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Rich Nights of a Penniless Chapter 16 Got what she deserved...
Leo never thought of taking any kind of revenge in his whole life despite being treated like trash or even worse than that by those surrounding him, because he was a person of letting everything go. Instead of holding it in forever, he prefers to let it go. He had to endure humiliation, bullying, and so many nerve-wracking things even as a child. He never dared to fight back because he was so weak, but now his life changed so much for good.And he had had enough of those bullies because of which he almost died at their hands for no reason, so he decided to rewrite himself. He understood that it was his foolishness to leave them unpunished. He thought that true happiness comes from living authentically and sincerely without the need to show off his love, and care or seek validation from others. But now his life experience had taught him the other way.He knew now that the true satisfaction lay in wealth and dominance which he never had before but now everything touches his feet bec
Rich Nights of a Penniless Chapter 17 Thank you...!
A new task and a new spirit revolved around Leonard's mind. He was ready to take on this challenge as well.When he strolled out of the cafe looking around, his gaze fell on an elder woman trying to cross the road.After observing the old lady for quite some time, Leo walked to her. "May I help you?" he said so gently, the old woman looked at him then nodded gratefully.Leo extended his hands politely and grabbed those shopping bags. The old woman smiled and held his hand. Looking carefully at the traffic, waving his hand towards those who needed it, they both crossed the heavy traffic road.Leo was sure that he had successfully completed his first task. She gestured towards a lane before them and they both continued. Moving further she stood before a white building, "Is this where you live?" he asked her, " Tell me which floor so that I can take you" She nodded a no and simply grabbed her bags, moving inside that building. Not even a smile or a 'Thanks'. Leo stood for a few minut
Rich Nights of a Penniless Chapter 18 Unexpected completion...!
As James effortlessly smacked his third chance to go out, Leo panicked to find another way.All he could do was wait for a better option. And soon that option arrived in the form of Luke, one of his colleagues.The moment Leo saw Luke, he rushed to him and asked him to take care of the cafe.Reading his mind, Leo promised him his favorite Americano coffee.Hmming for a while, Luke agreed and Leo instantly slid away.As walking out he encountered a homeless man seeking shelter from the scorching sun and found him shivering while holding a current pillar.Leo's mind paced, guessing that the man might have been struck by an electric current, Leo ran towards him. Looking for help, Leo found a wooden log and picked it up.As the only option, Leo hit the young man from behind, and that man stumbled forward and fell to the ground."What the heck...!" he yelled jolting Leo.That man was fine in fact, he was perfect with no signs of burnt or suffering.Leo confused and gaped at him while the
Rich Nights of a Penniless Chapter 19 Superhero...!
Leo's heart swelled with joy as he realized the potential this power held. He envisioned how it could magnify his efforts to complete his tasks. "This is amazing...! I feel like a superhero..." he sizzled excitedly when he almost reached the top of the cafe building.With his newfound ability, he felt he could reach even the most inaccessible places. He pulled his hands to see if anything was special about his hands so that he was able to stick his palm to the wall, like having some kind of sticky fluid secretion or any different texture growth. But there wasn't anything like that and he didn't bother about it either. With great enthusiasm, Leo embarked on his first journey like a superhero from one building to another. But what he didn't notice was those eyes on him, suddenly, a group of street dogs surrounded the building and started barking and making a commotion. Though it was dark, those special eyes are efficient in seeing something crawling up, anyway.Leo hid himself on th
Rich Nights of a Penniless Chapter 20 Abducted...!
Unbeknownst to Leo, his acts of flowing money like water hadn't gone unnoticed. In the shadows of the city, a powerful mafia gang had been closely observing Leo's spending habits. To them, it seemed like he was a wealthy individual with immense resources at his disposal. The gang saw an opportunity, an opportunity to extort money from what they believed to be a wealthy individual. They devised a plan to approach Leo to demand a hefty sum of money, thinking he wouldn't hesitate to comply. And finally on this day, as Leo left The Diamond Wars, he was approached by a group of intimidating-looking individuals. Their suits and cold, calculating eyes revealed their affiliation with the underground world. As they made him intoxicated, Leo was dragged into a shabby, small hut.When Leo regained consciousness, he found himself in a dimly lit, unfamiliar room. His hands were bound, and he felt a throbbing headache from the chloroform's aftereffects. Panic surged through him as he realized t
Rich Nights of a Penniless Chapter 21 Escape...!
Summoning all the courage he had, Leo climbed the walls of the hut as fast as possible and ventured into the surrounding woods from the cracked roof, making sure to stay hidden from any prying eyes. But to his surprise, all those goons ran away while he was sleeping.Leo navigated through the wilderness, relying on his wits and instincts to stay one step ahead of the gang if they come to search for him. He knew that he needed help, and he also realized that he couldn't finish his task now but still his instinct restricted him to give up.He keeps on thinking about the task, and what can he do to help complete the task while his legs never once stopped, not even for a second.However, he heard some noises from nearby and a little hope lit his heart.Eventually, he reached a small village where he found very few poor people. His hands trembled as he slid his phone out of his pocket. Hunger, panic, and the tension of the task had weighed heavy upon him all at once. He peeped at his ph
Rich Nights of a Penniless Chapter 22 Secret Exposed...!
