Noah opened his eyes, in sync with a message popping- up on his phone. It was the sound of its notification that had broken his sleep, and he groggily unlocked the phone.“Come to the living room of the mansion, now.”He read the message from his grandfather, and got to his feet with a jerk, forgetting that Eliana was also sleeping beside him.The moment he realized it, he made sure to walk across the room on his tiptoes, opening the door and leaving the guest room without making any further sounds.But it was already too late, since Eliana's sleep had also been interrupted because of the sound.By the time she gained consciousness and turned around on the bed, she saw the door closing softly. She got up and left the room as well, following in Noah's footsteps.But since she was completely new to the mansion, she bumped into the golden vase placed outside a bedroom as she turned the corner after climbing down one floor. She hissed in pain before steadying the vase that had been place
“Noah Kingsley! The chairman of the Blue Whale Group.”Eliana read the lines flashing on the television screen again… and again… and once more for the third time.So, she was indeed reading it correctly. The newscaster was saying enthusiastically that Noah Kingsley was going to be the next chairman of Blue Whale group– the biggest business empire of the world.But how and why was everyone present here giving a reaction like her Noah was the one who was going to be the chairman of this business empire?!In fact, the news was talking about Noah Kingsley. So shouldn’t they go and congratulate him? While her husband was just Noah… Noah Turner! How would he have any link to Noah Kingsley?He didn't know him… she didn't know him… he must be the son of a very wealthy and aristocratic family… then why was his family so invested in this news?Sure, she had just come to know that Noah wasn't an orphan from the village, with no family, like she had thought before. Although his parents were no m
Warner looked at Viola, who was speaking like she was really happy with this news of the announcement of new chairman, and was claiming that she hadn't kept any difference between her own son Liam and Noah.But he knew very well how hypocritical this lady was, it was just that he didn't want to say it to her face.But he was definitely going to rub this victory of his, where he has really managed to save his grandson, whom she once tried to kill after giving poison as well.“I am so glad to hear that, Viola! I have always expected this much responsibility and sensibility from you and I am happy that it is the first time you haven't disappointed me. And now when you have accepted that there is no difference between Liam and Noah for you, I want you to organize a grand party in the evening and invite all the business families of the city. I want to celebrate this news with the entire city, also don't forget to invite the Frosts… after all, they are our in- laws and they should be the fi
Otis grunted in frustration before he stepped forward and grabbed Viola by both her shoulders, trying to put some sense into her small skull.He knew that she was very upset because of the news, but he was upset too! This was the sole reason he had not spoken to his mother, ever again. Not even when she was on her deathbed, when he had come to know about the prenup she has signed before marrying Warner.“The old lady was clearly blinded by love, and didn't want anything apart from a family from the man who could have brought the world for her! How foolish of her indeed. And the worst thing she did was to treat my step brother– the son of this old man– like her own son, when she has clearly dug the grave for her real son with her own hands!I knew it very well that my real father didn't even owe a penny under his name. Rather, he was behind bars for the crimes whose weight was enough to not let him out, at least in this lifetime. And that horrid woman whom I unfortunately called my mo
Eliana silently went to her room, feeling that it was undoubtedly a relief that Warner had taken Noah with him, at least for now.Yes, she was very confused by all these events; but as much as she wanted to ask Noah about everything– the truths and the lies he had been hiding from her– she still needed some time alone with herself to compose herself first.She didn't consider herself to be a weak willed person, who would be shaken easily– but this had definitely knocked her off balance.It was completely unexpected– not just in the way that this news had been announced so suddenly, early in the morning, but also because she never saw it coming… that Noah could be involved in this succession battle by any means. She couldn't even believe her eyes yet– the man everyone in her family and in this world had treated so badly– just because of being poor and without a prominent family name– was actually the wealthiest person alive in this world!He was the only heir of the empire that contro
“Noah! Just trust yourself, you are much more capable than you imagine yourself to be. Your grandpa needs some time to relax now, it has been a very long life for me, son. Now it is my time to take my retirement and hand over everything that belongs to you to you–”“I understand your concerns grandpa, but all I am saying is, regardless of whatever uncle Otis and aunty Viola have done, why does Liam have to pay for it? He also deserves to be a part of this business, just like he is a part of our family…”Noah interrupted his grandfather without even realizing it, as the question started to pinch him until he uttered it. He had been trying to understand all the points that his grandfather had been trying to explain to him, in direct as well as indirect ways since they had met.After hearing all of them straight from Warner’s mouth, he kinda understood almost everything. Especially after seeing that the maid who was supposed to have died all those years ago, all because of him– was aliv
