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Asher's Legacy. Chapter Twelve.
Meanwhile, Asher was unaware of the commotion his new purchase had caused in the outside world. He currently sat in the back of his blacked out Rolls Royce, on his way to meet another of New York City's influential families. The Eastwood family was also another first rate family in New York City. They ran in the same circles as the Garrison family, and they were very well known. The dominated the luxury good business in the city, with only a few competitors. They also had very distant ties to the Kane clan, just not as deep and strong as the ties the Garrison family held. The Rolls Royce pulled up in front of the Eastwood manor. The security guards, unlike previous guards that Asher had come in contact with let him through without any hassle. The news about the purchase of the house earlier had everyone on tenterhooks, as nobody wanted to unwittingly offend anybody for now. As the car went round the circular driveway surrounding the manor, it rolled to a stop in front of the main
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Thirteen.
Inside the Eastwood manor, Zachary told Asher to wait in a small parlor, while he went on to get their family head. Not too long after that, Asher heard voices approaching the parlor, just as a distinguished older man came into view. He looked to be in his late 50s, but he was very fit for his age. Asher wasn't surprised, he knew that martial arts was one of the Eastwood's many hobbies. As Asher was sizing the man up, he was also doing the same thing to Asher. Lionel Eastwood wondered just who the young man in front of him was. He seemed to be about the same age with his son, and didn't look like he came from a notable family, if not, he would have recognised him. He waited for Asher to speak first. "You must be the head of the Eastwood family." Asher's voice rang out. A quick flash of displeasure raced through Lionel. He ignored the way Asher spoke to him as an equal and replied, "Watch your tone, boy. You should know how to interact with a family head."Asher just ignored the w
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Fourteen.
Asher had directed the driver to head towards his new residence because he was in need of a shower and a change of clothes. They were close to the estate when a call came into his phone. He looked down at the caller ID, it was an unsaved number. He picked up the call with a small frown, "Hello? Who is this?" A panicked voice came from the other end, "Hello, Mr. Griffin! Its Mr. Cheng, the manager of the hotel you purchased not too long ago."Recognition dawned on Asher. "Is anything the matter, Mr. Cheng?" "As a matter of fact, yes sir. There's a situation at the hotel, and they won't listen to me. You have to hurry here sir.""They? Who are they?" Asher asked. "They from the mob, sir. They work for-" The line suddenly went dead. Asher stated at the phone, wondering exactly what was going on. He had only bought that hotel as a show of power, but if anyone thought they could mess with him, they were in for a surprise. "Change of plans, take me to the Lotus Resort immediately." He
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Fifteen.
The man hesitated before answering, relenting only when Asher pressed his knee even deeper into his back. "Vladimir Mozorov," he said, "he's a king in the underworld of this city, and he'll have your head on a platter for crossing him.""And why are you here?" "This hotel is under his protection, and such, a portion of the profits belong to him. Mr. Cheng here was supposed to remit those funds yesterday, but he didn't. Already, he said he didn't want the hotel under Boss Mozorov's protection anymore.""Then why didn't you listen to him?" The gang leader laughed. "It doesn't work like that, pretty boy. No one can just use Boss Mozorov's protection however they wish. And now that you've crossed him, you'll pay the price. All of you."Asher contemplated for a moment, then got up from the gang leader's back. "Take your trash with you and get out of here," he pointed to the men lying in various positions on the ground, "and tell your boss that if he has a problem, he can settle it with
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Sixteen.
Not too long after his conversation with Roxanne, Asher was on his way to a jewellery store. He knew that Roxanne wasn't moved by material things, but he hadn't gifted her a lot while they were together, and he decided to break that chain. He swung his sedan into the parking lot of the mall complex, where it was surrounded by many flashy cars. Aston Martins, Bentleys amd Rolls Royces were littered about, making his sedan stick out like a sore thumb. But he wasn't bothered, not even in the slightest. He could afford any and all of the cars here, not to forget, he was being chauffeured about in a ridiculously expensive Rolls Royce a few days ago. He made sure his car was locked and he had his wallet, then he left the parking lot and went into the mall complex. The entire area screamed luxury. Many big brands had outlets here. Jewellery, clothes, skincare, food, you name it, a luxury version of everything could be found here. And surrounded by people wearing high end clothing and walki
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Seventeen.
Asher walked into his apartment, a spring in his step and a smile on his face. He had spent hours shopping for the perfect gift for Roxanne, and he couldn't wait to see her reaction. He set the presents down on the coffee table and began to unwrap them for the tenth time.As he gazed at the beautiful box, he couldn't help but feel overjoyed, at least he could get Roxanne something, for the first time since they got married."You're worth it, Roxanne," he said aloud, his voice filled with excitement. "You deserve so much more than this, I love you for standing by me always Roxanne" he said, as he stared at the red beautiful box.Just as he was about to put the box back in it's pack, his hand slipped, and it fell to the floor. Asher chuckled and shook his head. "Clumsy much?" he muttered to himself.He decided to take a long bath to calm his nerves before meeting Roxanne. As he soaked in the warm water, he felt his muscles relax, and his mind clear. He got out of the bath, feeling refre
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Eighteen.
