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Heavens Fortune System Ten Days to Prove a Fortune
Mr. Caldwell stared at Ethan, confusion washing over him. He didn’t know what to do next. His face softened as he let out a deep sigh.“I’m done trusting people,” he muttered. “A friend of mine, who used to be my business partner, knows about James’s schemes. James sold my equipment to him—machines worth a fortune—at a ridiculously low price. And instead of questioning why I would sell something so valuable when I clearly needed them, he just bought them without a second thought. He never once asked himself what would make me sell such crucial assets without replacements.”Mr. Caldwell’s voice was softer now, tinged with disappointment.Ethan interrupted, his voice unwavering. “Sir, it’s fine if you don’t trust me. Since you don’t need my help, I’ll back out completely. I won’t interfere in your business again.”His words hit Mr. Caldwell like a blow. The older man looked up at him, searching Ethan’s eyes for any sign of hesitation. But there was none.Mr. Caldwell opened his mouth to
Heavens Fortune System The Edge of Exposure
“So, you really think you can fool me, huh? What a clever thought.” Mr. Caldwell smirked.He leaned forward and took a sip of the coffee on the table, trying to steady his pounding heart.“So tell me, what does the past of Caldwell Horizon mean to you? Why are you so determined to take on the challenge of getting $2 billion in ten days? There has to be more to it than what you’re telling me. And if you’re not honest, I can’t tell you anything either. If you think I’ve been hiding some secret, then be direct—tell me exactly what you want to know, and I’ll tell you how it all happened. I have no secrets from my past.” His words were deliberate, each one measured as he tried to maintain his calm demeanor.Ethan didn’t respond immediately. The breeze from the balcony swept through the room, but it did nothing to ease the tension that had settled in Mr. Caldwell’s chest.I’ve tried every strategy on this old man, but he still won’t open up… Ethan thought, his gaze fixed on the city beyond
Heavens Fortune System A Deal with Doubt
Mr. Caldwell’s sharp eyes narrowed as he watched Ethan, studying his unexpected smile. Despite the accusations, despite being backed into a corner, the young man had the audacity to grin.Why?What kind of man smiles at a time like this?“Yes, I live at the hotel,” Ethan admitted smoothly, his voice steady. “But I’m not the one paying for it. I clearly can’t afford to stay there—not even for a short rest.” He leaned forward slightly, meeting Mr. Caldwell’s gaze head-on. “A while back, I saved a man’s life. His name is Anderson—the owner of the Anderson Group. We happened to cross paths again, and when he found out I had no place to stay, he insisted I use the hotel until I could secure an apartment of my own. So yes, he’s the one paying for it.”Mr. Caldwell’s expression remained unreadable, but his fingers tapped rhythmically against the armrest of his chair.Then, just as Ethan was about to continue, Mr. Caldwell cut him off sharply.“The two billion dollars,” he interjected. “The m
Heavens Fortune System The Cost of Greed
“So, it was just me and some few others back then when we just started. That was how we became friends,” Mr. Caldwell began, his voice carrying the weight of old memories. “As time went on, we grew bigger, renting a small office space to keep things running. We poured everything we had into making the company work. Then, one day, it all started to fall apart because of a man named Reynold.” He paused for a moment, his fingers tightening slightly against the armrest. Ethan remained silent, watching Mr. Caldwell intently. His expression was unreadable, but his sharp eyes absorbed every word as if he were deciphering the past straight from the older man’s lips. Mr. Caldwell coughed dryly, clearing his throat before continuing. “Reynold suddenly announced that he wanted out of the business. Not only that, but he also demanded a sum of money—claiming it was for all his efforts and personal investments that helped bring the company to where it was.” He shook his head, a bitter scoff
Heavens Fortune System Fractured Paths
