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Anton sat back on his heels and wiped his forehead with a towel. "He's not the king." He said almost to himself,"He's worse."The bar fell silent as Lucas Nelson, the infamous "Cobra," bowed deeply before Ethan Elliot.Every eye in the room widened in disbelief, and the air grew thick with tension.Lucas’s voice, usually sharp and commanding, was humble, almost trembling."Young Master Elliot," Lucas said, his head lowered. "Forgive this disrespect. These fools—" he gestured to Anton and Marvol, who were now cowering on the floor—"didn’t know who they were dealing with."Ethan raised an eyebrow, his expression cool and detached."I can see that, Lucas. You let this kind of garbage represent you?"Lucas’s face flushed with shame."Never again, Young Master. I swear they’ll regret ever being born."Anton, trembling, crawled forward on his knees."Boss, I swear I didn’t know! Please, I didn’t mean any harm!"Lucas’s face darkened, and without warning, he kicked Anton in the ribs, sendin
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The stress could be felt in the bar. Lucas Nelson, better known as "Cobra," knelt next to his whining assistant Anton and bowed his head in shame. His vibe, which was usually sharp and scary, had changed into that of a man who was begging for forgiveness. Marvol, who was so proud before, was now lying on the floor with his face on the sticky wood.As Lucas looked at Marvol, his voice was a mix of anger and respect. "Your family's security guard? Small amounts of money for the Elliots. Idiot!""The whole thing wouldn't even make up 0.1% of their business interests.”When Marvol realized how bad his mistake was, he started to cry and hit the floor over and over with his face. "Please excuse me, young Master Elliot! Do not waste my life! I promise I didn't know! I had no idea!"Ethan leaned back against the bar and sipped his soda with a cool air about him. He looked at the man who was groveling with a cold, bored look. "Didn’t know?" When Ethan said it again, his voice was calm b
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 28
Now that the chaos was over, the bar was empty, but you could still hear it.Sanaya sat at the table alone and quiet.She gripped the edge of the table with shaking hands.Ethan leaned against a nearby chair.His face was soft and calm, which was very different from how he had been acting just moments before.It was still fresh in her mind how the mob boss dragged his embarrassed subordinate out the door.Ethan gave her a quick look, and his voice broke the quiet."You should go home."Sanaya blinked, but her mind was still broken. It scared her that his voice was soft, almost tender.She gave a slow nod. "All right."The only sound in the car was the hum of the engine.Many things were going through Sanaya's mind as she sneaked looks at Ethan.His eyes were on the road and his hands were steady on the wheel.She wanted to ask so many things but couldn't find the right words.She finally spoke. "Why didn't you tell anyone?"Ethan's mouth moved into a small smile. "Tell them what?""Al
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The morning light came in through the window as Sanaya moved and her eyes flew open.She looked down and saw that she was curled up in Ethan's arms, her head on his chest.As she quickly pulled away, her face turned bright red.Ethan moaned and rubbed his eyes."Morning…" Even though he was sleepy, he sat up and scratched the back of his neck uncomfortably when he saw her worried look. "Uh… good sleep?"A quick nod from Sanaya, her words just above a whisper."Yeah… I think so."She became aware of something all of a sudden, and she gasped."No way!" I'm not on time for class!"Ethan blinked and then looked at his phone to see what time it was."Oh, no. Yes, me too." He stopped and creased his brows."Wait, you go to Riverwood University?""Yes, why?" she asked as she rushed to get her things together.Ethan was shocked and said, "I do too.I’m a year ahead, though."Sanaya stood still for a second and then smiled a little."Small world, I guess."Right away, they got ready and went to
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The courtyard was full of life and stress as Ethan tried to get his balance after being pushed.He stood tall, and his cool attitude stood out against the chaos going on around him.When Sanaya tried to step in, Ethan raised his hand slightly to tell her to stay away.The group of students squished closer together, and their whispers got louder as they watched.Someone asked in a whisper, "Is this guy crazy?""Are you challenging Moise Nelson? That's like using a toothpick to poke a bear," someone else said. "More like poking a cobra," A third voice added,which made everyone laugh nervously.A proud grin spread across Moise Nelson's face as he stepped forward.He was the son of the famous Cobra.His huge size and the crowd of lackeys behind him made him look like he couldn't be hurt.Moise made fun of Ethan and said, "You've got guts.""But you're either very brave or very, very stupid.""Do you know who I am?"Ethan didn't move when he looked at him."Oh, I know exactly who you are.
