Silence engulfed them both. Oliver's heavy feelings for his father will not go away immediately, he still needs a long time to heal. Moving on is a long process he needs to take. "A day will come when I will no longer be a vagabond. Life is indeed unfair. It is difficult to live in the world to be a poor person. Only the rich can get enjoy life while they also step on poor creatures. The poor one also has the right to be respected, heard, and treated right," Even if Oliver wants to fight for his dignity, he can't please everyone because he has no place in the world unless he reveals that he is the son of a rich man. "This is how the world is, son, there's an inequality between the rich and poor. Money, popularity, and your status in life are the basis for people to respect you. If you don't have those things, then they will look down on you," the CEO said taking a deep breath, "You're respectable as you're my son. It's your choice not to tell anybody, but once the world will know we
The CEO has a big plan for his sons to have unity to save his family's legacy. But the big problem is, they can't get along, so he must find a way while it's early before he disappears from the world and he can leave them behind and become a responsible heir to his business. Mr.Thompson cleared his mind full of thoughts, and he focused on the main topic which was about his mission for his son, "I already planned something big with you two from the beginning because you are the last remaining Thompsons alive, I am not immortal to live long, a time will come that I'll pass away cause I'm old and everything that our clans started will be left to the two of you," guys remained silent with their arms crossed, obviously uninterested but both were curious about what challenge was prepared for them. "You have three missions and you will do them whether you want it or not, as I've said you're both a Thompson and you can't escape it unless you surrender and be killed," he walked near a comput
The third mission of their father for them is to give him grandchildren. It was his dream to experience having grandchildren, and Carter and Oliver could give him that. "If I give you a grandson, should I also marry a rich woman?" Oliver asked his father. "You can marry anyone, it's up to you who is the woman you will be with forever to bear children. I have no problem with that. I will not force you to give me a grandchild right away, if only one of you is ready then I'll be glad but if you're not ready to become a father, no pressure," he answered. "T-that's good, having children is fun but in my situation. I'm not ready to settle down especially since I'm starting over. I'll just stick with the second mission and I'll help to find that kidnapper," Having a family was also a dream of Oliver but it disappeared when Merideth, his first love who is now Carter's wife, left him. He looked at his brother who will have a child with his ex-girlfriend in the future. "Since I'm already ma
Carter Thompson is a competitive person, eager to be more successful than others. He grew up thinking he was better, ambitious, and arrogant. Determined not to be beaten in every big or small thing. Will do whatever it takes to fulfill his desires even if he steps on someone else's feet. He looks down on his stepbrother that way because he knows that he is no match for him and that he is more capable of everything. "Carter, there will be no competition here. I created this mission for you to unite, there are important people you need to find and you will not succeed in the search if you go your separate ways. You better stick together and understand each other, and came up with a good plan. You both need to pull the messy threads that were entangled in our life which cause chaos," Mr. Thompson reminded Carter. "What should we do with a messy thread if we cannot find the end of it? Then let's cut it off," Carter responded, "From the beginning dad we know who put danger in our lives.
Oliver was surprised by what he heard but he already moved on and was happy for them. The only sad thing is that the woman he dreamed of being with started a family and made it happen with his stepbrother. "Are you okay?" Oliver was startled when Julie snapped her fingers, "You're thinking deep again?" "Uhmm.I'm fine. Anyways, I thought you were busy at the shop today?" "Merideth invited me here at the mansion and I couldn't refuse her and luckily Adam agreed to let me go out to the shop for a while," she shared, "And you? What are you doing with Carter?" There is curiosity in her eyes."We just met on the road, his car had a flat tire, then he had an emergency, and he had no choice but to ride my motorcycle." "Really? You drove him with this motorcycle?" Julie pointed to where Oliver was sitting, "Are you serious? So you had time together?" Julie thought that the stepbrothers might be starting to get close. "Nah. We didn't talk. We're not on good terms," Oliver lied, he couldn
Carter acts like he was amazed at what Oliver said, "That's heart-melting but I can't trust someone who had a history with the person I love. Who knows? Maybe you will take revenge and steal from me what you lost?" he said sarcastically, he's trying to trigger his emotions, "Some guys will kill because of betrayals but you're just crying like a baby," He laughed remembering the time were he planned the proposal to embarrassed Oliver. "Why would I? Is there any reason to take back the woman who left me for another man? Because if I know she was taken from me. Then I will take her back," Oliver responded which also played along with him, "You won't like my revenge if I found out something to give me a reason to take back what I lost." Before, Oliver felt that Merideth didn't want to marry Carter but he let go of the doubt little did he know that his thoughts were accurate because Carter was the one who framed Merideth to leave Oliver. The woman on the side, Julie, felt nervous as she l
