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2024-03-30 21:05:25“If people look at us,” the woman in her casual business attire said, “They’d sure think we’re up to something.”
“Yeah, not going to happen,” the younger man said, “Drug deals practically happened in a place like this. Even if it's in broad daylight.”
“I must agree with Mr. Wilburn here,” the oldest among them nodded, “That’s why I have to keep an eye on my daughter when she wants to play here. And good job finding this place. ”
“I happened to play here in my junior days, so I know the ‘golden spark’ you mention comes from the history of this land. It used to be an abandoned industrial site from the Gold Rush era, before a group of skateboarders revitalised it into this park. It was said that they found traces of gold dust embedded in the soil.”
“True. They actually found real solid gold and sold them to build this park.”
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The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 75. Family Matters
Jonathan Fades’ mansion was nothing like Haze imagined. It was an enormous building with all the antics and fine arts lying around or hanging on every other wall. For a man who had several trillion technology companies, there was no single computerized display on the first floor. Maybe he should check the second floor, but he was afraid that was something Cassius would never do. He had to act sharp and follow every little detail of Cassius’s behavior. After all, tonight was the last of his contract with Leonard – where he would exact his revenge for the abusive, insane man he should have called father. However, as it turned out, the meeting would be held on the second floor. He was coming a bit late, as per Leonard’s instruction, for he wanted to see all of his siblings' reactions when Haze entered the place. He wanted to laugh at the dramatic approach, but he would prefer that over coming early and conversing with his supposed relatives. From the dat
The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 74. Before They Come
“What are we going to do now?” Maxine asked the moment she opened the door and leaned with her arms crossed against it. “We have no lead from the doctor.”Haze didn’t really want to discuss this. Not when Leonard’s ruthless way was fresh in his mind. Perhaps he sympathized too much with the doctor, but his rational mind thought that it was the least he could do. Even if the doctor now hated him with rage.He lost a wife for a completely unreasonable thing after all.The last few days, he spent the time learning everything Cassius knew. Elaine was a big help, and also a bigger jerk when it came to teaching him how to act like Cassius. It was as if she didn’t want him to imitate Cassius’s behavior, while at the same time didn’t want to fail her task from Leonard.He was in the middle of writing a speech, when the teen menace came. “Can we lay it off for now?”“Lay it off?”
The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 76. Dying Trillionaire
Jonathan only had a few months to live.A statement that came out of his mouth without anyone prompting. It was strange to hear, as Jonathan was a man who never revealed any kind of weakness to anyone, including his own children.Like what happened last time he was in a car accident and got a broken bone. No one knew about it, not even Valentine who Haze supposed to be his favorite child. Only One year after they knew about it. At least, that was what Elaine told him.“I’m dying from terminal cancer. That’s why I gather all of you here tonight.”Benjamin Greyhouse, the eldest child, felt a heavy weight settle in the pit of his stomach as the reality of his father’s prognosis sank in. He was a natural leader and protector, he immediately assumed the role of caretaker.“Don’t worry about anything, father. I will do my best to assure you have all the medical assistance you may ever need. My company will come u
The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 77. What A Good Boy
“I am here to ask for your support, sir.” Henry Greyhouse declared.He had never been more exposed for his weakness in front of this many people before in his life. However, the pressure from his political rivals was too great that he had to resort in such a cowardly way.Munching on his tender steak, Jonathan acted as if he didn’t hear any of what Henry said. There was no reaction whatsoever. Not even a slight raise of his eyebrow, let alone a word of confirmation.But, after a tense silence, Jonathan sliced a small part of his steak and picked it with his fork. He brought his arm to the side, barely visible from Haze’s eyes.He offered it to Henry.As if he were a dog.Seeing all of that, Haze finally assured that all the abusive, bad DNA Leonard had came from his father all along.Though, it seemed that a scene like this was not a rare occurrence. Because no one, except for Benjamin and Henry, was shocked by
The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 78. Fish Food
Walking along the hallway and making random turns, Haze was soon face to face with a display of red armor and a long sword inside a protective glass box. He was mesmerized by their designs.Especially the sword.Before he realized it, he unlocked the protective glass and picked up the sword. It felt right in his hands.“Do you like it?” Jonathan appeared out of nowhere, looking at him with an unreadable expression. “I’ll ask again. Do you like it, boy?”Haze gulped, but steeled himself for what to come. He didn’t have other choice but to place the sword down before something he didn’t want could happen. “Me liking it or not has nothing to do with everything.”Steel grey eyes bored into his own, scrutinising. “Indeed.”Standing there in tense silence had never been in Haze’s mind. He only wanted to clear his head from the cold debate inside the meeting room. Accidentally
The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 79. The Untold Past
