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Two months later,Archer was wheeled into the room, he was about to face the board. He had spent all these months getting better.Madison was shocked to learn that he wouldn't be able to walk again but Archer was more than glad to see that she had not yet abandoned him.Archer took a deep breath as he faced the men who looked at him with a frown.“First of all, I would like to apologize for lying to everyone here. I didn't mean to but just like every other person, I had my reasons to protect my identity,” he said.Some nodded while some didn't even move and just stared.“I just found it disrespectful for me to barge in here and take over. I had no idea how to run a company. I thought it would be wise to earn your trust first and learn just like any other employee.” “What changed? You were content with being a ground employee. Why come out now?” someone asked.“I didn't want to. Yes, I was happy down there but some situations forced my hand. The news did not come from me but from som
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After the incident in the boardroom, Arched thought that was one hurdle he still had to jump over.He rolled the chair to the department with the help of someone, he took a deep breath and opened the door.Where he knew his colleagues would be, he sighed as he took in the faces. Most of them were disappointed but the only one who stood out to him was the furious one.“Lola,” he stared Lola marched up to him angrily, Archer braced himself for the attack but Lola hugged him and started crying.Archer was shocked, out of all the things he expected, this wasn't one of them. He patted her back to assure her that he was okay.“Never do that again. I was so scared. God Archer, I thought…i…I came to see you and they said you were not taking visitors.” Lola babbled through the tears.“I thought you were…”“Breathe, Lola. I am right here. Breathe.” Archer said.Lola did as he asked, and hugged him tightly again.“I am sorry for scaring you, I didn't mean to. I just needed time to come to terms
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Archer closed the door behind him and chuckled.“Archer would suffice.”Madison laughed, “I am so proud of you. I am like a proud mother right now.”“You are crazy, but you should be proud. You nurtured me.”“I doubt that you were like the child who did everything for themselves. The independent one.” Madison said.“Right, I even helped you out once.” Archer reminded her.Madison clicked her tongue as she grinned. It faded once Archer looked away.They settled into a comfortable silence, and Madison’s lips started quivering.Archer recognized the look on her, “Stop it, Madison.” he warned.“Stop what?”“You are looking at me with pity. I am not an invalid,” he said firmly.“An invalid? Is that what you think you are? My friend, an invalid?” Madison asked angrily.Archer shrugged like he had no idea.“You are human, of course, you will be in pain but the audacity to suggest that I will view you as nothing less than human is just…”“Madison, all I am saying is that…” Archer tried to ex
From Heartache to Heir Chapter 124
Ferguson paced back in the conference room. Even while Archer was gone, he was still dissatisfied with the events.He was swearing up a storm asking himself how he landed in this mess.“How could you?” he started before he paused.“How could we what?” Maxfield challenged.His brows raised like he couldn't believe Ferguson was asking that question. Ferguson took a deep breath to calm himself.“How on earth do you just forgive someone who lied to you about his identity for months entering a year and then go ahead and make him in charge of the company?” he asked.When nobody answered him, he continued.“I like to think that I am the only sane person in the room. How could you guys make that sort of decision without consulting me?” He asked them,“Consulting you? Remind me if I am wrong, weren't you fired from the company? Is there a reason why you are still here?” one of them asked.Ferguson glared at the person, controlled not to say anything he was thinking.“Yes, but it's clear that
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Archer smiled in satisfaction at the face Dean made when they brought him, he had a feeling that Dean had not been expecting him.He had given the guards a fake name so Dean would feel relaxed and judging by his facial expression, Archer shouldn't have used Ferguson's.For so long he had put off going to see the person who tried to murder him but Archer figured that if there was one thing he deserved, it was to see Dean behind bars where he belonged.He had spent all night practicing what he was going to say to him but as he sat there, nothing came to mind. Seeing Dean in the one place he hated the most was going to be satisfying.His eyes were wide and his jaw was on the floor as he stared at Archer like he had seen a ghost.Archer grinned, unable to help himself.“Surprised to see me? Were you expecting someone else?” he asked as Dean sat down robotically.Like he was unaware of his actions, he kept staring at Archer. Dean blinked to make sure he wasn't hallucinating. He looked back
From Heartache to Heir Chapter 126
The New office smelled amazing as Archer breathed in the new smell. He had specifically asked for a new office.Much to the surprise of the board, he saw the respect on their faces when they refused to voice it out.He wanted to create some memories that would resonate in the company, staying in Madison’s office was just not it.Besides, he wasn't here to replace her. She made her mark and now, it was time to make his.This was his space now, everything screams him, from the heavy desk to the classic file cabinet and the ensuite bathroom.“If only Madison could see me now…”The door opened and Archer stopped abruptly, his brows furrowed when he saw the frown resting heavily on Maxfield’s face.“What happened?” Archer asked in a surprised tone.It was weird to see the man so pissed off, he was usually calm and collected even in outrageous situations.“I cannot believe them!” Maxfield yelled.Archer took a step back in surprise, his eyes wide as he stared at the older men. He was acting