"What did you two talk about?" Oliver asked he wanted to know what Merideth have said to Julie, "Let's talk about it later. We need to go back to the shop," she said and Oliver nodded giving her the helmet. The other staff was with Adam inside the bakery assisted him in managing customers, and he was in a good mood because of Julie's consent for them to have a date on Valentine's Day. She is also willing to change for her to stop his vices, which as smoking. "Why did you let her come to the Thompson's mansion?" Oliver dictated while Adam knew nothing about it. "What are you talking about?" He pauses at what he's doing for a moment, "Julie visited Merideth and you're aware Carter doesn't like anyone else close to her wife that is connected with me," Oliver said, he was worried for Julie that Carter might involve her. "What? I didn't know she went there. She asked permission to me that she was going somewhere to buy a gift for his uncle's birthday," Adam was a bit disappointed becau
The baker was in her uncle's house, taking a rest after Oliver drove him back to their neighborhood. She's restless, she's pacing back and forth, worried about what she discovered from her best friend. Many things are going through her mind, and she doesn't know what to do next. "Julie, you need to know about this," she remembered her conversation with Merideth earlier. "About what? You're making me nervous by that stare of yours," There's a reason why Merideth invited her into the mansion. She planned to meet with her to reveal something."I've found something weird, I've found it years ago and this is the time I'm prepared to share it with you," Merideth showed a newspaper, and placed it on the table. Julie looked at it and read the headline and an article. It's about an incident that was about the disappearances of children who were victims of kidnapping. Some kidnappers were pursued by the law before, but some of them were never caught. "No way. This isn't my Uncle Ben," she den
Oliver walked into the computer technology company feeling a strange mix of excitement and apprehension. After all, he had been away for a couple of months on summer vacation, and he was worried that he might have missed out on some critical developments. However, he was also eager to get back to work and tackle any new challenges that awaited him.As he walked through the corridor, he couldn't help but notice that things looked different. There were some new employees who seemed to be busy working on some project, and there was a palpable sense of anticipation in the air. He made his way to his office, where he was greeted by his colleague, Karen."Hey, Oliver, welcome back!" she said, giving him a warm smile. "How was your vacation?""It was great, thanks," he replied, feeling a little awkward. "But I'm glad to be back here.""Good to hear that," Karen said. "There's a lot of stuff that we need to catch up on, so let's get to work."As they settled down in their chairs, Oliver felt
Oliver sat on the edge of his bed, surrounded by a sea of clothes and souvenirs from the past two weeks aboard the cruise ship. He had been having the time of his life, soaking up the sun and enjoying all the activities the ship had to offer. But now, it was time to face the inevitable - packing up and heading home.He let out a deep sigh as he began sorting through his belongings, separating the clean from the dirty and the souvenirs from the necessities. As he worked, his step-brother Carter walked into the room, a smile on his face."Hey man, how's it going?" Carter asked, taking a seat on the edge of Oliver's bed.Oliver sighed again. "I'm good, just trying to figure out what to pack and what to leave behind. I can't believe the trip is over already!"Carter nodded sympathetically. "I know, it went by so fast. But hey, at least we have some awesome memories to take home with us, right?"Oliver smiled at that, grateful for the reminder. "Yeah, you're right. It really has been an am
Oliver was thrilled when his stepbrother Carter invited him to join him on their weekly swimming trip. Oliver didn't have a lot of experience swimming, but he loved being in the water, and he was excited to share this activity with his family. He planned to bring Samantha, his fiance, along for the ride as well.When they arrived at the local pool, Carter was already there with his wife Merideth. Oliver and Samantha greeted them warmly and settled in for a fun day of swimming.As they waded into the pool, Oliver looked around at the other family members who had joined them. There were aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents all gathered around the edge of the pool, watching the swimmers with great interest.Carter and Merideth were naturally the strongest swimmers, and they wasted no time showing off their skills. Oliver and Samantha watched in awe as they glided effortlessly through the water, diving and doing flips with ease.As they swam, the group chatted and laughed, sharing sto
