Travis smiled at what Joanna said and he replied, "Be patient, I'll definitely help you get ten percent of the company shares and the position of general manager."Joanna said with her eyes sparkling. "Really? And I also need the subsidiary company in City North. I want it back. Can you make that happen?"Travis nodded. "Of course. Madame Emma will have no choice at all."Seeing Travis being endowed with intellect and confidence in handling matters, the gloominess that has lingered inside Joanna started to slowly dissipate.She smiled and looked away, still finding it unbelievable that she was about to go back to her comfort life – all thanks to Travis.All the good news she has received for the day alone calmed her completely. It was like a heavy burden was lifted off her.Swiftly, they arrived at the hospital.However, Travis seems to have judged wrongly.Alison and her father did not come to apologize genuinely. As Joanna and Travis arrived at the ward, they could hear James' arrog
Madame Emma frowned and interrogated, "James, Alison, have you apologized like I told you to and reinstated the family?"Alison nodded and said, "We did. Daddy and I had apologized sincerely and even almost kneeled before them, but they're been so arrogant! They refused to let us off the hook!"Madame Emma looked at Joanna and then at Travis. She placed her hand on her forehead exhaustedly, wondering what was wrong with her son and his daughter.Do they not care about the family's problems and status? And here, once again, Alison was lying just like she lied in the past about Joanna and now she expects her to believe? Even in the past, she knew Alison and her father were lying, she wanted Alice and her daughters out of her house because she never approved of Alice to the family.Well, like father, like daughter, right?She looked at James and –SLAP!James was shocked as his mother's hand landed on his face."Bastard!" She screamed at him. "You're supposed to be the adult around here
Madame Alice left the hospital leaving only Joanna and Travis sitting on separate chairs in front of their daughter's bed.Joanna sighed for the umpteenth time, it became so obvious that she was in deep thought. She shook her head with a scoff escaping her, "I still can't believe this is really happening. I still feel like I'm dreaming."Travis lowered his gaze and looked at her. "Well, it's not. Except we are both dreaming the same thing which is not possible, right?"Joanna nodded in agreement. "Indeed, it's not possible. You amazed me today, to be honest, Travis. I feel like everything wouldn't have happened because of you.""Well, I owe you, right?""I should probably just take it as your obligation. You're lucky you didn't turn out completely useless." She said, shaking her head. "I'm the one who's gonna pay for all the debts anyway. This VIP ward, money for the bone marrow, and the hospital bills."Travis sighed and looked away from her. "Whether you believe it or not, you won'
Travis stood up and walked out of the room in shock and he asked quietly, "How the hell do you get my number?""I have my ways, Travis. Anyways, news went around like wildfire that you've signed the succession contract, is that right?" Bianca asked."And what's that to you?" Travis questioned."I thought you left and you're never coming back. You should have just stayed lost and stayed to your principles that you're never coming back or taking your inheritance. I thought that was the plan."Travis shrugged. "Well, plans have changed. I never even needed to sign a succession contract before I took what belongs to me. It was all mine from the beginning."The line was quiet for a while then Bianca sighed. "Wow, is that so? You're no longer angry at your father?! You should have just stayed angry instead of coming back and ruining everything. I thought you didn't want it." Travis hung the call up in anger, his teeth gritted and his fists tightened. He couldn't believe that the overall la
Joanna was confused at the mockery oozing out of Alison had William. She could tell something was wrong and it scared her.Then Alison answered, "I'm just laughing someone avaricious who overrates her own abilities."Matthew also let out a laugh. "You are just a bunch of kids. Do you really think that Bloom Constructions will transfer seventy percent of the subsidiary company shares in City North to you? You think we're that stupid? Gosh, you're too naive. Keep on dreaming!""What?!" Joanna exclaimed in shock. "This contract is fake?"Madame Emma cackled, finding it funny. "Of course it's fake. The Bloom family doesn't need ungrateful people like you! Joanna, you're too ambitious. How dare you try to dominate the subsidiary company in City North?! You were just running that malodorous mouth of yours! You have no qualifications to take what belongs to me, who gave you that courage? Is it trash you call a husband?! You know what, just get out! You're no longer needed!"Joanna was on the
Everyone wasn't sure they heard right."He signed the contract?""The useless son of a bitch signed the contract?""How could he of all people have such power?"Travis sighed, getting fed up with how they were wasting too much time. He looked at his watch and announced, "Five minutes is far gone! I'm not sure you guys are taking things really seriously. Also, I could sign this and you can't because I know Mr. Pattinson and he owes me a favor."Alison once again immediately started yelling, "There's no way! Stop trying to bluff your way out of this! How can you – a joker and a loser – sign something as important as that?! You're a nobody. A cheap bastard who only eats out of the hands of Joanna. You're no better than a street rat! You would have been starved to death ages ago if you hadn't met Joanna! You're overestimating your worth!"Travis's cold gaze landed on Alison but before he could act –SLAP!Joanna threw a slap at Alison's face with a daring expression. "You just keep runnin
