THE UNDERDOG BILLIONAIRE

CHAPTER 2

"Young master, I've finally found you," the strange man said and gave a slight bow to show respect. "Young what?" Dominic asked, completely confused about who this man was. A few other men also came out of the car, and not one of them seemed familiar to Dominic at all. Who were these people? Had they mistaken him for someone else?

"Young master, please let me help you up." The strange man offered and extended his hand, but Dominic didn't take it. These people seem like they must work for a multi billionare, and he didn't want to mess with the rich. Instead, he asked, "What's going on? Who are you people?"

The man smiled softly. "My name is Richard Dawson, the butler for the Donovan family. And you, young man, are the son of our late patriarch, Mr. Donovan." Dominic was even more confused now. The butler of the Donovan family? And what father do they speak of?

Dominic couldn't help it and burst out into little fits of laughter. "It seems that i must have a concussion from when i hit my head on the sidewalk. Or am i so depressed that i slept off and conjured you guys up?" he aske dmore to himself.

"Not quite. I understand that you do not believe me, but it's true. Your father has sadly just passed on, but Mr. Donovan has willed to you, all of his riches. You are the new boss and Young Master of the Donovan family.." Richard continued trying to persuade him. "Look, this is all one big misunderstanding. You've got the wrong person. I don't have a dad. He died when I was a kid."

Richard's expression turned serious. "I'm afraid that's not true, Young Master. Your mother lied to protect you."

Dominic suddenly felt anger brewing up within him. How dare this man show up from nowhere and try to convince him that his mom had been lying to him his whole life. "What are you talking about? My mom would never lie to me about such a matter." he said seriously, and Richard could tell he was offended by the statement.

Richard's eyes filled with sympathy. "I apologize if my words may have offended you, Young Master. But it's the truth. She did it to protect you and keep you safe from others who weren't pleased about your existence."

"Others that weren't pleased? What are you talking about." I pressured. Richard let out a sigh before speaking again. "Young Master, please follow me to the Donovan Villa. I'll explain everything to you on the way there. You'll believe it all more when i show you better than telling you."

Dominic stared at the outstreched hand and wondered if to take it or not. He didn't want to believe any of these things, but if it was true, then he needed answers. So he gave ino curiousity and accepted Richard's hand. Once he was back on his feet, Richard gestured to the other men who rushed towards their young master and helped him clean up his wound.

One of them had with them a first aid kit, and soon, Dominic was all cleaned up, and a small band-aid was placed at the side of his head as he had gotten a small cut there. The men finally got off him and made their way ack into the cars. Richard walked towards one of the cars and opened the passenger seat, and waited patiently for Dominic to go in.

Dominic stared at the car. It was a black Rolls Royce. He slowly entered, and Richard closed the door behind him. Dominic's eyes followed Richard as he walked over to the other side and got in. There were two other men who were already in the car before they got in. One was on the driver seat an the other was on the front passenger seat.

"The Manor House." Richard said, and the chaffeur started up the car and began driving. "Young Master." Richard called, and i reverted my attention to him.

"Your mother once worked for the Donovan family, and your father had taken a liking to her. Soon, they fell in love, and you are a testament to that love. But then, the Donovan family wasn't pleased about his relationship with your mother, a maid. They wanted her out and away from the Donovan family, but your father was reluctant to throw her out and tried his best to get his family to accept her as he was pregnant. But they couldn't accept it, and he was left with no choice but to send your mother and his unborn child away. But your father continued to support you both in secret."

Dominic, although not fully believing Richard's words, felt a slight pang at his chest as he heard this. "I don't understand..."

Richard smiled softly. "You will understand soon. We are headed to the Donovan Villa, i am going to show you all of the estates and cars owned by your father."

"It's not just about seeing all the riches. I'm saying this again, you might have gotten the wrong guy here. How are you so sure I'm the son of Mr. Donovan?" Dominic exclaimed. Richard smiled before pulling up his phone from his pocket.

Dominic subconsciously gasped as Richard showed him the picture on the screen. It was his mom, in a maids outfit accompanied by other maids. She was younger here, but Dominic would recognize her anywhere, any day.

That means it is true. He is the heir of the Donovan family.

Throughout the rest of the drive, Richard explained more about his father's empire and how he had been secretly supporting them and keeping an eye on their activities.

When they finally got to the Donovan family manor house, Dominic's mouth fell open wide, and he couldn't move for a few minutes. "This... This is crazy!" Was the first three things that slipped off Dominic's lips. Richard grinned. "Welcome to your real home, Young Master Dominic. This is merely one of the properties owned by your father. Mr. Donovan's empire worth is more than $20 billion."

"Ah!"