It was a huge thing that an apple was sold for two million dollars, and of course, the media is always curious about news like this. Hence, on the same day, the media picked up on this story, and that mute man was invited to share his journey on various platforms, spreading his experience of kindness and altruism to a wider audience. Everyone was busy speculating the whereabouts of the generous helper, but no one was able to do so. Leo already doubted all this was happening and made sure to cover himself when he went to that man. Looking at the sensational news on his tabloid, James excitedly made comments, and all his colleagues joined the club. Through it all, Leo remained humble and grounded. But Leo froze as he heard James mention that the name of the man who bought the apple for two million dollars had been exposed. "Hey, look, this news has his name..." The room fell silent, and all eyes were on James and his tabloid, waiting for a response. Leo's heart raced, and he tried to
Rich Nights of a Penniless Chapter 23 Sorry...!
Leo's footsteps reached through the alley as he made his way chasing behind the man. The streets were annoyingly busy, but he could easily follow that man because of his extraordinary hearing capacity. As he turned a corner, he saw that man sitting on the ground, his hands on his forehead and shaking, and his eyes filled with anguish.There was something wrong with this man which made Leo move further. Curiosity getting the better of him, Leo approached cautiously. That man seemed lost in his own thoughts, his disheveled appearance suggesting he had been through a difficult time. "I... I...did..that..." he stammered, "I killed her...! I didn't mean it...!" Concerned, Leo asked gently, "Hey, are you okay?"Startled, the man looked up, his eyes red and swollen from crying. "No...!" he stammered again, "Okay? No, I'm not okay," he choked out, his voice trembling. "It's...a...all...my fault, you know? She's gone" he cried a lot, "She's gone because of me... I killed her...! I will ki
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Chapter 111 The end...!
Author's point of view... For a heartbeat, no one moved. Then, Helen let out a sob and rushed forward, throwing her arms around Renard. Leo stepped back, giving his parents the space they needed as they clung to each other, the years of pain and separation melting away in their embrace. Slowly hugging his girlfriend, Leo indulged in the delicacy of reunion. Leo watched them, his own emotions threatening to overwhelm him. He had dreamed of this moment for so long, and now that it was here, he felt a profound sense of peace. His family was finally whole again. Helen's eyes were still moist with tears as she held onto Renard's hand, her fingers trembling slightly from the overwhelming emotion. She couldn't believe that she was seeing her husband after nearly twenty years. After taking in the surprise slowly, she turned to Leo and Jessica, gratitude evident in her gaze, though she was still unaware of Leo's true identity. For her, they were her saviors. "Thank you both," He
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Chapter 110 Reunion...!
Author's point of view... Though he didn't look frightening, Jessica took a step backward. Leo was busy on his phone, talking to Daniel about the case. He didn't notice anything behind him. The beggar snatched the food from her hands but then paused. Jessica wasn't brothered at all, instead, she wanted to help that beggar by lending him some more money. Then suddenly the stopped and was mumbling something to himself. "Th...thank ...y...you..." Slowly, he raised his head, and for the first time, Jessica got a good look at his face. His eyes were sunken, his skin weathered, and his hair matted with dirt, but there was something familiar about him that she couldn’t quite place. As he looked at her, a faint glimmer of recognition flickered in her eyes. Jessica was dumbfounded. Was that man...!! Was that him? “Thank you, young lady,” the man mumbled, his voice raspy with exhaustion. “Thank you so much for the food. My son is still waiting for me. He must be so hung
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Chapter 109 The strange encounter...!
Author's point of view... That day, Leo felt so uncomfortable even to spend another second there, wasting time. After grabbing something to eat, Leo and Jessica arrived at the NGO with a sense of urgency, the weight of their mission pressing down on them. The place was quiet, with only a few staff members moving about. They immediately recognized Jessica as she was a volunteer there. Jessica led the way, her mind racing with memories from years ago. They were here to search through the records, hoping to find any information about the man she had encountered during a medical camp—a man she now knew was Leo's father, Renard Edward Connard, her Aunt's husband. When asked, the staff told her that those records might be destroyed as if had been so long. But Jessica insisted on checking them. They poi red towards a shabby room. The records room was tucked away in a corner of the building, a small, dusty space filled with rows of old files and boxes stacked high. Jessica hesit
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Chapter 108 The man in the photo...
