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THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR THE MARKET'S ROAR
Two days later, Victor Vayne woke up at exactly 7:30 in the morning. The sun was already peeking through the blinds of his bedroom window, casting streaks of golden light across his neatly arranged room. Slowly, he sat up on the edge of his king-sized bed, rubbed his face, and let out a low sigh.Dragging himself to the bathroom, Victor grabbed his toothbrush and began brushing his teeth. The minty flavor of the toothpaste refreshed him, but his thoughts were far from calm. Once he was done, he splashed some cold water on his face, dried it with a soft towel, and headed to the kitchen.The aroma of freshly brewed coffee soon filled the air. Victor poured himself a cup, the steam swirling lazily upward. He took a small sip, allowing the warmth to settle in his chest, but his mind was still uneasy.Victor picked up his phone from the kitchen counter, his heart quickened as he unlocked the screen. He was expecting to see missed calls or messages from Luiz Tarejo or Carlos Santos, th
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR THE SILENT ROAD
Victor pressed his phone closer to his ear, his heart was still racing. “You better not be joking, Luiz. I’m not in the mood for games.” His voice was sharp, almost cutting.Luiz, however, didn’t falter. His laugh was hearty and sincere. “No, Señor Vayne! I swear to you, I am not joking. Why would I joke about this, eh? I am telling you the truth. Carlos Santos, he confirmed it to me. The robotics company, Robosure, they are ready to buy everything. The profit, it will be one hundred twelve million dollars! Believe me, Señor, it is real. You know me—I do not play with serious business like this!”Victor exhaled slowly, his nerves still tingling. He pinched the bridge of his nose as he paced the kitchen. “Alright, Luiz. I hear you. But don’t get too comfortable or start celebrating yet. Things can still go wrong, you understand?”Luiz’s tone became earnest. “Señor, I understand, I do. But trust me, everything is fine. The customers, they love the Dynocell batteries. The explosion probl
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR THE UNINVITED GUEST
Victor frowned, his expression was hardening despite the cold sweat on his brow. His voice, though trembling slightly, carried an air of forced arrogance. "What do you want, Marvin?"The voice on the other end was calm, almost mocking. "I just want to ask how everything is going with your business and personal life. I hope all is well?"Victor’s lips curled in disdain. "And how does that concern you?" His tone was sharp, dismissive.Marvin chuckled softly. "It doesn’t concern me much. I just wanted to check on the man who influenced the suspension of my company’s distribution rights. You know, the one who thought he could ruin me. I’m curious how you’re managing to hold your falling company and failing marriage together."Victor’s face darkened with confusion and anger. His jaw tightened as he snapped, "What do you mean, you loser? My company is not falling! If you must know, my company just made a profit of one hundred and twelve million dollars in the retail market. And as for my m
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR THE INTRUDER
Victor’s eyes darted between Marvin and the door as if expecting his security team to burst in and drag the intruder out. But nothing happened. The room was deathly silent except for Marvin’s steady, calm breathing."You... how did you even—" Victor’s voice cracked, his words were faltering under the weight of shock and hatred. His lips trembled as he pointed an accusing finger at Marvin, his mind was spinning.Marvin raised an eyebrow, leaning slightly forward. “What’s the matter, Victor? Lost for words?” His tone dripped with mockery. He smirked and spread his arms wide. “You’re excited to see me, aren’t you? Come, give me a hug.”Victor’s jaw clenched, and his knuckles turned white as he gripped the edge of his desk. His eyes burned with pure hatred, yet he didn’t move. Marvin’s calmness was unnerving.With the nonchalance of someone who owned the room, Marvin strode to one of the chairs opposite Victor’s desk and sat down, crossing one leg over the other. He looked completely at
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR A DECLARATION OF DEFEAT
Victor’s lips trembled as he stammered, “What… what are you even talking about?”Marvin leaned back in his chair, taking a moment to adjust the cuffs of his sleeve before fixing Victor with a piercing gaze. “I will tell you what I’m talking about,” he said, with a tone that was calm but laced with menace. He paused, savoring the tension in the room. “You declared war on me, hoping to destroy my franchise, all in the name of revenge. Not too long ago. Remember?”Victor’s jaw clenched, his mind was racing. He did remember. The memory of that declaration burned bright in his mind—it was a moment of triumph, or so he had thought. But now, as Marvin stared him down with unnerving confidence, that victory felt like a distant dream.Marvin smirked. “Well, let me boldly declare something to you.” His voice dropped slightly, each word was sharp and deliberate. “You have lost.”The words struck Victor like a physical blow, his anger started bubbling to the surface. His eyes burned with hatred
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR SCAMMED AND CORNERED
