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STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 107 - Damning The Naysayers
The bell rang and the students bustled around the corridor speaking to each other about what happened over the weekend. Archie sauntered into the school with a small smile on his face. There was absolutely no way that anyone could have known what happened to Bailey over the weekend. Little did he know that some people had gotten wind of the information and we're waiting for him in class. As soon as he walked in the class fell silent. He refused to acknowledge them because he knew they were egging for some gist. He went to his seat and opened his locker. He glanced at his watch for a minute and realized that Bailey was running late. He didn't want to be tempted to call her because he knew that it could be a bad idea and as much as he wanted to talk to her, her father wasn't in support of their relationship yet. Anything he did now could make her get transferred . He wanted to focus both on work and her. A hand touched his desk and he looked up. He saw a few of his classmates standi
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 108 - The Mother's Property
At the Restaurant. Archie's mother grabbed the heating pad, about to grab the bread from the oven when she saw a large figure towering over her. Startled, she dropped the fork and heard a loud thud on the ground, the bread crashed, it's only saving grace was the fact that the pans were closed over one another. "What are you doing here?" She clutched her chest while looking at the looming figure. Ralph shrugged, he was losing it all in the business sphere and wanted to buy back the restaurant. "I came to see you. I was the one who asked that you shouldn't be told. I'm sorry about that." He apologized before grabbing another pair of heating pads to lift the pan. "Oh... So why are you here? I know there's a purpose. Please don't try to make me a fool by saying that it's only to see me. I wouldn't appreciate that." She told him.Ralph stared at the woman before him. "You don't know why I like you so much. It's because I know that there's absolutely nothing wrong with having you aroun
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 109 - Running Away
"M-my son?" She spluttered in shock."Yes, your son.""Make me understand what's happening in the first place. How did Archie get such money to purchase it from you? I think I'm asking the wrong questions. Tell me how much he got it." She demanded.Ralph didn't know if he should be totally truthful because from the way she was reacting, he didn't want a case whereby the young man would talk to him however he pleased because his mother had lambasted him. "It's not important. I only need your consent to buy it back. At least we can own it equally." He proposed. The only thing running through her mind was the fact that she had been working for her son all these while and he didn't deem it fit to tell her for one day. It made her mad. "I won't sell it to you because we all know how greedy you can get. What's the assurance that you haven't begun to look for tricks to be able to get it from me, huh?" She inquired, shutting him up. She would confront her son later but for now, she wanted
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 110 - The Assailant
"You don't have to run away. I won't endorse that. I thought that we had resolved issues that day. Or didn't they?" "They did anyway but I am not interested in marrying anyone that I don't like. I know my father and how he loves to control people's affairs. I'm here to show him that I'm a different breed. So, I just came to inform you so that you're in the know. I have spoken to my cousin in Manchester who said that I'm welcome. I'll just stay there for the weekend. You have to be very careful of my father. He'll come visit." Bailey explained to Archie. Archie's spine stiffened when he heard her words. There was absolutely no way that he would deal with someone like this at least for this reason when he knew that there was something else at stake. He was trying his best to be sure that there were no lapses on his end for future's sake. If her father marked him as a bad influence on his kid, there was absolutely nothing that he could do to erase that conception."Instead of that, com
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 111 - Backfired
Archie jumped backwards immediately he saw the change in the direction. "Why Me?"His Mom had also descended but had called Marshall before then. "Tell them to wait a bit." He instructed her. "What do you plan to do to my son?" She acted surprised. This was nonsense, now she would have to be acting all cool, calm and collected just to make them tell her things that she should know. "Take him out since he has refused to learn." Rufus answered honestly. He had nothing to lose because no one could trace him, not even his boss and he had already gotten a huge pay. All he had to do was execute the plan. "You should shoot me instead." His mother told the man. That was the only way she could stop him from doing such evil to them. "Take me to your boss instead, I'll come with his daughter and hand her over to him so that he doesn't have any cause to panic. I understand how it feels." She replied. Rufus shook his head, Archie had to pay for this nonsense. As soon as he raised his gun the s
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 112 - Sacrifice
The sound of a beeping monitor disturbed everyone's peace as they kept on watching its flicker. Archie tapped his feet on the ground impatiently. If he had his way he would have sued Bailey's father but even he knew that the law could go against him. This wasn't like the movies. Unless he wanted to risk exposing his identity. With his father in the know, he still felt like justice was taking too long. All he needed was a go ahead for him to destroy everything that man thought he had. How dare he try to destroy a person's life without remorse? Did he think he could hide behind his castles? Now, he couldn't wait to become CEO to file a petition against Bailey's father, the gardeners of what happened between both of them. Marshall watched his son concocting various plans and knew that the best way to get him to understand how the law and politics worked. The best person wasn't the first to take a person to court. He was gathering various evidences that would lead to a substantial case
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 113 - The Scheme
