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Heavens Fortune System The Rift Within
That evening, Mr. Maxwell returned home, exhausted. He walked into the house and sank onto the sofa, dropping his briefcase on the table beside him.Lucas came downstairs and spotted Mr. Maxwell sitting there with his eyes closed. He let out a laugh, casually chewing gum as he approached the table.Curious, he picked up the briefcase, examining it closely. He lifted it to his ear and gave it a shake, testing its weight. Then, he ran his fingers along the edges, trying to figure out if he could pull off some trick to open it—completely unaware that Mr. Maxwell was watching him.A dry cough broke the silence. Startled, Lucas quickly dropped the briefcase.Mr. Maxwell opened his eyes and sat up straight.Lucas grinned, unfazed. “Welcome back. I didn’t realize you were home,” he said, still chewing his gum, his tone laced with disrespect.Without acknowledging him, Mr. Maxwell stood, picked up his briefcase, and headed upstairs to his private bedroom.Lucas watched him leave, scoffing. “W
Heavens Fortune System Temptation of Fortune
Mr. Maxwell’s gaze remained unreadable.As they stepped out of the house, Lucas finally spoke. “Why would Dad send us back? Doesn’t he see it’s late? Can’t we just stay here?” His voice carried a mix of curiosity and frustration.Emily masked her disappointment with a forced smile. “He doesn’t want to be disturbed, so let him be. Once he’s done with his work, he’ll come around. Don’t worry,” she reassured him.They drove back home in silence.Later that night, in her bedroom, Emily sat on the edge of her bed, lost in thought.“Why is he acting so differently?” she muttered to herself. “The last time I stayed with him was… what, three years ago? He wasn’t like this back then.”A creeping sense of unease settled in her chest.“I need to act fast. He must have a plan… or maybe something’s going on that I don’t know about.” Her fingers tightened around the sheets.Then, a darker thought struck her.“Could it be that he thinks he has another child out there? That he plans to make someone e
Heavens Fortune System The Illusion of Obedience
“I’ll find the key and figure it out. Are you with me or not?” Lucas said, standing up, his expression tense.“Are you crazy?” Emily snapped. “Do you have any idea what would happen if he found out we even thought about peeking into that world? He’d destroy us. He’s never mentioned it, not even once, and I never dared to ask because I know it’s a secret.”Lucas narrowed his eyes. “You have to listen to me. You won’t succeed without me. I know what the key looks like, and I understand him better than you do. So let me decide when it happens.” Her voice was firm, but her eyes held a flicker of melancholy.Lucas stomped his foot , frustration radiating off him“Are you afraid of him? Huh?” He locked eyes with her, his tone accusatory.“He won’t even notice,” Lucas continued, his voice urgent. “We’ll plan everything. We’ll hire some guys to take out the guards the night we do it, and then we’ll disappear with everything.”Emily let out a sharp breath and straightened, her expression harde
Heavens Fortune System A Night of Laughter and Healing
That Same Evening – At Sophia’s HideoutEarlier that evening, all their friends had left for the farm, leaving Sophia and Elena to take care of the shop.They had agreed to meet at the riverside at the usual time once they were done.As they locked up, Elena turned to Sophia with a concerned expression.“Sophia, do you think you can come to the riverside? I mean, you need to rest and take your medicine,” she said, handing her the medicine she had picked up from the pharmacy.Sophia moved sluggishly, her body weighed down by exhaustion. Despite how weak she felt, she still tried to act strong.“I’ll just go home to relax,” she muttered.“That would be nice,” Elena said with a small smile.She gently took Sophia’s hand and supported her as they made their way home.As soon as Elena’s mother saw them approaching, she stood up and rushed over, her face filled with worry.“What’s wrong? Sophia, are you okay? What happened?” she asked, her voice laced with concern as she fired off multiple
Heavens Fortune System Corrupt Authority
At the Hotel Where Ethan StaysEthan woke up that morning and glanced at the clock—it was already 7 a.m. He rushed into the bathroom, brushed his teeth, and took a quick shower. After getting dressed, he looked no different from any ordinary man; nothing about his appearance suggested he had ever seen a million dollars in his life. Despite his rugged looks, he was undeniably handsome, with striking eyes that could draw attention. However, due to his poor appearance and social status, no woman wanted to be associated with him.After ordering breakfast from the hotel, he waited a few minutes until it was delivered. Once he finished eating, he stepped out of his room and walked down the hallway.As usual, some of the hotel staff snickered as he passed by.Gossip seemed to be their profession, and minding their own business was a sin they had no intention of committing.Rumors about him spread freely—some speculated that he was in a relationship with Elizabeth, which explained how he coul
Heavens Fortune System The Power of Presence
As he was about to turn and leave, his gaze met Ethan’s. There was something in Ethan’s eyes—a silent warning.He quickly turned back to Ethan. “Hey, you… what do you want here?” he muttered in a rude tone, eyeing Ethan from head to toe.He knew that look. Ethan had heard everything.“What do you need?” he asked again, his voice sharper this time. But Ethan didn’t reply immediately.“I’m here to see Mr. Anderson,” Ethan finally said in a calm tone.The man let out a mocking laugh.“What? Really?” He turned back to the receptionist he had just been harassing. “Did you hear that?” he asked, pointing at Ethan.Ethan gently moved the man’s finger away, unfazed.The man’s expression darkened as he turned back to Ethan. “You bastard… who do you think you are?” he sneered.“Don’t point your fingers at me,” Ethan replied, his voice steady and his expression unreadable.The man let out a faint chuckle and locked eyes with Ethan. “What do you want with Mr. Anderson?”“That’s none of your busine
Heavens Fortune System Exposing Corruption
Mr. Anderson waved a hand in response to the greetings, a broad smile on his face as he stepped out of the elevator, his eyes scanning the lobby.The manager quickly approached him. “Sir, do you need anything?” he asked respectfully.“Ethan is here,” Mr. Anderson announced, still glancing around as if searching for something—or someone—who fit his expectations.The assistant manager stiffened. His brows furrowed as a troubling thought crossed his mind. Could it be… that man I just looked down on?But Mr. Anderson didn’t elaborate.“Oh, okay,” the manager responded hastily, then turned to the security team. “We’re expecting a very important guest right now. Everyone, prepare to give a warm welcome.” His gaze shifted toward the entrance, anticipating the arrival of a luxury car.Meanwhile, Mr. Anderson made his way through the hall, heading toward the reception desk where a young woman attended to visitors. His two towering bodyguards flanked him, and behind them, the assistant manager
Heavens Fortune System The Power Behind the Mask
His steps were quick and deliberate as he walked, weighed down by the humiliation of his downfall.He approached the woman at the table, but her fearful expression was gone. Now that all eyes were on him, she knew he wouldn’t dare try anything reckless.“You see what you caused?” he spat, his voice laced with anger.“What do you mean, what I caused?” she shot back, her voice steady.He hesitated, momentarily taken aback. It was the first time any of the workers had dared to talk back to him.“So now you really think you can stand up to me?” He let out a bitter laugh, frustration and anxiety clear in his expression.Biting his lip, he scanned the room, chuckled again, and turned on his heel, making his way to the manager’s office.Inside, Mr. Anderson and Ethan conversed like two billionaires of the same caliber. The smile on Mr. Anderson’s face and the respectful way he addressed Ethan left lingering questions in everyone’s minds.As they entered the office, Mr. Anderson gestured towa
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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
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“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