As Asher and Roxanne walked into the lavish party, the room fell silent. Guests' eyes widened in shock of what Asher was actually putting on, their faces frozen in a mixture of surprise and disdain. The atmosphere was thick with tension, and Asher could feel the weight of their judgment.Roland's expression transformed from shock to anger, his face reddening with rage. Odette, Roxanne's mother, stormed over to the couple, her eyes blazing with fury. She grasped their hands, pulling them apart with a force and that made Roxanne feel a sharp pain on her bones."So, you still allow this...this wretched thing to sully your reputation?" Odette spat, her voice venomous. "Have you no shame, Roxanne? Why are you bent on destroying our family's image?"Roxanne's face remained calm, but Asher could sense the turmoil brewing beneath the surface. Roland, still seething with anger, looked at Asher from the distance. "You, why are you here?" he growled, his voice dripping with disdain.Asher stood
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Nineteen.
Asher slid into his car, he could not get over the thought of getting constantly humiliated by this same family, it wasn't new to him as he was used to it after all. The guards escorting him out of the party like some criminal, was definitely not new to him. He was just going to put the whole thought behind him as he started the engine, ready to drive off, when a knock on the window made him pause.Seth's smirking face appeared on the other side of the glass, and Asher's instincts told him to be cautious, as he unwind the window and ready to listen to him spill as he relaxed his back on the seat. Seth leaned in, his voice dripping with mockery."Wow, Asher, you really know how to make an entrance...and an exit" Seth sneered. "I mean, who gets thrown out of a party like a piece of trash? You're like a bad joke, Asher. A pauper trying to play with the rich kids."Asher's face remained calm, but his eyes narrowed slightly. He watched Seth, waiting for him to finish his tirade."You'll n
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Chapter One Hundred and Sixty.
Ryder woke up in the morning and reached out to his phone. He was going to call Abigail, as that had become his every morning routine since he got talking on the phone with her.But unfortunately Abigail seemed too far from her phone on that day after Ryder had called but they was no response.He tried for a few more time but still no response. Ryder reluctantly got up from the bed and headed to the bathroom for a fresh morning start.While in the bathroom. Ryder stood in front of the small shaped mirror kept in his bathroom, he was looking at his image on the mirror and imagining what it was he had did right to actually capture Abigail’s heart in such a short while.At first. It seemed like a joke but the rapid growth in their likeness was something he was still unable to figure out.Abigail was no doubt, the definition of all he had ever wanted in his woman, but because he wasn’t certain in his readiness to begin a relationship at the time he decided they left it on friendship zone
Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Nine.
The room was filled with silence. Roxanne knew walking into her father’s house and telling him about Asher’s status would likely take her, her entire life to accomplish.So she took her time and took all the necessary pictures and others evidences she needed to backup her claims with.And with that? It was still not easy, but she made it. She was able to convince her family that was actually the opposite of what everyone thinks of him.Sofia who wasn’t as shocked at Roland and his wife finally broke the silence in the room. She had known since the first day she set her eyes on Asher, that there was something huge beneath the ground the young man stand on.There were the times she calls Odette aside to speak to her into changing her narrative on Asher, she had wanted Odette to give Asher a chance as she had believed he had just too many hidden potential but might not let it out, if not given the opportunity to.But Odette beseeched her not to ever think so low of her. "I love to say,
Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Eight.
Sofia who was still not giving Odette a breathing space. Odette wants to go but Sofia said no, unless she was ready to tell her where Meredith was so she could go after her.Roxanne went as far as threatening to put an end to their closeness,if she doesn’t tell her what she wanted to hear."It hasn’t gotten to that far Sofia and you know that"But Sofia felt she could only smile and not say a word.What was the need of being friends with someone who obviously knew she had never stood seeing anyone being treated badly. Let alone a mother, despising her own daughter? No, that was all shades of wrong, she thought.Not withholding a second at all, Odette succumbed to Sofia’s terms. She could not afford to loose the friendship she had nurtured for years to go just as if nothing ever happened.Sofia had been her go to, and she had also proven to her that she could be there even at the odd hours. She stood up from the couch and took few steps towards where Sofia was standing."I’m really sor
Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Seven.