Noah took one glance at Eliana's eyes, and that's all it took for him to sense what she wanted.Without turning away from her or breaking eye contact, he started to speak to the staff members who were standing behind him while holding the medical supplies. “Leave, right now. And update me on the location of the doctor, why is it taking this long for him to come–”“It's okay! Call the doctor and tell him that there is no need for him to arrive. And also, close the door on your way out.”Eliana spoke over Noah's command before the staff members could have gotten the chance to reply and accept the order.She waited for them to leave the room with impatience and anxiety; even though Noah was trying his best to hide it from her eyes, she could notice the frustration and the helplessness on his face.This was something she hadn't ever seen on his face even when he didn't have a penny in his pocket– so then, why was he this helpless when he was the only heir of an entire Empire?As soon as
Eliana closed the gap between them within moments as she pulled Noah into a hug, rubbing her hands softly on his back. She found her voice after a few minutes. “It's okay Noah… it's okay, I am not mad at you that you have hidden all of this from me. It's just that, if you had told me about it already, we might have done something about it together. We are a team, right? Then why do you have to go through all of this alone?”Noah tightened his grip against Eliana's waist, releasing all the tension he had been holding in for so long. Feeling overwhelmed, all he could manage to do was murmur in a low voice,“Thank you!”As soon as she heard Noah whispering a thank you, she started off on another tangent, feeling miffed. “Noah, seriously! You will thank me for doing the bare minimum, when you have been doing everything to save this relationship of ours? I don't even know what I have done, to get someone you in my life… the most caring and loving life partner in this entire world–”"Giv
Noah was sitting in the garden, trying desperately to calm himself as he had been feeling a little uneasy because of the way things had unfolded.He had spent most of his life away from home, this is why, he knew the value of family. He had also met several people who were dark to the very core, but for some reason, he thought that Liam was different…Noah had a feeling that everything he had been doing so far, was just because something that he thought would always remain his, had been snatched from him in the middle of all the succession drama… and especially because of Noah himself.So it was a logical thing that he hated him from the core of his heart… but he had also seen his affection towards their grandpa. He was lost in his thoughts, staring off into the distance… when he noticed some disturbance near the ivy vines, lurking by the southernmost boundary of the garden.He rose from his seat and started walking towards the boundary; and Ben snapped to attention.He had been stan
“Killed him? Dad!! You are saying you killed him… wasn't his death an accident? Then how is it possible that you are the reason behind–”Liam didn't even realize that he had started to interrogate his father under the effect of his anxiety on hearing the last words spoken by him.Till now, he had been thinking that they were standing on the right side of the situation as well as the history that was yet to be written. He really believed that they were the oppressed ones who had always been discriminated against, trying to fight for their rights which had unjustly been snatched from them.But after hearing his father's nonchalant response, he wasn't able to think straight anymore. He was ready to go to any extent to get what really belonged to him, but killing someone was something he could never imagine doing… nor was he able to digest the fact that his father was a murderer.But before he could have completed his statement, Otis interrupted his rambling. “Yes! It was an accident, a
Sabreena hesitated in the doorway, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment as she clutched a large bouquet of white lilies. She took a deep breath before stepping into the living room, her eyes darting around nervously and scanning the faces: her brother was looking at her with confusion, while Olivia’s gaze was sharp, Eliana’s gently curious, and Noah was stoic and calm; although his calm demeanor wasn't exactly helpful in taming her anxiety.Finally, with a forced smile, she spoke up. “Oh, come on, Olivia…” She started awkwardly, the bouquet trembling slightly in her hands. “How long are you going to hold on to some… some small incident from ages ago? Why would I insult him? I… actually, I have come to thank No- I mean, Mr. Kingsley.”Eliana shot her mother an amused glance, while Noah remained silent, his face unreadable as Sabreena took a few steps forward, extending the bouquet of lilies towards him. Olivia crossed her arms and cut in sharply, “Well, I can’t exactly let it go