As Oliver and Samantha walked onto the deck of the cruise ship, they were greeted by the sparkling sun rising over the horizon. The sky was painted with a stunning array of orange, pink, and purple hues, while the gentle waves of the ocean rocked the ship in a soothing rhythm. Oliver was overcome with a sense of peace and contentment as he looked out at the vast expanse of water, feeling grateful for this moment in time with his beloved fiance by his side."What a beautiful sight," he whispered, grasping Samantha's hand tightly.She smiled up at him and nodded in agreement. "It's breathtaking. Thank you so much for bringing me here, Oliver. This is the trip of a lifetime."Oliver beamed with pride as he led Samantha to a table overlooking the ocean. They sat down and glanced over the extensive breakfast menu, eager to indulge in the delicious cuisine that awaited them. Just then, they heard a familiar voice greet them from across the table."Good morning, lovebirds!" Carter exclaimed,
Oliver had always been fond of Samantha. They had been engaged for six months, and their families had already arranged the wedding. Although everything was going fine, Oliver was a bit apprehensive about some of Samantha's qualities. It wasn't something he could easily explain, but he always felt a little uncomfortable when Samantha was around.Oliver's family had planned a family vacation out of town, and they were all excited about it. However, Samantha had insisted on joining them on this trip. Oliver wasn't expecting her to come along, and he had mixed feelings about it. He loved spending time with Samantha, but he also wanted to have some time alone with his family.Samantha had been invited by Carter, Oliver's elder brother. Carter had explained to Oliver that Samantha would be joining them so that he wouldn't feel left out on the trip, as everyone else had partners. Oliver was grateful to Carter for this gesture, but he was still unsure about how to behave with Samantha during
Oliver leaned against the railing of the cruise ship, breathing in the salty sea air. He looked out at the vast expanse of blue before him, feeling a sense of peace wash over him. He had always been drawn to the ocean, to its wildness and its beauty, and it was one of the things that had compelled him to accept his stepbrother's invitation to join them on this journey.As he stood there, lost in his thoughts, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching from behind him. He turned to see his stepbrother, Jack, and Jack's wife, Sarah, walking towards him."Beautiful, isn't it?" Jack said, standing next to Oliver and gazing out at the sea."Yeah," Oliver replied, nodding his head. "It's incredible."Sarah stepped closer to them, a small smile on her face, but Oliver could see the tightness in her jaw, the way her eyes narrowed slightly when she looked at him. He knew she didn't like him, didn't approve of him, and he couldn't help but feel like an intruder in their family."It's lovely, d
Oliver sat on the edge of his bed, staring blankly at his phone. The message from his step-brother, Carter, still flickered on the screen."Hey, man. We're planning a family vacation and we want you to come with us. Think about it, okay?"It had been three days since the message arrived, but Oliver couldn't make up his mind. He felt both honored and hesitant at the same time.Oliver was a bastard. His mother had an affair with a married man and Oliver was born out of wedlock. His father left them shortly after he was born and his mother struggled to make ends meet on her own. When Oliver was ten years old, his mother met and fell in love with a man named Richard. Richard had a son already, Carter, who was six years older than Oliver.At first, Carter and Oliver got along really well. Carter was the older brother Oliver had always wanted, and Richard was the father figure he had always needed. But as they got older, Carter became distant. He went to college and started a career, while
Oliver had been out of the game for a while, but he couldn't deny the thrill of being back in the game. As a computer architect, he had worked on some of the biggest projects in the industry, and now, he was eager to see what the future held.He couldn't help but smile as he walked into the offices of his new company. The energy was palpable, and he knew that he was going to enjoy working here. As he made his way to his new office, he noticed a lot of changes in the industry.The technology had evolved so much over the years, and Oliver couldn't help but feel a bit behind the times. However, he was ready to learn and work hard to catch up.As he settled into his new office, he noticed that his step-brother, Carter, was the CEO of the company. He couldn't help but feel a little uneasy about working under his step-brother, but he knew that he had to put those feelings aside and focus on the job.A few days into his new role, Oliver bumped into Carter in the hallway. He noticed that his
Oliver sat in his apartment, staring at the saved CCTV footage on his laptop screen. He had been watching it over and over again for hours, trying to figure out if he recognized the person who had tried to burn down their building.Carter, his stepbrother, walked into the room and sat down next to him. "Anything new?" he asked.Oliver shook his head. "I've watched this thing a million times and I still can't make out his face. But I know he's in this building somewhere."Carter leaned forward and looked at the screen. "Maybe we should start asking around, see if anyone saw anything."Oliver sighed. "We've already asked everyone in the building. No one saw anything."Carter crossed his arms. "Well, we can't just give up. Our home was almost burned down. We need to find this guy and make sure he doesn't try anything like this again."Oliver nodded. "I know, I know. It's just frustrating."Carter stood up. "Come on, let's go talk to some of the neighbors again. Maybe someone will remembe