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IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER TWENTY
Victor was about to begin but Mr. Jarrod, with a gentle smile, motioned for Victor to pause. "Before we continue, my boy," he said, "how about we indulge in a little something special?" Mr. Jarrod then beckoned one of the room service attendants with a discreet gesture.A few moments later, the attentive servant returned, bearing a bottle of exquisite red wine on a silver tray. The label on the bottle read "Château de Luxe Grand Cru 1995," a vintage known for its rich and complex flavors. It was a testament to the luxury that the Grand Furman Hotel had to offer.Mr. Jarrod nodded in approval as the attendant expertly uncorked the bottle and poured the deep red liquid into two crystal wine glasses. The aroma of the wine filled the air, enhancing the opulence of the moment.Father and son each took a glass, their fingers gently touching the fine crystal. They raised their glasses in a silent toast and then took a sip, savoring the complex and velvety notes of the wine.As Victor took th
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER TWENTY ONE
As Victor expressed his curiosity about meeting family members, Mr. Jarrod nodded thoughtfully. He smiled warmly at his son and said, "You're absolutely right, Victor. I was planning to introduce you to a few of your family members this evening. It's about time they got to know the remarkable young man you've become after twenty two years of your absence."With that, Mr. Jarrod gently placed Victor's gold-plated iPhone on the table, signifying a pause in their private moment. He then discreetly gestured to the four imposing bodyguards who had escorted Victor into the room earlier. They had remained unobtrusively in the background, ready to assist at a moment's notice.Mr. Jarrod leaned in and gave them instructions in a low tone. "Gentlemen, please fetch the family members we discussed earlier. It's time for Victor to meet them."The four bodyguards, well-trained and efficient, nodded in unison and quietly exited the room, leaving father and son alone once more. Victor watched thei
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER TWENTY TWO
As Victor and Michael shared their heartfelt embrace, Laurencia, still holding her newly discovered brother, couldn't contain her happiness. With tears of joy in her eyes, she gently crossed her arms around Victor and whispered, "Come here, boy." She held him ever so tightly, her heart overwhelmed by the realization that her once baby brother had returned after so many years, after recalling the painful events that had led to his disappearance.Laurencia's love and warmth enveloped Victor, and he felt an instant connection with this sister he had never known he had. Their bond, forged in an instant, was powerful and unbreakable.Mr. Jarrod, watching this scene unfold, was overjoyed. His favorite daughter was expressing genuine love for his heir, even though both Victor and Laurencia were from different mothers. It was a moment of profound happiness for him, seeing his family come together in such a heartwarming manner.However, amidst the exchange of love and the tears of joy among V
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER TWENTY THREE
Outside the closed door, Laurencia couldn't help but overhear the joyful laughter and animated conversations between her father, Mr. Jarrod, and her long-lost brother, Victor. Her heart swelled with happiness for her father, for she hadn't seen him this content in years. The turmoil, emotional trauma, and depression he had endured after Victor's kidnapping had left deep scars, and now, seeing him in such high spirits, filled Laurencia with immense relief.As she stood there, a silent witness to their reunion, Laurencia recalled the nights when her father would sit alone in his study, consumed by thoughts of the son he had lost. The tears he had shed in secret, the sleepless nights, and the relentless search for Victor had taken a toll on him. But now, as laughter echoed from within the room, Laurencia knew that a missing piece of her father's heart had finally returned.Meanwhile, Michael, who had always known Victor as the humble and unassuming student at the prestigious Marquez P
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR
Victor's mind was flooded with questions: Could he handle the responsibility of being the CEO of De Jarrod Cereals? Did he possess the knowledge and experience necessary for such a role? What if he made a wrong decision and jeopardized the success of the business?He looked at his father, a mix of uncertainty and anxiety in his eyes. "Father," he began tentatively, "I can't deny that I'm fearful of this new challenge. The idea of being the CEO of De Jarrod Cereals is both overwhelming and intimidating."Mr. Jarrod leaned forward, his expression empathetic. "Victor, it's natural to feel apprehensive when faced with something new and significant. Remember, I have faith in you, and I wouldn't have made this decision if I didn't believe in your abilities."Victor nodded, acknowledging his father's trust, but the weight of the responsibility continued to bear down on him. "I don't want to let you down, Father, or the employees who have dedicated their careers to this business. It's just...I
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE
Mr. Jarrod led Victor back to where Laurentia, Michael, Keegan, and the four bodyguards were seated. As they approached, Laurentia, Michael, and Keegan stood up, their expressions filled with curiosity and anticipation upon seeing Mr. Jarrod holding his son.Laurentia spoke first, her voice tinged with excitement. "Mr. Jarrod, it's wonderful to see you with Victor alone. However I hope everything is all right?"Mr. Jarrod smiled warmly at his loyal team. "Everything is perfectly fine, Laurentia, Michael, Keegan. I'm glad you're all here. I wanted to remind you about the upcoming economic summit with the president, ex-president, and other prominent business figures and economic intellectuals in the country."Laurentia, Michael, and Keegan nodded in unison, fully aware of the significance of the event and the preparations that had been made.With a dramatic pause, Mr. Jarrod continued, "But before we get to that, I have an important announcement to make."A hush fell over the room as al
