2025-04-21 05:30:22
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
Asher's Legacy. Chapter One.
The sun had started to set and a cool breeze was blowing. Asher Griffin smiled to himself as he walked down the street towards the Harper's family mansion, where a party was being thrown that night to celebrate the 60th birthday anniversary of Roland Harper, the patriarch of the family and his father in law. He slipped his hand into his pocket and touched the small box he kept there, which made him smile even wider. "Roxanne is going to love this gift," he thought to himself. Today, he had bought Roxanne a necklace with a set of earrings so she could wear for the party. His wife's family looked down on him and treated him like trash because he was poor. When he got married to Roxanne three years ago, the Harpers thought he was a new big shot in the city. Unknown to them, he was just running errands for his boss. He had tried to explain the truth to them, but they never thought to listen to him. As he reached the gates of the mansion, he saw that they were closed. The pressed in th
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Two.
Asher couldn't believe it, but he kept his expression calm. "I want to hear from my wife first. Roxanne, do you really want to divorce me?" He asked hid wife who still sat quietly in the corner. She raised her head to look at him, and as Asher looked into her eyes, he saw a look of determination set into her face. She stood up and moved to stand before him, then said."You know that I love you very much, and I will never do such a thing."Asher was relieved to hear his wife's words. He took her hand and turned to look at her family members' faces in anger. He then began to say to them, "So you are willing to sacrifice your daughter's happiness? All because of money and a few gifts?" The Harpers looked at each other and burst into laughter. Roland wiped his eyes and said, "Who are you to question us? I am the head of this home and I will do whatever is best for my family. And currently, that is ensuring we have strong ties to the Larsen family, and you are being a stumbling block f
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Three.
Asher sat down in the back of the car as the driver wove through the roads in the city. "Find me a comfortable place to sleep tonight." Asher said to the driver. "Yes boss," the driver nodded and continued to drive, stopping in front of a 4 star luxury hotel. "It's not the best in the city, but it's the closest sir." The driver said to him. "It's fine," Asher replied. He opened a small black box that was kept on the seat beside him in the car. In the box was a black card with a glittering silver stripe along one side, and a sleek black smartphone. He tucked both items into the pocket of his jeans and stepped out of the car and into the hotel lobby. Once he entered the hotel, he went straight to the front desk where a young woman was sitting behind it. She took one look at him, noticing his old jeans and rough t-shirt and her face dissolved into a frown. "I'd like a room for the night, please." Asher said to her. She wrinkled her nose at him as if he smelled bad, then said rudel
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Four.
The next morning, Asher stood on the balcony of the hotel room, making a phone call. "We need to meet with the families, so we can know our next plan of action. I'll see you soon. Send a car to pick me up this morning." Asher said into the phone. "As you wish, boss." The voice on the other side replied. "Good." Asher said and hung up. He moved about to get ready for the day. He looked at his rumpled shirt and jeans, and made a mental note to get himself new clothes. He left the suite and took the elevator downstairs to the lobby. There, he saw the manager from yesterday standing by the front desk, talking sternly to a new receptionist. The manager turned and noticed him, then rushed forward and began to offer greetings. "Uh, good morning, Mr…" The manager then realised that he didn't even know Asher's name. "You can call me Mr. Griffin." Asher told him, noticing his discomfort. "Thank you very much, sir," The manager supplied. "I'll be leaving this morning." Asher announced.
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Five.
. Asher was on his way to the estate of the first family on his list when he received a call from Roxanne. "Hello Asher," she said in a small voice over the speaker. On hearing that tone, Asher immediately knew that something was not right. His wife was normally quite calm and soft spoken, but right now something was amiss. "What's wrong my dear?" He asked, concern lacing his tone. "It's my parents," she answered, her voice starting to break. Asher felt unease begin to flow through his veins, but none of it was visible on his face. Hadn't that family hurt them enough? What is it they did this time? "What's happened? How did they hurt you? What did they do?" He asked her in a calm voice. She took a deep breath on the other side before she began to speak, "You know how bad things are at the company financially. That's why they want me to marry Seth Larsen, so that his family will invest in our company. But I don't want to marry him, so I brought up the idea of sending out busines
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Six.
