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The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 22. UNEXPECTED STATEMENT
"Mr. Nero, what's going on? Why are you defending him? I've worked with you for a long time. You should have stood by my side. He's not even a nobody," Bryan protested, trying to suppress the dirty and rude words bubbling in his throat, fearful of making Nero angry. His voice wavered, filled with frustration. "He's the one who started this problem, Mr. Nero…"Bryan's eyes darted toward Oliver, standing silently amidst the chaos. His gaze burned with resentment. He couldn’t understand why Nero—his ally and a figure of power—would suddenly turn against him. If this wedding was canceled, it would mean a colossal humiliation for the Hanover family. People would talk for years, their reputations tarnished forever. Bryan couldn't let that happen, but here was Nero, ignoring him completely.Nero’s expression remained stoic, cold as ice. He turned a deaf ear to Bryan’s pleas. His mind was elsewhere, replaying the chilling realization that had struck him moments ago. The simple, copper-colored
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 23. THE DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
Oliver was quite surprised. Everyone in the room shared the same stunned expression, their eyes wide in disbelief. After all, Elena Hoshier, the young lady of one of the most prestigious families in the country, had just declared that she wanted to be his girlfriend. The elegant woman who was destined to inherit her family's vast business empire had chosen him—a man with no fortune, no standing, and no power. It seemed utterly surreal.Katie's face turned a pale shade of anger and embarrassment. Her lips trembled as she processed what had just happened. Only moments ago, she had mocked Oliver in front of everyone, ridiculing him for being a loser who would never find a girlfriend. And now, Elena, a wealthy heiress whose status was leagues above her own, had publicly confessed her love for him! Katie’s eyes burned with fury as she realized her own lower status compared to Elena’s."Elena, I’m just a poor man," Oliver said, his voice low but steady. His brow furrowed with confusion, and
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 24. THE LORD OF THE IRON ALLIANCE
Nero and his men knelt in respect before Oliver, their voices rising in unison, echoing through the grand wedding hall."Our respects, Lord of the Iron Alliance!"The synchronized shout of hundreds of men reverberated like a thunderclap, startling Oliver. His eyes widened in shock, his heart pounding in his chest. Lord of the Iron Alliance? They had to be mistaken, right? There was no way these powerful men, including Nero and his Shadow Syndicate, could be bowing to him.Oliver blinked, momentarily frozen in place. He looked around the room, half expecting someone to step forward and reveal that this was some kind of elaborate joke or mistake. But there was no one else. It was him—just him—and these hundreds of men who knelt before him, heads lowered, awaiting his command."What… What did you call me?" Oliver asked, his voice shaky with confusion. His eyes darted to Nero, the leader of the group, who remained on one knee, looking up at Oliver with an expression of awe and fear."You
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 25. A NEW BEGINING
"I'm home!" Oliver called out, his voice echoing through the small, dimly lit house as he pushed the front door open.The familiar creak of the worn-out hinges tugged at his heart, reminding him of all the times he had left and returned to this place. But today was different. Today, something felt lighter—hopeful.The house was quiet for a moment, but then he heard the hurried footsteps of his mother coming from the kitchen. She appeared in the doorway, a warm smile lighting up her face."Oliver! You’re back!" she exclaimed, rushing toward him, her arms outstretched.As Oliver stepped into the light, something about his mother struck him. Her gaze—clear, focused, sharp—was locked onto him. He froze for a moment, confused."Mom... your eyes!" Oliver stammered, his own eyes widening in disbelief. "You can see again?"His mother nodded enthusiastically, her hands trembling as she reached up to cup his face, looking at him as if seeing him for the first time in years. Tears welled up in h
