All Chapters of The Rise Of The Penniless Son-in-law: Chapter 71
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CHAPTER 71
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Alex looked at Mr. Black, and he knew he needed to make sure he was a friend and not a foe. "I would like you to give me more time to think about all of this. I know you are trying to be helpful, but the recent incident has not been easy for me. I find it difficult to trust, and you need to make me trust you." Mr. Black looked at Alex, and he could see a lot of his father in him. "You are indeed your father's son. Always skeptical and careful." Alex's gaze was sharp as he looked at him. "Do you know my father?" He asked, dropping the glass of coffee he was holding. " Brandon? Yes, we go way back. We attended the same college and even graduated together. We lost contact when I was out of the country. He contacted me, telling me a few things I didn't understand. By the time I was back in the country, he was dead." Mr. Black said, looking at Alex. "Why reach out to me now? You could have come find me when you were back. So why wait till now?" Alex asked"I tried to find you, but it w
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Alex felt his heart pound as he heard Henrietta's panicked tone. Losing crucial business documents was a worst-case scenario that he never thought would happen. He breathed in deeply, attempting to keep himself calm. "Henrietta, please relax. Can you please provide me with all the information you have about this situation? At what point did you realize that the files were gone? Did you verify every potential backup?"Henrietta's voice trembled a little. "I observed it today while attempting to view financial records for the quarterly report. I've examined all the backups stored on our servers, but it appears that the files have also been removed from there. It's as if they disappeared without a trace."Alex massaged his temples, attempting to process the situation. The company could face disastrous outcomes if those files were lost. "Alright, I require you to assemble the IT team right away. We must carry out a comprehensive inquiry to understand the cause of this situation and to det
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All the IT members pulled the midnight candle as many of them couldn't go home. They all worked tirelessly upgrading their systems and trying to create backups for all the files they were having on the system. Alex looked at Brian and said, "Order for some food for the staff. They need to eat." He said he was giving Brian a black card to use. "Get something for yourself too." Brian smiled, collecting the card from him as he walked out of the building to get what Alex had ordered him. Alex looked at everyone on board as they worked tirelessly.Brian quickly headed to the closest 24-hour diner, with his main priority being to make sure the IT team and other late-night workers had the food they needed to sustain themselves. Upon his arrival at the diner, he was surrounded by the comforting scent of food just prepared, which briefly alleviated the stress lingering from the tense atmosphere at work.He went up to the register and placed a big order, ensuring there were different choices t
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Rubby gathered his men and told them to keep monitoring Alex. "We need to make sure we know everything there is to know about him." I heard a worker of his intercept the company's files and documents. If we could get a hold of him or her, we could pay to know what the document is all about." Claire looked at Ruby. "Do you know the person in question?" Rubby looked at her. "I am not sure, but I can find out." She replied, walking out of the office. She quickly made a few calls and walked back inside, looking at Henry and back at Rubby. "George Blades did it. I am sure he has his reasons, but we can buy him over with our money. All we need to do is find out where he iss." Claire folded her arms. "Do you know where he might be?" Henry looked at her. "I will try reaching out to some of the company workers and having them look into it, or you could have him tracked. I have a file on his about his home address and where he could be." Claire replied "Let's start by checking on him at ho
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Tension inside the vehicle escalated as the car sped through the streets of Rochester. Rubby remained determined, his thoughts already strategizing the upcoming step. Henry held onto the steering wheel firmly, his knuckles becoming white from the excitement. Claire remained calm on the outside, but she could feel the gravity of their actions sinking into her stomach. The thought of the death of Alex's parents gnawed at her, and she wondered what Xavier and Ruby were hiding. When they got to the office, they saw George Blades standing there, surrounded by Rubby's henchmen. George seemed anxious, his gaze flicking around the room as though seeking a way out.Rubby motioned for George to sit down with an indecipherable look on his face. "George, it appears that you have been very occupied recently, accessing company files and documents. I am not going to harm you if you give me what I need." George's complexion became lighter, yet he did not refuse it. I will attempt to rephrase the te
