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Ashes to Acclaim: Revenge Of The Forgotten Heir Twenty Seven
Jake was having breakfast when his phone rang. “Hello, George, good morning,” he greeted the caller. George was his friend and former colleague at his place of work. “Good morning to you too. I haven't heard from you in a while. How are you doing?” George asked. “I'm alright. And you?” “I'm fine. Jake, I got you a new job and it's a high paying job. Do you have any job at the moment?” George was one person who cares about Jake and alway had his back even though they both of them were not well to do and had nothing. There were times he used his meagre salary to treat Jake to a meal especially when his Kent family refused to give him something to eat. He had even accommodated him at some point when he was thrown out of his house. He was sad when Jake was fired but he couldn't do anything since he didn't have the power to save the situation. It was only him who sympathised with Jake when others were mocking him. Now, he had even gone as far as getting him a new job. Jake's heart
Ashes to Acclaim: Revenge Of The Forgotten Heir Twenty Eight
Jake stopped mopping immediately and turned to see who it was. He saw a stunning lady who was dressed in a very beautiful cloth. Her skin shone like the sun and her makeup was well done. She looked every inch exceptional. Jake could spot a few drops of water on her expensive and shiny shoes. He hadn't seen her coming, as he was carried away by the music he was humming. “I apologize Miss. I'll wipe it clean,” he apologized and bent low to clean off the dirt on the shoe. “Don't you dare!” she screamed in a shrill voice. “How dare you touch my shoes? Do you think you can afford them? I guess you want to use those filthy and messy hands of yours on my shoes, right? Gosh! This is insane!” she kicked his mopping bucket spilling more water on the floor he had taken time and pain to wipe clean and some touched him in the process. Jake frowned his face and tightened his fists. On a second thought, he realised he was acting like a mere cleaner and not a wealthy man. “Dearest, what's keepin
Ashes to Acclaim: Revenge Of The Forgotten Heir Twenty Nine
The following day, Dering ventures was thrown into chaos. A strange rich man had bought the company for millions of dollars! It was the primary gist on the internet and the lips of everyone in Dering ventures. They all waited to see what would become of Dering Ventures after the change of power but the new owner wasn't ready to come public or make any changes in the company. He left things as they were. However, two days later, things changed. Cindy Cooper's family ceased to be the top managers in Dering Ventures, but they were still allowed to retain a lower position in the company management. As if that wasn't enough, the recent contract with the Kent family was declared null and void. It was cancelled outrightly with no room for amendments or revision. Who was this new owner? No one knew. He had only bought the company under legal backings without his private name. Instead, he bought it as a separate legal entity. The Kent family were once again thrown in shambles. First of all,
Ashes to Acclaim: Revenge Of The Forgotten Heir Thirty
“Wow. Michael, you are very generous.”“Despite the hard hit, you are still back as a big boy!”“I knew it that it was just a little fuss and the dust would die down. Regardless, you are still the boss.”Michael's friends praised and hailed him when they met that evening. With all these accolades, Michael made a rash promise,“I'll take you all out. Nothing affects me. It was just a fuss as you said. My stock is unlimited!” he bragged. “Great! Let's head out!”“Where are we going to?”“I'll take you to Rosevett!” Michael said. Rosevett was a very expensive relaxation place to hang out in that area. Only the rich and those who had membership cards could afford to go there. “You are not allowed to enter here, sir,” the security man said. “What do you mean by that? Do you know who I am?” Michael bragged. He was with his friends and he didn't want to be embarrassed. He loved showing off and making his friends know that he wasn't in their level. “Your membership card has been revoked.
Ashes to Acclaim: Revenge Of The Forgotten Heir Thirty one
The room was well illuminated and decorated. The Golden Chandelier cast it's warm golden light on the room, adding taste, class and glamour to it's appearance. The lavish space was tailored to specifically impress the rich and powerful men who often came there for gatherings. It offered an unalloyed air of lavish and sophistication. Sky admired the walls draped in rich velvet and the gleaming marble floors. Men of high class were seated and the gathering was due to begin in five minutes. At the door stood bouncers, who dutifully and strictly checked invitation cards before letting anyone in. Amelia had gruelled at so many's feet just to obtain that invitation for her daughter. Sky promised to do her best. Her dinner gown was beyond description, it was fabulous. She dressed her best that night and she was putting on the latest designs from Aurora weaves. She had a good taste in fashion and she had combined her tastes and styles with the lastest clothes and jewelleries, giving rise to
Ashes to Acclaim: Revenge Of The Forgotten Heir Thirty Two
Mr Reed's girlfriend was a very enviable position and no one who loved her life would lie with that status. Neither will a sane person offend Daniel Reed's girlfriend! The waiter knew these two unwritten yet Golden rules by heart and that was why she didn't waste time to ask Sky for pardon. Sky knew the power of the new position she ascribed to herself. With the triumphant look, Sky walked up the stairs and was soon in front of the said room. She smiled again and got her facial muscles to relax. She had to look her best and be at her best behaviour this time. She pressed the door bell and the door beeped and opened seconds later. “Good evening Master Reed, your food is here,” she announced in her sexiest voice. Daniel was seated on the seat, facing the window and overlooking the lovely flowers in the garden behind his window. When he heard her, he didn't turn. Rather, he pointed at the table, meaning she should drop it there. “How rude! He's not even going to turn to see who it is?
