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Liam leaned against the wall. His eyes were bright with admiration as he watched Archer close his laptop, deep in thought. He was so sure that the would back out the same way they did to him when he was in the same situation but to Liam’s surprise, the members seemed unwaveringly loyal to Archer, even though he were in prison."Archer, I gotta say," Liam said, smiling broadly, "I'm really impressed with how you handled all that. Your board seems so protective of you. What's your secret? How'd you manage to get them to trust you like that?"Archer paused, then leaned back against the wall, his expression thoughtful. "It's not a secret, Liam. It takes time and effort. I didn't just suddenly earn their trust. It was a process, a long one."Liam nodded, absorbing Archer's words. "So, how'd you do it?"Archer crossed his arms, staring out the small, barred window that let in a hint of daylight. "I had to prove myself. Show them that I was capable, reliable, and trustworthy. I listened to
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Madison was seated behind her desk, tapping her pen lightly against a stack of papers, when Davide burst into her office. His scowl was so deep it could have cracked glass. She tried not to let it show, but a tremble ran through her.Still, she kept her composure, schooling her face into an expression of boredom as she continued to sort through the papers."Madison," Davide barked, his voice gruff and demanding. "You can't just ignore me like that!"She raised an eyebrow, glancing up at him with a detached air. "Oh? You were saying something, Davide? I must have missed it. Why are you here?"His eyes narrowed at her sarcastic response, and he took a step closer to her desk. "Don't play games with me, Madison. You know exactly what I'm here for."Madison sighed, placing the pen down and leaning back in her chair. "Look, Davide, I've got a lot of work to do, so if you could be more specific, it would help."Davide's scowl deepened, his fists clenching at his sides. "You know what I wan
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Lydia entered the bustling cafeteria, the hum of conversation and clinking of trays surrounding her. As she scanned the room, her eyes locked onto a familiar face. Madison waved her over enthusiastically, and Lydia made her way toward the table, tray in hand."Madison!" Lydia exclaimed as she reached the table. "What are you doing here?"Madison smiled warmly, patting the seat next to her. "I just wanted to have lunch with you. It's been a while since we caught up, and I thought it would be nice to sit together."Lydia nodded, placing her tray down and taking a seat. "Yeah, it has been a while. Thanks for coming" She picked up her fork, but her mind was still on work.Madison seemed to sense this and leaned in slightly. "How are you holding up, Lydia? It's been tough, I know."Lydia let out a sigh and shrugged. "I'm fine, really. I believe Archer will get out of this. He's innocent, and I know it in my heart.""Of course," Madison said, her expression supportive. "Archer's been a good
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Archer's whistling stopped abruptly as he saw Omar's group approaching him with dark, menacing expressions on their faces. Archer knew they were up to no good and slowly stood up from the bench, his casual demeanor dropping. He regretted not staying back in with Liam."Omar," Archer acknowledged with a nod, his gaze sharp and unflinching."Archer," Omar replied, motioning for his men to step back. "Got something to say?"Archer raised an eyebrow. "Seems like you're the one who wants to talk. Go on, then. Say your piece."Omar stepped forward, keeping a small distance between them. "How'd you get to the Sheikh? Seems like you've been making moves behind our backs."Archer tilted his head slightly, his eyes locked onto Omar's. "What kind of man do you think I am? All I had to do was tell the Sheikh to call his hunting dogs off me or face the consequences. It's a simple request."Omar scoffed, a grin spreading across his face. "Is that what you think? That it was just that easy? Let me
From Heartache to Heir Chapter 218
Archer hurried back to his cell, his breath short and his heart racing. Liam looked up from his spot on the cot, his eyes immediately catching Archer's anxious demeanor."Archer, you look like you just saw a ghost. What's going on?" Liam asked, setting his book aside.Archer nodded, motioning for Liam to join him in the corner of their shared cell. "You won't believe what just happened," Archer whispered urgently, checking over his shoulder to make sure no one was listening.Liam raised an eyebrow and leaned in closer. "Alright, I'm listening. What happened?""I was ambushed on my way back from the yard. When someone ambushed me, the same person who beat me up the last time. He demanding the butcher's name. They wanted it so bad, Liam. They were ready to hurt me if I didn't give it up," Archer explained, his voice tense.Liam tensed too. "What did you do? Did you tell them?""I had no choice. Omar had been bothering me earlier, threatening me," Archer said, running a hand through his
From Heartache to Heir Chapter 219
Charlene walked into the police station, the echo of her heels tapping against the cold, tiled floor. She paused at the entrance of the detective's office, taking a deep breath before opening the door. Inside, she found Detective Harris seated at his desk, papers scattered around him. He looked up from his paperwork and raised an eyebrow as she approached."Charlene, it's been a while," he greeted.Charlene smiled before she took a seat. Detective Harris was on the case before they closed it down."What can I do for you?" he asked. "I assume you didn't come here to exchange pleasantries,""Detective Harris," Charlene began, her voice calm and steady, "I'd like to request that you reopen the investigation on the twins' case."The detective's expression turned wary. "Why now, Miss Hayes? That case was closed months ago. What's changed?""I'm their lawyer," Charlene replied confidently. "After reviewing the case myself, I believe there are new angles that need to be explored."Detective
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Judge Willis, cleared his throat and offered a strained smile."Miss Hale, I get that you are worried, but I can assure you that I did not take any bribe from anybody concerning any case. I am saying this calmly because I want you to understand that I won't lie," Judge Reilly stated, his eyes fixed on Charlene's face.Charlene nodded slowly. "I know." Her voice was firm, and she reached into her bag to pull out a series of photographs. The pictures were dated several months back, showing Judge Reilly meeting with the Sheikh in a lavish hotel lounge. She placed them on the table in front of the judge, her gaze never leaving his.Judge Reilly's eyes widened as he glanced at the photographs. He seemed taken aback, but quickly regained his composure. "Where did you get this?" he asked, trying to mask his surprise with an authoritative tone.Charlene shrugged nonchalantly. "I'm offended that you think a competent lawyer like me would come here with accusations and no evidence," she retort
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About a week later,Liam and Levi were granted bail, it was only Archer who remained because with the evidence against him, he couldn’t be granted bail.He had to remain in prison till the case was settled in court. Charlene had been prepping and compiling her notes for the case.She was up against the strongest lawyers the Sheikh could buy but she wasn’t scared. It was everything she imagined it was going to be.War, tears and a lot of stolen evidence from the opposing party.She was ready. Charlene looked up just as she saw the reporter on the news, she lifted the remote and increased the volume.THE TRIAL FOR MR ARCHER, THE CEO OF THE SKY CORPORATION IS STARTING TOMORROW…Charlene stopped listening and just tapped her pen against her cheek, deep in thoughts. The phone ringing jolted her from her thoughts and she frowned.She picked up the phone and lifted it to her ears, “Hello?”“Charlene,” the voice said.Charlene sprang to attention as soon as she heard the voice,“Who is this?”
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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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Chapter 296
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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Chapter 294
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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Chapter 292
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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Chapter 291
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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Chapter 290
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