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 26. A HIDDEN FORTUNE
Oliver stood in the middle of the sparsely furnished living room, his eyes scanning the space one last time. Boxes were piled up neatly in the corner, filled with the few belongings that his family-owned. Everything that wasn’t worth taking would stay behind, to be collected by the porters tomorrow. A small sigh escaped his lips as he zipped up his last suitcase.In his pocket, a heavy key weighed down on him—not just physically, but emotionally too. This key wasn’t to just any home. It was the key to a villa in Dragonridge Bay, one of the most luxurious residential areas in the region. And yet, his parents had no idea about the secret he was keeping from them: along with the villa, Oliver had accumulated a fortune of ten million dollars. A fortune that had come from sources he couldn’t explain, at least not to his parents. Not without raising uncomfortable questions, and certainly not without worrying them."Are you sure this is everything we need, Oliver?" his mother’s voice broke t
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 27. CONFRONTATION AT THE GATE
The security guard grew more hostile, shoving Oliver’s father harshly to the ground. "Get out of here, or I'll drag you all out in the most humiliating way possible!" he snarled, his voice dripping with contempt.Oliver’s heart pounded in his chest as his father lay crumpled on the concrete. Fury ignited within him, his vision blurring with anger. He rushed forward, helping his father to his feet with steady hands. "Dad, are you okay?" Oliver asked, his voice thick with concern. His father nodded, but the old man’s face was pale and lined with exhaustion.Oliver’s father had only recently recovered from a serious illness, and Oliver had been carefully monitoring his health, ensuring his recovery was smooth.But now, here he was, being mistreated by a heartless security guard. The rage Oliver felt threatened to boil over."What are you looking at?" the guard sneered, his voice a sharp stab of malice. "Glaring at me like that!"The guard raised his baton, intent on striking Oliver, bu
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 28. UNSEEN THREATS
After the tense encounter at the gate, Oliver, his parents, and Mr. Sterling stood in awkward silence. The security guard fumbled through the bushes, nervously searching for the key.Meanwhile, Oliver's mother still held onto his arm, though her grip had softened. His father, silent and pale from the altercation, leaned heavily on Oliver for support."Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Holt Sterling. I take care of everything in the Dragonridge Bay area. And Mr. Hoshier gave me special instructions to watch over you while you're here," said Mr. Sterling."Thank you for stepping in," Oliver said again, glancing at Mr. Sterling, who remained stoic but slightly more relaxed than before. "We appreciate it."Mr. Sterling waved a hand dismissively. "It was necessary. Dragonridge Bay has a reputation to uphold, and scenes like this aren't good for anyone. That guard acted unprofessionally."Oliver nodded in agreement,"Did Mr. Hoshier know we were moving in here that he had someone watchi
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 29. FALSE ACCUSATIONS
Oliver crumpled the paper in annoyance, his fists tightening around the wrinkled notice. It was ridiculous—a complete farce orchestrated by someone determined to ruin him. He took a steadying breath, reminding himself that anger wouldn’t solve this, no matter how justified it felt.“This is a mistake,” Oliver said, forcing calm into his voice as he held the paper up to the officers standing in front of him. “This villa belongs to my friend, and he gave me permission to stay here.”One of the officers, a grizzled man with a cynical smirk, looked Oliver up and down, unimpressed."We don’t care, sir. We only look at the evidence in front of us, and right now, all we see is a fraud attempting to play dress-up in a place he could never afford."The officer's partner, a younger man with a barely concealed sneer, chimed in, “Look in a mirror. Cheating your way into a place like this won’t make you rich. You’re just embarrassing yourself.”Oliver’s hands shook as he tried to rein in his fury
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CHAPTER 161. TICK TOCK!