Jonathan was a shrewd man. He was cunning in his business, outsmarting anyone who ever dared to be his rival. For him, competition was nothing but an affirmation of him being better than anyone else.There was no wonder that he used said competition to make his children grow and be the better version of himself.However, instead of pitting them against his business rivals or their heirs, he made the competition an internal business.In the Fades family, there was no such thing as cooperativeness or working together to reach success. No. It was always a competition between his five children. An eternal sibling rivalry to achieve the world.For that very reason, he gave a different last name to each of his children. Greyhouse, Greenhive, Blackwood, Whitelock, and Scarlettson. Not one of his children had the same last name, not even to himself.Since their early days, he had always told them to be better than their siblings, making them see each other as rivals and enemies that could lea
The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 80. Curious Things
“Oh, you’re awake?” A smooth voice said to him. It was deep and rich, very fitting for a charming man who helped damsel in distress every other day. However, when the light was switched on and he had to squint his eyes at the sudden brightness, Haze took a minute to recognize who stood before him. It was a handsome man of tall stature, wearing a tailored three-piece suit and red pocket square who looked down at him as if he were trash. Haze knew he was the man they met in the last pizza parlor, the one who came up behind them without a sound and rendered them unconscious in a second. He wondered where Elaine and Detective Dancer were, because they were not in the same dingy room as him.“My name is Nathan Wolfe,” the man said before he sat on the steel chair opposite of him and took a sip of his hot coffee that smells heavenly. “I’d like to ask your name in return out of politeness, but I already know who you are.”Haze narrowed his eyes, biting hard on the cloth that silenced him.
The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 81. Fight Like A Girl
Haze suspected there must be a dark history involving the three of them before this. “Your enemies.”Muller paled hearing his answer, “I-I’m so-sorry?”“I need to know who your enemy is. People who have a grudge against you, or anyone who has a slight dislike towards you. Write me their names.”Muller gulped, writing off the names Haze didn’t recognize. With his trembling hands, the writing was sure to be shaky, but thankfully still readable. He glanced at Haze, hesitating a bit before his panic took over and he slid the paper forward. “Did you want to write my name on it?”Muller squeaked, shaking his head vehemently. “N-no, sir.”Sighing, Haze leaned forward with a serious face. “You look quite familiar,” he lied, “Tell me, what did I do wrong to warrant such treatment from you, hmm?”The red-haired Muller looked back and forth at Haze and Maxine, trying to see if he was telling the truth or just pulling his leg. When
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117. Later, When We Meet Again
Thud!The sharp end of the blade went through the meeting table, barely leaving three inches distance from Leonard’s face. It was enough for him to see and imagine how it’d be if Haze was not as benevolent.“I can never forgive you for what you did to me all those years ago, nor for what you put Cassius through in my absence.” Haze told his father, undignified under his mercy. “But I can never see your face again. Not even hearing your name. So why don’t you rot in prison for me, hmm?”And then, as if on cue, the door to the meeting room once again opened. Four people in uniform and one in a trench coat appeared.“Mr. Leonard Blackwood,” the leader of the bunch showed his police ID, “You are under investigation for child abuse, domestic violence, and murder cases. Can you come with us to the station for a statement?”Haze let go of the sword, but didn’t step back from Leonard&r
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116. The Guilty Verdict
“What’s that about?” Valentine was the one to break the silence in the meeting room.No one didn’t dare to ask aloud like her, seeing as she was Jonathan’s favourite daughter, and yet, she was nothing in his eyes also. Let alone the others.However, instead of being cryptic, Jonathan looked at Leonard and dared him with a question. “Don’t you have anything to say?”Another silence in the room, but then Leonard tapped his fingers on the table and answered, “That is the poison that Samuel used.”“Are we talking about beauty or an anti-aging potion here?”“No.”Valentine furrowed her brow, “Then? What does Samuel use that poison for? Killing someone?”Again, Leonard went silent.In turn, it was Charles who chuckled with amusement in his eyes. “Don’t tell me that pussy brother of ours really went for it?”When Le
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115. The Inheritances
It was almost nine when Jonathan finally emerged back into the dining slash meeting room. There was a renewed strength in the way he walked and held himself, as if the bald assistant gave him a shot of adrenaline that made him forget the illness and fatigue.Although, Haze knew it wasn’t the case.“Now, let’s talk about what you all want.” Jonathan smiled as he sat at the head of the table, resuming his almighty authority in this magnificent house.Several ears perked up hearing about the honest statement. Shamelessly, some of them even smiled with a smug face, already imagining the trillion inheritance that would fall on their open arms. Modestly, a few of them managed to hide the obliviousness of their greed.Like always, Leonard didn’t let that remark bother his impassive expression. He made sure to stay calm, composed at the face of his earthly desire slowly heading his way. He had faith that Cassius wouldn’t disapp
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114. Remembrance
Unfortunately, there was one thing she ever regretted in her life. She couldn’t do anything to prevent Cassius’s death. If only she knew that he was poisoned, she might have done everything she could to get the antidote. Though, she knew the antidote didn’t exist. Still, the least she could do was stay by his side. But no. No, Elaine just has to be mad at Cassius for some menial things – she couldn’t even remember now. She was away, being angry at him that she even took some days off and refused his attempt to contact her. Tears welled up in her eyes at the memory. If there was a time machine, Elaine would do anything as long as she stayed by Cassius’s side. Even if it was in his last breath. The opposite happened. There was no denying that as Cassius’s assistant – and more, hopefully – Eliane was doing such a poor job. She didn’t even know he was poisoned, let alone staying by his side as he was dying.