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The tension in the room was palpable as Rubby and Alex faced off, each sizing the other up, trying to anticipate the next move. Despite the heated exchange, neither was willing to back down. Alex looked at Ruby, and it was like both of them were seated in a heated chess board game. Neither of them wants the next opponent to win. Rubby leaned forward, his gaze unwavering. "You may think you're untouchable, Alex, but everyone has their weaknesses. We just need to find yours. And trust me, I am going to."Alex chuckled, a sly grin playing on his lips. "And what makes you think you can find my weaknesses, Rubby? You're just a pawn in this game, a mere puppet for someone else's agenda."Rubby's jaw clenched, but he maintained his composure. "Maybe so, but I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty to get what I want. And right now, what I want is to know what you and Xavier are hiding."Alex's smirk widened, and he leaned back in his chair, seemingly unfazed. "Ah, Xavier. Always the wildcard in
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As Alex's hand gently brushed the stray strand of hair from Henrietta's face, a fleeting moment of tenderness passed between them amidst the chaos of the situation. Henrietta's eyes softened as she looked up at Alex, her heart beating against her chest slightly at the tender touch of Alex on her skin. "I understand, Alex," Henrietta whispered, her voice barely above a breath. "But you have to trust me. We're in this together, no matter what." Henrietta said, slowly walking closer to Alex. She could feel her breath on him and his on her. The moment was magical as both of them stared at each other, not sure of what to do or say. In the heat of the moment, Alex kissed Henrietta softly and caressed her slightly. Henrietta smiled as she looked into his face. "Do you believe me now?" She asked, tilting her head back a bit, to look into Alex's face. Alex smiled and looked at her. "You need to make me. I know you have proven yourself, but..." Henrietta placed her finger on his lips and look
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Alex called all the board members and board directors and had them seated before him. They all looked at him and wondered why he had called a gathering, including the contracted staff. Alex stood up and looked at all of them, adjusting his suit. "I believe you all have heard about the recent events and developments. I would say that I wasn't expecting anybody to backstab me. I believe I have been fair to everyone since I began my work as the CEO of this company. Thus, I demand your very best. I would like to say kudos to the IT team members. They have really proved their worth and showed me how far they are ready to go with me. Nevertheless, I want them to put in more effort." Alex said, gently placing the chairs around the table and looking at each member at the table. They were all scared of the unknown. Alex continued, "I believed you all heard about the leakage of some important office documents and files. I want to say we have successfully retrieved some vital documents and also
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Rubby sat down and looked at Claire. "When are you going to tell me you were once married to Alex? Do you plan on keeping that a secret from me?" He asked with anger. "I thought it wasn't necessary." Claire looked at Henry and back at Rubby. "How do I even know you are not working for him? You might decide to switch sides one day and snitch on us." Rubby added "That would never happen. I can vouch for Claire with my life. Besides, if they were still together, Alex wouldn't buy them off the house but throw them out on the street." Henry looked at Rubby. "Well, that is a good point. Now, we still don't know what the big deal is, and what George brought to us has been a waste of time. We need to devise a new plan and know what the mission is all about. I think we have Xavier on board already, but I don't trust him to tell us everything. Henry, you need to gather more information about Alex and his association with his business partners." Henry nodded and got up from his seat. George
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As Roseline left her father's presence, she couldn't shake off the feeling of discomfort that settled within her. His sudden insistence on marriage with Alex felt more like a strategic move than a genuine concern for her happiness. Nevertheless, she pushed the thought aside, focusing on her upcoming dinner with Alex. She walked out of the house and was met with a warm embrace from Alex. "You look dashing." Roseline blushed "Thank you. You are not looking bad yourself." She said with a smile, entering the car. "I don't feel like eating out today, so why don't we go to my house?" Alex said, driving out of the compound. There was untold tension between the two of them. Alex wanted to talk, but Roseline cut him short. "You can go first." Both of them said it at the same time, and they laughed. "Go ahead." Alex smiled as he navigated the busy street. "Where are we going with this? Do you even love me, Alex?" Roseline asked, placing her hands gently on Alex's hands. Alex sighed, knowing