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STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 141 - Truce
Archie's day began with a lot of bustling down the streets of Paris as he tried to understand where and how it was going to take the company to the next level. A lot of people might think that he was very young but he had an entrepreneur's mind which helped him to navigate projects and oversee them bringing out the best he could. This made him sometimes think that he wasn't even doing anything great at this age. He ignored all his phone calls and decided to take a breather from anything having to do with his father's company and his parents in general. They were trying to reach him and probably tell him certain things which would only destabilize him further but that was the least thing on his mind. Picking up his phone he put a call through to Bailey. That was the only person that was giving him a certain amount of Joy that he could rely on at this point. The rest people were acting as though he was some stray picked up from nowhere coming to become a king in their land. This was
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 142 - Evidences
"Archie what the hell am I hearing all over the blogs? I taught you better than that. Why would you even force yourself on a lady in the first place?!" His mother shouted through the receiver, causing him to shake in fear at the accusation. He didn't understand where all of this was coming from and it was messing with his mind. "Mom, calm down a bit, I have no idea about whatever I was accused of doing." "You were accused or you did it?! I trained you better than this. This is the worst thing that anyone could have done to me! I have waited by and large for you to come clean and tell me what exactly was running through your mind when you were doing all of that s***." His mother fired at him. Archie was stunned at his mother's cuss. She was the epitome of being a good role model for her son and now she was ignoring all of that because she was angry. That went on to show that something else was happening which he didn't understand. "If you will just come down a bit and tell me what
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 143
As soon as Archie arrived back at his home city, flashes of light entered his eyes and he began to worry about his safety. "What do you have to say about the incident? A lot of people say that you know something about it. The cops are looking for you too." "Do you think that it was a lie?!""How do you plan on exonerating yourself?!" "Tell us how it happened!"A horde of reporters stood in front of him, restricting his movement and never in his life had he ever found himself feeling this overwhelmed in his life but all thanks to Simon who had taught him that he wasn't supposed to engage them in any conversation because it would be used against him in the court of law and he was feeling very angry that everyone had concluded about him."I need to pass." He spoke. They refused to allow him room because they were actively fishing. "You need to respect my human rights and allow me to pass!" He yelled, before seizing one of the reporters' cameras.They parted, allowing him to walk thro
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 144 - Headway
Archie stood before the counter and was looking forward to having a conversation with the Inspector General. A woman met him right outside with a small smile on her face and he immediately identified her. She was the lawyer who was supposed to take on his case. "Mr Archie, right?" She inquired and he nodded to her hurriedly. This wasn't who he was expecting to see. She was a very lean figured woman who could pass off as a college student. He only trusted her judgment because Simon said so. He had come to trust Simon so well that nothing moved him anymore. "Is this what I think this is?" She inquired and he nodded. He was about to write a statement after putting it off for a while before she arrived. "I can't allow you to write a statement which you don't understand the gravity of. Who told this young man to go ahead with writing this statement? This will only cripple him further. I have to be here to see what my client is writing. Sorry not to introduce you. My name is barrister Ka
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 145 - Drastic Measures
After Archie finished writing the statement successfully, he decided to take a walk even if it wasn't convenient for him. There was absolutely nothing he could do to change the fact that a lot of people saw him now as a wicked fellow who was probably a disgrace to his parents. Watching the news was disheartening, and after Bailey was able to contact him, knew that things wouldn't return to the same way they were in the beginning, her parents were going to frustrate everything they had going on for them because, they felt like he was a complete disaster to their child's life. He didn't think that they were wrong. It was only normal for people to react that way when they didn't understand certain situations.His only consolation was the fact that Bailey never bailed on him, she called him from time to time but without her mother's knowledge anyway. Her mother had threatened to throw her out of the house if she did and he had advised her not to push her mother to do that. As much as he
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 146 - The Interrogation
Archie adjusted his face cap diligently so that no one could catch a glimpse of his face. That would be too disastrous for his identity and would distort a lot of things, not only that, it would spark up rumors that alluded to the accusations which he wouldn't dare stir up. "I didn't do anything to Archie. I have no hand whatsoever in this case." Tommy repeated the same words Archie had uttered a few days ago. "Do you think we are here to play? I can make you disappear and your father would never see you again. The only thing he would be aware of is the fact that you have been missing. I believe that with everything you have done to him. He wouldn't think twice if that happened. You would even save him the stress of having to defend you all around social media despite knowing that you have some wicked streak in you." Simon threatened the young lad. Tommy was shaking at this point. He couldn't out himself because these people aren't going to let him go and he needed something agains
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 147 - The interrogation (ii)
The fact that a lot of people could get away with crime fueled the way certain people acted, but immediately Archie's phone rang, he dropped everything that he was doing and decided to honor the police invitation. He wasn't a killer so there was absolutely nothing they could hold against him since he had not committed any crime. “Is that the cops?” His mother asked this time, she was at home to assist him with whatever information he needed and give him moral support. His ways of handling situations told her that she had birthed a son who was worthy of being defended. Marshall was recovering slowly but they hadn't still spoken because he felt like Archie was actually guilty. “Yeah, they just sent a message to tell me to be at the station in the next thirty minutes. I need to take a shower and call Simon and Kate so that they are aware of my movements. I don't trust those people not to do something sinister.” He answered wisely and his mother couldn't be more proud.Archie always fo
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 148 - Hospital Rounds
Archie arrived at the hospital after his interrogation process had been finalized. He was to be placed under house arrest so that they could still look into things. At least that was the excuse given but everyone knew that it was a lie. It was just to keep him from taking any drastic step while his name was smudged in the mud. Marshall's head shot up as soon as he had a footstep walking into his room. He never expected to see Archie especially after the way he had treated him. Even he knew that that was not the best way he could have handled that situation. "Archie..." He drew out in regret but Archie walked closer to his father's bed without any bias in mind and plopped on it. Sighing softly, Archie began, "I know how you must be feeling but it's all good. I am just so pleased that you are finally here, alive and well. That is the most important thing every other thing can follow right after." He said. Marshall was elated to have such a responsible child that did not decide to ta
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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
