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THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 101
Ethan stood in the grand hall of the Elliot estate, his voice clear and resolute as he addressed the gathered family.“I’ve decided to postpone the formal announcement of the heir indefinitely. Lisa’s safety and recovery come first, and I refuse to let her or anyone else become a target in this twisted game.”Gasps rippled through the room.Ethan’s statement landed like a bomb, sending shockwaves through the family.The murmurs of discontent and shock were impossible to ignore. Jonathan, of course, was the loudest.“Postponing the heir? Are you insane?” Jonathan’s laugh was sharp and grating, like nails on a chalkboard.“This family has waited long enough! Or is this just another excuse to keep the crown for yourself?”Ethan’s icy gaze pinned him down.“This is about protecting the family, not stroking your ego, Jonathan. But I understand why you’d be confused—you’ve always been better at whining than thinking.”The room tittered with nervous laughter, but Jonathan puffed up like a ro
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 102
The grand ballroom was a glittering spectacle of wealth and pretense.Crystal chandeliers sparkled above the crowd, casting fractured light on the marble floors. Laughter and chatter filled the air, but Ethan wasn’t here for the festivities.He stood at the edge of the room, his eyes scanning the crowd like a hawk surveying its prey.Tonight, he wasn’t just a guest at the charity ball—he was a man on a mission.Uncle Thomas was in his element, holding court near the center of the room.His booming laughter echoed as he entertained a group of well-dressed sycophants.Ethan clenched his jaw.He could feel the condescension radiating from his uncle even from across the room.Thomas noticed Ethan and smirked, raising his glass as if in mock salute.“Well, if it isn’t the prodigal son!” he called out, loud enough for the entire room to hear.Ethan stiffened but walked toward him, determined not to let Thomas rattle him.“Ethan!” Thomas exclaimed, spreading his arms wide.“You’ve graced us
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 103
After the party, Eliiot went to his office to check the documents of company loss he was talking.The dim light of the Elliot estate’s private office barely illuminated the stacks of papers and ledgers scattered across the polished mahogany desk.Ethan pushed open the heavy door quietly, his instincts guiding him.Something about the muffled sounds from the room had caught his attention.As the door swung wider, Ethan froze.His cousin, Jonathan, was hunched over the desk, rifling through the family’s most sensitive documents.The moment Jonathan saw Ethan, his face turned as pale as the moonlight streaming through the window.“Jonathan,” Ethan said, his voice icy and controlled.“Care to explain what you’re doing here?”Jonathan stammered, dropping the papers as if they’d burned him.“E-Ethan! I didn’t expect you... I mean... I was just…”Ethan stepped into the room, shutting the door behind him.“Just what? Tampering with family documents in the dead of night? That doesn’t exactly s
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 104
Ethan’s eyes narrowed.“Who put you up to this?”“No one,” Jonathan mumbled, avoiding Ethan’s gaze.“Don’t lie to me,” Ethan warned.“You’re not smart enough to pull this off alone. Who are you working with?”Jonathan’s head shot up, his eyes blazing with renewed anger.“Why does it always have to be someone else? Why can’t you believe that I might be capable of doing something on my own?”Ethan smirked coldly.“Oh, I believe it. You’re capable of being a screw-up all by yourself. But this? This has someone else’s fingerprints all over it. So, I’ll ask you again—who are you working with?”Jonathan’s composure shattered, and he yelled, “I was trying to save myself, okay? Do you know what it’s like to be constantly pushed aside? To be treated like a second-class citizen in your own family?”Ethan’s voice softened, but his words cut deep.“You’re not a second-class citizen, Jonathan. You’re a grown man making childish decisions. This isn’t about saving yourself—it’s about sabotaging me.