Author's point of view... The first light of dawn crept into the room, casting a soft glow over the sleeping figure on the bed. Jessica stirred, blinking her eyes open as she adjusted to the early morning light. She stretched, feeling the cool air against her skin, and realized with a start that Leo wasn’t anywhere in the room. Panic gripped her momentarily as the memories of the previous day's events came flooding back. Leo had returned late, his mind elsewhere, burdened with a weight he couldn’t fully comprehend. He hadn’t come to the room after that. Where is he? Worried, Jessica slipped out from under the covers and rushed out of the bed to looked around. As she padded towards the terrace, she didn't find any trace of him, there either. Her breath caught in her throat as she stepped outside. Did he go somewhere?Did something happen again? Jessica recalled everything, how Leo seemed to be worried last night and she panicked at the thought of something going wrong wit
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Chapter 107 We will meet again...Mom...!
Author's point of view... Leo was puzzled. He couldn't understand what mystery this was. Should he laugh or cry? Mr. Renard Connard read the father's name again, then shifted his gaze towards the column of his mother's name, Helen Connard...! Helen was his birth mother?? He flipped over the photograph to see the faces of his parents once again, more clearly. However, just as he took it out again, the shocking resemblance took him aback. Tears filled his eyes again. "This...!!" He quickly reached for the other paper, pulling out the letter with trembling fingers. His heart pounded as he unfolded it, recognizing the worn edges of a note written in haste. As his eyes darted across the page, the truth hit him like a punch to the gut. It was a letter from his father. *Renard Edward Connard.* Leo’s knees nearly buckled as he read, the weight of the words sinking into him like an anchor. The letter explained everything—how his father had left him at the orphanage when he wa
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Chapter 106 Mr. and Mrs. Connard...!!
Author's point of view...The envelope was empty...! Leo snuck his fingers into it and checked it again and again. A surge of frustration shot through him. He clenched his fist, trying to contain the anger bubbling beneath the surface. How could the system betray him like this? He had done everything and sacrificed so much, only to be left with nothing. Jessica, sensing his distress, placed a hand on his arm. “Leo? What’s wrong?” Leo pulled himself back immediately, he can't let her worry. He forced a smile, but it didn’t reach his eyes. “It’s nothing,” he lied, his voice tight. “Just... something which I didn't expect.” Jessica frowned, but she didn’t press further. She could feel the tension radiating from him and knew better than to pry. Instead, she stood by his side, offering silent support as Leo grappled with the storm of emotions inside him.Leo felt cheated, betrayed but he didn't let it show on his face. At least, he can't tell this to anyone. Controlling himself w
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Chapter 105 Empty...!
Author's point of view... Leo and Jessica walked side by side down the quiet street, the Connard estate fading behind them. They took a taxi back to the city. Daniel had taken care of everything about his restaurant. After giving up on all those luxuries that the system had provided him, the only thing that Leo had now was his restaurant, as the system believed that it was solely his hard work. And he deserved it. The villa he bought was under the name of Connard estates and so he had to leave it behind. Now, Leo was back in his small shabby room on the terrace of the restaurant. When they reached their restaurant, its closed doors greeted them with an eerie silence, offering a rare moment of privacy. The employees were all tired after the chaos that they had suffered, and because of this, Leo had given them all a few day's leave. Everybody needs some time for themselves, including him. As they stepped Inside, the space felt strangely peaceful, as though it, too, had b
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Chapter 104 Be my son...!
Author's point of view... Helen stood tall, but her strength was faltering. She had just witnessed everything. The boy she raised as her son wanted to kill her. The weight of everything, the betrayal, the revelations, the heartbreak, seemed to crash down on her all at once. Her breath became shallow, her body swaying on weakened legs. Before anyone else could react, Leo rushed forward, catching her just as her body began to give way. "Ma'am, be careful...!" The moment his hands touched her, an electric jolt seemed to pass through Helen. She blinked in daze, looking up at Leo as if seeing him in a new light. His steady, concerned gaze met hers, and for a fleeting second, she thought of her son, her real son, the boy she had lost so long ago. He would be around Leo’s age now. How different things might have been had he lived. Leo gently eased her into a chair, his touch careful, almost reverent. His presence brought her a small measure of comfort, a warmth she hadn’t felt i
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Chapter 103 You tried to kill me??
Author's point of view... The gun in Alvin's hand dropped as he saw Helen standing before him. Helen stepped forward, her eyes scanning the room, filled with sorrow and disappointment. “I never thought my own family would betray me,” she said, her voice soft yet firm, carrying the weight of a truth long hidden. Leo and Jessica exchanged glances before stepping forward at Helen’s call. They approached her, and she placed a gentle hand on each of them, her grip weak but meaningful. “If not for them,” Helen continued, her gaze settling on Alvin, “I would have died long ago in that accident.” Her voice cracked, but she held her composure. “Jessica, Leo, they were the only ones who stood by me. Jessica, at my request, carried out this entire plan so we could unearth the truth about the accident. And now, it’s clear… it was my own family behind it, the son I raised...” her eyes filled with tears. It was true that she wanted to find her lost son but she never treated Alvin as