Liam threw down the glass vase which was placed on the side table in his room, sending it crashing to the floor, as soon as he noticed his parents trying to enter his room once again.It had been four days since his return- or to be honest, the rather rude way in which he had been thrown out, not just from the party but from the city itself. The security had unceremoniously dumped them on the first flight back to Edinburgh, without caring which class tickets were available. And apart from declaring in front of his parents that he had failed miserably, he hadn't given any specific details to his parents. Instead, he had locked himself in his room, boycotting everything: from eating properly to speaking to his parents.In fact, since last night, he had not even touched the food, even for once… and this was making both Otis and Viola more and more tense with every passing second.Even though they were aware that the deal had slipped out of Liam's hands, they were still trying to keep th
“What? Richard Jensen was there too?!” Eliana’s voice burst out in surprise from Noah's phone speaker, her lovely face filling the screen of their video call as she heard the entire story from his mouth. She leaned closer, her eyes wide with disbelief, while Noah glanced into the screen as he replied while preparing to go to bed. “Oh yeah! And he had plenty to say against me at first, calling me a scammer and whatnot. But as soon as Grandpa Omar and Norm showed up, he went quiet and practically disappeared into the crowd, fearing for his own safety.”Eliana burst into laughter, covering her mouth. “After what happened last time, I can’t believe he had the nerve to show up and then also splash mud on you! I mean, did he get the guts?”Noah chuckled. “Apparently, he bribed the event organizers for an invitation. And I guess he was really feeling frustrated after our last meeting, and thinking that he had nothing more to lose now, just vented out all his anger. His little scam was
“I understand, Grandpa Omar, that you’re not much of a drinker.”Noah continued with a steady voice, meeting some raised eyebrows from the people gathered around there. He continued, knowing that his words were surely having some effect, since Norm and Omar were looking at him with curiosity now, instead of suspicion. “I am also aware that you, Grandfather Norm and my grandfather have planned to visit Edencrest Estate together after the signing of the deal, and finally share the bottle of wine purchased so long ago. That is why I have ensured that the other bottle has safely been delivered at your residence, as the homage to that promise.”He glanced at the broken necklace on the floor, and everyone else's eyes followed; to the place where Sienna had thrown it after snapping the string and causing the pearls to scatter in all directions. “And I apologize for the condition of the necklace. It was a vintage heirloom, and though it was meant to be my gift to Eleanor, I shall make sure
Taking a moment to gather his thoughts, Noah blinked before responding. “Of course,” he said smoothly. “I am happy to answer any questions you might have to help you see that I’m speaking the truth.”Blaine folded his arms, looking Noah up and down, an expression of irritation on his face. Clearly, he thought it was nothing more than a waste of his time to entertain him, but he had no other choice. “Fine! Then show me what you have brought as a gift for my niece. If you are truly the heir of the Kingsleys, you would know better than to show up empty handed, wouldn’t you?”Noah inclined his head, unbothered by Blaine’s mocking tone. “Certainly, uncle. I’ll show you the gifts I have brought.” Turning slightly, he motioned to one of his guards, who stepped forward, handing him a wine bottle wrapped in elegant packaging. Noah held it, his fingers lightly wrapping around the bottle— the vintage wine he had personally unearthed that morning.He extended the bottle toward Blaine. “This
Sienna’s eyes narrowed with suspicion as she looked at the scene in front of her. Just this morning, this idiot Noah had been roaming around the city, trying to get access into a high- end bank.And now, he was supposedly surrounded by an army of guards? Something was really fishy…Just then, her eyes landed on the man at the front of the group, and recognition flashed in her eyes. She clenched her fists, it was him! The same gullible bodyguard from the bank earlier that morning; the one whom she had already fed lots of half- truths and mostly lies about Noah, painting him as a dangerous criminal.She had tried to make sure that he wouldn't slip away by any means, but he had. And now she knows how! Feeling a pang of betrayal and anger, she couldn't hold herself back from commenting;“Oh! I see, he has managed to fool you all too! And now you’re siding with him?” Her laugh was bitter, remembering the way this guard had promised her that he would call the police on Noah and that the
At the time when Noah had entered the venue, hardly anyone had noticed him in the middle of VIP guests, each more prestigious than the last.As long as he had an invite and the security had allowed him in, only a fool would waste their time questioning a nobody instead of making the most of this opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the most important people in the world. However, as Liam and Sienna started to mock and humiliate Noah out loud in the open, a crowd slowly started to form around them.The guests started to point him out specifically, murmuring about the possibility of him being a con man and still dodging the security arrangements at this venue.Meanwhile, Noah was standing at his place, completely unfazed by their speculations and instead maintained his calm with a smile that didn't even budge for a single moment.“And do you mind telling me, when will she become your wife? Because as far as I know, my sister in law was already married to someone else. So I'm assum