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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
Heavens Fortune System Hidden Agendas
Just as Ethan was about to leave the meeting room, Mr. Anderson suddenly recalled the earlier incident.“Excuse me, sir,” he said, causing Ethan to pause and turn back briefly.“About what happened earlier… with my employee. I’d like to know the details so I can handle it properly,” he continued, his ever-present smile now subdued, his gaze serious.After a brief silence, Ethan finally spoke. “You should ask the receptionist about that. She’ll explain everything to your understanding. I can’t expose him just like that.” His tone was calm, carrying both maturity and politeness.Mr. Anderson nodded. “I see. That’s fine, sir. Thank you for doing business with us.” Then, after a short pause, he added, “If you don’t mind, I can have my driver take you to your destination in my car.”Despite being much older than Ethan, Mr. Anderson still treated him with unwavering respect.Observing this, the manager silently mused, Life is truly unpredictable.“Thanks for the offer,” Ethan replied, match
Heavens Fortune System Fall From Grass
Mr. Anderson, sensing the tension, turned to his manager. “We’ll sort this out later. This doesn’t concern Mr… um… Ethan here,” he said, patting Ethan’s back lightly.The manager hesitated but eventually nodded.With that, Ethan left.As they walked back inside, the secretary shot Mr. Anderson a curious glance. “Sir, what do you think is really going on with that woman? Why didn’t he want her to see him?”Mr. Anderson’s expression shifted instantly—his earlier amusement replaced by a sharp, unreadable look.Realizing she had overstepped, the secretary quickly dropped the subject, falling silent as they continued toward the elevator.The manager, however, lingered near the reception, watching Elizabeth. The moment she moved toward her car, he discreetly followed.Just as she was about to step inside, he spoke. “Hi.” His tone was light, paired with a casual smile to keep things non-threatening.Elizabeth halted, eyeing him from head to toe. The flicker of disinterest in her gaze told hi
Heavens Fortune System The Game is not Over
Just as he stood up and walked out, his footsteps echoed against the ground, carrying the weight of regret.The moment he stepped out of the office, his shoulder collided with the wall, as if fate itself wanted to remind him of the irreversible mistake he had just made. His eyes burned red with frustration, anger evident in every twitch of his expression. He had messed up—badly. And he knew there would be no second chances. Mr. Anderson’s words had sealed his fate. When a man like Mr. Anderson said, it’s over, there was no going back.Shame clung to him like a second skin as he walked through the hallway. The women he had once manipulated, deceived, and discarded all turned their eyes toward him, their gazes filled with nothing but disgust. Some regretted ever allowing him to crawl into their beds, but what was done could not be undone.He avoided their eyes, the intimidation he once imposed on others now reflecting in his own. Without another glance, he hurried to his car, but before
Heavens Fortune System A Dance of Intentions
Sophia’s gaze was tense as she watched him walk away.It seemed like he had come to remind her that her family legacy was crumbling and that she needed to come to the rescue.Elena stood beside her, observing her expression.“Sophia… are you really going home?” she asked, her face unreadable.Sophia didn’t respond immediately.“I need to do something now…” she murmured, pausing for a moment.“What if I’m already too late? What if I show up, and they still blame me for leaving?” she whispered, doubt creeping into her voice.She gripped the edge of the table in front of her, her expression darkening.“They’re your family,” Elena said gently. “And besides, I think they’ve learned their lesson by now. Blaming you for leaving won’t be the first thing on their minds. Instead, they’ll realize how much they took you for granted. They must have felt the emptiness your absence left behind.”Sophia took a deep breath before nodding.“You’re right.” A small smile formed on her lips. “I’ll go back
Heavens Fortune System Falling into His Arms
The security guard followed behind them and swiftly opened the car door for Ethan, bowing his head in greeting.Ethan’s mind was unsettled as he thought to himself, This will be the last time I agree to go out with this girl. He sighed again.Elizabeth slid into the driver’s seat, her face glowing with excitement. Without a word, she started the car and pulled onto the road.After a moment, she cleared her throat and glanced at Ethan.Ethan avoided her gaze, but she kept looking at him until he finally turned to meet her eyes. She smiled before returning her focus to the road.“I was at the Andersons’ headquarters today…” she began.Her words sent a slight jolt through Ethan’s chest.“For business, you know. But while I was there, a man walked up to me.”Ethan felt a brief sense of relief, thinking she was bringing up something unrelated.“He asked if I knew you,” she continued. “I was surprised… How would the manager of Anderson Group know you? He doesn’t even know me, despite my fam
Heavens Fortune System Crossing a Line
Ethan locked eyes with Elizabeth for a moment before quickly steadying her and letting go. Just as he was about to turn and walk away, something—or rather, someone—caught his attention.Upstairs, in the VIP section where clients and executives held their meetings, sat James. He was positioned near the glass railing, smirking down at them.Ethan’s stomach tightened. That smile wasn’t just casual—it meant something.Without another word, he turned around and walked away.Elizabeth, still catching her breath, noticed his abrupt shift and looked around to see what had distracted him. But from her position, she couldn’t spot James.“So he was the one who paid for the meal. He must have been watching the whole time,” Ethan thought, his heart pounding.The realization sent him moving faster toward the exit.Elizabeth hurried after him. “Ethan, please wait!” she called out just as he stepped outside.Ethan finally paused, and as she reached his side, she bent down slightly, one hand pressed a
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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
