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STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 35
Archie arrived in front of the mansion with a small smile. He had booked a cab, the most expensive in the city, so that he didn't look like the worst person in the city. All he had to do was to make sure that he wasn't at any disadvantage physically so that he didn't get taken for granted. "You're welcome" he was told when he got to the gate. Two bouncers stared at him calmly like he was not supposed to be here but they didn't say anything when he showed them his invite. Now, the invite wasn't granted to just anybody, it was a way of solidifying that truly you were invited."May I go in now please?" He inquired when they kept on staring at him as if he was committing a crime that he was unaware of. For some it wasn't intentional for the others, it was. "Yes, you may. Do you need anyone to show you the way?" One of the bouncers called. It was a subtle way of asking if their voice followed him because they didn't think that he was up to standard. Archie's head whipped back as soon a
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 36
Archie smirked at his brother who was obviously annoyed with him. They didn't know who he was and he saw that Ryder was displeased with that. He would rather know what he was doing so that he could intimidate him. Unfortunately for them, he was more than capable to take them on."If you say that I'm here on a mission, you're right and if you think otherwise, you're also right, but what I won't accept is the fact that you think that by flexing your muscles you would be able to seek answers. If you're coming to me, kindly be polite, as you can see I don't take disrespect well." Ryder's face contorted into anger as he stared at the miscreant who was trying to flex his muscles. "You think you're all that huh? I bet you don't know what you're going to encounter with me right in tow. Tell me, why are you here? Do you feel like this is an accessible place for your caliber of people? If you think so, I believe that you must be dreaming somehow. "I won't take this lightly with you." Archie h
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 37
The car was unnervingly silent as Simon drove Archie home but Archie could feel Simon's gaze on him for the flicker of a second through the mirror.As soon as the car pulled up into the house garage, Archie got down and went straight into the house, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts.“Archie” A low voice sounded and Archie froze, not expecting his mother to still be up that late at night.He forced a smile to his face and turned to look at her.“You're still up?” He asked, trying to divert the topic as he knew exactly what she was going to ask himHer face hardened and she took a step closer to him.“What do you think the time is?” She asked, her voice low and stern.Archie blew out air through his mouth and shrugged “It's midnight” He muttered under his breath.She nodded and scoffed.“Exactly, it's midnight. Care to tell me where you're coming from?” She asked him, her hand folded across her chestHe scratched the back of his neck, his mind thinking of an escape route. “It's nowhere
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 38
Archie sighed. Could he say no? No, of course not.“Sure, come on in. We can talk” He said, his eyes following her every move as she fully entered the room and closed the door behind herShe sighed and crossed her arms at him and he blew out a deep breath, the tension in the air palpable.“Yes mum, what did you want to talk about?” He asked her, after a long silence between themShe seemed to be thinking of something but hearing his voice made her snap out of her daze and she nodded.“Oh sorry, my mind went AWOL for a moment there” She muttered and Archie kept silent waiting for her to say something The look she was giving him was unnerving and made him feel uncomfortable.“Archie, you know that I want the best for you…” she began, her voice low but calculating.Archie gulped, not liking where the conversation was heading.“Yes, mum. I know that," he muttered.“Then I need you to tell me the truth” she demanded and Archie just wanted to scream. Why was she especially insistent?“I al
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 39
“Archie?” A voice called out behind him and his anger dissipated at the sound of her voice. BaileyHe turned to look at her, anger still blazing in his eyesBailey gave a warning look to everyone and hurried to Archie.“Are you all right?” She whispered to him, her voice low so that no one could hear her except him.He didn't answer, his gaze fixed on nothing.The guy who he slapped pinched his nose bridge. “Leave the bastard alone and let him face me” The boy growled.Bailey behaved like he was nothing but a persistent fly and she placed a hand on Archie's back and he calmed down a bit.“Let's leave, it's not worth it” she whispered to him and he looked up at her with pleading eyes but she shook her head and he conceded.“Fine” He muttered, straightening up.Bailey placed her hand in his and was about to drag him away when some people started booing.“Why do you try to act so tough huh?!” The guy yelled, angry that Archie was walking away.Bailey stared down at Archie's other hand an
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 40
"I can't... I can't do it" Archie shook his head and Bailey's expression fell."Archie.." She tried reaching for him but he stepped out of reach, running his fingers through his hair."I'm not the kind of man your parents want for you," He sighed, staring at Bailey."Your parents want nothing to do with me and I'm okay with it. I just can't go" Bailey shook her head, reaching for him again luckily he didn't move away."Who cares about my parents? It's you I want, it's you I love... Just come with me, I promise everything will be fine" She pleaded, framing his face with her hands.Why wouldn't he believe her? She loves him, isn't that enough? Isn't that what their relationship strived on?She didn't want anything from him except 'him'. All of him.Archie was silent as he searched her eyes. He gently brought her hands down from his face and her heart broke at the gesture.She could feel it, he was rejecting her. There was no way she'd convince him again. That was Archie."I'm sorry Bail
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 41
"Boss...Boss, are you for real?" Archie's jaw dropped the moment his boss declared that statement. From the other end, he could see the rest of the workers already growling and murmuring with jealousy as envy rented the restaurant.Seeing they just finished gossiping about him, of course, they were meant to get uncomfortable."Why Archie of all people in this restaurant?" One of them murmured to the other, bitterness visible in his voice and how he spoke."I don't even know myself. Isn't he an irregular worker? What does the manager see to make him the new manager?" The other whispered to the first one, and Archie's eyes twitched, falling on the two workers who instantly cleared their throats, focusing back on the work."You know it's good not to gossip while at work? If you're pained by my success, then you can just make use of the door" Archie said bluntly, trying to keep his cool as the Manager returned to his office.Archie felt so happy, ecstatic, and surprised at the same time.
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 42
Archie went back to his work that day without adhering to the gossip of workers. He was ready to head back home when the Manager called him again."Sir" He smiled after changing the close and open sign of the restaurant. The boss was actually outside waiting for him. "I can see you've started managing the restaurant, Archie" he said and smiled and Archie felt proud. He was going to be missing his boss though and suddenly, he was forced to ask."When will you be returning back, Sir?", He asked, trying not to sound so desperate to know. "Soon, I can't say for now" he muttered like he could read his mind and Archie nodded his head."Um, will you like anything? I'm just surprised that you called me" Archie uttered. "I heard the struct policies you instilled in the workers" Manager Temple replied, and Archie was taken aback. His limp bone rose as he averted away. He was sure he wouldn't like the rules he just made.. was he really going too far?His thoughts were cut off when he spoke again
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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
