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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
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 149 - Secret Moves
Archie's movement was highly monitored by the government because they had heard that he was going to find a way to escape. Simon's call also came almost immediately after he read the news that Archie was labeled a prime suspect and that everyone needed to be wary of him. "I don't know how you plan on executing this but I need you to be far away from your father at a time like this. When we are done with the investigation we can come out and allow ourselves to be in the open, but for now, we still need something deeper."There was a decent amount of money saved in Archie's account so that he could do a lot of movements without necessarily having any problems. "Thank you, I will ensure that I am protected at all times. You said you were going to send some people to me right? I didn't see anyone and I was beginning to think that it was probably a lie." He spoke.Simon chuckled softly when he heard the words. He didn't take offense because he realized that the young man was only saying
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 150 - Different Sides To A Coin
River and Ryder were busy having the time of their lives as they continued watching the prosecuting videos. Archie was pretty decent but there was something wrong with the way he was speaking. He didn't possess the usual confidence that he did because now he knew that everyone was no longer behind him."I have never been this excited about anything in my life." River commented casually, watching as the girl in question kept on pointing at Archie as the culprit. She was a crying mess and they continued laughing. The judge was forced to tell her to take a break because of the insane amount of cries from her. This was basically simple but from the way she was crying they wouldn't be able to judge the case properly. "Miss Lawson, I need you to take a deep breath and remember everything that has happened. What exactly did he do to you? I know that there is video footage but I need you to recount everything that happened." Judge Lorna demanded, and the court fell into silence. She wasn't
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 151 - Different Sides of A coin
"Tell me more about how you decided to get my client sent to jail; both of us know that you are lying because no one was present despite how much you were screaming for help. If I understand anything about a rape case, there is absolutely no way people wouldn't stand to help a victim especially when she's female." Barrister Kate started, and the court fell silent. "Oh?" Someone whispered from the audience when they thought about her words. She wasn't here just because she didn't know her job. She recognized a liar whenever she saw them because she had been trained even in the military to get people who were fond of lying. "That is not the right way to cross-examine my client!" Judy's lawyer rose and tried to defend her. "Oh? Isn't it? She claims that she was getting raped yet no one appears in the video to save her. Might I inform the court that this bar is a high-end bar, which means that a lot of officials and high people come to unwind? How is it possible that a person who didn't
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 152 - The Witness
The bartender came out and walked towards the podium. It was time for him to finally tell the world everything that had been happening in their absence. It was going to be a great exposition and he couldn't help but feel like a genius. These people were never going to accept the fact that there might have been a lot of miscommunication in the way things were going. "I am here your honor." He replied with a small smile, hoping that she listened to him. "Okay, what is your name? Take the Bible and swear an oath." She ordered him and he replied. "Thank you for giving me this opportunity because I would not have known what to do with it." He responded. Everyone's eyes fell on him as soon as he stood on the podium, and he knew that it was time for him to become more than expected. He had to find a way to get everything done at once, there was no way that people would not be able to change the narrative if he didn't speak up. "I swear by the court of laws that I will tell the truth an
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 153 - The witness (ii)
Sebastian was happy when he saw the evidence and the surprise shining in everyone's eyes. He had known, due to the experience he had gathered over the years, that most girls ran away from their houses just to meet up with strangers who ended up either killing them or hurting them. He wanted her to be protected. "As much as this acts as good evidence, I believe that you shouldn't have recorded her without her permission. It is a breach of human rights." Judge Lorna said. "I only did this because of my multiple experiences when working with a lot of people over time. I had to get a good form of evidence, what if this was a murder case? I was going to be questioned, so I decided to take the law into my own hands just to protect myself and the bar." He explained. The judge was highly impressed by his swiftness in getting to the bottom of issues. Most times, a lot of people were careless, and that caused a lot of pain. What if he had not taken that bold step?"I appreciate your bravery,
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 154 - Sore losers
"That isn't what I'm asking but if you are ready to tell the truth, then we can begin but if you are not, I hope you are going to just let things die on their own and let's see what happens right after." He replied. Archie nodded again, but refused to speak because he had been warned by Simon that he shouldn't speak except he was spoken to. That was the only way it wouldn't look like he was being arrogant to the court of law, especially to someone like judge Lorna. The moment she noticed any form of arrogance in any person, she took it upon herself to break it and no one could stop her because she was known for that. "Let the prosecution continue." She gave the order and barrister Kate simply tapped her feet on the ground in anticipation for the verdict. "All right then, I have a few questions for you Mr Archie if you are inclined to respond. I am waiting for you to show me where exactly you were on the 21st. That would help us to know if it was truly you or it was doctored." The b
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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