Ashes to Acclaim: Revenge Of The Forgotten Heir Thirty Three
When she got closer to them, a bouncer stopped her midway. “You can't step further than this. Go back Miss.”She strained her neck to see more but there was no Jake in sight. Had she seen wrongly? Or was it her imagination?“Of course, it should be my imagination. Jake can't be with Reed. No, he's hopeless.”Sky went home and relayed the outcome of the meeting to her mother. Amelia was unhappy that they lost Reed. “We will try again, child.”Grrrnnggggg! Grnnnggggg!!Jake's phone rang. He stretched his hands lazily and picked it up. He was seated in an air conditioned office, going through the files that were brought before him. His grandfather had officially handed the company over to him and charged him to do his best. The caller was George. “Hello George.”“Jake! You will not believe what I'm about to tell you right now! I'm super excited!” George exclaimed. Jake smiled. He knew what his friend was about to say, after all, he was the one who put him in the managerial position.
Ashes to Acclaim: Revenge Of The Forgotten Heir Thirty Four
Jake turned in that direction and saw Vincent Winters running up to him. “Pray, Jake. Undo what you have done. I've learnt my mistake now. I will never be careless in the future, please,” he begged. “Too late,” Jake replied. Vincent had only a few hours left. His father had reminded him that he was going to get his lawyer to change the will in Jim's favour. Left with no other choice, Vincent had gone in search of Jake without success. He had dropped by to see if another person would help him out only to stumble on Jake. “Isn't that Vincent Winters?” George asked, coming closer to them. “It's him. Emm. How about you go ahead and to your office. I'll find my way home from here.”“Is that okay by you? I should make going home easier for you, Jake.”“Oh no. I have other things to do around here. I'm perfectly fine.”Having dismissed George, Jake focused on Vincent once more. “It's too late. The deed has been done.”“No Jake, no. I'll do anything. My dad is threatening to take away m
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Jake was seated with his mother in his car. Luckily for him, her surgery went well and she had fully recovered now. She lived with him for sometime before Jake insisted on getting her own house. “You deserve the best, mother. Let me give you that life. You've been through a lot,” he had said. He got her a house, had it furnished and employed household servants to be at her beck and call. They had just finished his grandfather's funeral. It had taken a lot of time to convince his mother to attend his funeral. According to her, there was no need coming to the funeral of someone who wanted her dead. She said she was only coming because Jake insisted and she was coming to let him know that she survived all his evil plots and stayed alive while he died. On looking out of his car window, he saw Emelda, standing straight and looking very beautiful. “I'll be right back, mother,” he said to her. He didn't come with a driver because he insisted on driving his mum to the funeral himself. He
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Seventy Nine
While his grandfather was at the hospital, Jake went back to see his mother and in order to convince her to leave with him, he explained everything to her in details. He told her his grandfather was ill and she agreed to follow him out. He sent her to a good hospital where she would receive adequate treatment. She had been through a lot. Jake personally had a driver bring his grandfather's lawyer to the hospital. After the old man woke up, he requested to see his lawyer. His health was deteriorating and he asked Jake to get his lawyer. Jake didn't waste anymore time; he asked his driver to hurry up and pick the lawyer from the firm. Jake was with his grandfather when Attorney Johnson came in. He greeted the lawyer before he left to give them privacy. When Jake re entered his grandfather's ward an hour later, the old man lay on the bed, lifeless! Jake moved closer, expecting to see a familiar smile or a weak but reassuring glance but there was none. Instead, he was met with an eer
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Seventy Eight
Jake hurried to the hospital to see his grandfather and on getting there, he met the doctors who told him that they are doing their best to resuscitate the old man. “He was poisoned. He had consumed a very poisonous substance,” the doctors disclosed. “Poisonous substance? How on earth did that happen?”Jake checked the cameras in the house but there was nothing out of place. The doctors even said the poison had stayed long in his system before it started showing up. As the days went by, his grandfather's health detoriated. There wasn't any improvement and this got Jake even more worried. In as much as his grandfather had kept his mother hostage, he didn't want the man to die. His grandfather had showered him with nothing but love, care and support since the day his men found him in the rain. His mother's condition added to his worries and he was gradually loosing focus. He no longer had enough time to look out for the enemies around him. One day, Jake went to see one of his grandf
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Seventy Seven