Sharon had heard the news from around the company as well. She scurried to the window to see it herself, her heart rising at every step she took. However, Joanna and Travis had already entered the building. Something didn't sit right with her and her heart standing pounding nervously.She remembered that Alison hadn't been to work since yesterday and she hasn't received any calls from her as well. She was feeling extremely uneasy.She was especially anxious cause she has a lot of loans to pay and has an entire family to take care of.Cold sweat trickled down her forehead as she thought of what to do.She tried calling Alison's phone but it kept going to voicemail. "Why the hell isn't she picking?!" She lamented after trying numerous times.Beep… "Hi, you've reached Alison Bloom. If I'm unavailable then I'm too busy to take your call right now, you can just leave a message if it is urgent and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. If this is too urgent, please send me a text message
A week later, it was a new day.Travis woke up early in the morning, feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead. He tiptoed out of the bedroom so as not to wake his wife Joanna and their daughter Maya, who were still fast asleep. He went to the kitchen and started preparing breakfast for the family.He put on some music, humming along to the tunes as he diced up vegetables for an omelet. The smell of sizzling bacon filled the kitchen, and soon the aroma of fresh coffee joined in. He poured himself a cup and took a sip, feeling the warmth spread through his body.As the omelet cooked, Travis set the table with plates, silverware, and napkins. He arranged a vase of fresh flowers in the center of the table, a small touch that he knew would make Joanna smile when she saw it.Being back home, all he just wanted was to put them back on good terms.Finally, the breakfast was ready, and Travis went back to the bedroom to wake his wife and daughter. He gently nudged Joanna, whispering in he
Travis’s sneer deepened as he cocked his head, scrutinizing the expression etched across Larry Roberts’ face. “Ah, I see the wheels turning in your head. Planning your revenge, are you? Plotting how you’ll come back and wreak havoc on my family once you're released from jail for causing public disturbances.”Larry's shock was evident as he looked up at Travis, his eyes widened in horror, yet he vehemently denied any such thoughts. “What?! No, no, I wouldn’t dream of such a thing…”With a disdainful scoff, Travis fixed him with a piercing glare. “Whether you admit it or not is inconsequential. But rest assured, any such notions are futile. You won't have the opportunity.”Larry Roberts trembled at Travis's words, a chill running down his spine. Glancing at his brother, Vince, he began to realize that Travis was more than just a man with a formidable force at his beck and call. “I… I can see now that you're wealthy and influential. I was naive not to recognize it earlier. But to exact p
Colonel Richard Wayne stood before Travis, his posture rigid and his salute precise, a testament to his military training and discipline. With an air of seriousness, he addressed Travis, “Sir, Colonel Richard Wayne of the esteemed Storm Reapers Special Forces, reporting for duty. We stand prepared with a thousand elite fighters at your command. Your orders, Sir!”Travis regarded the colonel with a mixture of bewilderment and uncertainty. The level of deference and respect being shown to him left him feeling perplexed and out of his depth. He couldn’t fathom why the colonel regarded him with such importance or how he possessed the authority to issue orders to a military unit of such caliber. It left him pondering the extent of his influence and connections, a realm he hadn’t fully explored or understood.As Travis grappled with these thoughts, he couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to this situation than met the eye. Perhaps his Uncle Marshall or his father could shed some
In a sudden flurry of commotion, a voice rang out, exclaiming, “Yes, yes, boss is here! Larry, the big boss, has arrived! You’re done for now, you bastard!”The gang members erupted into a unified cheer, delighted by the presence of Larry Roberts, while Travis could only sneer in response.They quickly cleared a path through the middle, forming an aisle to ensure no hindrance to Larry’s entrance.Amidst the anticipation, a sleek black Mercedes Benz S550 glided into view before the crowd, its license plate bearing Larry’s name, unmistakably signaling his arrival.With a disdainful glare at Travis, Vince strode toward the car and swiftly opened the door, offering a greeting to his brother. "Welcome, big brother. It's fortunate that you're here."A robust figure clad in all black emerged from the Mercedes. As customary, two buttons of his shirt remained undone, revealing a wolf tattoo emblazoned across his chest, a clear indication to all present of his status as the Alpha of the North,