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER TWENTY SIX
News of Victor or better still Alexander Steel's appointment as CEO of De Jarrod's cereals spread like wildfire across the Sergia state. The news was met with mixed reactions. Surprise, shock, confusion and a deep sense of betrayal was sure felt by high-ranking and key staffs that worked at De Jarrod's cereals.The appointment of the mysterious Alexander Steel was proving to be a tough one to swallow, comprehend or even make any sense of.One question was rampant and trending in the Sergian state. "Who is Alexander Steel?"However rumours were spread by some of Mr Jarrod's agents that he was a secret and distant nephew of his.The article that was posted online concerning news of Alexander Steel's appointment was met with more dislikes than the surprise emojis and likes combined because majority of netizens that reacted to the article viewed the decision as unfair to those who had served the company for decades.Coupled with that, there were multiple captions and comments that demande
IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN
Michael could not deny the surprise he felt, however he quickly opened the door of the limousine, bringing into view, the new CEO of "De Jarrod cereals."A red carpet was placed at the entrance of the limousine, it was a gesture of reverence for the new CEO of the company. Victor stepped out of the limousine, clothed on a white Italian suit and trousers, dark brogues cover shoes and dark gloves. He quickly scanned the surroundings. "Wow, this place is massive." He thought to himself as he was amazed by the opulent and busy looking surrounding that caught his gaze.Soon, Keegan stood beside him and at once, Victor, Keegan and Michael who were now flanked by a few bodyguards, began to stride on the red carpet towards the grand entrance of the company building.There at the entrance, about eight executive staffs welcomed them."Welcome Mr Steel, it is a pleasure to meet you." Greeted a beautiful young lady who dressed and looked smart. Though she was slender, her curves were evident as
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Their faces were contorted into shapes that depicted disappointment, disapproval, annoyance and disdain.Victor never new any of these guys, apart from some of them that belonged to Rachel's campaign team, but for the ones he knew nothing about, how the hell did they know him?If these people had known him as the college pauper, that would be a complete destruction of his persona there at The Marquez Piso university.Or had he already gone rock bottom in the social circle?As the room fell into a sudden silence, a snarky voice emerged from the crowd, "Rachel, is this your idea of a charity event? Bringing the famous college pauper to your birthday party?"Laughter erupted, and more voices joined in, mocking Victor's presence. "I didn't know we were hosting a charity case tonight!""Maybe he applied to be the mascot so he could earn a few quid for the days meal."Another wave of laughter rippled amongst the crowd.Rachel, visibly uncomfortable, stepped forward, "Hey, that's not fair. V
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CHAPTER SEVENTY NINE
On a Thursday evening, Victor on an sat on an iron bench there at the junction awaiting Rachel who was going to pick him up for her birthday party.While sitting all solitary and alone, he couldn't help but marvel about the possibility of Alejandro Martinez being able to know about the residence of his alter ego Alexander Steel.Apart from that, he was surprised at the fact that Alejandro Martinez was ready to make this a do or die affair to an extent that the old man had sent some hitmen to take him down.Was he supposed to be surprised? Mr Alejandro had already declared war on his leadership of De Jarrod's'Cereals.Mr Alejandro had done a lot to undermine his leadership, from creating a rebellious faction, orchestrating the bombing of his supply trucks, the violent protests of his workers and now the plan to exterminate Alexander Steel?Victor believed that he had been doing his best to have the upper hand in this co-operate battle but he began to feel guilty of the fact that he had
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CHAPTER SEVENTY EIGHT
Victor was at home playing some video games, however with time he became bored and he decided to call Rachel, at least to congratulate her for her successful performance during the pre electoral debate.He dialled her number and immediately she picked it up."Hello Rachel.""Hello who is this?""It is Victor. Victor Mel Santos Clara. The dark handsome guy with dreadlocks.""Oh Victor how are you?""I am fine. I hope everything is going well for you as well?""Everything is fine.""Uh I called just to congratulate you for your performance in the pre electoral debate and the successful presentation of your agenda. I must tell you, it was fire.""Thanks Victor, I am honored.""I also heard about the demonstration.""Yes, according to what I heard, Patricia said something provocative in German and it caused the demonstration.""I was happy that happened. At least now I believe you have a big chance to clinch that position of the director of socials."Rachel just laughed. "We would see how
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CHAPTER SEVENTY SEVEN