“That's a brilliant idea!” Evan agreed.“Are you sure this will work?” Lyle was skeptical about the plan. “It will work perfectly. We only need to meet the right people, play our cards well and boom, we are at the top.”“He's right Lyle. We only need to trust the process. We've been here for over two hours, putting heads together and this is by far the most brilliant and feasible idea. With this, we will all rise to power and get everything Jake took from us and even more. With this too, we will get to bankrupt him and get him back to the poor sorry ass he should be,” Dan explained and Lyle nodded. “How do we find the right person?”“That will not be a problem. I happen to know one of my father's friends who work at J and J legal firms. I'm sure he will be willing to help. We have this taken care of,” Welson answered. “We have a deal now, right?” Aidan asked. “Yes,” they answered with one voice. “Great. Let's drink to celebrate our upcoming success.”They filled their glasses and
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Seventy Six
With that anger in her heart, Sky swore to deal with Jake. As far as she was concerned, he was bitting more that he could chew. In her fury, she forgot that it was a very wealthy and powerful man she was up to challenge. Sky thought of who to assist her and she recalled that Jake wasn't in Vincent Winters good books. Jake made him lose his inheritance and she was sure he would be willing to do anything to get back at Jake and make him pay for what he did. She met with him and fortunately for her, they had the same mindset. To make Jake pay! In another part of the city, Aidan and his friends were also plotting Jake's downfall. After what happened at the gathering that day, the Frederick family punished them and Jake kept his promise of adding his own too. Each time they recalled what happened, they would want to murder Jake. After that, Jake bankrupted their family companies. He started by making the stock go down slowly then he canceled their projects. Most times, it was these pro
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Seventy Five
“That woman is evil! All these problems started the very moment Logan introduced her as his wife to be. That Lara, she's yet to pay for her sins. Let her remain there.”Jake's eyes widened as he heard what his grandfather said. His father's name was Logan. Was his grandfather in any way refering to his own mother as evil? What did he mean by she should remain there? Jake recalled his grandfather's response a few months ago when he asked about his mother. Ashley had told him that she too had died and information about her wasn't necessary at that time. No doubt, there was something that he was yet to find out. Jake sneaked out as quickly as he came, he didn't want his grandfather to see him. “Goodness me. How can grandfather be this callous? What?” Jake screamed. He was in his house, going through the papers in front of him. He had someone investigate his mother and the details were before him. It wasn't very easy because Grandfather Ashley was a powerful man who knew how to cover hi
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Seventy Four
It was an entirely different Jake that stepped out of the bathroom. Clean, fresh, powerful and handsome. No one would even believe he was untidy and dripping of food some minutes ago. His hair was well washed, neatly combed and well styled. His clothes were from the most famous designers and they fitted him as if the clothes were specifically made for him. With Richard and the guards beside him, he walked majestically to the front of the room and bowed politely. Firstly, he apologized for showing up late. “Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues and honoured guests. I want to start by apologising for showing up later than expected. Please, note that it was not a reflection of excitement or my commitment to my new role as the heir, but rather an unexpected circumstance I couldn't avoid. As I stand before you today, I'm honoured to take the reins of power for this incredible conglomerate. Most of your companies are under our conglomerate and I want to assure you that our company's
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Seventy Three
“Mr Thane!” Dan said when he found his tongue. Mr Richard Thane was a popular man in the country as well as city and was respected by all and sundry. Everyone knew how powerful he was and so, no one wanted to be in his bad books. He could blow up a family and render them bankrupt in few seconds! Aidan was still standing in front of Jake who hadn't left his arm. Instead, Jake twisted it even more painfully.“Are you crazy? Let go! Can't you see Mr Thane here?” Aidan spat.“What's going on?” he repeated firmly, a light frown on his face. Just then, the announcement was made again for the reception of the biggest CEO in the country.“This thing is causing a nuisance and I'm only putting him in his place. He dared to sneak in here and eat our food,” Lyle explained dutifully. Mr Thane turned and looked at the supposed nuisance. Hell no! That can't be his boss dripping of food and wine! He looked like he had been dipped into a pot of soup and was a huge mess. “Young master Frederick!”
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Seventy Two
Jake hadn't seen that coming, neither did Emelda and the others seated with him. When Aidan stood up, Jake was relieved that he was going to leave with his friends, although he didn't expect it to be that easy. Unfortunately, Aidan had other plans and the next thing Jake knew was that a clear coloured liquid flowed down his face and stung his eyes. His hair and clothes were also stained with spicy food. “What? How can you do that?” Emelda said, staring at Aidan in surprise. This was bully and as far as she was concerned, it was uncalled for. They could have handled the matter in a civilized way and Jake would have to return to his post and face appropriate punishment. Although she was disappointed in Jake, she didn't expect Aidan to take such rash actions. “He deserves even worse than that!” One of the guys on the table offered his unsolicited opinion. To him, Aidan didn't even do anything to Jake. He deserved worse than that. “How can you say that? Waiter, get a towel quick!” Emel
