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From Heartache to Heir Chapter 73
Grinning to himself as he sat behind the bigger man, Archer waited patiently. It's been an hour since they have been waiting for Jack. Was he pissed off? No. But it felt good to have the other complain about their CEO's punctuality despite the backlash their company was facing. Archer looked up when Jack breezed in, his face deviod of anything. "I am sorry, I was so caught up." The apology was so half assed like he couldn't be bothered. Archer looked around expecting people to complain but they turned a blind eye. Jack couldn't be checked and that's why he kept gettimg away with everything. Archer had met up with Mr Clarkson who had opened up about everything. The higher ups have been looking for a way to get rid of Jack but they haven't found plausible evidence to make him step down. "You know why we called you?" one of them asked, Jack shrugged, "If this was about yesterday's news, then don't worry about it. I am sure it will die down soon. Archer felt his eyes pop out fro
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Jack snarled at first, eyes wide as he took in the dissappointed gazes directed at him. He nodded like he just discovered their aim. He pointed a finger at all of them, "oh i know what's happening here. You want to take my spot. Well, fuck if i am going to stay around for this embarrasment." He stormed out, Archer quietly followed him. The main purpose of him being there was to antagonize him. Archer stopped when he saw Jack kicking his car tyre angrily and he smirked, Jack turned to see who was behind him, his scowl deepened. "What the hell do you want?" Archer shrugged, "I wanted to ask you how it feels to fall from your pedastal and come down to the likes of us?" Jack stepped up, "How did you even know?" "I know everything there is to know about you, you are the one that keeps underestimating me. That's totally on you." "Now you listen," Jack started, "No, you listen. I let you threaten me and look what happened. Get out of your ass, Jack. The world doesn't revolve around y
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Madison tapped her fingers against her wristwatch as she waited. The man in front of her looked cool as a cucumber."When did he say he will get here?" he asked,Madison looked at her watch, her brows furrowed for good measure."I am not sure but let's give it some time, please."The man nodded and relaxed against his chair. The door opened and both their attention went to it, Madison heaved a sigh of relief when Archer came in."Sorry, I am late."Archer stopped when he saw the unfamiliar man sitting there, he cut a glance at Madison who shook her head immediately."Hello," the man greeted.Archer responded with a greeting of his own. Madison gestured for Archer to have a seat."Archer this is Colonel, the private investigator I hired to look into Hailey but he is also on Jack."Archer brought out his hand to shake the man, "It's nice to meet you, Colonel." "Colonel, my friend, and strategic manager, Archer."The man brought out his hand and shook Archer's hand too. A wave of under
From Heartache to Heir Chapter 76
Archer flicked imaginary dirt off his suit, he was decked in a charcoal black suit, a black shirt opened at the collar, and his dress shoes.He figured he had to be dressed for the occasion if he wanted to get on Jack's nerves. Madison was dressed in a corporate dress that accentuated her curves.Her role today was minimal. They arrived at the hotel where the meeting was taking place."Ready?" she asked,Archer nodded and curved his arm, Madison slipped her hand into his and they entered the hotel, armed for revenge.The security guard asked for their entry card and when he was satisfied, he opened the hall.Archer and Madison located their seats in time and made themselves comfortable.The rest of the men poured in one after the other and Archer smirked when Jack stepped into the hall and headed straight to his seat.He had yet to see him.Madison nudged him, "This should be fun,""I agree."Archer felt giddy, his whole body thrilled with excitement in anticipation of what would happ
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Security held Jack before he could come close to Archer. His face was red with anger. He struggled but they didn't seem to let up."You fucking asshole!" he yelled."Are you trying to ruin my life?"Archer stood where he was, unaffected by Jack's antics. Not when he had seen worse and also anticipated that Jack wouldn't have gone without a fight.He shook his head."Control yourself or we will restrain you," one of the members spoke up.Jack glared at him too, "Fuck you," he spat.The member flinched but didn't say anything after that."Are you done with your tantrum? Was the truth not to your liking?" Archer asked.He cocked his head to the side as he stared at Jack. He said Jack wished he could just run up to Archer and throttle him, beat him up till he learns that he wasn't the one to be messed with."Let me go! This is ridiculous!" Jack seethed, struggling against the stronghold of the guards. His attempts to break free proved futile, as the security personnel maintained their unw
From Heartache to Heir Chapter 78
Jack, pale as a sheet, erupted. "Archer, you're lying!"Archer raised a brow at him, "Am I?""You're only doing this because of some stupid vendetta!" Jack said. His accusation hung in the air, cutting through the hushed murmurs of the other members.Archer, cool and collected, stood his ground. "Jack, it's not true. I'm just looking out for the company." He paused, meeting the gaze of each person in the room. "Sure, a little part of me might crave the due point of flesh you owe me, but that doesn't mean I'll stoop to fabricating lies."The room held its collective breath as Archer pulled out a flash drive, its small form glinting in the lights. Holding it up for everyone to see, he declared, "In here, you'll find the evidence that Louvre and Jack were working side by side." A murmur of disbelief swept through the room, ruined by Jack's indignant retort, "You're bluffing, Archer! There's no way Louvre and I would team up for anything!"Archer maintained his composure, respondin
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Madison stood still her gratitude shining in her eyes as she looked at Archer. "Thank you so much for everything, Archer. You've been a true friend to have in one's corner," she said, sincerity lacing her words.Archer nodded, nothing but understanding in his gaze. "Madison, it's been an honor working alongside you and with you. But It's time for you to move on."She smiled, appreciating his recognition."Are you sure about this?"Archer nodded, "Tomorrow, I'll be making the announcement, and I trust you to take care. Madison asked again, "Archer, you don't have to do this if you are not sure."Archer met her gaze. "Madison. It's time for me to step up, and you've prepared me well for this. Go and pursue whatever awaits you. I've got this."Madison sighed with relief, "Thank you, Archer. I couldn't have asked for a better partner. I'll miss this, but I know it's the right time."Archer walked over, a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Change is inevitable, Madison. Embrace it, and gr
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Archer's mind raced, trying to process the information, he blinked twice to make sure he wasn't dreaming. "How did Ferguson find out?" he stammered, disbelief evident in his voice. "I've been cautious."Madison's bitter chuckle cut through the tension. "Allow me to rephrase, Ferguson didn't find out, he bought the heir himself. Brought him right into our meeting."Archer's eyes widened, the shock palpable. "Brought? But I've been discreet, covering my tracks...Wait a minute, brought?"He took a step back before he snarled, "What do you mean brought? Did he bring a total stranger to pose as the heir? How?"Madison's expression darkened. " Ferguson has ways, Archer. He's resourceful and he damn well brought a stranger to pose as the heir."Archer's eyes bulged through the sockets and the questions just kept pouring from his lips."What was the guy like?""Does he have a relation with me? Is he like a cousin?""How on earth did Ferguson plan this?""Calm down, Archer." Archer paced the
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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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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