The Wild Dogs Alpha of the North.Larry Roberts?The mention of Larry Roberts, the Alpha of the Wild Dogs in the North, sent a chill through everyone present. Known for his brutal prowess in Grove City, Larry had achieved a fearsome reputation after a gruesome battle where he single-handedly dismantled five adversaries with a kitchen knife, an infamous battle that ultimately bestowed upon him the title of the war god of the Northern District.Grove City, Myriad Village residents were well aware of Larry’s ruthlessness, and when they learned that Jinx was affiliated with him, fear painted their expressions. Larry Roberts was not one to trifle with, and his wrath was something few dared to invoke.Seeking to instill dread in Travis, Jinx invoked the name of Larry Roberts, yet to his surprise, Travis remained oddly composed. “So, the self-proclaimed Wild Dogs Alpha of the North has instructed you to come and stir up trouble?" Travis inquired with a calm demeanor, seemingly unshaken.Jinx
The Wild Dogs Alpha of the North.Larry Roberts?The mention of Larry Roberts, the Alpha of the Wild Dogs in the North, sent a chill through everyone present. Known for his brutal prowess in Grove City, Larry had achieved a fearsome reputation after a gruesome battle where he single-handedly dismantled five adversaries with a kitchen knife, an infamous battle that ultimately bestowed upon him the title of the war god of the Northern District.Grove City, Myriad Village residents were well aware of Larry’s ruthlessness, and when they learned that Jinx was affiliated with him, fear painted their expressions. Larry Roberts was not one to trifle with, and his wrath was something few dared to invoke.Seeking to instill dread in Travis, Jinx invoked the name of Larry Roberts, yet to his surprise, Travis remained oddly composed. “So, the self-proclaimed Wild Dogs Alpha of the North has instructed you to come and stir up trouble?" Travis inquired with a calm demeanor, seemingly unshaken.Jinx
A collective sense of amazement and disbelief swept through the construction workers, pedestrians, and Joanna alike.In a state of awe, Joanna found herself muttering, “That’s my husband,” her mouth agape in sheer shock as she couldn’t divert her gaze from her husband.While Jinx struggled to regain his footing, attempting to wiggle his body into a standing position, Travis calmly approached him.Jinx’s gaze shifted from the discarded iron bar to Travis’s apathetic countenance. A profound sense of fear gripped him as his eyes met Travis’s steely gaze. Attempting to mask his trepidation, he blurted out in a trembling voice, “Hey, what do you think you’re doing? I’m Big Brother Larry’s man. If anything happens to me, he will make you pay for it, I promise you, you fucking bastard!” ……The Wild Dogs Alpha of the North.Larry Roberts?The mention of Larry Roberts, the Alpha of the Wild Dogs in the North, sent a chill through everyone present. Known for his brutal prowess in Grove City,
Unfazed by Jinx’s menacing tone, Travis interjected with a stern gaze, “Did you just threaten us?”Jinx, fixing his scrutinizing gaze on Travis, retorted with a dismissive frown, “I wasn’t talking to you, so keep your filthy mouth shut.”A low chuckle escaped Travis, a manifestation of his composed demeanor, as he nonchalantly looked away, his anger simmering by the second he stood there.Joanna cast a troubled glance at Travis, her discomfort palpable as the tension in the air thickened. Struggling with the weight of the situation, she paused, gathering her thoughts to formulate a compelling argument.Sensing Joanna’s unease, Travis stepped in to lend his support, “You profess to be residents, yet a majority have already willingly signed the contracts. Do you genuinely reside here?”Aligning with Travis’s suspicion, Joanna interjected, “Exactly! Allow me to register your IDs. I can act as an intermediary with the Demolition Office, negotiating on your behalf. What do you think of tha
Two days had elapsed since the commencement of the mass departure from Myriad Village, as the majority of residents eagerly relocated.The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as Golden Corporation prepared to initiate the demolition process, and Joanna found herself genuinely excited about the progress.However, her optimism was soon shattered for unforeseen complications arose the moment the demolition team arrived on the scene. To her astonishment, over thirty menacing-looking individuals emerged and swiftly encircled the team, wielding an array of weapons. Their hostile intent were alarmingly apparent. Without any warning, they ruthlessly dismantled excavators, ravaged trucks, and callously injured numerous workers without a moment’s notice. The aftermath left a scene of chaos and destruction, overshadowing Joanna’s initial excitement.Upon completing their rampage, the aggressors brazenly declared, “As the steadfast residents of Myriad Village, we staunchly refuse to vacate unti
Abby found herself in a state of utter bewilderment, unable to comprehend the surreal events unfolding before her eyes.It defied all reason that Dan, her wealthy boss with a net worth exceeding a billion, would bow down to Travis, treating him with an almost divine reverence.Travis put the black card away, "I don’t see that happening, but it’d be nice if you sack her.” The reference to Abby was unmistakable, casting a sudden and unexpected spotlight on her.Without hesitation, Dan promptly complied, fixing a stern gaze on Abby. “You’re terminated. Collect your compensation from accounting and exit immediately!”The proclamation hit Abby like a sudden storm, unable to contain the surge of tears welling up within her. She knew that there was nothing that she could do to reverse the situation. The irreversible reality of her dismissal marked a point of no return.Ella, the intern-turned-seller, efficiently handled the procedural aspects, providing them with a temporary number plate.Ul