Marvin’s piercing gaze remained fixed on Victor as he spoke into the phone, his tone was calm yet unnervingly smug.“Where are the drivers and the monetary profits gotten from the Voltforge Dynocell batteries there at the retail market?” Marvin asked, the question cut through the tension in the room like a blade.Luiz Tarejo’s voice came through clearly on the other end of the line. “They’re at my stronghold.”Victor’s ears perked up at the response. Stronghold. That sounds like that’s where Luiz and his cartel operated.Marvin’s eyes flickered with understanding as he leaned back in his chair. His smirk grew even wider. “You’ve done well, Mr. Tarejo,” he said, his voice was smooth and calculated. “Make sure everything is finalized as planned. I’ll be expecting the report and a possible spending spree by tomorrow.”Victor’s fists clenched at his sides, his nails started digging painfully into his palms. His blood boiled as the realization sank in. These bastards were talking about hi
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR BURN OR SURRENDER
Victor Vayne’s fingers tightened around the grip of the gun, his knuckles started turning white as he aimed it directly at Marvin’s head. His face was red with rage, his chest was rising and falling with rapid, furious breaths. His eyes burned with a wild intensity, and his entire body trembled with barely contained fury. He had never felt this level of anger before—not just anger, but the raw, unfiltered eagerness to pull the trigger and blow Marvin’s head off. Marvin’s smug expression faltered for a brief second. He hadn’t expected Victor to react this quickly. But as soon as that moment passed, he regained his composure, leaning back casually in his chair as if the gun pointed at him was nothing more than a minor inconvenience. “Wow,” Marvin said, tilting his head slightly. His voice was dripping with mockery. “What is that? A gun?” Victor’s grip on the weapon tightened, and his whole body started trembling with rage. “Give me back my money, or I swear I’ll blow your fucking
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR CHECKMATE: GAME OVER MR VAYNE
Victor Vayne stood frozen, his mind started racing for a solution—but nothing came. His brain, which had always been sharp in times of crisis, was blank. It was as if his entire world had collapsed in an instant. His grip on the gun remained firm, but for the first time, his fingers felt numb. His eyes, still locked on Marvin, burned with hatred, yet deep inside, fear was creeping in like a slow poison.Meanwhile, his assistants had lost all composure.One by one, they bolted for the door, shoving past each other in blind panic."Run! He’s planted a bomb!" one of them screamed."Get out of the building now!" another shouted as they disappeared down the hallway.The sound of their footsteps echoed like thunder as they stormed through Voltforge’s corridors, their terror started spreading like wildfire.Outside the office, chaos erupted. Staff on the evening shift, who had just been going about their usual business, were suddenly thrown into a state of confusion.“What’s happening?” so
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OLD FACES NEW FEELINGS
Marvin’s breath hitched as he locked eyes with Stella Orion.For a moment, neither of them spoke.Then, like a sudden burst of warmth, Stella’s face lit up with pure excitement. Without hesitation, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him.Marvin stiffened slightly, caught off guard by the sudden embrace, but the warmth of her body against his own made him relax.“It’s really you,” she whispered, with a voice that was filled with relief. “After all this time.”Marvin let out a small chuckle, patting her back before pulling away. “Yeah… it’s me.”Stella’s silver-blonde tainted hair shimmered under the bright lights of the grand hall as she stepped back to take a good look at him. Her eyes, which were filled with admiration, traced every inch of his face as if making sure he was real.“How have you been?” she asked, her voice was softer now.Marvin smirked. “Well, I look good, so that means I’m fine.”Stella’s lips curled into a smile, and before they knew it, they both burs
A VOICE IN HIS HEAD
Three Days Later it was a grand Ceremony at Neovalle’s Ministry of Science and TechnologyThe grand hall of the Neovalle Ministry of Science and Technology was packed with dignitaries, scientists, and high-ranking officials. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement, as this was no ordinary event. It was a historic moment—the official ceremony to usher in Lady Evelyn Hartford as the new Director of Neovalle’s Advanced Energy and Technology Commission.The hall itself was massive, adorned with bright chandeliers and banners that bore the symbol of the federation’s technological future. Rows of neatly arranged seats filled the space, occupied by influential figures who had come to witness the new era of leadership.At the front, near the grand stage, the Prime Minister sat with an unreadable expression. By his side was Marvin’s uncle, Christopher Richmond who was a very influencial person within the state. Further down the row, Marvin himself sat in silence, his mind was racing with th
A GAMBLE FOR THE FUTURE
Marvin’s cheek still stung, but he didn’t react further. His eyes stayed on the Prime Minister, searching for answers.The older man exhaled sharply, rubbing his forehead as if exhausted. Then, he spoke in a low, controlled voice.“You know what? Forget that,” he muttered. His expression darkened as he leaned forward, with his eyes locking onto Marvin’s.“But that woman… she’s my wife—the woman you’re supposed to kill.”Marvin’s breath caught.He blinked, processing the words. His mind raced.In a hushed voice, he asked, “If that’s the case, then why did you give her the position of Director at Neovalle’s Advanced Energy and Technology Commission?”He frowned slightly. “I mean… you plan to get rid of her. So why give her power instead?”For a moment, the Prime Minister said nothing. Then, he let out a slow, disappointed sigh. He leaned back in his chair, his sharp gaze never left Marvin.“How can you be this dumb?” he finally said, shaking his head.Marvin’s brow furrowed. His confusi
TELEPATHIC FURY