“I’ll shut James up first and make him understand what he did. He needs to pay for his actions, and I’ll make sure he sees that his father’s death wasn’t the Caldwell family’s fault. If he insists on taking revenge for the wrong reasons, then he must face the consequences.” Ethan thought to himself.But before he could dwell any further on his thoughts, Mr. Caldwell’s voice snapped him back to reality.“So, Ethan… is there something you’re not telling me?” Mr. Caldwell asked, his eyes filled with curiosity. “You were really pushing hard to dig into this, even though I just disclosed something that no one in my family knows—except my mother. You said it was because you wanted to be prepared in case James tried to use the past against us, but it still feels like there’s more you’re not saying…”Ethan quickly interrupted, forcing a confident tone. “There’s really nothing more. It’s just that since you were holding back, I figured there must be something important I needed to know if I wa
Heavens Fortune System A Silent Devotion
Before Elena could reach where he was standing, Graham had already turned around. She paused as their gazes met.“Hey,” Graham said, a small smile tugging at his lips.Elena’s worries quickly faded as she smiled back. “Why are you here? I wasn’t expecting you to come around,” she said, stabilizing her voice.“Yeah, I know, right? I just came to say hello… By the way, where’s Sophia?” he asked, following Elena toward the back of the shop.“She’s taking a nap. She has a fever, so she needs to rest,” Elena answered casually.“Oh, okay.” Graham glanced around the shop before Elena gestured to a chair.“Have a seat.”“Thanks.” He sat down, then leaned back slightly. “I hope you guys aren’t having any trouble around here… especially from that guy, Paul, who’s been sticking around.” His tone was light, but there was an underlying seriousness in his expression.“Well, except for the fact that Sophia went out last night and didn’t come home until midnight. She hasn’t told me what really happen
Heavens Fortune System Echoes of a Starved Past
Ethan replied to Anderson’s email:“I’d rather come in person. Let me know which office I should visit.”After sending the message, he set his phone down and headed toward the bathroom. Just as he stepped inside, he heard his phone buzz again.He was certain it was Anderson’s reply.A smile of satisfaction tugged at his lips.Stepping into the shower, he let the water pour over his head like a cleansing rain. The sensation was soothing, almost as if he were a man who had been chained for years and was finally set free.Then, memories of his past surfaced—the life he had struggled through, the humiliations he had endured, the times people had treated him like nothing more than a stray dog.One particular memory hit him harder than the rest.He had been just a boy, wandering the streets with no food, no shelter. It was the first night he had run away from the orphanage, believing that life outside would be easier. He didn’t want to be like the other kids who stayed behind—he had bigger
Heavens Fortune System Masks and Motives
For almost an hour, Ethan was lost in his thoughts, trapped in the memories of his past. When he finally snapped back to reality, he realized he had been standing under the shower the entire time.With a sigh, he turned off the water and stepped out, grabbing a towel to dry himself.Once he was dressed, he reached for his phone to check the message he had received earlier. Just as he picked it up, the screen lit up with a new notification—it was another message from Mr. Anderson.“I’ll be at my office in the headquarters. But if you need me to come, I can do that, sir.”Ethan smirked and sat down on the bed. He quickly typed a response:“Okay, I’ll come there in the morning.”After hitting send, he set the phone down and leaned back, scanning the room as he thought to himself.“What should I do next?” he muttered.Before he could dwell on it for too long, his phone buzzed again. This time, it was a message from Elisabeth.“Hi, Ethan. I’m just checking in. I’m sorry for what I did earl
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Under Police Investigation
