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After leaving Ariana, I hurriedly met up with Riley, who was on the verge of hopping into a taxi. Acting on impulse, I seized her hand, bringing her to a halt. The cab driver gave us an annoyed glance as he accelerated away."It's not what you're thinking," I blurted out in an attempt to explain myself."What am I thinking? I'm genuinely happy about your reunion," Riley responded nonchalantly, giving off an air of indifference.I stumbled over my words, "I... She called me urgently, which is why I came."She gave an understanding nod, "Hmm... That explains your hand on her cheek, sharing an romantic moment.""Please, Riley, just hear me out," I implored."Oh! I see. You two even exchanged numbers," she remarked. Then a thought struck me – how did she manage to get my number? "I... I don't know," I stuttered, trying to figure out a way to convince her. She was being stubborn, a side of her I hadn't seen in a while. She was about to speak when my phone rang, Sean's name lighting up on t
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Aiden and Jeremy sat across from each other, their eyes locked in a tense stare. Mr. Ray observed them from a distance."Surprise? I hope you two are getting along," he inquired."Yeah, father," Jeremy replied."That's great to hear. If you prove me wrong, Aiden, I can make you the CEO of the other company," Mr. Ray stated.Aiden's eyes widened, and he exclaimed, "I will really do, I will.""Okay, any problems I should know about?" Mr. Ray questioned.They exchanged glances and mumbled in unison, "No.""That's great then. I can see you two are doing well, so I'll be on my way," Mr. Ray stood up, and they followed suit."Aiden, I'm counting on you as my successor. I'm doing this to make you realize your potential, so use your senses," Mr. Ray advised.Jeremy's anger simmered beneath the surface. "I will make myself worthy," Aiden promised.Mr. Ray left the company, and Aiden and Jeremy escorted him out."Do you think we should tell him?" Aiden asked."That's stupid! Just because he sai
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Tom's POV: Sean burst through the door, exclaiming, "They took the bait, one billion!" Allison quipped, "A billion? Hard to believe those two losers pulled it off." I interjected, "Now, let's proceed to the next step." I could sense their curiosity about what came next; it was simple, we were going to take control of the company. *****Max returned home very late that night. He knocked on the door, but no one answered. Growing frustrated, he called out to Ariana, "Hey, Ariana, I know you're in there!" He yelled multiple times, but Ariana's deep sleep rendered her oblivious to his calls. Max banged on the door repeatedly, desperation building as he shouted, "I swear I'll barge in if you don't open up!" With no response forthcoming, he gave up and left, heading to the home of the mysterious woman. At her doorstep, he knocked just once, and she promptly opened the door. "You're back again?" she questioned, her tone revealing a mix of curiosity and something else. "Uh..
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Tom's POV:I stared at Ariana in the sickbed as the IV transfused blood into her. She looked like she had been through a dungeon full of hardships.I don't understand why I'm doing this; I vowed to cut ties with her and have nothing to do with her. But fate keeps pushing me closer to her.The doctor entered, saying, "Thanks, Mister Tom, it's completed," as he removed the tube from me. I tried to get up, but my head felt dizzy. I needed to go to Riley; she's waiting for me."You need to rest for a few hours," the doctor said."No, I have to…" My voice faltered as my head throbbed. I had no choice but to rest as I drifted into dreamland.**Time passed, and I woke up feeling much better.**I slowly opened my eyes to see a blurry figure beside me. After a moment, it became clear: it was Ariana."How are you feeling?" she asked.I sat up in bed. "I should be asking you that, but seeing you like this gives me hope that you're okay." She smiled, her eyes wrinkling. I removed the IV drip on m
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Tom’s POV. In the video, Max was dragging a travel bag, which is certainly the dead body. The one who fabricated it as a suicide is Max. "What will we do with it now?" Riley asked.I looked at Allison, "Let her decide."She let out a puff of air, "I would like to see the people behind the bar. Seeing those people like this makes me want to throw up, but giving this to the police will result in the loss of evidence."I nodded, exactly what I am thinking. We have to use the video well.***As Jeremy was about to open the door, he heard Aiden's voice and he knows that bastard has come to say it all, just to gain his father's trust. He opened the door and was welcomed by the laughter of both."Hey, Jeremy, come sit down," Mr. Ray said cheerfully, two glasses of wine in front of the table. He took his seat opposite Aiden, who smiled at him."You called me?" he started."Yes, I did. Aiden, tell me about the new young stockholder," he announced.He frowned at Aiden, knowing something like t
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The shock on their faces somehow made me happy—yes, that was it. The moment I had been waiting for. Being in that room brought back old memories of Liam. "Hello, are you that happy to see me?" I said, waving at them as their expressions shifted from shock to electrification. I took a few steps further into the room. "That smell nice," I commented casually. "What are you doing here?" Mr. Ray shouted, his voice tinged with anger. "You invited me," I replied calmly. Sean stood up from his seat and offered it to me. I took a seat. "Look, I was the owner of the money he invested in your company. So, in a way, I am the investor." Mr. Ray stared at Sean, realization dawning upon him that he had been deceived. Aiden's anger flared, and he lunged toward Sean, grabbing his collar. However, Sean, evidently skilled in combat, quickly countered and threw Aiden to the floor. Aiden landed hard, his body hitting the ground with a thud. I couldn't help but smirk. "What... How? How could yo
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Chapter 24 - Tom's PerspectiveWhen I received the call about something urgent happening, I assumed it was a dangerous situation. It turned out something significant occurred, but it wasn't perilous. A large crowd had gathered outside the company, preventing me from entering."Help us, please!" they shouted. "We have heard a lot about you. Please assist us, please provide for us," another faction of them shouted. Riley seems to have done something impactful for these people, given their familiarity with me.I raised my hand for silence, and they quieted down. Observing them, it was evident that they were impoverished and in need of accommodation. I suggested they choose a spokesperson. After some hesitation, an elderly man emerged from the crowd."Please, we need your help. The welfare house we were living in has been marked for redevelopment, leaving us homeless. We have nowhere to go, and we have been hearing about your high reputation. Please help us," he said, and others murmu
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In Ray's room, Mr. Ray's voice was almost a yell, "How could you offer him that much money?" Jeremy sat solemnly beside him, with Aiden present too. "We had to do it to borrow the money. Once we're stable, giving him 20% won't affect us," Jeremy explained. Mr. Ray exhaled in anger, "That prick! Where could he even get that amount of money?""We need to strike before he makes a move," Aiden suggested. Jeremy chimed in, "Father's right. Let's do to him what he did to us.""Rest assured, I'll have him traced, along with his accomplices," Mr. Ray assured them, cautioning, "And both of you, be extremely careful from now on." They both nodded.Suddenly, Mrs. Ray rushed downstairs, "You need to see this!" She turned on the television. The screen displayed a picture of Tom, as the reporter's voice conveyed the latest update."In an inspiring act of generosity, a man has built the Waflare House—a place where people find refuge and community. This heartwarming initiative has garnered praise f