The car turned onto the paved road that led to the Garrison estate. They were a second rate family in New York City, with a lot of influence and connections as they were once a top rate family. However, not many knew their background or how they were able to remain an influential family after the disaster that befell them all those years ago. Asher Griffin was however very privy to that secret, as they were one of the many families in the country that answered to him. Or rather the power he represented. Either way, he needed a base of operations, and as long as they played their cards right, they could benefit from this arrangement greatly. The car rolled to a stop in front of the gates of the expansive Garrison estate. The guards at the post were confused, as they weren't alerted by the family higher ups that anyone important was visiting that day. "Who are you, please? And how may we help you?" One guard approached the car on the driver's side and asked. Asher didn't reply, it w
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Seven.
Asher just stood and watched as Andrew berated James. "I hope you're not offended, Master Kane. Some people can't recognise greatness even when it stands before them," Andrew tried to suck up to Asher, who only replied with a small smile on his face. Asher then ordered the security guards back to their duty posts. The two guards who had let Asher in bowed and thanked him profusely before rushing back, feeling relief that they had not taken action against him. James, on the other hand was as pale as a sheet. He was currently trembling where he stood by the side. Who exactly had he offended? He had let his arrogance and greed go to his head. He was praying silently that the mysterious man whom even his family head had to respect would have mercy on him. As if Andrew could hear his brother's thoughts, he called him ti kneel in front of Asher and apologise. "Now, apologise to Mr. Kane here. He will decide how he wants to deal with you."James quickly got onto his knees and began to a
Asher's Legacy. Chapter Eight.
It was a regular afternoon in the Harper Corporation. Somehow, word had gotten out about Roxanne's mission to find new investors or be made to leave her current husband and marry the Larsen's heir, so it was the current hot topic of discussion in the office. "Did you hear the news about Roxanne?" One lady called to another from her cubicle. "Oh yes I did. Such juicy information." The second lady replied. "I really do hope she divorces that her good for nothing husband. I was lucky to see Seth Larsen once, he's so tall and handsome." The first one said, clasping her hands in front of her chest with a dreamy look in her face. "That means you want our company not to get investors?" the second one chided her. "If she marries Seth Larsen, the Larsen's family business will partner with us, so what do we need investors for? Don't forget they're a second rate family." The first lady reminded the second one. "Oh well, you're right. But that's enough Roxanne drama, she's still our boss an
Latest Chapter
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Seven.
After Asher found out it was really his absence that got Tian looking the way he met him. He quit with trying to persuade him on seeing a doctor for a medical attention. He believed it would all be a complete waste of time.Asher decided to stay back in Tian's hut long enough, so he won’t have to miss him and probably take the time out to talk with him.He could at least use the time to discuss with him and also tell him about his wife’s pregnancy, cause he was sure he had left her wife on a good note and believe nothing would happen to his unborn child at the time, no matter what.As the day ran middle. Asher and Tian, just like other days. Strolled down to the cowshed to check on the cows and also give them food.But as they got there. The cows environment was quite mess up with the left over from the previous day."These guys looks so big in my eyes already, or does it really mean that the constant tears affected my sight?"Asher laughed out, on his way going to fetch water from t
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Six.
It was with a great shock that Asher found Tian quite unconscious the moment he walked into his room.Tian could neither stand not sit. It was then Asher began to imagine how Tian survived in such condition with no one by his side.Tian was the type that no matter what, he would never make his sickness known to anyone. But seeing him in such helpless situation made Asher knew it was really that serious.It was no longer a job to Asher, as he would wake in the morning clean Tian up and then head to the cowshed to feed them each passing day.It wasn’t just a thing but a lot, as Asher came and found one of the cows dead. To think it was actually his favourite among all.He struggled to hold back the pain so Old Tian won’t find out, cause he believes it would definitely make Tian's recovery a hard one.That particular cow wasn’t just Asher's favourite but also Tian's.He continued it like that till a day came and he thought Old Tian might likely not agree to it but he knew he definitely n
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Five.