Patricia looked surprised. "What is going on?" She asked. "What is going on?" She asked once again turning to some members of her campaign team.One of them rushed to the podium, he was a German that went by the name Franz. He leaned to her ear. "I am sorry ma'am but what you just said is a very awful speech.""What!" Patricia was taken aback."You just delivered a derogatory speech in German. Let me look at it." Franz picked up the piece of paper from her hand and glanced at it."Oh my God. It's really bad.""What does it say?" Patricia was shivering."Trust me you don't want to hear it." Franz shook his head."So what do we do now?" "We need to move out of here, and fast."As Patricia and her campaign team hastily exited the venue, whispers spread among the audience. Confused murmurs turned into exclamations as people began to grasp the unintended nature of Patricia's speech. The air crackled with tension, and a wave of disgruntled murmurs swept through the room."This young lad
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CHAPTER SEVENTY SIX
Patricia strode into the Dr Cassandra Rojo Pavilion, the most prestigious pavilion center of the university which was to serve as the venue for the debate.She exuded confidence in a tailored navy blue pantsuit that perfectly complemented her assertive persona. The crisp white blouse underneath, coupled with a meticulously knotted silk scarf, which added a touch of sophistication. Her professional attire, combined with polished black heels, reflected both competence and style, setting the tone for a poised and impactful performance in the students union government elections debate.The Dr. Cassandra Rojo Pavilion buzzed with anticipation as students filled the grand hall, their chatter creating a hum that echoed against the high ceilings. The scent of excitement mingled with the crisp air, and the ambiance hinted at the significance of the upcoming debate.The stage was adorned with the university's emblem, and a large banner displayed the words "Students Union Government Elections
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CHAPTER SEVENTY FIVE
"So young misus, you wanted to speak to the players, the floor is yours."Patricia smiled excitedly. She immediately waved her hand at the players. "Hi and hello boys, as the coach has said I am…""We know who you are just get on with whatever blah blah blah you want to say to us, we have got some warm up to do." Victor said dismissively with scorn written all over his face.However before Patricia could defend herself Anton Fagner chimmed in. "Hey young fela, slow down, that ain't no way to speak to a lady alright, be cool."Immediately Victor contorted his lips and regretted it afterwards, not for cutting Patricia short, but for the fact that a star player like Anton Fagner perceived that he displayed bad attitude.Victor nodded his head but didn't give any form of apology. His face was blue as he felt a ting of embarrassment."Okay." Patricia let out a sigh "I know this is my first time here in here before your game but in order for you players to dispell the idea or thought that m
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CHAPTER SEVENTY FOUR
Victor and Michael were riding on their Lamborghini en route to the college stadium. Michael was on the wheels as always and Victor was narrating his victory at midnight cove."You should have seen Steffen's defeated eyes that begged for mercy while he was on his knees. Huh." He paused. "He surely must have been thinking about the long jail term he was going to be slammed with by the government after he was caught red handed.""Serves him right." Muttered Michael. "What about the marijuana and the cocaine his men were trying to load on their trucks?""Oh that shit? It's worth millions of dollars.""What did you do with them?" Michael asked."I made sure they were burnt right before his eyes, it was a perfect way to salvage my victory against that bloody rebel.""You know he is more than just a rebel?""What? What else is he?" Victor furrowed his eyebrows."He snatched your girlfriend Patricia from you.""Hey Michael, please do not go there." Victor frowned with resentment etched upon
- IN BETWEEN TWO LIVES; THE BARON'S HEIR
CHAPTER SEVENTY THREE
Victor began with a chuckle upon sighting the pathetic state of his former landlord."Come on Victor, what is going on, why am I bundled like a captive?" He was scared and that was very evident."You want to know why you are bundled like this?" He paused while looking straight at Mr Thompson's eyes. He walked round him and his gait was slow and relaxed."Let's just say I couldn't get over the acute embarassment you showered on me and my mother just because we were not able to pay your rent on time.""Come on Victor, you know how people are nowadays, if you are not tough with them, they would take you for granted. Please I didn't mean no harm." He pleaded."Oh what a speech. Okay tell me, how many times has my mother failed to comply with you by paying our rent? How many times have we disrespected you or taken you for granted? If I could remember vividly you issued threats to evict us forcefully out of your house, you even threatened to slap me for trying to reason with you.""No Victo
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CHAPTER SEVENTY TWO
Victor had tried to let the memories of Mr Thompson's harsh and cruel confrontation to slide under the carpet, but the fact that he had threatened to slap him for trying to calm him down and explain their predicament made him infuriated at each thought as they replayed in his mind time and time again.What would have happened if I was not rich? What would people have said if I didn't have the means to arrest the tumultuous situation? What would have been the mental state of my mother if our belongings were thrown out? How would she have been able to cope with the overly unbearable cold outside?These were questions that flooded his mind. This however made him come to the conclusion that Mr Thompson was a hardened devil, not only that, he was determined to humble him by breaking him and if it was going to bring into nothingness his arrogance and stoney heart, Victor considered it a worthy effort.Now Mr Thompson was a regular customer at a beer parlour just down the street a stone thro