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113. May or May Not
‘Ring!’ Haze looked at his phone, seeing the reminder that he had set for today. He had to get ready for a very important first meeting today. Soon, a grin bloomed on his face, replacing the frown and scowl from earlier. After all, today was the day he faced his past mistakes again. Located in a quite fancy restaurant in the middle of the city, Haze hoped that he wouldn’t meet anyone who knew Cassius before. It’d be troublesome if he did, considering he was on his own now. As much as he hated to admit, having an assistant was useful in a time like this. But, he wasn’t exactly in full authority to get one himself from the many employees Leonard had. Besides, if it were up to him, they would meet in a place less dense. Alas, even after a month of living in this city, he still wasn’t that familiar with the public places. About two o’clock, he arrived at the mentioned restaurant. It had outdoor space, and it turned out, Kain Randall had
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112. First Time Play
“Good job everyone,” Haze high fived his team in his Nameless costume, “I’ll treat you all to something special this Friday.” “But, boss!” Alfie whined to him, “Why can’t we do that now?” “I have some business, unlike a lazy bum like you.” Haze told them, “Besides, you have to work on your stealth first before the official Player League’s invitation comes to us.” “You think they’d let us in? It’s pretty big, you know?” “After our stellar performance? Oh, they couldn’t place us like a typical new team and ignore us for long.” Then, Haze looked at Melody, the daughter of the Head of the Immigration Service they made a deal with, “Did your father give you a hard time lately?” Melody frowned, but shook his head, “Strangely no, sir. You must have said very good words for me to my father? I hope the deal is worth it.” “Oh, you wouldn’t know.” After that, Haze and Maxine left the headquarters. Only then that they realize
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111. Pettiness
“You and your petty mood, when is this going to end?” “It’s not petty,” Haze snarled, feeling highly offended by her careless remark. “You don’t know how awful it feels to have the person you trusted the most in this strange event of my life to betray me.” “Yeah, yeah, how would I know? The worst thing that happened to me was missing my breakfast this morning and always being reminded that my brother is dead while someone who looks exactly like him gets everything he has.” That quickly shut Haze up. An apologetic look crossed his face, followed by a silent sorry that came out of his mouth. Fixing her seating position on the couch, the teenage girl motioned to the suit case currently closed on the coffee table between them. “What are you going to do with it then?” Haze’s shoulders slumped as he leaned back against his couch. He closed his eyes, feeling a massive headache starting in no time. “I don’t know.” “And that’s why y
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110. Dancing Lame
Maxine drew her arm, then quickly shot her fist, catching the man unguarded. He had to dodge to the side, almost colliding with the one still in Haze’s grip. However, the sharp-eyed teen followed with a high kick to his chest. Bhug! The kick landed right on the priced suitcase, much to the tattooed man’s chagrin. “You little shit! Do you know how important this suitcase is?!” “Are you hiding a dildo in there or something?” Maxine snickered at her own lewd joke. Haze would have reprimanded her if he had the time, but seeing as a fight broke in front of them, the man in his grip struggled and shoved him to the wall. Pinned, he almost got his face smacked right into the sturdy brick. Thankfully, he saw it coming and dodged away. At least, his training with the back-stabbing assistant was useful. They fought each tattooed man in the apartment hallway. Well, he was more into evading getting hit while Maxine tried to deal damage to her opp
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109. Intervention
“S-s-so what do you want to know, Mr. Blackwood?”Haze suspected there must be a dark history involving the three of them before this. “Your enemies.”Muller paled hearing his answer, “I-I’m so-sorry?”“I need to know who your enemy is. People who have a grudge against you, or anyone who has a slight dislike towards you. Write me their names.”Muller gulped, writing off the names Haze didn’t recognize. With his trembling hands, the writing was sure to be shaky, but thankfully still readable. He glanced at Haze, hesitating a bit before his panic took over and he slid the paper forward. “Did you want to write my name on it?”Muller squeaked, shaking his head vehemently. “N-no, sir.”Sighing, Haze leaned forward with a serious face. “You look quite familiar,” he lied, “Tell me, what did I do wrong to warrant such treatment from you, hmm?”The red-haired Muller looked back and forth at Haze and Maxine, trying to se