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His smile got bigger as he talked on the phone, and Moise didn't pay attention to him."Hey, Dad, it's me. There is someone who is creating problem for me..."After looking at the scene with a mix of amazement and worry, Ethan turned his attention to Sanaya.He gave her a comforting nod, and she let out a sigh of relief.Her shoulders relaxed a little."Yes I want you here."Moise hung up the phone and went back to Ethan.He laughed and said, "You're in trouble now.""When my father gets here, you’ll wish you’d never been born."Ethan just shrugged, keeping his cool."I guess we’ll see."The crowd was tense and excited as they waited for the next part of this play to start.The beaten lackeys were moaning at Ethan's feet as he stood strong and looked down at Moise.His confidence did not weaken.Ethan didn't show the least bit of fear when Cobra came near.And that was what really amazed everyone. As the sound of screeching tires tore through the courtyard, the crowd's chatter got lou
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Lucas Krol stood trembling before Ethan Elliot, his towering frame somehow shrunken under the intense aura emanating from the young man before him.Beads of sweat trickled down Lucas's temple as his son, Moise, stormed into the room, his voice rising above the tense silence.“Dad!” Moise’s voice cracked with disbelief. “What are you doing? Bowing to this… this student? I don’t care who he is! No one—no one!—has the right to humiliate you like this!”Ethan didn’t flinch. His calm, piercing gaze locked onto Moise with a weight that made the younger man falter mid-step.Lucas spun around and hissed, “Moise! Shut your mouth before you ruin us any further!”Moise, shocked and indignant, looked between his father and Ethan. “Ruin us? You’re afraid of him? Are you serious? This is just some boy from campus! Who the hell does he think he is, to command you?”Ethan’s voice, low and sharp, cut through Moise’s tirade like a blade. “You’ve got one chance to fix this.”Lucas visibly shuddered and
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Moise knelt on the cold, hard ground with his head bowed low.His expensive shoes scraped against the dirt, which made him feel ashamed.The scene was strange, very different from the easy life he had always had as the Nelson heir.The students crowded around him whispered to each other while holding up their phones like flames to record his shame.Sanaya stood tall next to Ethan, crossed her arms, and laughed softly."I never thought the great Moise Nelson would be brought down to this level. Miracles really do happen."When Moise looked up at her, his face showed that he couldn't believe what he was seeing."Sanaya, I—""Shh!" Ethan cut in quickly and held up a finger."Don't breathe. Today, the only thing you should say is "I'm sorry."Lucas Nelson walked into the scene with a loud voice that sounded like thunder. "This is the man whose family has helped us stay alive in this city for generations! Now look at him!"He charged Moise with anger. "You dummy!You're a shame to our famil
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The wind whipped against Ethan’s face as he crouched inside the container, his eyes locked on the bomb’s timer: 00:01:15.Sweat dripped down his temple, but his hands remained steady as he worked to decipher the intricate wiring.Lisa’s voice came over the earpiece.“Ethan, the train is slowing, but it won’t stop completely. How much longer do you need?”“Not long,” Ethan replied tersely.“Just keep it steady.”The faint creak of metal above reminded him of the unconscious Black Hawk operative lying atop the train.Where there’s one, there’s always more.The timer ticked down. 00:00:45.Harris’s voice broke in.“We’ve secured the control car. If you can’t disarm the bomb, give us the word, and we’ll disconnect this section of the train.”Ethan shook his head, speaking firmly.“No. If we detach the car, there’s still a risk it detonates near the grid. I’m finishing this here.”His mind raced as he scanned the intricate setup.Blue for the trigger line, red for the fail-safe. No, that’s
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The rhythmic clatter of the train’s wheels on the tracks echoed into the night as Ethan and his team raced toward their target.The second container was confirmed to be aboard a freight train, bound for the city’s main power grid.In the command vehicle, Ethan adjusted his earpiece, his expression grim as the tension thickened.“Status update,” Ethan demanded, his voice sharp.Harris’s voice crackled through the comms.“The train is running on schedule. ETA to the power grid is just under forty minutes. If it reaches the station, the damage will be catastrophic.”Ethan turned to Lisa, seated beside him, her eyes fixed on the screen displaying the train’s real-time position.“Are you sure about this?” he asked, his tone softer.“I’m sure,” she replied firmly.“I’m not sitting on the sidelines while you risk everything.”Ethan nodded.“Then stay close and follow my lead. This isn’t going to be easy.”The train roared through the countryside, its long, segmented body cutting through the
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Lisa’s breath came in shallow gasps as she darted between rows of containers, the manifest clutched tightly in her trembling hands.The sound of boots pounding against the concrete behind her grew louder, her pursuers closing the gap.She pressed herself against the cold metal of a container, heart hammering in her chest.Stay calm. Think. They haven’t caught you yet.“Split up,” a gruff voice ordered, echoing through the narrow corridors of cargo. “She couldn’t have gone far.”Lisa gritted her teeth, her mind racing.Ethan, hurry. I can’t do this alone.She fumbled for her phone, her fingers shaking as she hit the speed dial for Ethan.“Lisa?” Ethan’s voice crackled over the line.“They found me,” she whispered urgently. “I’m cornered at the docks. There are too many of them, Ethan. They’re armed.”“Hold on,” Ethan said, his voice steady but filled with determination. “I’m on my way. Stay hidden. I’ll get you out of this.”The sound of engines roared through the air as Ethan’s convoy