The tension in Oliver’s office was a thick, almost tangible thing. Lucas had taken a seat in the corner, reviewing security logs on a laptop James had handed him. James himself was working tirelessly, tapping away on his own device, coordinating with the IT team to bolster the system’s defenses. Oliver stood by the window, staring out at the city skyline, his mind racing.Another buzz from his phone snapped him out of his thoughts. It was yet another message."Tick tock, Roberts. Time’s running out."Oliver turned to Lucas, holding up the screen. "She’s toying with us. What does she gain by sending these messages?"Lucas barely glanced up from the laptop. "Control. She’s letting you know she’s always one step ahead. It’s psychological warfare, designed to rattle you."Oliver smirked. "She’ll have to do better than that."James sighed, rubbing his temple. "I wish I had your confidence. Right now, we’re playing defense, and she knows it. If we don’t move quickly, she’ll gain the upper h
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CHAPTER 160. THE FIRST MOVE IN A DEADLY GAME
Oliver leaned back in the seat of his car, the city lights casting fleeting shadows over his face. His mind churned, replaying every word Evelyn had said, her veiled threats, and the smug confidence she radiated. He wasn’t sure yet who she worked for, but one thing was clear—this wasn’t over.James broke the silence. "Sir, Evelyn's operation feels bigger than it looks. The layers of shell companies, her arrogance... She’s either incredibly well-backed or she’s bluffing to throw us off."Oliver rubbed his temples, feeling the weight of the situation settle on his shoulders. "Either way, we can’t ignore her. Have you started pulling the background on Evelyn? I want to know everything: her connections, finances, past involvements."James nodded. "Already on it. My team is tracing every thread. It’ll take time, but we’ll uncover her network."Oliver’s phone buzzed again, drawing his attention. Another message."You’re persistent, Roberts. Let’s see how far that gets you."Oliver stared at
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CHAPTER 159. THE BAIT IS TAKEN
As Oliver stepped out of the café, the wind hit his face, sharp and cool against his skin. The echo of laughter and jeering inside still clung to him, but he forced himself to push it aside. His phone buzzed again, the glow of the screen revealing another message.{You're out of your depth, Roberts. Walk away while you still can.}Oliver clenched his jaw, the muscles in his face tightening. Whoever was behind this wasn’t just intent on humiliating him; they wanted to break him entirely. But if there was one thing Oliver had learned in his years of hardship, it was endurance.His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps. Turning, he saw James approaching, his expression a mix of worry and urgency."Sir, I got here as soon as I could," James said, slightly out of breath. "I tracked the location of the messages. They’re being routed through multiple servers, but the origin seems to be close by."Oliver raised an eyebrow. "Close by? How close?"James pointed toward the
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CHAPTER 158. THE GAME WAS ON
Oliver stared at the message glowing on his phone screen, his jaw tightening as he read the taunting words."Well played, Oliver. But this is far from over."The sender was anonymous, and the lack of context only heightened his sense of urgency. It wasn’t just a threat—it was a promise.He immediately forwarded the message to James with a quick note: "Trace this now."Within moments, his phone rang."Sir, the message’s encryption is advanced," James informed him. "I’ve got our best team working on it, but this might take some time.""Time is a luxury we don’t have," Oliver replied curtly. "Double the manpower if needed. I want answers by the end of the day."Oliver ended the call and leaned back in his chair, his mind racing.Someone wasn’t just targeting Hoshier; they were targeting him personally. Whoever this was, they weren’t going to stop at a failed mole like Simon Prescott.Later that afternoon, Oliver decided to clear his head by visiting a nearby café. It was one of the few p
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CHAPTE 157. FAR FROM OVER
