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Heavens Fortune System A Brother’s Reckoning
As the approaching men drew nearer, the pot-bellied man suddenly rushed forward, his voice trembling. “Guys, everything’s fine! We were just messing around with the kids—nothing serious,” he shouted, desperation and fear evident in his tone.“Just messing around with the kids, you say?” a familiar voice called out, calm yet commanding.The group turned toward the source of the voice, their expressions shifting to shock as Graham stepped forward, his figure looming with authority.Jude’s eyes widened in recognition. “Brother!” he exclaimed, running to embrace him.As Graham opened his arms to receive Jude, the pot-bellied man’s gaze fell on the tattoos etched across Graham’s forearms. His face paled as realization struck—he had just messed with someone powerful, someone dangerous.The pot-bellied man immediately straightened, his voice shaky as he stammered, “L-long live, Leader,” raising his hand in a sign of respect. The other men with him quickly followed suit, bowing their heads.J
Heavens Fortune System Silent Tension
“What’s wrong with you? Is it not you I’m talking to, Junious?”Realizing that June was back, Sophia quickly stood and went to the next bed where Elena was still sleeping. Gently, she tapped her shoulder.“Elena, wake up. We need to go. The truck driver will be waiting for the delivery,” Sophia urged.Elena stretched and rubbed her eyes, groaning softly. “What’s all that noise?”Sophia listened as the voices grew louder.“You didn’t come home last night, and you left everyone worried! Jude told us you went to Jonathan’s house, but when we called his parents, they said you were never there.”Sophia turned to Elena, who was now fully awake. “It sounds like they’re talking to June,” Sophia whispered.“Oh no, is he back?” Elena asked, standing and heading for the door.“Yes, and it doesn’t sound good,” Sophia replied, following her.As they stepped into the living room, they were greeted by the tense scene.“Good morning,” they said politely, but their voices were drowned out by Jude’s fa
Heavens Fortune System A Gamble on Trust
Ethan took a shower and dressed in his usual outfit, which looked no better than rags. As he moved closer to the mirror to fix his hair, thoughts of Sophia flooded his mind.“Where could Sophia be? Why would she run away at a time like this? Isn’t her family supposed to be the safest place for her right now? There’s something I need to find out because I don’t understand why she left when they’re in trouble. But I won’t judge her—not yet. I don’t know what really happened.”Muttering to himself, he turned to the bed and picked up his shabby-looking bag.Ethan walked down the hallway, his footsteps deliberate, careful not to draw attention. Stepping outside, he flagged down a taxi and got in.Not far away, Elisabeth was driving toward the hotel when she spotted Ethan entering the cab.*“Where is he going? There’s something off about this guy… acting poor, yet always finding a way to be in the middle ofeverything. I need to keep an eye on him.”* She muttered to herself and decided to f
Heavens Fortune System A Familiar Threat
As Elisabeth drove, a chuckle played on her lips. She glanced at Ethan and teased, “Ethan, do you even remember our conversation about the job? Aren’t you the least bit concerned about it? Or maybe… you don’t actually need a job. After all, you’re a cool guy, lying low for some reason.” She smirked playfully.Ethan blinked, momentarily pulled from his thoughts. “What? No… sorry about that. I can start fresh next month, right? I just have a few things to sort out first, so they won’t distract me when I start working with you.” His tone was casual, though his mind remained preoccupied with Mr. Caldwell’s company situation.“It’s fine,” Elisabeth said, waving it off. Then, her eyes flickered with curiosity. “So, who was that girl whose house you just left?”Ethan frowned slightly. “What girl?” he asked sharply.“Don’t play dumb. I saw her,” she said with a grin.“Oh, you mean Lila? I wasn’t there for her. I went to see her father—he invited me over to discuss a few things.” His voice rem
Heavens Fortune System A Haunting Presence
Sophia was still in shock, staring at Paul as if trying to piece together how he had found her.“What? I’m not here to hurt you,” Paul said with a grin, his gaze locked onto hers.Sophia’s expression hardened. “Are you the one who sent those men after me?” Her sharp eyes narrowed in suspicion.A flicker of nervousness crossed Paul’s face. He struggled to find a quick denial, but before he could say a word, Sophia pressed on.“You sent those street thugs after me. Why?”Paul hesitated, clearly caught off guard. He exhaled, then said, “I was only looking for you. I never asked anyone to go after you.”Sophia didn’t waver. “Why are you looking for me? What do I owe you?”Paul’s grin returned, but this time, there was something unsettling about it. “I thought you were supposed to be pregnant.”A heavy silence filled the room.Paul tilted his head. “Oh? Did you get rid of it? Or was it just a rumor?” He chuckled, his words laced with mockery.Elena, who had been watching quietly, frowned i
Heavens Fortune System Shattered Innocence
Elena held Sophia’s hand as they walked side by side toward their humble home.Sophia’s steps were slow and heavy, her face streaked with tears of frustration. It was as if the weight of everything was pressing down on her all at once.“Sophia, you have to act normal,” Elena urged gently. “Everything will be alright, especially now that Jude’s brother is involved. He won’t rest until we get through this together. Mama can’t see you like this—she’ll start worrying, and I don’t like it when she stresses herself. You know her health isn’t good enough for that.”Sophia took a deep breath, straightening her posture as she wiped her face. “Hmm,” she murmured, trying to compose herself.By the time they reached home, both girls quietly settled into their small room for the night. But while Elena quickly drifted off to sleep, Sophia lay awake, her thoughts running wild.She reached for her earpiece, hoping that music would calm her mind enough to rest. As she scrolled through her phone, searc
Heavens Fortune System A Reckoning of Deception
“Dad, don’t let this unfortunate man deceive you. How is it possible that he didn’t know Sophia was pregnant when he claims they were dating? You mean to tell me he hasn’t seen her since that night you visited? Or is he just trying to change the subject?” David accused, his words cutting sharply against Ethan.“David, stay out of this,” Mr. Caldwell’s tone was firm and authoritative.David and Lila exchanged shocked glances.Mr. Caldwell turned to Ethan. “I didn’t know you were unaware of Sophia’s pregnancy… Well, come inside. I’ll go change, and then we’ll head to the company together. There’s not much time left before the voting is over. If there’s anything we can still do, now is the time.” He gestured for Ethan to follow him inside.Once they reached the parlor, Mr. Caldwell motioned for Ethan to sit.Ethan’s expression darkened with worry as Mr. Caldwell, who was about to head to his room to change, suddenly stopped mid-step and turned back to face him.“Ethan,” Mr. Caldwell call
Heavens Fortune System A Deal with the Unknown
The heavy silence filled the room for a moment.“Sir, I’ll leave you to think about it. If you need me to intervene, I will, but if you say no, I promise to leave and never return,” Ethan said, his voice different from the nervous tone he usually spoke in.Mr. Caldwell stared at him in disbelief, as if he were seeing Ethan for the first time. Until now, he had only seen him as an ordinary young man—brilliant in accounting, but nothing more. However, at this moment, Ethan’s presence silenced even David and Lila, who had been using every opportunity to mock him.Contemplating his options, Mr. Caldwell finally spoke, his voice calm but laced with sarcasm. “Who really are you, Ethan?”Ethan opened his mouth to speak but hesitated. He couldn’t reveal his true identity—not yet. His mission required him to remain unnoticed, to let people believe he was still the same nobody they had always known. The disguise was easy to maintain; the only difference now was that he was no longer truly power
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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