Marshall raised his head the moment he heard a knock on the door. River poked his head through the door with a small smile on his face. "Good morning, Dad. May I come in?" He chuckled after hearing her voice but was rewarded with a small smile that appeared on Marshall's face. He quickly shut down all the applications and nodded. "Sure, come in." He spoke.River took tentative steps into his father's office as he brimmed with plans that threatened to spill over if he wasn't careful right now. "I have been thinking about several things but one thing has stood out for me." "May I know what that is?""It's the fact that I might have been a bit too forward, and forgot the real reason you're doing this. I mean, I wouldn't lie that I wasn't angry when I heard that your beloved son was going to take the lead. I felt really bad and it almost seemed like my life was crashing right in front of me but now I know better." He began. Marshall stared at his third son who was trying to play a fas
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 114 - Slice of the Cake (i)
“So what the fuck are we going to do about the situation? It’s so annoying the way he treats us like we’re off the streets or something!” Ryder said in annoyance as he tapped his foot on the ground. He was pained by the turnout of events. It has been a rollover of events for them since their dad decided that they’d been spending too much and he needed to cut off some of their spending. Ryder hated all the principles of this idea, and he rebelled immediately, saying his dad couldn’t do that to them, but he had his mind made up. They initially left him alone so he would probably be able to change his mind but that didn’t happen.“I don’t know, you’re the only one that needs money here, I'm also lacking and now I Can't afford my lifestyle anymore because there’s no money, I can barely feed.” “Tell me about it; my whole life is falling apart due to financial Instability, and that old man doesn’t seem to give two fucks about what happens to us,” Ryder yelled out and his veins could visi
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EPILOGUE
8 months later,There is a popular saying; the ship is never afraid of the wind but rather it bends to it and dances to its tune of direction and relief.Trees who don't bend in the wind break. The wind is a pivotal feature of the human life as it is responsible for every occurrence that happens in human life. When you learn to bend, you fit everywhere. When you learn to bend you navigate the wind with your curved hands and control it. Archibald Lockwood has seen the storm, he had dined in the whirlwind and he had learned to embrace the raging tornado and walk inside of it. He learned to toil a dry land and water it with his tears of frustration and discouragement, and sweat of weariness and hunger.When he stood in front of the magnificent building which bore the name *Lockwood Enterprises* he closed his eyes and recounted how he had begun his life up to this moment. It was a different kind of wind,a different kind of struggle at every phase of his life. He smiled, watching the sun
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Chapter 165 - The Wedding
The wedding began around 12:00 p.m. in the afternoon. The venue of the wedding was the family's yard which was filled to the brim with men of high class and caliber. Many of them were Marshall's colleagues from the military, oil and gas moguls,big celebrities and even politicians.It was a dream come true for Bailey, as every eye felt upon her in awe. She'd chosen to wear a lace turtleneck gown and a very transparent veil. There was no doubt that she looked beautiful and that she would be gracing the cover of the biggest wedding magazine in the country for a long time to come. Archie on the other hand was as stunning as ever, very much the desired man any woman would wish to have. He stood tall in his three piece suit, his brown eyes emitting the soft rays of the midday sun. His jet black hair had been dressed and combed to give a gentlemanly appearance. Once the band began to play the piano, Bailey's father took her by the hand and slowly started leading her to the aisle, where Arc
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Chapter 164 - Surprises
Archie waited for Bailey at the parking lot, feeling his heartbeat with tension and anticipation. He decided to protect his now grown reputation by standing under one of the trees, so that the darkness can shade his presence. A part of him still felt bad about Bailey's parents and how he had to leave them unresponsive. His heart had been clouded with pain, as memories of the ill treatment he had gotten from them reeled in his head. He drew a deep breath and closed his eyes, attempting to relax his taut nerves. This was the beginning of the end, and now that he had been vindicated, there was nothing left for him to think of. He ran his hand over his pocket, the tiny box was still there. When he opened his eyes he saw Bailey in the parking lots, looking around in search for him. “Hey! I'm here,” he called out loudly, waving his hands to catch her attention. She turned around at the sound of his voice, but when she was still not able to get his direction he walked out from under the
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Chapter 163 - Parent's Regret
When the cameras flashing on Archie increased, he knew that he was already live on television. Every home was tuned into this station, every eye fixated on him.“Hmm,hmm”The throat clearing coughing of the presenter jolted him out of his thoughts. “You said you are who again?” Archie twisted his lips into a smirk as he chuckled lightly. There was sarcasm in the bald headed man's voice. He obviously thought he had come to humiliate himself just as everyone in the world was thinking. He adjusted his sitting position, crossing his legs. “I am Archibald Lockwood. The heir to the Lockwood empire.”The smile on the presenter's face dissipated immediately, becoming replaced with unease, the kind that left his eyes widened, and his jaw agape. Archie could feel the same silence, echoing through the land. The same shock on the presenter's face spread across every face in the land including Bailey's parents' own. It felt good, being a glistening debutante to the world who had undermined him
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Chapter 162 - Parent's Approval
“Thank you all for being here,” Bailey began, keeping her gaze steady as she stood at the head of the table.. Her father narrowed his eyes. “What’s the point of this meeting, Bailey? You know how we feel about your... decisions.”Ignoring the dismissive tone, Bailey pressed on. “Since I’m taking control of the company. It’s time for a change, and I want to merge with Archie’s business.”The murmurs around the table rose like a tide, disbelief etched across their faces. “You can’t be serious,” her father barked, slamming his hand against the table, causing the coffee cups to rattle. “Archie is beneath us. He doesn’t belong in this world.”“Actually,” Bailey retorted, her voice slicing through the air, “I don’t care about your opinions anymore. I believe in Archie and his vision. He has more integrity than anyone in this room.” She locked eyes with her father, refusing to back down, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. “You’re making a mistake,” her mother interjected softly.
