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2024-10-29 19:42:56As James sat in his office, his phone rang, and he picked it up with a sense of anticipation. The voice on the other end briefed him on the smooth progress of the investigation into the plane crash. However, as the call ended, a wave of anger swept over him. He slammed the phone down on his desk, shattering it into pieces.
Frustration and unease gnawed at him as he contemplated the situation. He knew that as the sole remaining child of late Master Richmond, he would inevitably be drawn into the investigations. His mind raced with thoughts of the potential consequences and the impact it could have on his family's reputation.In a fit of rage, he stood up and shouted, his voice echoing through the room. With a swift motion, he swept a flower vase off the nearby table, sending it crashing to the floor. The sound of breaking glass filled the air as shards scattered across the room, mirroring the shattered state of his composure.Seething with frustration and u
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James arrived at the home of the pilot and his wife, He knocked on the door, his heart pounding with anticipation. The pilot answered, a look of confusion on his face as he greeted James."Good afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson," James said, his voice smooth and controlled. "I'm here to discuss something very important with you."The couple exchanged a wary glance but invited James inside, leading him to a small, dimly lit room in the back of the house. James noticed the nervous tension in the air as they sat down, and he couldn't help but relish the power he held over them."Let's get straight to the point," James began, fixing them with a steely gaze. "I know about the airplane crash all those years ago, and I know that you were involved. I have evidence that could ruin your lives if it were to be made public."The couple paled, their eyes widening in fear. Mrs. Thompson reached for her husband's hand, her voice trembling as she spoke. "We've moved on from that, Mr. Richmond. Please,
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Heir to the Richmond Empire Chapter 68: Corrupt Heir!
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This isn't good,” Katherine's forehead creased slightly conveying a sense of unease. They had left the mourning room as soon as they heard that James had escaped. That wasn't part of the plan. With James already out of the picture, it was left with Julio and Mr Blaq but now that James had escaped, they could smell trouble brewing already. “So what do we do now?” Dexter asked, seeing that there was really not much he could bring himself to think about regarding everything that was happening. “We'll have to be vigilant. If James had failed in his first attempt to kill you, he'll come again and this time, he won't spare you.” Katherine revealed, her hands clasped, with a palpable sense of nervous energy underlying her demeanor. Dexter could understand what his mother was saying but in the midst of it all, he still wanted to know why his mother and Ivy's mother had a rough conversation earlier. The fact that the two of them would become inlaws soon was a matter of concern to him. He
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Katherine and Dexter entered into the room to see every mourning. He approached Priscilla with his own bouquet of flower offering his sympathy to her.Katherine too offered her sympathy causing everyone except Stephanie to wonder who she was and why she was with Dexter.“Katherine!” Stephanie exclaimed, upon recognizing her as Dexter's mother and her once upon a time friend.“You know her?” Ivy inquired, her curiosity piqued.“Yes dear. That's Dexter's biological mother.” Stephanie replied, causing Ivy's mouth to open wide in awe as she had never expected it. From his conversation with Dexter back when they newly started dating, he had told her that his mother was probably dead having been left and abandoned at an orphanage as a baby.“What's she doing here? And did Dexter get to find her?” Stephanie muttered to herself.Dexter noticed Ivy's presence and walked up to her. He felt bad that he had not shown himself to her ever since he got out of the burning warehouse alive.“Ivy….” He
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