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STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 51
Archie inspected them from head to toe."You're here to make me an offer? What might that be?" He replied, his initial ire vanishing, replaced with curiosity as he stared at them. He didn't have the time to contest with them, rather he would stay away for a long time."I don't know what you want to offer me but I'm content with my position here." Ryder scoffed at the response, "this is nonsense. Looking over your shoulder every step of the way? That's not going to work out for the long term. What if tomorrow, you suddenly need some more money to finance your life, will you resort to your managerial job? You're not thinking beyond your scope and it's a bit annoying." Archie raised his brow at his brother's perceived help. "Hmm, I think that's a good idea but I'm not really interested in your kind of help. We both know that it's a lie. If you want to discuss with me you need to know that there's something fishy. So may I know what you think I need that you're about to give me?" "Nothi
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 52
Archie was careful when he was heading home that night, he didn't trust those siblings of his so he waited for a bit before he finally walked into the curve that led to the house. He walked in sharply and locked the doors. Upon turning, he saw his mother glaring at him and he jumped. This wasn't what he was expecting. "Mom, I didn't know that you were there. This is quite a surprise!" He acted extra excited. His mother stared at him in annoyance. There was no way that he could deceive her and stop the fact that he was entering the house like a thief in the night. "Archie, we need to talk." Archie heaved a sigh. He was having too many things to talk about at the same time. "Do you know what exactly the problem is? You don't think that I would be able to tell that you've been involved in some mess recently? Why are you suddenly running away from people? What's the problem? Did you steal something? Is there something you need to tell me that you're still hiding away from me? I'm you
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 53
Ryder and his siblings walked toward the door with a small smirk on their faces, there was going to be a dinner today which they invited Archie. They were going to tell their father that he was useless. Meanwhile, Archie had informed his father of his recent happenings yet his father didn't reply. "I am here to see Mr Marshall." He stated when he arrived at the gate Ryder called the security guard so that they knew what was wrong with him. "Let that boy in." He replied and they opened the gate for him.Archie marveled when he heard that. He wasn't restricted before but why the sudden restriction? He wondered. This couldn't be from his father. It was obvious that Ryder was at work. He adjusted the collar of his shirt. He had gotten it at Target. He only wanted them not to look down on him; he didn't really care. "Thank you." He whispered to the porter who was smiling at him softly and he stared at him."You're welcome." He headed into the house immediately with a small smile on hi
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 54 - The Upheaval
Archie felt like there was a problem but didn't know where to start from. His siblings stared at him like they were about to lose their minds. There was nothing wrong with him but he saw the anger and hatred that they had toward him. If it were up to him, he wouldn't have announced it right at dinner. The hall was as silent as a graveyard, he could hear a pin drop. A myriad of emotions appeared on their faces and he didn't know what to do. It was almost as though there was a difference in the way he was being viewed They stared at him like a criminal that was about to take their lives and that shocked him greatly because he didn't expect them to be so violent Ryder burst into laughter, his stomach rumbled afterward and he stared at the boy that his father had said was his son. Was it that easy for people to just claim paternity of another man's son?"I need to see the DNA test results. That's the only way that I can believe you." He replied.They stared at him in annoyance but Mar
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 55- Downhill.
Archie strode out of the Lockwood estate and waited for the cab that he had ordered to come pick him up. He didn't want to take the family car so that his mother didn't get worried again. His siblings had proven themselves to be very envious which made him know that he didn't have anyone and that he had to make sure that he was highly protected.The car stopped close to the house, and the driver rolled the glasses downward. "Good evening, sir. Are you Mr. Archie?" "Master Archie, yes." He replied and showed the driver his address Unbeknownst to him, River had decided to call his friends to waylay his brother on his way home. If they were able to take him out, he would no longer have any power and influence over them. Their father was going to be plunged into mourning which would make him almost lose everything that he had worked for which was a good step. Then secondly, they would act like they cared and take over.He didn't mind dropping out of school to run his father's business,
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 56 - Threats
The cab driver noticed another car tailing them and he was a bit scared. "Do you know that car?" He asked and Archie looked through the rearview mirror. He quickly texted his father to inform him about the latest developments. "Tell him to take you to my house on the island. I think that's the only place you can hide successfully." Marshall replied and reached for his phone and called his friend in the police. "My son is being followed, I'm sure they are about to kidnap him. He's going to my house on the island, kindly send your boys to intercept them. I'll send you the car coordinates soon." He spoke.Marvin knew that it was true. He just didn't know what exactly was going to work because he was far from that axis but he didn't want to disappoint one of the richest men in the country. "I'll see what I can do right now. We can allow him to be in such a mess." He replied and quickly dispatched certain officers to help in the matter."Thank you, Marvin. I'll see you when you're done.
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 57 - Secrets stay that way.
Arriving at the island house, Archie quickly alighted from the car and walked into the house that he was directed to but at the end of the day after waiting for long, he discovered that no one was tailing him.The cab driver cast a glance at him wondering why he was tailed. "Who are those people?" He replied and watched his client. "I don't know them but we are safe now. You don't need to worry about a thing. I know that you are." Archie replied and placed a call to his mother. He knew that she would be worried sick about him and he just had to make sure that everything was intact."Archie, where are you?" His mother asked worriedly. It was getting too late and she was beginning to think of where to look for him."I'm at the Lockwood property, I know that you don't want me to be here but I was invited." He replied.His mother sighed, "I don't know why you make me lose my mind before you listen to me." She replied.He was also feeling bad that she was disturbed about him, "Mom, I'm so
STREET KING: ASHLEY LOCKWOOD Chapter 58- Letting Go.
Archie walked home later and saw his father waiting for him in the end of the room. "Where are you coming from?" Archie looked at him carefully and heaved a sigh calmly. "Good evening Dad." He replied and his father stared at him calmly. "That wasn't the question," He fired back at Archie.Archie, who was beat and didn't know what else to do, was a bit tired of having to stress himself too much so he decided to answer suavely. "I went to a party which ended up not being what i expected, I'm sorry I returned home late." He responded. His Dad stared at him with angst in his eyes. "You're suddenly becoming pompous. Where are all of these coming from?" He inquired, his eyes roaming all over the boy's face as he tried to understand what was going on. The boy was also getting on his nerves. He didn't know what his wife was hiding from him. "Dad, I'm not becoming pompous, I have no reason to do that." Archie replied calmly, watching and looking at his father to see what he would do. He w
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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
