2024-11-28 21:45:12
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 44
Everyone in the room was tense because they were all waiting for Ethan or Sanaya to talk. Lisa, or Sanaya's, mother broke the pause with a polite question in her voice."You both know each other?"Ethan and Sanaya didn't answer right away. They were both still, and shock could be seen in their eyes. The moment went on until James, Ethan's father, stepped in. His voice was calm and collected. With a cool, knowing smile, he said, "I think it would be best to let them talk alone for a moment.""Of course," Mrs. Barrett said in a soft but firm voice. "Take your time."As the butler led them to the balcony, there was a strange silence that began with the soft click of the door closing behind them. The air was cool, and the light breeze in the evening didn't make things any better between them.Ethan finally spoke, which broke the silence. His voice was rough, and you could hear the anger in it. "How come you didn't tell me? I feel totally caught off guard here!"Sanaya was also caug
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 45
“I can’t believe she hid from me.”It was still weird for Ethan to think about everything that had happened as he stood by a pond with his hands deep in his pockets. He thought the whole world was pressing down on him. The shock of finding out who Sanaya really was, the proposal, and the fights with his parents—everything stopped making sense. He needed some space to think, but his ideas got even more mixed up.Suddenly, he felt someone warm against his back, and then he felt soft arms wrap around him. He quickly turned around and saw Sanaya standing there, her eyes begging and her face true."I promise I can explain," she said in a whisper, her voice high above the quiet yard.Ethan stopped moving, and doubt filled his face. "Really?" His voice had a mix of doubt and interest in it.Sanaya took a small step back, but her eyes never left his. "Yes. Just listen, please.”Ethan thought about it for a second, but the seriousness in her voice made him stop. The tone of his voice chang
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 46
As Ethan and Sanaya walked back into the living room, they held hands. Both families stopped and looked at the couple in shock. Their faces changed from shock to approval as they looked at them.The first person to speak up was Ethan's dad. He said with a tone that was both relieved and amused, "Well, this went better than expected."Sanaya's mother smiled kindly and looked at her with eyes that showed she understood. She told Ethan's parents, "I knew you two would get along." Ethan's parents gave her they knew look.The stress that had been building up around the proposal started to fade, and a feeling of ease took its place. It was now clear that the parents were happy with how things turned out.After agreeing on something for a while, the families started to talk about what to do next. "This needs to be official," Ethan's dad said, looking around at the other people. We're going to a fancy gala in a week to tell our friends and business partners about the engagement. Everyo
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 47
As Ethan and Sanaya walked hand-in-hand through the plaza, the school was full of life. There wasn't as much chattering among the students today; instead, there was an air of interest. People whispered as they walked by, but they didn't pay attention.When Ethan saw Sanaya smile, he couldn't help but smile back. "This is pretty cool, huh?" Nobody seems to care as they walk around.Sanaya raised an eyebrow playfully."You mean you don't care yet?" she joked. "Just wait until the rumors spread." "I bet we'll be in the news before the end of the day."Even though Ethan laughed, there was some doubt in his words. There's no reason for us to keep this a secret,Sanaya smiled. "I don't think anyone thought we'd just show up like this." You're Ethan Elliot, and you're the billionaire heir. My name is Lisa Barrett and I'm the "perfect daughter.""Yes, but you're much more than that." Ethan smiled and squeezed her hand.Sanaya rolled her eyes, but her heart felt better.“Flatterer.”They
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 48
In the early morning quiet, Ethan's phone rang loudly.He reached for it partly awake but still sleepy and saw Lisa's name flashing on the screen.She spoke panickedly when he answered."Ethan, look at the news. Right now.”"What" Lisa, it's—" As Ethan rubbed his eyes, he tried to wake up from his sleepiness.“You need to look. I’m serious,” Lisa cut him off, her voice trembling. “I don’t know who’s behind this, but it’s bad. It’s ruining everything.”Confused, Ethan sat up in bed, his heart beginning to race. “What are you talking about?”“Just check your phone,” she urged, “and hurry. This could destroy our families’ reputations.”Ethan’s fingers fumbled as he unlocked his phone, the screen lighting up with a flurry of notifications. His eyes widened as he read the headlines:"Ethan Elliot Accused of Revenge Porn: Photos of Ex-Girlfriend Leak Online""Shocking Scandal: Ethan Elliot Allegedly Leaks Explicit Photos of Melissa In Vicious Revenge Plot"The words barely registered as
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 49
There was a lot of anxiety in the media center.Cameras were flashing like lightning as reporters pressed closer to Ethan and Melissa, waiting for the next shocking turn of events.It was Melissa who played the victim, and the cameras loved the way her voice was full of fake innocence.Still, Ethan wasn't done.Not even close.With a sharp breath, he stepped forward to stop the press from asking him questions over and over again."Hold on, everyone.I need to say something."When the noise stopped, everyone looked at him.Ethan stood tall, and his voice was strong and steady.Melissa wasn't ready for him to speak up so quickly, but he fixed his eyes on her.The reporters leaned in close, waiting for him to say something next.When Ethan spoke, his voice was cool but determined."I'm not going to let her get away with this," he said."Let me start by making something clear. I never touched her at all during our whole relationship. I was too polite to even hold her hand. All this crap ab
