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The abandoned warehouse loomed against the darkening sky, its windows like hollow eyes staring down at Ethan. Victoria had chosen the meeting place well – isolated, with clear views of any approaching vehicles.He found her waiting in what used to be an office, perched elegantly on a dusty desk despite their surroundings."I was wondering when you'd come to me," Victoria said, her red lips curving into a smile. "Terrible business with the break-in. How's dear Lisa holding up?"Ethan remained by the door. "Cut the act, Victoria. Are you working with them?""The Black Hawk?" She laughed, but it didn't reach her eyes. "You really don't know anything, do you?""Then enlighten me.""Twenty years ago, the Black Hawk destroyed my family." She slid off the desk, her heels clicking on the concrete floor. "Everything we had – gone in a single night. Sound familiar?""Why should I believe you?""Because unlike your family, Ethan, I have nothing left to hide." She pulled out her phone, showing hi
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 122
Ethan sat in darkness, watching the wall of security monitors he'd installed in the garage. Each screen showed a different part of the mansion, casting an eerie blue glow across his face.Lisa's voice crackled through his earpiece. "Anything?""Nothing yet," he muttered. "But Victoria was right about one thing – someone's been helping them.""You really think it's one of the staff?""We'll find out soon enough." He checked his watch: 11:45 PM.The screens showed empty hallways, silent rooms, shadows stretching across familiar spaces. Then, movement caught his eye – Maria, one of their longtime maids, walking through the main hall."Got something," he whispered. "Maria's heading toward the study.""Maria? But she's been with us for years.""Exactly. The perfect cover."On screen, Maria glanced furtively over her shoulder before slipping into the study. Ethan leaned closer, watching as she moved straight to his desk."I'm going in," he said, rising from his chair."Ethan, wait—"He was
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 123
Rain pounded against the SUV's windows as Ethan studied the warehouse through night-vision binoculars.Two guards patrolled the perimeter, their hawk masks gleaming in the darkness."This feels too easy," Lisa whispered from beside him.Ethan lowered the binoculars."That's what worries me."His phone lit up with a call from their tech specialist."Talk to me, Marcus.""I've got eyes on all exits," Marcus replied. "Thermal imaging shows four heat signatures inside – probably Maria's family. Two guards outside, three more on the upper level.""Any sign of Black Hawk leadership?""Negative. Place looks like a standard holding facility."Lisa touched Ethan's arm."We should call in backup—""No," he cut her off."We can't trust anyone else. You saw what happened with Maria.""Then what's the plan?"Ethan pulled out his tablet, showing a blueprint of the warehouse."Marcus disabled their security system. We go in through the loading bay, neutralize the guards, get Maria's family out. Sim
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 124
Crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow over the Richardson family's annual gala, where the city's elite mingled in their finest attire.Ethan adjusted his bow tie, scanning the crowded ballroom."Relax," Lisa whispered, squeezing his arm."You're too tense.""Hard not to be." His eyes swept the room again."Especially after what we found at the warehouse.""Mr. Elliot!" James Richardson approached, champagne in hand."So glad you could make it. Especially given your recent... troubles.""Wouldn't miss it," Ethan forced a smile."Shame about that break-in at your mansion. Terrible business." James leaned closer."Though I hear it wasn't exactly random.""What do you mean?""Oh, just rumors." James waved his hand dismissively."Though speaking of rumors – that gentleman's been asking about you."Ethan followed his gaze to a figure standing near the grand staircase.The man wore an elaborate venetian mask – shaped like a hawk."Excuse us," Ethan said abruptly, pulling Lisa aside."Is that—
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 125
As Ethan stared at his laptop screen, the glow illuminating his haunted expression.Files upon files detailed decades of his family's darkest secrets."I can't believe this," he muttered as Lisa entered with two cups of coffee."How bad is it?""Worse than I imagined." He pulled up a document."Look at this. July 1985 – Black Hawk operatives eliminated three of our biggest competitors. All ruled as accidents."Lisa leaned closer."And your grandfather ordered this?""Not just ordered it. He..." Ethan's voice cracked."He wore the mask himself.""What do you mean?""There's footage." His fingers trembled over the keyboard."Watch."The video showed Richard Elliot in a hawk mask, standing over a man bound to a chair."Please," the man begged."I have a family—""So do I," Richard's distorted voice replied."That's why this has to be done."Lisa touched Ethan's shoulder."You don't have to watch this.""Yes, I do." He opened another file."Weapons smuggling through our shipping division.
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 126
The study was cloaked in darkness, the only light coming from the faint glow of a lamp on Ethan’s desk.He stood at its edge, his figure tense, his jaw locked.Across from him sat the traitor—Caleb Monroe—a long-time ally of the family. Caleb reclined in his chair, his smug grin illuminating his betrayal.“You’ve been busy, Caleb,” Ethan said, his voice low and cold.“Years of lies, deceit, and sabotage. Did you really think I wouldn’t find out?”Caleb chuckled, leaning back as if he owned the moment.“Honestly? I’m surprised it took you this long. You’ve always been a little... slow on the uptake, Ethan.”Ethan’s eyes narrowed, his fists clenching.“Why, Caleb? Why betray the family that took you in, trusted you?”“Trusted me?” Caleb’s grin widened.“Don’t flatter yourself. Your family didn’t trust me; they used me. And I played my part perfectly.”“You were like a brother to me,” Ethan snapped.“And this is how you repay us?”Caleb shrugged, unbothered.“Your family’s success is buil
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The acrid smell of smoke filled the air as Ethan navigated the wreckage of the west wing.Firefighters had managed to contain the flames, but the damage was catastrophic.Staff members scurried about, tending to the injured and salvaging what they could.Ethan’s jaw tightened as he surveyed the destruction, his heart heavy with the weight of failure.Lisa approached him, her face pale but determined.“Ethan, we need to regroup. You can’t do this alone.”“I don’t have time to regroup,” Ethan snapped, though his tone softened when he saw the concern in her eyes.“This attack wasn’t random. Caleb was just the tip of the iceberg. I need answers.”“And you’ll get them,” Lisa said firmly, “but not if you burn yourself out.”Ethan nodded reluctantly and turned back toward his study, now barely recognizable.Debris littered the room, and the once-polished furniture was reduced to charred fragments.As he sifted through the remnants of his desk, his fingers brushed against a hidden latch.“Wha
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Ethan stood at the head of the estate’s secure command center, his elite guards assembled in front of him.Each one was handpicked for their loyalty and skill, and tonight, he would need every ounce of their expertise.“We’re heading into enemy territory,” Ethan began, his tone sharp and commanding.“The bunker is heavily fortified, and The Black Hawk is expecting us. Stay sharp, stay silent, and follow my lead.”Lisa stepped forward, her expression resolute.“I’m coming with you.”Ethan hesitated, the weight of his earlier reservations returning.“Lisa, this is going to be dangerous. You’ve already done enough by helping decode the note.”“I didn’t come this far to sit on the sidelines,” Lisa argued.“If they’re targeting someone important—and if they’re watching us—I can help. You need someone you can trust.”Ethan studied her for a moment, then nodded.“Stay close. Don’t do anything reckless.”Lisa gave a tight smile.“That goes for you, too.”The convoy moved swiftly under the cov
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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