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 105
Gasps rippled through the room.Thomas, Jonathan’s father and Ethan’s uncle, immediately shot to his feet.“What nonsense is this, Ethan? You’ve gone too far!”Ethan remained unfazed.“It’s not nonsense, Thomas. I caught him red-handed. Ask him yourself.”All eyes shifted to Jonathan, who stood trembling, his face pale.“I didn’t mean to… I was forced,” he stammered, his voice barely audible.Thomas stepped forward, his face red with anger.“Forced? That’s ridiculous! Ethan, you’re blowing this out of proportion just to make yourself look good.”Ethan’s jaw tightened.“This isn’t about me. It’s about the integrity of this family. Jonathan’s actions jeopardize everything we’ve worked for.”Thomas scoffed.“You’ve always had a superiority complex, Ethan. Do you think you’re the only one who cares about this family?”Voices erupted from the gathered family members, some siding with Thomas, others murmuring their agreement with Ethan.Chaos threatened to consume the room until Lisa steppe
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 106
The tense atmosphere in the meeting room was thick enough to cut with a knife.Ethan and Lisa had just finished a heated exchange with Uncle Thomas when the butler, Mr. Grayson, entered with an air of urgency.“Sir,” Grayson said, his voice steady despite the weight of his words. "We’ve gathered irrefutable evidence. It proves your uncle’s betrayal and his ties to the enemies who attacked your father in the hospital.”The room erupted into chaos.Ethan’s face hardened as he turned to Thomas. “Is this true?”Thomas sneered, crossing his arms. “What ridiculous story are you spinning now?”Grayson handed a stack of documents to Ethan.“Bank transfers, correspondence, and surveillance footage, sir. It’s all there.”Ethan flipped through the evidence, his expression growing darker with each passing second.He held up a paper for all to see.“This shows payments made from your account to the men who broke into the hospital. Care to explain that?”Thomas laughed bitterly.“Explain? Why shou
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 107
His face twisted in anger as he glared at Ethan.“This is all a setup! Fake evidence. You’ve got no proof of anything.”Ethan’s eyes were cold as he looked at his uncle.“You’re lying, Thomas. This evidence is as real as it gets. You’ve been working with the enemies who tried to destroy this family. All of it—everything—is right here in black and white.”Lisa’s voice was calm but cutting.“Your betrayal isn’t just a personal issue, Thomas. It’s a betrayal of this entire family. Do you really think you can talk your way out of this?”Uncle Thomas stepped back, eyes darting around the room, hoping for a lifeline, but none came.The other family members sat unmoving, their faces pale as the reality set in.“No one believes you anymore, Thomas,” one of them said, the words harsh but final.“You’ve lost their trust.”Thomas’s face turned red with fury.“You all think you’re so righteous? You think you’ve won, don’t you? Just because you have a few pieces of paper and some photos? You’re al
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 108
Ethan sat at the head of the conference table, the soft hum of conversation in the room barely reaching his ears.His focus was unwavering as he went over the final details of an important business deal.The room was filled with his trusted advisors, each awaiting his signal to proceed.Everything seemed to be falling into place—until the phone on the table rang, breaking the calm atmosphere.“Master Ethan,” his assistant said, stepping into the room with a serious expression.“There’s a situation.”Ethan raised an eyebrow, his tone steady but sharp.“What kind of situation?”“The mercenaries you had dealt with before… they’re here.”The words hit Ethan like a cold wave. Mercenaries? Here?He glanced at Lisa, who was sitting beside him.She leaned forward, her eyes narrowing with concern.“Thomas?” she asked, her voice calm but edged with suspicion.Ethan’s lips tightened.“It’s gotta be him. He’s in jail, but I didn’t expect him to pull something like this.”Ethan stood up, motioning
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CHAPTER 169
The video evidence was like a flare in the darkness, illuminating a trail that led directly to Lawrence. Ethan stood in the command room, surrounded by his closest allies. The video played on a loop on the central monitor, each frame scrutinized for clues.Harper tapped on her keyboard, freezing the image of Lawrence sitting in the dimly lit room. “I’ve traced the metadata from the video. It was recorded two days ago at a luxury villa in Cypress Grove, an exclusive area surrounded by private security.”Harris crossed his arms, his expression grim. “A place like that isn’t just for lounging. He’s fortified it, probably with The Black Hawk remnants.”Ethan leaned over the table, studying the map Harper had pulled up. The villa was nestled on a hill, surrounded by dense forest and accessible by a single winding road.Lisa, seated next to Ethan, frowned. “If it’s so isolated, it’ll be nearly impossible to get close without being spotted.”“That’s why we don’t go through the front,” Ethan
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The Elliot mansion was a hive of activity as Ethan and his team worked tirelessly to prepare their next move.The witness they had rescued was in a secure location, his testimony meticulously documented.Harper combed through the files retrieved from Lawrence’s operations, piecing together the story that would expose him to the world.Ethan stood at the head of the command room, his focus unyielding.“We go public,” he said, his voice firm.“We’ve got the evidence. It’s time to show the world who Lawrence really is.”Lisa, seated beside him, nodded.“It’s the right move, Ethan. His alliances rely on the perception that he’s untouchable. If we shatter that, he loses his power base.”Harris leaned against the table, his arms crossed.“And if he retaliates?”Ethan’s jaw tightened. “He will. But we’ll be ready.”Harper glanced up from her screen.“I’ve compiled everything we have—financial records, shell companies, his ties to The Black Hawk. It’s airtight.”Ethan nodded.“Good. Schedule
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The SUV sped through the city streets, Ethan and Harris in the front seats while a small team of guards followed close behind.The protective custody safe house was located on the outskirts of town, a modest building surrounded by unmarked police vehicles.Harris checked his weapon.“If Lawrence’s people know about this guy, they’ll hit hard. We need to be ready.”Ethan nodded, his thoughts racing.This witness could be the key to unraveling Lawrence’s entire operation. I can’t let him slip through my fingers.As they approached the safe house, the first signs of trouble appeared.One of the police vehicles was parked at an odd angle, its driver-side door open.Harris’s voice was tense. “Something’s wrong.”Ethan’s eyes narrowed. “Stay sharp.”The team entered the safe house cautiously, weapons drawn.The interior was eerily quiet, the faint hum of a television the only sound.“Clear the rooms,” Harris ordered.Ethan moved toward the back of the house, his instincts on high alert.He
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The soft glow of the mansion’s command room monitors reflected in Ethan’s eyes as he sifted through the mountain of information Harper had compiled.The more he learned about Lawrence’s activities, the tighter the knot in his stomach grew.“Shell companies,” Harper explained, pointing to a series of interconnected entities on the screen.“Dozens of them, all siphoning resources from Elliot Enterprises’ subsidiaries over the past decade.”Ethan’s jaw tightened.“How did this go unnoticed for so long?”“They were careful,” Harper replied.“Each transaction was small, spread out over multiple accounts. But when you piece it all together…”Harris leaned over the table, his expression grim.“It’s a fortune. Enough to bankroll The Black Hawk’s resurgence—and then some.”Ethan’s mind raced.Lawrence wasn’t just feeding The Black Hawk information—he was using the company to fund their operations. He’s been bleeding us dry from the inside.Lisa, seated beside him, shook her head in disbelief.
