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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
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Chapter 28: Tom's POVI slammed on the brakes suddenly, causing Riley to lurch forward against her seatbelt. She looked at me, and I could hardly contain my urgency."Tell me everything now. What really happened to you? How did you end up presumed dead?" I demanded, my voice edged with frustration.Riley took a deep breath, her expression heavy."It's a bit complicated," she began, her sigh a mixture of weariness and anxiety."I need to hear it," I insisted firmly, my eyes locked onto hers.She hesitated before giving in. "Okay, if you're really determined to know. After I was sent away, and following my fiancé's death, I was left with nowhere to turn. I was stranded and felt utterly hopeless. So, out of necessity, I sought out Mr. Gabriel."She paused, her gaze distant as she continued."Mr. Gabriel is my uncle, my father's estranged brother. He's a ruthless and cunning mafia leader. I ended up working for him, aiding him in his criminal endeavors. My family was desperate to get me b
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Chapter 29:They stood there, numbed by the sudden appearance of a person who had seemingly caught them off guard. At first glance, he didn't seem entirely human – a man in his sixties, frail and thin. His plea for help trembled in the air with his shaky voice. Glancing at each other, they noticed something odd about his eyes; he was blind.Surveying his surroundings, he continued, "Please, anyone there?" Without hesitation, Jeremy grabbed the shovel and swung it forcefully, knocking the man to the ground, causing him to lose consciousness and bleed from his head. Before he could strike again, Max intervened."What do you think you're doing?" Max questioned, his tone filled with concern.Jeremy's gaze turned cold as he responded, "He just witnessed us.""He's blind, he saw nothing," Max reasoned, trying to diffuse the situation."It's better to eliminate any possibility. What if he heard us?" Jeremy argued, raising the shovel once more."I can't let you do that," Max firmly declared,
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"Where the hell is Max?" Mr. Ray hauled as he threw his phone away.His wife trembled beside him, not knowing what to do, while his two sons knelt in front of him."How the hell do you even manage to get hacked through?" he yelled at them.With a quiet voice, Aiden replied, "Dad, we don't even know. This person doing this is really a professional.""Is that all you have to say? Is that it? So you mean you recruited a bunch of unprofessionals in security?" He bowed his head in embarrassment."Why did you even do that malicious act?" Jeremy spat at him.Aiden shot him a hot glare; it was believed that all prestigious companies always found their way around tax paying, even Mr. Ray wouldn't blame him for that."That doesn't matter. What matters now is what's next," Mr. Ray said."It's just a matter of time. The prosecutor will soon be here for an invitation," Jeremy uttered."So, who is going to go with them?" Mr. Ray inquired.They all fell silent, debating who should take responsibilit
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After two weeks, Jeremy finally secured his release with some help from influential contacts, but the staggering $200 million fine weighed heavily on their shoulders.Mr. Ray expressed his concern, "We can't even sell the company for that amount. How could we come up with such money?"Jeremy reassured him, "We'll be okay. All we need to do is sell the company, and I'll do my best to make the auction successful."Aiden chimed in, worried about paying off Mr. Gabriel, "But how will we deal with Uncle?"Jeremy replied confidently, "I'll meet with him myself."Mr. Ray intervened, concerned for Jeremy's safety, "No, you won't. I can't lose another child."Jeremy remained determined, "You're not losing anyone. I'll negotiate with him, and if necessary, we can use him against Tom."Mr. Ray asked cautiously, "Can you make that happen?"Jeremy nodded.****The other light was off while the spotlight was on Jeremy as he presented the company, trying to hide their desperation.But people knew th