Sofia did not stop. She continued hurling at both Roland and his wife Odette to quickly speak up and tell her where Meredith had gone to, so she could go look for her.Sofia had definitely not forgotten how insolent Meredith was to her the past few years, she became close to the family. But that would never be a yardstick to leaving her out there in the cold, with a baby growing in her womb.But Roland kept his deafening stare alive, pretending not to hear a thing. It was obvious, Sofia would never have the answer she was looking for, from Roland. Immediately she turned to Odette, the look on her face was clearly threatening but Odette didn’t care. It was a deal between herself and the husband, and so she wouldn’t want the fault coming from her own end."I don’t care whatever you both have going on In your mind. But this is totally crazy and I won’t sit and watch it slide”Sofia said, but the silence continued. No one among the two was ready to let the other down. "For Christ sake O
Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Six.
Odette has just finished telling Sofia what the family had been into, which got Sofia really emotional that she found herself shedding tears uncontrollably.Her instincts were right after all, but how would she know all of that was happening to Odette if she completely disconnected herself like something was actually going on between their two.She sobbed so hard that Odette had to stand up from her seat to join her while trying to hold Sofia in her arms."It’s okay my friend, I just hope you can now understand how devastated Roland and I had been all this while"Sofia? She cried some more, then wiped the tears off her face."You are strong Odette and I’m helplessly by your side. I will be here and we would figure a way out of this"Odette smiled, a confirmation that Sofia had not changed a bit. She was happy that she was still the old Sofia and that was something at least, even though it would definitely not change a thing.“Sure you are Sofia, but this is way beyond what anyone of u
Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Five.
“Sofia...?"Roland who was seated in the living room, his eyes glued on the newspaper he had on his lap. He was just going to raise his brows from his glasses when he saw Odette walking in with Sofia, her very good friend.He called out to her, with a hint of shock in his voice. Cause he had noticed his wife. Odette, hardly speak about Sofia, and himself on the other hand, had been quite mentally down and discussing things that would certainly not solve a part of his problem was definitely a no big deal to himBut Sofia, who was in a mix of happiness and shocked to see Roland strong after witnessing what he went through in the hands of a mysterious illness.Stood for a while, in a daze and wondering what Odette did in her absence that got Roland feeling so well and vibrant again.“Wow. It’s really been a long time, you know?" Roland continued."Come on Sofia, please don’t stand there"Odette said, the moment she looked beside her but didn’t see Sofia coming. In flash, she looked bac
Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Four.
It had been days, weeks and suddenly going to months when Sofia heard from Odette. She had scanned her brain, but still could not remember doing her any wrong in the past.Why had she suddenly changed? What wrong did she do? The last time, was her husband being mysteriously ill, what could possibly keep her this far, this time? Or is it possible Odette was facing same ordeal and not want to let her know about it? Sofia thought as she was having a hard time trying to sleep. She had tried to let it go, but how would she? When Sofia had been her best friend.They shared secrets and hide nothing from each other. Sofia thought back and forth but could not remember doing anything that could warrant Odette choosing to distance herself in that manner.The first time a thing like that happened, Sofia almost could not forgive herself for not trying to find out first, what the problem was before concluding Odette possibly needed a space.And when she did? She made sure she was there for Odette
Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Three.
Ryder wasn’t exempted. He was here and there thinking about the lady he had met, wondering what she would be doing at the moment.Ryder had never taking his mind off the thought of what Abigail could possibly be doing at the time.He wants to call, but scared he would probably be a wrong timer. As he paced back and forth in his bed room, thinking of what to do and not regret it at the end of the day."But I called her already and the look on her face showed she was glad I did. Should I get rid of this thoughts and go straight ahead to call Abigail?"He thought. But the responses he kept on getting, was not satisfying enough."Asher's idea won’t be bad at all, maybe I should let him in to know what he think"He quickly took his phone out from his pocket and dialled Asher's number.Just a ring, and Asher's voice was already on the line.Wow! That was fast, Ryder thought then proceeded to respond to Asher's voice."Hey! Is it a wrong time?"He asked, but Asher whose background sound like
Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Two.
Days after Asher and Ryder bumped into Abigail. The young lady whom they mistook for Annabelle the young lady. Whom Asher employed to keep her watch on Darious.She had not been a able to take her mind off Ryder's physic. The constant flash of Ryder's Image and his strong magical words which he was able to capture her heart with, the first day they met.She thought she could be hard to that extent but obviously not to someone like Ryder, because it took Ryder not less a an hour to capture Abigail's heart.**Flash back**"Come on, you really don’t have to be too hard on yourself okay? I’m just that harmless dude you've heard so much about. If knowing your name would hurt so badly, can I at least feel the pain?"Abigail held her cool for a moment, thinking of the level of guts that Ryder had walked up to her with. She seized to function for a moment while her eyes kept moving round Ryder's body.How else could she possibly get Ryder off her way if her straight face was unable to? Well m
