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STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 18
When Archie walked into school the next day, he was accosted by stares. If stares could kill then he would have been the feet under the ground. It was very embarrassing but he had learned to roll with the fame. They weren't going to do anything to him now that they knew that he wasn't to be messed with. Gone were the days when certain people would try to mess with him but now he was going to make sure that there was something up his sleeves that no one had the privilege of seeing."You know that you're not feeling this school, why don't you leave?" "Wasn't he the one who beat Connor to a pulp last night?" Another student whispered quite loudly for him to hear but he wasn't interested in whatever they had to say because as usual there was a mistake in the way they acted which was the fact that they thought he was nobody."I wonder what the Mayor would say today when he comes to school to see the student that beat his son." The subject of the discussion walked into the hallway and a
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 19
Archie's brows were raised to a good measure. "I don't think that's a good idea. How would they receive my presence? I mean, this is not who they would expect to be their daughter's friend?" He replied warily. Bae rolled her eyes at him. He was very fond of downgrading himself and trying to act like he was nothing when in reality, she saw beyond that and was finally going about to make sure that she drew him out of his shell. "But does it really matter? You're just my friend, we are having dinner, what's wrong if you just show up? It's not like you're disabled, even if you were that doesn't mean a thing to me." She replied and he rolled his eyes. She didn't understand what he was saying. He had seen this pattern a lot of times to understand that the rich didn't like their kids mingling with the less privileged.He wasn't also ready to reveal his identity yet. "I know that and I don't doubt your friendship neither do I think that your parents think that way but it's the truth, so wh
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Archie wasn't really in the right mood for all this nonsense. Bailey clearly wasn't in that mood too. So they ignored it and walked away. Sierra didn't take it in good stride because although she didn't want to admit it, she was jealous. "I don't see any reason you should stoop so low to date a boy who has no future, you can see this clearly but remain adamant who made you this way?"Archie grabbed Bailey's hand because he didn't know how she would react to the stupid way that his ex-girlfriend was behaving. "I don't think that there is something there in the first place. If you have a spark with your new man, why don't you concentrate on him and leave us the hell alone?""I know right? This is what a broke guy would say. You want someone who will stay with you and say that she suffered right? But you're mistaken my dear, that can't happen at least not on my watch. I won't allow another lady to fall victim to something that I know won't help you in the future. You feel me right?" "
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Archie picked up his phone and decided to call his bosses. He didn't know how to tell them that he wouldn't be resuming for two days. He was having a meeting that would span till the next day. It didn't help that one of his bosses, Mr. Trent knew his mother and even had a crush on her despite being married and he feared that he would call his mother and report her. "Why are you calling when you should be at work? ""I don't think it's my fault. I was held up in school, we had this very important assignment to submit that we had to wait to do it after school. We also had practical classes that would help us with our grades." Archie lied, feeling very guilty for doing so because it wasn't what his mother taught him.She had advised that he be as transparent as possible but this needed to be done because it was obviously not going to be easy to explain why he wasn't at work."You can take the week off but don't resume anymore."Archie felt stumped. Apart from the fact that he was workin
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"You'd have to come with me my dear so that we can start the meeting. Ignore them. They won't like you no matter what you do." Marshall told his son so that he didn't panic.Now, this was what the poor boy was avoiding, he didn't want to struggle for anything. It didn't usually end well. He had been around long enough to know that this wasn't the best way to work."Tell me what are the things that you want me to do for you so that I don't have to skip school or my work and start arguing with your kids," Archie replied, shoving his hands into his pockets as he stared on. It was obvious that there was something else that this man wasn't telling him and that pissed him off greatly. Why was he trying to make him look like he didn't know what he was doing?"I see that you have formed a certain perception but I can tell you categorically that it ain't true. You don't know me well enough to start judging me but I understand you when you say that you want to know the main reason I brought you
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 23
Archie snuck into the house at exactly ten thirty p.m., shutting the sliding door gently so that it wouldn't give that satisfying creak that it usually had. He was trying to protect himself from being scolded. "Where the hell do you think you're coming from, young man?" His mother queried and he almost jumped out of his skin in fear. That was all the proof that she needed to know that he was doing something that she wasn't going to be proud of. "Well, Trent called me today to inform me that you have been skipping work. Not only that, your second boss also told me that you take excuses at whim. Imagine my shock when I'm being told all of these?" Archie stared at his mom, gauging her expression. She wasn't mad, only inquisitive. She was the only one who could bring him to his knees. He didn't joke with her. "Mom, I promise you it's not what you're thinking at all. I just,..." He shrugged, not knowing whether to tell her what he had been experiencing the last few weeks. "I don't know
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Bailey walked out of class when she received a text message from Archie that he was stuck in the locker room. 'Poor Archie.' She thought as she snuck out through the corridor. She didn't want Mrs. Ava to see her because she would query the life out of her."Is that Bailey?" Mrs Ava called as she saw a figure walking past with a familiar hoodie. It was her signature cloth. Bailey ducked and ran past slowly. "I see what you did there but don't think that I don't know!" Mrs. Ava yelled and returned her focus to her book which she was marking. Bailey ran straight ahead to the locker room. It wasn't news that Archie didn't have friends or people who liked him and would want to help him so she was the only one who could make him see the way out of this mess. "Tell me where you are." She texted him but didn't receive any response. "I don't know what is happening." She muttered.Archie knew that he was probably making her very nervous but he liked it. He couldn't resist it. He wanted it
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Miss Ava looked around with a sinister smile on her face. She was fully aware that the kids were there and it wasn't getting funny anymore as her suspicions were skyrocketing."What does that take me for? Huh? A fool?" She mumbled to herself while staring at the open space in the locker room."I wouldn't repeat myself, come out of there and give me an explanation of what you both are doing inside there! Alone!" Miss Ava wasn't taking it lightly with them and Bailey stared at Archie helplessly, Archie smiled at her and gave a reassuring nod despite knowing he couldn't do anything about the situation. "Miss Ava—""Explanation!" Miss Ava demanded as bitch students walked out of the locker room sacred as fuck. They know what would happen if the school authorities learned of this act but then they knew they had to act smart and save their asses."I was going to explain to you ma," Bailey added with a nod."Nothing really happened." Of course, Archie lied. The look Miss Ava had on her face
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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