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 50
A stunned gasp rippled through the room. Claire’s eyes widened, her mouth parting as if to deny it, but no words came out.Lisa didn’t stop there. “Claire has been behind the entire scandal, collaborating with Melissa to frame Ethan. They both wanted to destroy his reputation. Claire, out of jealousy and obsession, thought she could make Ethan vulnerable and drive him into her arms by ruining his life.”The reporters exploded into a frenzy of questions. “What? Claire? Are you serious?Why would Claire do this?How could she be involved?”Ethan stood frozen, shock crashing over him like a wave. Claire—his once-sympathetic friend—was the one behind it all? He turned to look at her, his face a mask of disbelief.Claire finally found her voice, though it was a mere whisper, almost defeated. “I… I didn’t mean for it to go this far.”Ethan narrowed his eyes. “Then what did you mean, Claire? What was your plan? To watch me suffer? To destroy everything I have?”Claire’s gaze dropped to
THE BEGGER BOY IS RICH HEIR CHAPTER 51
Claire’s face crumpled under the weight of her confession.Her lips trembled, her hands clasped tightly in front of her as if they could shield her from the judgment closing in around her.Her voice was shaky, her words spilling out in uneven gasps.“I… I liked Ethan,” she began, her eyes darting nervously between the others in the room.She couldn’t bear to meet Ethan’s piercing gaze.“I’ve liked him for a long time. But I thought we could never work out. He was poor, always working oddjobs just to get by. My family…”Her voice hitched, and she swallowed hard.“…my family would never accept it. They’d call him beneath us.”The room fell silent, the only sound Claire’s shallow breathing as her words lingered in the air like a damning echo.Ethan stood frozen, his jaw clenched, his hands fisted at his sides.Beside him, Sanaya crossed her arms, her expression a mixture of shock and mounting fury.“But then,” Claire continued, her voice breaking into a pitiful whimper.“I found out it
Latest Chapter
CHAPTER 142
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
CHAPTER 141
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
CHAPTER 141
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
CHAPTER 140
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
CHAPTER 139
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
CHAPTER 138
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
CHAPTER 137
The dim light inside the heavily guarded hangar cast long shadows across the expanse of the space, revealing a sleek private jet fueled and ready for takeoff.Ethan led his team through the maze of crates and machinery, his pistol drawn, every nerve on edge.“Stay sharp,” he muttered to Lisa, who followed closely behind.“This is it.”Guards patrolled the perimeter of the jet, but their movements were rushed, distracted.The chaos outside the airfield was working in Ethan’s favor.Lisa whispered, “Do you think the leader’s already inside?”“We’re about to find out,” Ethan replied grimly.He signaled for his team to fan out and create a perimeter.As they crept closer, the hangar doors groaned, and a figure emerged from the shadows near the jet’s stairs.Ethan’s breath caught as the man stepped into the light—a tall, sharp-featured figure with an air of calculated control.“Elias Kane,” Ethan muttered under his breath.Lisa’s eyes widened. “That’s him? The Black Hawk leader?”Ethan nodd
CHAPTER 136
The abandoned airfield loomed in the distance, its crumbling hangars and runways bathed in the faint glow of floodlights.Ethan crouched behind a ridge with his strike team, surveying the facility through binoculars.Armed guards patrolled the perimeter, while surveillance drones buzzed through the air, scanning for intruders.“They’ve fortified this place,” Lisa said softly, crouched beside him.She had insisted on joining despite Ethan’s protests, her resolve unshaken.“They’re protecting something big,” Ethan replied, lowering the binoculars.“This isn’t just a stronghold—it’s their nerve center.”One of his team members, a seasoned operative named Harris, leaned in.“What’s the play, sir? A frontal assault would be suicide with those drones.”Ethan smirked.“We’re not walking in through the front door. We use the chaos to our advantage. Harris, take a team to the east perimeter. Create a diversion—smoke grenades, flashbangs, the works. Keep their attention focused there.”Harris n
CHAPTER 135
The cemetery erupted in chaos as another shot cracked through the night, striking a gravestone inches from Ethan’s head.He and Lisa ducked behind another marker, their breaths quick and shallow.The distant glint of the sniper’s scope flickered from the treeline.“They’re not letting up,” Lisa whispered, her voice trembling.“They’re trying to keep us pinned,” Ethan said, gripping his pistol tightly.“We need to hold until backup arrives.”Another bullet whizzed past, chipping away at the stone shielding them.Lisa flinched, her knuckles white as she clutched the edge of the gravestone.“What do we do?” she asked, panic creeping into her tone.Ethan peeked out briefly before ducking back.“We fight.”He fired two shots in the sniper’s direction, the sound echoing across the graveyard.“Ethan,” Lisa said urgently, pointing toward a shadowy figure moving between the gravestones.“There’s more than one of them!”Ethan’s jaw tightened.“Figures. They wouldn’t send a single shooter for so
