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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
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 30. SHADOW OF LOYALTY
In the grand, opulent halls of the Hoshier Mansion, the clinking sound of a teacup on its saucer echoed through the silence. The early evening light filtered in through tall, elegant windows, casting long shadows across the marble floor.Mr. Hoshier, a man of precision and power, sat quietly by the fireplace, sipping his tea, when Desmond, his loyal butler, entered the room with an uncharacteristic urgency.“Mr. Hoshier,” Desmond began, his voice low but laced with tension, “I’ve just received word that Oliver has been taken into custody.”Mr. Hoshier's hand stilled mid-air, his steely gaze sharpening as he looked up at his butler.“Oliver? What on earth could they have him for?”“It seems there was some misunderstanding,” Desmond replied, carefully choosing his words. “He’s accused of fraud, something involving a villa. They claim he posed as the owner.”A quiet moment passed as Mr. Hoshier absorbed the news.“Desmond, I want you to handle this,” he said with a tone that brooked no a
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 31. REDEMPTION'S PRICE
"He should stay in prison because he’s a fraud!" Rowan’s voice cut through the air as he stomped into the police station, his expression twisted with rage. "And he deserves it!"Oliver glanced up, a steady resolve glinting in his eyes, but Desmond, Mr. Hoshier's butler, immediately raised a hand to stop him from responding.“Let me finish this,” Desmond said quietly, stepping in front of Oliver with a calm but menacing authority.Rowan sneered, his eyes narrowing at the older man.“So, you’re the one who got Mr. Oliver dragged to the police station and treated badly?”Desmond’s gaze was cold, unyielding."Are you responsible for this?" he asked. "It seems you've mistaken Mr. Oliver’s intentions.""Who are you to interfere?” Rowan shot back, his voice laced with venom. “Stay out of this, old man!”“Hey, Rowan!” Oliver snapped, a note of anger breaking his silence. “Don’t be rude!”Oliver could usually tolerate insults directed at himself, but watching someone else take the brunt of Row
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 32. I AM NOT A CRIMINAL
That day, Oliver planned to find a job. He wanted to start his life that had been ruined by his ex-girlfriend, Katie. With the documents he had, Oliver went to several shops that displayed job vacancies at the entrance.Oliver found one of the jewelry figures, and he felt interested in applying for a job there."Welcome..." An employee came to greet Oliver in a friendly manner."Hello, I saw a job banner in front of your door. I'd like to apply here, is that possible?" Oliver asked.He handed over the CV he had prepared."Oh, I'll call the manager. Please wait over there." he pointed to the sofa on the left side of the entrance, then stepped away leaving Oliver behind.Oliver sat quietly on the sofa.Not long after, a dashing man with a neat appearance approached Oliver. His brow furrowed."Are you the one applying for a job at this place?" he asked. He didn't even greet him or introduce himself first.Oliver stood up immediately."Yes, I'll apply," Oliver said. He handed over his CV.
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 33. ELENA'S BOYFRIEND
Elena stepped forward towards Oliver and stood directly in front of him. She looked sharply at Rudolph who returned to disturb Oliver again.Henry who saw Elena's appearance was surprised because Elena was a VIP customer at the jewelry store. And also Elena was the daughter of the prominent and wealthy Hoshier family."Miss Elena...""No one can take Oliver anywhere, let alone drag him to jail," Elena insisted."But Miss Elena, he lied to me and ruined the reputation of this shop," Henry stammered."Didn't you hear me say what? Oliver is innocent!" exclaimed Elena."This is none of your business Miss Elena! He is a criminal and he deserves to be in jail!" exclaimed Rudolph."Watch your mouth, Mr. Rudolph. Or you'll regret it," Elena hissed.Rudolph clenched his hands into fists. Feeling angry."What makes you interested in a poor, future-less man like him?" she asked mockingly."At least Oliver is much more dignified than you. And he's far more loyal than anyone I know," Elena glanced
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 34. THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELENA
After the incident at the jewelry store, Oliver's life changed drastically. The public now knew him as the lover of Elena Hoshier, the only daughter of a prominent family.The media was buzzing about their relationship, photos of them were circulating on the internet, and wild speculation was rife.Meanwhile, Oliver continued to work at his jewelry store. However, the rumors had a different impact. Her coworkers were whispering, snide glances and scathing comments seemed to come her way more often.One afternoon, a black luxury car pulled up in front of the shop. The car door opened, and a middle-aged man with an elegant appearance entered. He was Desmond, the Hoshier family's personal butler. Everyone in the shop watched in amazement."Oliver," greeted Desmond politely. "Good afternoon. Mr. Hoshier invited you to dinner tonight at a five-star restaurant."Oliver raised an eyebrow, unable to hide his astonishment."What for?""To discuss your relationship with Miss Elena and the impac
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 35. ELENA IS KIDNAPPED
"Elena is missing?! How is that possible?!" exclaimed Mr. Hoshier with panic on his face."I've tried searching around the restaurant, but I didn't find Miss Elena anywhere, Mr. Hoshier," Desmond said anxiously.Oliver immediately got up from his chair, his gaze serious."Did you check the CCTV?" he asked quickly."Not yet, sir.""Check the CCTV immediately so we can find out Elena's whereabouts!" Mr. Hoshier ordered in an urgent tone.Desmond nodded in understanding, then turned to Oliver. "Let me help you," he said sincerely.Mr. Hoshier looked at Oliver hopefully. "Please find Elena, Oliver...""Don't worry, I'll find Miss Elena soon and make sure she's okay," Oliver replied firmly before hurrying to follow Desmond.Desmond decided to check the restaurant area again to make sure, while Oliver headed straight for the CCTV control room. However, as soon as Oliver was about to knock on the door, a security guard immediately confronted him."Hey, what are you doing here!" the officer s
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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