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Madison paced the new office as she waited for Archer to come back.She was directed here when she came in to look for him and the surprise on her face was just something else.He got a new office, amazing.Her head snapped up when she saw him walking inside while looking at a file, she grinned at the seriousness on his face.“Working hard, I see.” she teased.Archer swore as he dropped the papers to the ground out of shock, his hand flying up to tame his chest.“You scared me,”“My bad,” Madison said with a shrug.Archer glared at her, she didn't look sorry.“What brings you here?” he asked as he walked inside.“It's been a week since you took over temporarily and haven't heard from you,” she said.“I know, I have been busy with the things I had to get to before I took the sea permanently.”Madison waved him away, “I don't mean like that, I meant about your shares.”Archer paused at that, he quickly crossed over to Madison with eyes wide open,“Are you crazy? Never bring that up in h
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Archer looked on nervously, he checked his watch and sighed when he realized he was right on time.He was set to meet the international representative of the worldwide networking company, Globus.They had been talking via emails since and Archer decided it was time they met. The representative, Mr Davide, was quite eager to do so.So, Archer had set up a meeting in a neutral place for them, he called in a favor from a friend of his.But so far, he was the only one here.His thoughts came to a screeching halt when a sharp man dressed in a suit strolled into the restaurant accompanied by a woman whom Archer assumed was the secretary.The man came to a stop at the table the hostess directed him to.“Mr Davide, welcome.” Archer greeted.The man nodded his head, “thank you for the warm welcome, Archer.”Archer turned to the woman and smiled at her but she ignored him. He took it in stride.“I am sorry I am late, we encountered traffic on the road.” Davide apologized.“It's okay. I should h
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Archer didn’t think he would ever see someone surprise him but he had to fight right now to pick his jaw off the floor.“Your father?” He mused and turned to Madison, “I thought you didn’t have parents,”“You sound surprised, boy. Looks like you have seen a ghost,” Royal teased him.Madison looked at the both of them suspiciously, “I don’t know him but my mother showed me a picture of him before she left me. I can’t ever forget his face,” her eyes narrowed, “do you know each other?”“Something like that,” Archer said as he rubbed his temple.He didn’t think in his wildest dreams that Royal would look for him too soon much less on his engagement. He gritted his teeth at that.“Perfect, now that you didn’t seek to get my blessings, what are we going to do about that?” Royal asked.Madison’s hand slipped away from Archer’s as she advanced on her father with that fury in her eyes, “blessings? You want him to ask for your blessings when you have never been a father to me? What crack are yo
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Authors note
Dear readers, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has taken the time to read my book. Your support means the world to me, and I am thrilled that you have joined me on this journey. To my family, friends, and loved ones, thank you for your unwavering encouragement and patience. Your belief in me has been a constant source of inspiration, and I am forever grateful. To my editor, and Ae, thank you for your expertise and guidance. Your dedication to bringing this story to life has been invaluable. And to the characters and stories that have taken up residence in my mind, thank you for choosing me as your vessel. I am honored to have been able to share your tales with the world. Thank you again for reading, and I look forward to sharing more stories with you in the future but we are not done with this for now. I am about to start season two of Archer’s journey and I would like to prepare all of you ahead of it. There would be more aggressive
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It wasn’t surprising to hear the words come out of his mouth. He knew he wanted to marry her a long time ago but now that he said it, he was so sure. The tightening in his chests disappeared and his arch nemesis became the least of his problems as he processed the best way to make Madison agree to marry him. Archer remembered standing up and walking away, leaving Damien sitting there. He remembered entering the car and driving back to his hotel. The rest was so blur and before he knew it, he was back in his house. Under the shower to gather his thoughts, he had Royal after him and now, he wanted to make Madison fully his. Despite their ups and downs, he had never stopped loving her. She was meant for him and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Archer dried himself off and dressed in his most casual clothes, he decided the best person to help him look for a ring was Lydia. She had taste and being close to Madison must be a plus. He took out his phone and called her, she pick
