba

“Sir, your friend is capable of doing that. I’m not a servant.” Stephen did his best to sound respectful and to avoid a fight. He was well aware that Emerson and his friends were the type that got everything that they wanted. He also knew that Emerson came from one of the large and powerful political clans in Lowe city.Stephen’s collar was suddenly grabbed, making him close his eyes. He recalled how his father had started with the same actions when he beat Stephen up over a mistress and an illegitimate child.“Do you know who you are refusing?” One of Emerson’s friends asked.Stephen slowly opened his eyes when he realized that Emerson’s friend wasn’t going to beat him up, or at least wasn’t yet.“Now, now, David, don’t be so rash.” Emerson’s tone was mocking and cold, as if he wanted to make things worse for Stephen.“He disrespected you.” The man called David complained to Emerson.“Poor boy here can still change his mind. So will you pick it up?” Emerson asked as he looked Stephe

Stephen bumped his head against the window of the bus as it suddenly stopped. He couldn’t help but look out the window and glance longingly at the Philip Tower as it glistened as the setting sun struck it.Philip Tower had once been part of his future, it was the headquarters of the Cho business empire. Named after his great great grandfather, Philip Cho, the man who had founded the first of many businesses.“Darling, are you alright?” His fiance, Vanessa Ty, gave him a concerned look as she placed a hand on his arm. He met Vanessa in the University he had studied at after escaping his father’s wrath. He had used the money his Uncle William had given him to study in the best school. As a matter of fact, he and Vanessa had only recently returned to Marina.“Yeah, just nervous.” Stephen said as he gave Vanessa a weak smile. Today he was meeting with the rest of Vanessa’s family. Most of them had been very much against his and Vanessa’s relationship. They had gone as far as sending h

“Nothing.” Stephen told the young man as he helped Vanessa stand back up. “You called me a bastard!” The man said as he grabbed Stephen by the collar, much to his annoyance. “Do you have any idea who I am?” Stephen unintentionally laughed and shook his head as he pushed the man’s hand away. An action that earned him gasps from the crowd. “I actually have no idea who you are.” Stephen admitted. He wasn’t lying, This man may be his half brother, but they had never met. Stephen had seen him multiple times, photos of Liam were sent to him back when he was young master Cho so that he would know his half brother, but they weren’t acquainted. Liam Ye looked somewhat like Stephen, they had the same black hair and face shape, but that was all. They carried themselves differently. Stephen recalled how he was when he was younger, like the man before him he was confident but not cocky. He knew who he could offend and what was in his power to do. He knew that every action he made in p