FpenSorry for the shorten. The story just begin, with a alot of twist you wouldn't see coming. Stay with me and let dive into the dark world together. QUESTIONS. who is the real owner of Tom's money?. How will they react when they found tom return as a billionaire?. What really happened to Ariana?. Stay tuned!
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Rise and shine Chapter 9
As Aiden finishes talking, Mr. Ray accidentally drops his tea, clearly taken aback by the revelation. "What do you mean? The prosecutor is onto you? What have you done?" he asks simultaneously, urging Aiden to be honest if he wants to survive. Aiden has no choice but to come clean, confessing about the app and the money laundering. Mr. Ray sternly reprimands him, "How could you engage in something so illegal without consulting me?" Aiden trembles, kneeling before his father, pleading for help. "Dad, please, I didn't anticipate it would go wrong. I need your assistance this time." Mr. Ray scoffs in anguish, "You're trying to be clever, huh? Is this the project that you believe will make you billions? You want it all for yourself, and now look at the mess you've created." Aiden keeps pleading, but his father continues to scold him. "The reason I am where I am today is that I work diligently, legally, and avoid investing in foolishly risky ventures," he yells at him. As they are sti
Rise and shine Chapter 10
As the door swings open, Aiden and Max step into the room. The weariness etched on Aiden's face is evident, a consequence of a long and difficult day in lockup.Upon catching sight of Aiden, Mrs. Ray is taken aback and immediately filled with sympathy for him.She can't help but express her concern, saying, "Oh no," as she approaches him, gently guiding him to take a seat.Max follows suit, pulling up a chair and joining them in the room. With genuine gratitude, Mrs. Ray turns to Max and says, "Thank you, Max."As the room settles into an air of tension, Mr. Ray, seated with a cup of tea in hand, suddenly lifts his head and delivers a stern remark, his tone laced with authority and dissatisfaction."You better be careful next time before you waste my hard-earned money on something unreasonable," he warns Aiden, who respectfully bows his head and replies with a simple, "Okay, sir."It's evident that Aiden has somehow managed to misuse or squander Mr. Ray's funds, an act that doesn't si
Rise and shine Chapter 11
Mr. Ray's habit of drinking is consistently ruined by bad news. Today, not only did he stop drinking, but he also angrily smashed the cup. '"Who the hell came to her rescue?'' he groaned, and his wife immediately picked up the pieces.''I... I don't know, they are sort of gangs,'' he stammered.''Someone has been playing with me, and I will bring out his gut whenever I see him/her.''''But one of us seems to know the mafia gang; he had come across them before and knows one of them. He said it is down by Sky Lord,'' he added, capturing his attention.''He knows them?... Does he know their hideout?'' he asked eagerly. He nodded affirmatively.''That's great! I want you to attack them, use ammunition, and kill their leader. I want them to regret playing with me,'' he said, full of anguish. He bowed down and left to carry out his assignment.*****Tom's POV:Mr. Ray, as I knew him then, is capable of doing something horrible. He would kill anyone who becomes a threat to him. I know who
Rise and shine Chapter 12
After two weeks. Max angrily shifts the food Ariana serves him aside. "You know, I can't poison you," she says, focused on her own meal. Max breathes heavily, the words lingering on the tip of his tongue before finally saying, "Let's get the pregnancy terminated." The words sound disgusting to Ariana, who stops eating and drops her jaw in shock. "What did you say? Terminate the pregnancy? Are you crazy? Why do you want to ruin my life? After all these years, I finally have a pregnancy, and now you are telling me to terminate it," Ariana blurts out, tears welling in her eyes. He shrugs it off without any pity, "We don't need it, you know that. You want a divorce. So what's the essence of giving birth?" he retorts. She gazes at him in disbelief and asks, "Are you doing this because of her? You want to be with her?" This shocks him, and he widens his eyes. She scoffs, "You think I don't know? You, this monster, dare to have a mistress, and now you are telling me to terminate
Rise and shine Chapter 13
"Today is my birthday," Riley announces, her expression tinged with a mix of surprise and disappointment that I didn't remember. my mind has been preoccupied with thoughts of revenge lately. "Oh, I nearly forgot," I exclaim, trying to make up for my oversight. "Tell me, what would you like today?" With a seductive look, she moves closer and plants a kiss on my lips. "I want to be with you all day," she whispers, a sentiment I adore. "Alright, but let me take you on a date as well, something we've never done before," I suggest, and she readily agrees. We decide to close the business for the day and make plans to meet at a unique taste restaurant. I'm the first to arrive, dressed in attire suitable for the occasion. As the door chimes open, she walks in, looking more beautiful than ever with her long dark hair and delightful dimples that appear when she laughs. It amazes me how lucky I am to have her in my life. "Sorry I'm late," she says as she takes her seat, but she isn't la
Rise and shine Chapter 14
Mr. Ray suppresses the media and prevents the prosecutor from proceeding, and the company is on the edge of going bankrupt.The shareholders are withdrawing their shares one after the other, there is no cash flow, and many of their partners are terminating their contracts. Aiden comess again to his father for help, saying, "Just this once, get me out of this mess. I promise I won't do something stupid again."Mr. Ray replies, "You think regardless of your kneel nowadays, but this is not going to work.""Dad, please reconsider. You know the three companies work together, and many of the shareholders are also in the remaining two. Even so, Technology and engineering are the main body of Brandon."Mr. Ray laughs out loud, then his expression changes back."So you are trying to say your mess is also my mess and refusing to help will drag me into the mud," he slowly says.Aiden, realizing the gravity of what he just said, slaps his two hands together. "No, Dad, that isn't what I mean. I
Rise and shine Chapter 15
Jeremy's solution has proven successful for him, as he's taken on the role of CEO. Meanwhile, Aiden finds himself in the position of COO, responsible for overseeing operations and reporting to Jeremy. Unfortunately, this situation has led to whispers and a sense of humiliation. Despite this, Aiden has no alternative but to proceed. He knocks on the door, waiting for a response. "Come in," Jeremy's voice emanates from within, prompting Aiden to gently push the door open.Jeremy stands up, holding a plaque, and greets Aiden with a smile. Aiden's frustration is evident as he quips, "If this is a display of your accomplishments, I'd rather go." Jeremy counters by addressing Aiden's feelings, "Are you feeling jealous or angry? I know the feeling well." Aiden makes a move to exit, but Jeremy reminds him of their father's words, asserting his authority, "Remember Dad's words – I'm now your superior. Ensure you report all developments in full detail." He adds. "Keep in mind, I'm still
Rise and shine Chapter 16
Max looks around the room to ensure that Ariana is not present before making the call. He doesn't even say hello as Jeremy picks up the call, "You, you asshole! You almost had me convicted. The police came to my house yesterday." "I have things in my hand, and you should handle it discreetly," he interrupts. Max fumes in anger, "That bastard is far from being a human being." Ariana enters, asking, "What were the police here for?" Max ignores her, stating, "None of your business," as he enters his room. ******* Jeremy arrives twenty minutes after being called by his father. He knows Ray is at work. He knocks on the door and doesn't wait for an answer before he enters. Ray gazes at him with a mocking face. He sits opposite him, returning his gaze. "Ray, tell me all. Why didn't you come and talk to me to find a way out?" Mr. Ray says with a spiteful voice. He bows down, pretending to be gentle. "Father, I don't want to disturb you over nothing. I don't want to add more stress to