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Damien hummed in response, “I see. I have heard of him but we haven’t crossed paths,” “Yeah, he is always careful not to be seen all the time. He is like a ghost.” “It looks like your old buddy is looking for you, I don’t know why though.” Kei said. Archer shook his head, “I know why, I stole from him years ago.” “You did what?” Damien almost yelled. Archer shrugged, “it’s not much but to him it’s a sign of disrespect. I had to survive and the best way to do it was with a little help,” “What happened to you?” Kei asked, “I was under the impression that you magically blew into a rich heir overnight,” “I wish that was true,” Archer scoffed, “I did things I wasn’t proud of but I don’t regret anything. I was a child with no parents and no money, I had no problems stealing even if it meant I don’t starve to death.” “We are not judging you, Archer. I didn’t get to where I am right now without a little sin or two. I am just curious as to why you didn’t stay with him,” Damien
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Nine year old Archer walked along the streets, hungry and tired. His eyes were drooping close like he might drop down on the dirty floor. For days, he had walked this alleyway. Searching for something to eat, anything at all. The only money he had was left for emergency in case he fell sick which he wasn’t far from right now. He stopped beside a dumpster and leaned his head against it, just five minutes and he would be alright. His eyes closed but not before he begged for a savior, the saying be careful what you wish for was right in that sense. A boot kicked him after an hour and his eyes flew open, there in front of him were three men with snarls on their faces. It didn’t register at first till Archer sat up quickly, bumping his head against the dumpster and wincing. The men looked at me before they burst into laughter, “look what we found, did a cat get lost?” “No, I just wanted to sleep,” Archer had said. They frowned before one reached out and slapped him, the force o
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Archer and Damien gaped at the Korean heir like he was out of his mind. Kei just continued to sip his tea like he didn’t just drop a bomb on them.“I am sorry, what?” Archer asked just to be sure.“I said, he was acting on my orders. You don’t think there would be an imposter running around without my knowledge, that would be a bad look on me,”“So, you sent him to me?” Archer questioned.Damien was still looking between them, “Kei, what is this?”“I couldn’t help myself. I was curious to know about the friend you sang praises for, and since I had to test him, that’s why I sent him?”Archer chuckled, “this is crazy. This is fucking crazy, I cannot believe you are testing me. What do you have to test me for? If you were tired of hearing about me from Damien , then you should have asked him to stop talking about me.”Kei shook his head, “way before that, I have always heard about you. I knew we would do business together but I needed to be sure that I could trust you and finding a way t
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Settled in a nice hotel, Archer took a shower and tried to relax. The brunch was tomorrow and he needed his wits to get through it.His phone rang and he picked it up, smiling already.“Why the hell have you been ignoring me?” Madison barked.She was pacing in her office and mad out of her mind at the sort of prank her boyfriend was pulling. She was tempted to fly out there and give him a piece of her mind but she had work to do.She had a reason for staying back here like she said.“Madison, I have been on a flight for hours and only just got to the hotel, I am exhausted,”“You are, aren’t you? What made you so tired? The girl giving you a blow job?”“Was it? I don’t remember,”“Archer, that isn’t funny. Please tell me you are joking,”“Come to New York and find out then,” he taunted.Madison chuckled, “all this because I said I wasn’t coming? You are acting like a baby,”“Okay, if you say so. I am sure the hostess that followed me to my room disagrees with me. But sure, anything you
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It didn’t take long for Damien to contact Archer for the brunch. Archer was on his way to New York to meet with them. All his meetings have been canceled and his schedule cleared, he wanted to meet the man before he could begin his investigations. Archer frowned when he noticed new hostesses on his private plane, he didn’t notice that Lydia had hired new people. He made himself comfortable and frowned when one sauntered up to him with a sultry smile, “Can I get you anything, sir?” Archer nodded, “a bottle of water, please.” She nodded and walked away, returning with a bottle of water and ice. She leaned a little too closely to pour it for him. Archer leaned back when the scent of her perfume wafted into his nose. He scrunched his face and waited, “Would that be all?” She asked with that same smile. “Yes,” She walked away. He took out his laptop and started working. He had a conference call scheduled with an investor. Just a minute more to go. The laptop screen came alive an
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Archer made good on his word.The next morning, he went straight to Madison’s company and into Benedict’s office. The man was bent over his desk reading something and mumbling to himself.Archer was glad there was no receptionist to announce his visits so he snuck in to the office and leaned against the wall.He wondered what got the man’s attention that he didn’t notice that someone was with him.“Nice view,” he said.Benedict shot up so fast with wide eyes when he saw Archer standing there, his face shuttered with anger as he glared at his visitor.“What the hell are you doing here and how did you bypass security?” He demanded. Archer rolled his eyes, “you are kidding me, right? You have forgotten who owned the company first, I am no stranger here which is why I know you were not part of the executives I had before,”He walked to the desk and sat down , Benedict slowly lowered himself back to his chair.“What do you want?”“I want to know how well you know your son to think I kille