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Harper tapped on her tablet, bringing up historical records.“I did some digging on Lawrence. He disappeared from public view about twenty years ago. Before that, he worked in the financial sector, hopping between companies. Nothing criminal on record, but a lot of shady deals.”“Fits the profile,” Harris said.“He’s been operating in the shadows, feeding The Black Hawk intel to weaken us.”Lisa crossed her arms, her tone sharp.“And we didn’t see it until now because he’s been a ghost. A phantom moving just out of sight.”Ethan stared at the photograph of Lawrence included in the will—a younger man with sharp features and piercing eyes.You’ve been watching us this entire time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. But now, it’s my turn.“What else do we know about him?” Ethan asked.Harper swiped through her tablet.“Not much. He has no fixed address, no known associates. But if he’s working with The Black Hawk remnants, they might be hiding him.”Harris frowned.“We need to flu
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Ethan’s eyes scanned the pages, each word deepening the knot in his stomach.“I, Robert Elliot,” the will began, “leave this record to reveal truths I could not in life. To my family, I hope you find it in your hearts to forgive me.”The document went on to detail Robert’s secret dealings with The Black Hawk, admitting that he had maintained ties with the organization long after their supposed betrayal.Lisa’s voice was soft but urgent.“He never severed ties? Why?”Ethan’s jaw tightened.“He claimed it was for the good of the family. He thought he could control them, keep them in check.”But as Ethan read further, his hands trembled. The will revealed something even more shocking—a mention of an undisclosed heir.“To my heirs,” the document read, “there is one among you who may not bear the Elliot name but is nonetheless tied to our bloodline. I leave it to you to protect them, for their connection to The Black Hawk is not of their choosing.”Lisa gasped.“An undisclosed heir? Someon
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The black SUV rolled to a halt outside an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city.The structure was weathered, its metal siding rusted and its windows shattered, but the faint signal from the bug traced back to this very spot.Ethan stepped out, flanked by Harris and Lisa.The cold night air carried a heavy sense of foreboding as Ethan adjusted his earpiece.“Harper,” Ethan said quietly, scanning the darkened surroundings, “we’re at the location. Anything I should know?”“Signal’s strong,” Harper replied.“It’s definitely coming from inside. Be careful—this place hasn’t been on the grid for years, but someone’s been using it recently.”Ethan nodded and turned to Harris.“Take point. Lisa, stay close to me.”Lisa gave him a determined look.“I’m not going anywhere.”The interior of the warehouse was a stark contrast to its dilapidated exterior. Dust-covered crates and machinery were scattered throughout, but a makeshift desk at the center of the space caught Ethan’s attention
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Harris entered the room, his posture stiff. His usual air of quiet professionalism was tinged with something sharper—discontent.“Sir,” Harris began, “we need to talk.”Ethan gestured for him to speak, though his expression made it clear he wasn’t in the mood for debate.“Your recent decisions,” Harris said carefully, “have put the family’s safety at risk. Prioritizing Lisa’s protection during critical operations has diverted resources we couldn’t afford to lose.”Lisa’s eyes widened in disbelief.“You’re saying this is my fault?”Harris shook his head.“I’m not assigning blame, ma’am. I’m pointing out the facts. The Black Hawk exploited those gaps to get closer than they ever should have.”Ethan stood, his voice icy.“Harris, you’ve been with this family for years. I trust you with our security. But don’t mistake that trust for a license to question my priorities.”“With all due respect, sir,” Harris said, his tone measured but firm, “your priorities could cost us everything.”Ethan’
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The maintenance tunnel was cramped and dark, but it bypassed the barricade.The team emerged into the control center, where the backup system hummed ominously.Rows of monitors displayed lines of code, indicating the system was minutes away from full activation.Ethan moved swiftly, plugging in Harper’s decryption device.“Harper, I’m in. Start the shutdown sequence.”“On it,” Harper replied.“But it’ll take a few minutes. You’ll need to hold them off.”As if on cue, the lieutenant and a group of operatives burst into the room.“Ethan Elliot,” the lieutenant sneered.“Even now, you think you can win?”Ethan stepped between the system and the operatives, his weapon raised.“You’ve already lost. This is your last chance to walk away.”The lieutenant smirked. “You’re a fool.”The room erupted into chaos as the operatives charged.Ethan and his team fought fiercely, each second feeling like an eternity.Lisa covered Ethan, taking down an operative who got too close.“Keep working! We’ve g