As Ethan played the footage, it revealed how the truck had been waiting, almost as if calculating the perfect moment to strike. Then, with a sudden surge, it sped forward, slamming directly into their car.The footage clearly captured the old man’s face as he stumbled out of the truck and ran off. Moments later, another figure appeared—a man wearing a cap and shielding his face with a round-neck towel. He climbed into the truck and swiftly drove it away.Ethan’s heartbeat quickened.Then, the next frame sent a chill down his spine—an image of the old man’s lifeless body sprawled on the roadside, exactly where he had fled.Before Ethan could process it all, a new development caught his attention—two police officers entering the hospital, their eyes scanning the area.Realizing they were heading straight for him, he quickly slid his phone into his pocket.“Sir, we’d like to ask you a few questions regarding the incident that occurred a few minutes ago,” one of the uniformed men stated w
Marked for Elimination
“I know you’re trying to help, but the truth is that you don’t have to sacrifice yourself,” Mr. Caldwell added.Ethan, keeping his usual calm demeanor, simply smiled.“Okay, sir. Thank you for your kind advice. I’ll be on my way now—I have other things to take care of,” he said politely.“Are you upset that I’m telling you the truth?” Mr. Caldwell’s voice sounded weaker, yet he forced himself to speak.“No, sir. But I’ll be back tomorrow when the contract is ready,” Ethan replied curtly.“If so, take care. I just wanted to tell you what’s on my mind,” Mr. Caldwell said.Ethan turned to leave as the conversation ended.His mind was now set on returning to the hotel. This time, he’d conduct his investigation and uncover the full truth about James. Once he had the final answers, he’d report back to his father with the required information before stepping in to rescue the Caldwell family.As he stepped out, he spotted Elizabeth sitting on the couch, glancing around absentmindedly.The mom
When Hope Fades
“Ethan, I hope I’m not putting too much pressure on you?” Mr. Caldwell’s voice cut through his thoughts.“Not at all, sir. Don’t worry, the contract will be signed tomorrow, and you’ll get the money—” Ethan started, but before he could finish, Mr. Caldwell interrupted.“Ethan, if you know it’s not convenient for you, you don’t have to go through with the contract. Use it for yourself. You told me your friend wants to repay you for saving his life. Maybe it’s time to think about starting something of your own. If you build a business now, you’ll have an empire before you know it.”“Sir, don’t worry about me. Your health isn’t in the best condition right now, so you shouldn’t stress too much. Just focus on taking care of yourself and getting some rest.”Mr. Caldwell sighed deeply.“I just hope you know what you’re doing with your life. If you don’t start planning for yourself now, you might regret wasting your time here. I won’t lie to you—I need the money—but I don’t feel right taking
Lost and Betrayed
“I’ve been thinking about my company, my family… how everything that was once perfect suddenly fell from grace. Now, my wife has left because she’s ashamed of this family, and my daughter ran away because her mother forced her to marry an incomplete man… I’m just fed up with everything.” Mr. Caldwell’s voice was filled with frustration, his eyes welling up with tears as he spoke.Ethan took a moment to process his words.“Did you say Sophia ran away because her mother forced her to marry someone?” he asked, his expression darkening.Mr. Caldwell met Ethan’s gaze before nodding. “Yes.”“I had a friend—Mr. Greyson. For years, he insisted that I let Sophia marry his son, Alex. Even before everything started going downhill for my family, he kept pressuring me, but I always stood my ground. I knew Sophia would never agree to it.” He paused, taking a deep breath before continuing.“But after that disastrous robbery night, Mr. Greyson gave my wife money—like he was buying her loyalty. And fr
A Brewing Storm
He took his phone and dialed Ethan’s number.As soon as the call connected, Ethan’s voice came through, steady and respectful. “Hello. Good morning, Mr. Caldwell.”“Hello, Ethan,” Mr. Caldwell responded, his voice low and burdened, as if the weight of the world rested on his chest.Ethan picked up on the tension immediately. “Sir, are you okay? What’s wrong?” he asked, concern evident in his tone.There was a brief pause before Mr. Caldwell finally spoke. “Hmm… I need to talk to you.”Without hesitation, Ethan answered, “Okay, sir. I’ll be there in a few minutes.” His voice held no doubt, only urgency.As soon as the call ended, Ethan grabbed his shirt and buttoned it up in a hurry. He rushed out of the building, not even acknowledging the greetings of the gossipers in the lobby. He flagged down a taxi just as Elizabeth appeared behind him.“What’s wrong, Ethan?” she asked, concern etched across her face.“I can’t explain now. It’s an emergency,” Ethan replied, his voice tense with ur
