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RichVille Chapter 8
Helplessness: a situation where one can’t prevent an undesirable outcome, feeling trapped between the harsh reality and the illusions of one’s own mind. It’s the sense that any action could worsen the situation, yet inaction may lead to the same result. It’s like standing on the edge of a cliff with only two choices, to leap into the unknown without knowing what lies below, or how deep it it. As Abigail gazed out of her window, contemplating her next move to assist her boyfriend, the sun’s rays gently kissed her face while a cool breeze tousled her hair. The combination of warmth and refreshing air offered some solace to her troubled mind.Her father entered her room, inquiring about her readiness for school, but she chose to ignore him, pretending as though he were not even present. “I’m sure you won’t stay mad at me forever, baby, it’s just part of my job,” he said, but Abigail remained silent. Eventually, he left her room and headed to work.At school, Damon observed Alex and Alic
RichVille Chapter 9
Danny stood up, and he and his dad locked eyes in a tense standoff, anger resonating between them. The tension in the room was palpable.His mother rushed to him and embraced him, tears streaming down her face.“Son, forgive me. There was nothing I could do,” she sobbed.“It’s okay, Mom. I know. I’m not going to go to jail. I promise. I’m going to get you out of here,” he vowed. He hoped he would find evidence to clear his name soon and, by any means necessary, free his mother from his father’s grasp. “Pathetic,” Mr. Weston almost spat.He continued, “When you’re done, get the hell out of my house.”They exchanged one last stern look, and Danny left, determined to find Abigail.When he tried calling Abigail, her phone went straight to voicemail each time. He was hesitant to go to her house due to her dad, so he kept trying her phone until she finally picked up. He sounded furious as he asked her why she mentioned his parents to his lawyer.“I didn’t tell him about your parents. I onl
RichVille Chapter 10
During lunchtime in the school cafeteria, Damon, Fortune, Abigail, and Phillips gathered to discuss their upcoming journey. Phillips was sharing all the information he had gathered about the man they were planning to meet, thanks to his mother’s connections. Damon was slightly puzzled about why his mom would share such confidential information with Phillips, but he decided to let it slide as it was working in their favor. Perhaps he was simply too close to his mom.“He lives in Southseas, which is about three hours away from RichVille. We should visit him, ask him whatever we need, and then leave,” Phillips explained.Fortune questioned, “We?” “He wants to come along, and he’s been helpful, giving us all the information we need,” Abigail defended Phillips.“Yeah, after he released the video, is this a way to clear your conscience?” Fortune probed.Phillips replied, “Maybe. I just want to help. I feel bad for Danny, and the video I released helped pin the murder on him. I want to set
RichVille Chapter 11
Feeling disheartened, the group sought solace and sustenance at a nearby restaurant, where they pondered their disappointment. While the others saw it as a setback, Damon viewed it as a potential step forward. The description given by the man who had witnessed the accident intrigued him. He couldn’t quite explain it, but he had a gut feeling that the other individual present at the scene might hold crucial information. Perhaps that person had witnessed the actual events leading to the tragedy.Damon had been struggling to believe wholeheartedly in Danny’s innocence. He was the kind of person who relied on tangible evidence and facts. However, the pieces of the puzzle didn’t fit neatly into place, and this uncertainty excited him. He became more determined than ever to uncover the truth. Could it be that the man’s vague recollection held the key, or was it Danny himself? The answer was yet to be found.Damon understood that to solve this mystery, he needed to gather all possible clues
RichVille Chapter 12
*Flashback*Five days ago.Laura, Damon’s mother, had received Diana’s autopsy report. With a sense of urgency, she took the documents straight to her office and promptly requested Sheriff Oliver to come over.In less than 30 minutes, Sheriff Oliver arrived at her office. Laura, with a firm grip on the autopsy report, prepared to divulge the startling details she had discovered during Diana’s autopsy examination. Her heart raced with anticipation as she readied herself to share the shocking revelations concerning Diana’s tragic and untimely death.Sheriff Daniels leaned forward, causing the leather chair to creak softly, his brows furrowing with concern. “What does the autopsy report say, Laura?”Laura cleared her throat and proceeded to share the chilling findings she had just received from the forensic pathologist. Her voice quivered, a mix of disbelief and anxiety in her tone. “Sheriff, the autopsy report for Diana is… truly perplexing. Diana was discovered lifeless in her bed, her
RichVille Chapter 13
Damon returned to his seat, his focus shifting as he scanned the crowd, attempting to locate the cashier. Aurora observed the change in his behavior, noticing that he was no longer fully engaged in their conversation. She decided to give him some space and turned her attention back to the event. Aurora couldn’t help but wonder if she had done something to upset him or if he was simply growing tired of her company. She was left pondering what he might have encountered during his brief absence that caused such a noticeable change in his mood.After the event concluded, Damon spotted the cashier preparing to leave. He politely excused himself and approached her in the midst of the departing crowd. Damon took out his phone and showed her some photos of Phillips, inquiring if he was the person Diana used to come with to the store. She confirmed that it was indeed him.The sudden revelation left Damon’s mind in a whirlwind of confusion. He couldn’t fathom how Diana and Phillips could have b
RichVille Chapter 14
Damon’s determination to unveil Phillip’s role in this intricate narrative was unwavering. He sought to find the connections between Phillip and Diana before her tragic demise, and to understand Phillip’s apparent lack of emotion when she was hit and when she ultimately passed away.The notion of coupling Diana and Phillip in a single sentence continued to perplex him. He didn’t underestimate Phillip, but some aspects of their relationship seemed too incredible to be true, as if they were hidden from plain sight. The clatter of banging lockers snapped him back to reality, making him aware of the time he’d spent lost in thought. He swiftly retrieved his chemistry book and headed straight to class.Classes no longer felt the same for him; he was perpetually lost in his own thoughts. As the bell rang for the break, he welcomed the respite. Even while seated with his friends during lunch, they couldn’t help but notice his distant demeanor. They probed, asking what was bothering him, and
RichVille Chapter 15
Damon, Aurora, Fortune, and Joanna were the only ones left in the house with Alex. Joanna was a bit surprised by the events that had just taken place. A kid challenging an officer and not getting arrested? It felt like she was watching a movie. The fact that the people at the party seemed to consider it somewhat normal was bewildering.Damon, however, was seething with anger about the system in their society. Alex’s father was influential, perhaps the most influential person in the entire town, and Alex never hesitated to use his status. It wasn’t just Alex; almost all the members of the founding families behaved in a similar manner. Damon had never seen Fortune do such a thing, but there were times when Fortune managed to escape trouble simply by mentioning his last name.Danny, Dominic, and Abigail entered the living room, which was a mess with plastic cups and bottles scattered everywhere.“Wow, one hell of a party happened here,” Dominic remarked.Alex sat on the stairs with Alici