Oliver's mind was a flurry of calculations as he left the plaza, his steps purposeful and determined. The air around him buzzed with tension, but his demeanor remained composed, his face a calm mask of control. By the time he reached his sleek black car parked nearby, he had already begun mentally assembling the pieces of the unfolding puzzle.Sliding into the driver's seat, Oliver dialed James again, this time for clarification. The line barely rang before James answered, his tone filled with urgency. "Sir, I've got more information.""Go ahead," Oliver said, leaning back in his seat, his voice steady."The breach originated from someone within Hoshier," James explained. "We’re narrowing down suspects, but whoever it is, they’ve masked their trail well. It’s someone with high-level access or someone who’s been granted temporary permissions."Oliver frowned, his fingers tapping lightly against the steering wheel. "Temporary permissions? Who’s had access recently?"James paused before
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CHAPTER 156. MASK OF HORROR
The crowd's murmurs grew louder, with people exchanging shocked glances as Emily Knight's revelation sank in. Logan's once-confident smirk dissolved into a mask of horror, and Vincent looked like he wanted to disappear into the floor.Oliver’s calm demeanor never wavered as he turned to Emily, offering her a polite smile. "Ms. Knight, I appreciate your kind words, but let’s not make this bigger than it needs to be."Emily crossed her arms, her piercing gaze shifting to Logan and Vincent. "Bigger than it needs to be? Mr. Roberts, these men insulted you publicly, dragged your name through the mud, and humiliated you without cause. I believe they owe you more than just an apology."Vincent stammered, his voice trembling. "I-I didn’t know who he was! If I’d known—""Ah," Oliver interrupted, holding up a hand. "So, your behavior depends on who someone is? Tell me, Vincent, if I were just an average man, would that make your actions acceptable?"Vincent’s mouth opened and closed like a fish
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CHAPTER 155. GRAVE MISTAKE
Oliver took a deep breath as he stepped out of the mall, letting the tension slide off his shoulders. The sun was shining, the weather was pleasant, and the whispers and chuckles of the bystanders behind him felt like background noise.Yet, he couldn’t leave without having the last word. Turning back, Oliver smiled at Vincent and his entourage, now gathered by the door, still chuckling and exchanging jabs."Mr. Carlisle," Oliver called out, his voice as calm as ever. "Thank you for the free show. I’ll be sure to recommend your impeccable hospitality to all my friends."Vincent smirked, leaning against the doorframe. "Friends? Oh, please. What friends could someone like you possibly have? The rats in the alley?"The group burst into laughter, one of the women holding her stomach as if the joke was too much to bear. Oliver simply raised an eyebrow, his lips curving into a faint smile."You’re right," Oliver replied with mock sincerity. "My friends are humble folk—rats, pigeons, the occa
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CHAPTER 154. DELUSIONAL FOOL
Oliver entered the grand lobby of the city's most opulent shopping mall, his polished shoes tapping against the gleaming marble floor. The space was illuminated by an enormous crystal chandelier, and the air was perfumed with an aroma of wealth and exclusivity. He looked around, his calm demeanor masking the storm that was brewing.Near the luxury boutique, a group of customers stood chatting loudly, their laughter echoing through the hall. One of them, a man in his late forties with a sleek suit and a condescending smirk, turned his gaze to Oliver. His eyes scanned Oliver’s modest attire—a simple blazer and slacks."What’s this?" the man sneered, pointing at Oliver as if he were a stray animal. "Who let a beggar in here? This place is for people who can actually afford something, not for someone looking for scraps."The group around him laughed, their chuckles cutting through the air like daggers.Oliver stopped in his tracks and turned toward the man. "Good afternoon," he said polit
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CHAPTER 153. REBUILD STRONGER
The sun barely broke through the thick curtains of Oliver’s office when James barged in, phone clutched tightly in his hand. His usual calm demeanor was gone, replaced by an urgency that immediately set Oliver on edge."Thorne’s making his move," James said, placing his phone on the desk and pulling up an email. "He’s called for a major board meeting with Lynwood Tech, one of your key suppliers. He’s planning to sway them to terminate their partnership with Hoshier."Oliver’s jaw clenched. "When?""Tomorrow morning," James replied. "If Lynwood walks, it’ll cause a domino effect. Your other suppliers might follow, and your production lines will come to a halt."Oliver stood, pacing the room. "Do we have proof? Anything concrete to link him to this?"James nodded. "Claire came through. She found a paper trail of shell companies connected to Thorne. They’ve been funding Lynwood’s recent expansion projects. It’s enough to raise suspicions, but we need something undeniable to turn the tide