A House Without its Pillars
Even Lucas, her own son, didn’t know the truth about his birth. He had always believed he was the son of the wealthy Harrington family.“So clueless,” Emily thought to herself.“Okay, Lucas. You’re right,” she finally said with a small smile.“I’ll be heading to my room. I didn’t get much sleep last night, so I need to rest,” she added, fabricating an excuse to leave.Lucas eyed her suspiciously, sensing something off, but without any solid reason to question her, he simply nodded. “Alright, Mom.”As soon as she entered her room, urgency took over. She pulled out her phone and dialed the security officer who had recently passed information to her.The first call went unanswered.The second time, it rang but was cut off.She tried a third time—still no response.By the fourth attempt, the phone was switched off.Frustration burned in her chest.“Damn it! Why won’t you pick up, you idiot?” she muttered under her breath.Locking the door behind her, she moved away from it, ensuring that
The Silent War
Emily quickly put on a smile to ease the tension.“Those dropped off from the table,” she said as she walked over and started picking up the bottles.“Mom? Are you sure you’re okay?” Lucas asked, concern still evident on his face. He didn’t quite believe her words.“Sure, I’m okay. It’s nothing, trust me. It was just a mistake,” she said, shifting the tension.Lucas sighed and walked over to sit on the couch in her room.“So, Mom, I really want to ask something… What if Dad decides not to make me his heir after all the time we’ve wasted pretending to be loyal? What if he just dismisses us? I feel like he already knows why I’m pretending to be a good son,” Lucas said, his expression thoughtful.Emily smirked but didn’t respond immediately.After gathering the broken glass and disposing of it in the trash basket, she turned to him with a smile.“Then we go for Plan B,” she said firmly.Lucas looked dumbfounded.“What Plan B?” he asked, but his mind quickly flashed back to the undergroun
The Betrayers Game
As morning broke, Emily woke up to a missed call on her phone. It was from one of Mr. Maxwell’s security men—the one who regularly fed her inside information in exchange for a generous tip.Despite being mere security personnel, Mr. Maxwell’s guards earned as much as bankers. Yet, this particular man was desperate enough to betray his employer, even after swearing that any act of treachery against Mr. Maxwell would bring ruin upon him.Seeing the missed call, Emily’s lips curled into a smirk. A new update. And, as always, before he spilled anything, she’d have to send him a tip—his price for silence and loyalty, however temporary.She dialed his number, but he didn’t pick up. She understood immediately—he couldn’t take her call if he was around the other security guards.A few minutes later, her phone rang.“Hello?” Emily’s voice was calm and confident as she sat before her mirror, applying makeup with practiced ease.“Hello, ma,” the man whispered.“What do you have for me?” she aske
The Test of Power
“Okay, okay, hear me out—go back there and kick that motherfucking James’s ass!” June said in his usual playful tone.The group burst into laughter at his exaggerated gestures.“What he meant to say,” Tom added calmly, “is that you’re your family’s hero, Sophia. It’s time to fulfill your duty.”“Yes, yes! That’s exactly what I was saying. Thank you, Tom,” June chimed in again.The atmosphere felt warm and lighthearted, but Sophia’s thoughts drifted far from the laughter filling the room.If I return home… what will my dad even say? And my mom? She sighed. Even Ethan… I don’t know if he’d still be waiting for me. He must have moved on with his life by now. I was pregnant when I left, and they couldn’t find me. He must’ve given up already…But then, she steeled herself. No matter what’s waiting for me at home, I’ll face it and do my best.Just then, Zara’s voice pulled her out of her thoughts. “So, Sophia, when are you leaving?” she asked, her expression curious.“Um… well, soon,” Sophi