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Chapter 161- Dealt Cards
“Mom, I’m not about to do anything reckless,” Archie responded, realizing he wasn't going to get through with them; this was something he'll have to do himself.There was no way he would let his step siblings get away with everything they had done they would pay one way or another.Emily’s eyes searched his a bit doubtful he meant what he said. “Archie, I understand your anger, but chasing them won’t bring you peace. You’ve got your life ahead of you. Think about it.” She leaned forward, the tension in her body visible as she reached out, her fingers brushing his arm.“I get it. I’ll keep my head clear.” He forced a smile, a façade he hoped would ease her anxiety.As she turned away, Archie stepped outside, he pulled out his phone and dialed Simon’s number.“Hey, Archie! Everything alright?” Simon’s voice crackled through the line, filled with curiosity.“Not really,” Archie muttered, glancing around to ensure no one was nearby. “I need you to help me keep an eye on my siblings. They’
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Chapter 160 - New Wave
Archie strode into the office the next morning with an air of command, his footsteps steady against the polished marble floor. The scent of fresh coffee mingled with the leather-bound scent of documents, yet there was something else in the atmosphere- his dominance. He scanned the faces of his employees, his gaze sharp, and his posture upright like a king on his throne.There was no room for forgiveness. With a flick of his wrist, Archie motioned to his assistant. "Gather them," he ordered simply.Soon enough, the ones who had wronged him stood before him. Archie watched them, letting the silence grow thick before he spoke.“Your time here is over,” Archie declared, shocking them.“You can’t just—"Archie raised a hand, palm out, halting him mid-sentence. “This is my company. I decide who stays and who leaves. And none of you deserve to stay.”The others exchanged nervous glances, their bodies tense but none of them.dared speak.One by one, they were led out. As the door clicked shut
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Chapter 159
The gates of the juvenile home creaked open, and Archie stepped inside, he could already tell the meeting wasn't going to end well as he moved down the narrow corridor. The dull thud of footsteps echoed against the concrete floor. He spotted the living room and his step siblings pacing the room.As he entered his footsteps drew their attention, their eyes locked on him but he didn't flinch, already used to it. There was no warmth, no welcome, just the cold resentment that had festered for years. "Archie," Rhyder’s voice broke the silence, more a statement than a greeting. "Here to play the hero again?"Archie stood still for a moment, his jaw clenched. He could taste the bitterness of the conversation to come, already lingering on his tongue. "I'm not here to save anyone," he finally spoke, keeping his voice even. "Just to hear what's going on."Meg scoffed. "You should know by now. Dad washed his hands of us. Threw us all to the wolves except you right?." Her lips curled, but it was
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Chapter 158 - The Final Verdict
Murmurs filled the courtroom but no one was able to say anything against her order. They were going to behave exactly the way she had said they should. "I will be waiting for each of them to appear. I have already invited them to the court and we are going to get to the bottom of this issue today once and for all." She announced happily. She was always joyful whenever she had the opportunity to free the oppressed. It was later she got to know Archie's real identity. He wasn't the usual person that she thought he was. He was Marshall's son so she was not surprised by the way he was bold to prove his points. It was only people who had something to hide that would shy away from prosecution. She hoped for his step siblings sake that they did not have a hand in this because she was going to go hard on them and not even Marshall would tell her to stop. They tried to tarnish the young man's image everywhere. There were lots of posters and caricatures made of him as people thought he was