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The team quickly split into groups.Victoria and Harris headed to Elliot Enterprises’ headquarters to fortify its defenses.Ethan stayed behind to coordinate operations and analyze intel as it came in.Lisa and Mike drove to the docks, the air between them heavy with tension.“Are you always this determined to throw yourself into danger?” Mike asked, half-joking as he navigated the city streets.Lisa smirked.“You’ve worked with Ethan long enough to know the answer to that.”Mike chuckled.“Fair point. Just make sure you keep your head down when things get dicey.”“I will,” Lisa said, her tone firm.“I need to see this through.”The docks were a hive of activity, even at night.Cranes loomed over rows of stacked containers, their mechanical arms unloading cargo onto waiting trucks. Workers moved about, their faces shadowed under dim floodlights.Mike parked the car a safe distance away, pulling out a small drone.“I’ll use this to scout the area. If anything looks suspicious, we’ll kn
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Ethan clicked play on the video again. The masked figure leaned back, their tone becoming almost conversational.“You have 48 hours, Ethan. Forty-eight hours until your legacy crumbles, until the name Elliot is nothing more than ashes in history’s dustbin. Tick-tock.”As the figure’s hand moved, the screen revealed a countdown timer: 47:59:59 and ticking.Ethan paused the video, staring at the timer as though it were a physical threat.Lisa whispered, “Forty-eight hours. That’s all we have.”Ethan’s thoughts churned. They’re giving us time, but why? Is it arrogance? A trap? Or do they want something from me?He turned to Lisa, his expression grim. “This isn’t just about destruction. They’re setting the stage for something bigger.”Lisa nodded, her voice steady despite the fear in her eyes. “Then we have to use every second to figure out what it is.”Ethan grabbed his phone, calling Harris. “Get everyone in the war room. Now. This is a priority-one threat.”“Understood, sir,” Harris re
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Ethan sat in his study, the lights dimmed to match his somber mood.The laptop screen cast a faint glow on his face as he replayed the video attached to the cryptic email.Every word, every gesture, every flicker of light in the background was scrutinized, but the masked figure’s mocking voice dominated his thoughts.“Your father rests peacefully now, but what about tomorrow?”The figure’s distorted tone carried an unsettling mixture of menace and amusement.Ethan’s fists clenched, his jaw tightening as he leaned closer to the screen.Lisa entered quietly, her expression as tense as his.“Have you found anything new?”“Nothing yet,” Ethan replied without looking at her.“I’ve replayed this video a dozen times, and every detail feels like a trap.”Lisa moved beside him, her hand resting lightly on his shoulder.“We’ll figure it out. But you can’t do this alone, Ethan. Let me help.”He finally turned to her, his eyes filled with both gratitude and frustration.“You’re already helping by
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The study was eerily quiet except for the faint hum of Ethan’s laptop as he replayed the video.The screen displayed a masked figure sitting in a dimly lit room, their voice distorted but deliberate.“Ethan Elliot,” the figure began, their tone calm yet menacing.“You thought killing Kane would end this. But The Black Hawk doesn’t die—it evolves.”Lisa sat beside Ethan, her hand resting on his arm.Her knuckles were white, and her face was pale as she watched the video.“Who is this?” she asked softly.Ethan’s jaw tightened.“Someone trying to pick up where Kane left off. Someone who wants us to know they’re coming.”The figure leaned closer to the camera, their mask gleaming under the faint light.“Kane was only a part of the plan. His vision was... limited. But under my leadership, The Black Hawk will soar higher than ever. And you, Ethan, will watch everything you love fall apart.”The figure paused, then gestured to something off-camera.The video cut to a series of images—bluepri
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The dawn broke over the smoldering remains of the airfield, the first rays of sunlight casting a golden hue over the blackened wreckage.Ethan stood at the edge of the tarmac, his expression grim as he watched his guards secure the area.The fight was over, but a gnawing sense of unease lingered in the pit of his stomach.Lisa approached quietly, her face pale but resolute.“Kane’s dead,” she said softly, as if saying it aloud would make it more real.“Does that mean it’s over?”Ethan shook his head, his gaze never leaving the horizon.“Not completely. Kane was the head of the snake, but syndicates like The Black Hawk don’t just disappear overnight. There’ll be others trying to step into his shoes.”Lisa crossed her arms, shivering slightly in the cool morning air.“Then what do we do now?”“We rebuild,” Ethan replied, his voice firm.“The Elliot family needs to be stronger than ever. If there are remnants of The Black Hawk left, they’ll come for us eventually. We need to be ready.”L
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The Lisa by his side began to glitch, her image flickering as the truth was revealed—she was a projection, a clever hologram.Ethan’s mind raced, his fury directed at Kane.“What do you want?”Kane’s expression darkened.“You have a choice, Ethan. You can stop me from escaping and end this little dance of ours. Or you can save her.”The live feed shifted to show a timer on the wall next to Lisa: 00:15:00 and counting down.Kane gestured to the screen.“When that timer hits zero, the room she’s in will be flooded with a gas that’s... less than forgiving. But hey, you’re a resourceful man. Maybe you’ll figure it out in time. Or maybe you won’t.”Ethan’s chest tightened.“You’re a coward,” he spat.“No, Ethan,” Kane said, his tone chillingly calm.“I’m a survivor. And tonight, you’ll prove what you really care about: your precious family legacy or the woman who’s been your anchor.”Ethan’s mind raced as he weighed his options.His team was positioned around the hangar, ready to take out