Ryder had been restless since his day out with Abigail. The picture got stuck in his brains, that was same Darious, Asher’s step brother.How small could the world be? Since the day he set his eye on the picture, he had been calling Asher's number to tell him what he found on his first date with Abigail. But Asher's number had not been connecting.Ryder gave it a rest, thinking Asher would either get busy wife the preparation of his baby that was on the way.But it continued, and Ryder felt it was something to be worried about. It had been days already but still, Asher’s number was not connecting and Ryder could not wait anymore."Something is definitely wrong" he said.When it seemed like Ryder was going to loose his sanity, trying to figure out what could keep Asher's phone unreachable.He grabbed his car keys and started walking out from his room. The moment Ryder got to his living room, he got a beep on his phone, hopefully it was Asher. He thought, then quickly moved his phone
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Four.
For days. Meredith have had problems laying hands on her phone. The morning sickness and the breakdown started quite fast, then smell from metals and gadgets related was the only thing she could not withstand.But on that faithful Saturday morning. She woke up from sleep feeling somehow, but Joan was the one right on the bed with her.Meredith had wanted to talk to Jessica instead, cause how the hell was she going to begin with Joan, when they weren’t all that close to the point? Even though Joan wanted her to tell her everything, especially how she felt at any point.But how would she, when the whole thing keep looking awkward to her?She thought as she stared at her phone from the distance where she had kept it on the drawer, wondering how she was going to deal with the disgust of a smell that comes from it.At the point. Joan woke up and noticed how moody Jessica looked, for someone who was just waking up from sleep. She laid still and observed her for a moment cause she had noti
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Three.
Jessica had taken Meredith to a friend place. Cause her mother who easily get irritated by things might not withstand Meredith’s present in the house.She took her to another friend of hers Joan. Joan was a distanced friend of Jessica, whom she barely get in touch with.From the first day Jessica began to speak to Joan about having a friend she would like to bring over. Joan had never approved of it.She was more concerned on why Jessica would take so long to connect back to her after abandoning her for another, and then the next thing was how she was going to bring over the same friend whom she had left her for.**Flashback**"I can’t do this girl. Like it’s not even possible" Joan spat, her tone dripping with fierce. "Who would even think after making me feel less cause of Meredith, you would still want me to take her in to stay with me? No, I’m not gonna do that, never Jessica"Joan felt needed to vent for all the time in the past when Jessica would stand her up just because Mered
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Two.
Meanwhile, Old Tian had gotten tired of constantly getting no response from the millions of calls and messages just to get to Asher.But still, no response. He fell sick and was just in his lonely world, wondering what he had done to deserve the treatment he was getting from Asher. After all the things he did to make him happy, was that the only way he felt he could pay him back?Tian thought while on his bed, in his pool of tears, thinking tears would at least solve a thing. But no, it only added to his weakness and that was clearly not good for his current situation, but what could he possibly do other than cry and wait for death to come and take him along?He thought, then tried reaching for his phone. It was a struggle as he tried using the last strength in him to reach for the phone.Finally, he laid his hand on it but fell from the bed while trying to gain his balance.Right on the floor while holding the phone close to his heart, he said. "It’s okay if I fall a million times,
Chapter One Hundred and Sixty One.
Ryder had his eyes fixed on Abigail. She was so unease and the constant rejection from an incoming call that seem like it would not stop any time soon.He held on for a moment still trying to understand what was going on why she was rejecting the call that had been coming into her phone.It continued, and that made him feel uncomfortable. What In God’s name would make his first day out with Abigail be that preoccupied? He thought then extended his hand in reach of Abigail’s phone, where she had kept it.An unsaved number? Ryder thought. Why would someone who wasn’t saved in the first place be so persistent?He dropped the phone and then waited a little while for the same number to call, so he could speak up.And yes. The number called back for the tenth time. "No way, this is not happening Abigail. Who the hell is that? And why in God’s name has he decided to call your soul off?"Abigail hesitated for a while. She wasn’t sure if it’s something she wants Ryder to know if, she was scar
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,