Marvin felt his chest tighten, but he didn’t let it show. He had been caught off guard, but he refused to lose his composure. His polite smile returned, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes.Lady Evelyn’s response had been colder than he expected. No, not just cold—dismissive. She had shut him down like he was nothing.The room fell into a heavy silence.Marvin’s eyes widened slightly as he processed her words. He was not expecting such rudeness from the First Lady of the Federation. She had made it clear—whether he liked it or not, her agenda as the new Director of the Advanced Energy & Technology Commission was none of his business.He leaned back slightly, forcing himself to remain relaxed. But inside, his mind was racing.Why did she react that way?Was she trying to prove something? Or was there something deeper behind her hostility?The Prime Minister, sensing the tension, let out a small sigh. He turned toward his wife, his expression was calm but firm.“Evelyn,” he said ge
THE LADY OF AETC
The Prime Minister’s expression remained calm as he finally spoke.“The reason I’m here, Marvin, is twofold,” he said smoothly. “First, I wanted to formally introduce my wife to you.”Marvin’s eyes flickered toward Lady Evelyn, who remained poised, her expression was unreadable.“And second,” the Prime Minister continued, “I wanted to inform you that she has been appointed as the new Director of Neovalle’s Advanced Energy & Technology Commission.”Marvin’s brows lifted in surprise.The AETC was one of the most powerful scientific and technological organizations in the federation which had its headquarters in Neovalle because it was the most technologically advanced state in the federation. It controlled massive funding and it oversaw critical energy innovations. Whoever led it had significant influence over the nation’s technological future.For a moment, Marvin could only blink, absorbing the weight of the announcement.Then, a slow smile spread across his face. He straightened in
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Marvin stood up immediately as the Prime Minister and his wife entered his office. He straightened his posture, forcing a polite smile as he walked over to greet them."Prime Minister," he said, extending a hand."Marvin," the Prime Minister replied, shaking his hand firmly.Marvin then turned to the elegantly dressed woman beside him. She had a calm but sharp look in her eyes, the kind that suggested she was used to being in control.The Prime Minister placed a hand on her back gently. "Marvin, I’d like you to meet my wife, Lady Evelyn Hartford.""A pleasure to meet you, ma’am," Marvin said with a respectful nod.Lady Evelyn gave him a small smile. "The pleasure is mine, Mr. Marvin. I’ve heard quite a lot about you."Marvin gestured toward the seats in front of his desk. "Please, have a seat."He waited as they settled into their chairs before he sat down himself. His mind was already racing. Why were they here? What did they want?The Prime Minister leaned back slightly, crossing o
NOOSE OF CONTROL
Three Days Later Marvin sat in the back of his car, staring out at the city skyline as it blurred past. The weight pressing on his chest hadn’t lifted since his meeting with the Prime Minister. If anything, it had only grown heavier.Three days had passed since that conversation—three days of restless nights, of running every scenario through his mind, of trying to find a way out of the trap he had walked into.And yet, there was none.The news had spread like wildfire—Darius Crowe, had confessed. He had admitted to being responsible for the Lunebrook drone disaster. The confession had led to a shocking reversal: the federal government had officially rescinded its plans to shut down Marvin's Helios enterprise.On the surface, it should have been a victory.But it wasn’t.Because despite Crowe’s confession, the policies and financial embargoes remained untouched.The commercial restrictions, the suffocating tariffs, the permits being withheld—none of it had changed. It was as if the
STRINGS ATTACHED
The Prime Minister tapped his cigar against the ashtray, his gaze never left Marvin’s. A slow smirk tugged at the corners of his lips as he leaned forward, his voice turning almost conversational.“But… I’m not an unreasonable man.” the prime minister said.Marvin’s shoulders tensed.The Prime Minister took a long drag from his cigar, exhaled a thin stream of smoke, and then gestured subtly with his fingers.“I understand the strain on your company. The commercial embargo. The legislative restrictions. The walls closing in.” His voice lowered slightly. “That’s why I intend to help… in ways that aren’t exactly ‘conventional.’”Marvin’s breath hitched. He didn’t like the sound of that.The Prime Minister leaned back, swirling the liquid in his glass. “First, let’s talk about the permits required for solar firms.” He set the glass down and clasped his hands. “Getting those permits through official channels is a bureaucratic nightmare. Too much red tape, too many enemies in the legislatu
CHAINS OF OBLIGATION
Marvin sat still, his mind was spinning. The Prime Minister’s words weighed heavily on him, and for the first time in a long while, he felt trapped.His fingers curled into his palms, his nails began pressing against his skin as he stared at the floor.Kill her?Was this really the only way?He closed his eyes, letting his thoughts run wild.Isn’t there another solution?Can’t we capture her? Lock her away?Maybe there’s something we don’t know yet. Maybe—No.The Prime Minister had already said it—she wouldn’t stop. Even if they locked her away, her people would continue what she started. If they spared her, she would find a way to escape. And if she succeeded, the entire Federation would collapse into chaos.Marvin inhaled sharply.The Over-beings would be wiped out. The economy would crumble. Families would be broken. War would tear through the land.Could he really allow that to happen?And who was making this request?It wasn’t just some random politician.It was the Prime Mini
