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Dario expected to have his card handed back to him and a “Thank you for your patronage.”, indicating that the transaction was successful but instead, it was the complete opposite. This only meant one thing; Dario’s card was declined.Brian and Amelia immediately burst into laughter. And so did the other customers. They were right. This purported pauper couldn’t afford the outfits. He had successfully wasted their time. They were right all along.What were they even thinking when they gave him the benefit of doubt for a moment?Amelia crossed her arms in front of her chest with her head held up high, feeling very proud of herself. The shrill voices of the other customers started to resonate across the mall.“That guy is so shameless. I mean, it’s okay to be poor, why did he bother when he couldn’t afford it?”“You’re right, didn’t he look at himself in the mirror before deciding to come to a place as prestigious as this?”“Well, there are so many of his kind nowadays. They think it’s
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“Is there a problem?” Dario frowned.Even with being a manager of the Galleria shopping mall for years, Gerald had never seen a customized card. As far as he knew, customized cards were only owned by about five people in the entire country. Even owners of top businesses didn’t own customized cards. So who was this man? Studying the appearance of Dario, he found it hard to believe that he owned the card. He was about to confront Dario and accuse him of probably stealing the card, when he remembered something vital; For two days now, there had been rumors about a mysterious son of Lord Reynolds. ‘Yes! that’s why the name rang a bell.’ Could the young man be the son of Lord Reynolds?At this point, Amelia and Brian were getting impatient with Gerald’s reaction. They were sure that Gerald was going to teach Dario a lesson after hearing about how much of a dimwit he was, but why wasn’t he doing anything yet? Gerald’s hands began to grow sweaty and the goosebumps on his body grew more ev
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Gerald’s hands slowly clenched into a fist. As the seconds passed, the tips of his fingers bore deeper into his palms. He looked down trying to fight the urge not to lash out. A voice in Gerald’s head began, “Did you really think this young man was Lord Reynolds’ son? Even after looking at him? How could you have been that dense?”The voice continued, “He’s probably one of his servants that stole his credit card and decided to come and quickly lavish the money on expensive items. I’m sure the latter asked the bank to block the card when he realized it was missing or why else wouldn’t it be working?” “I thought you were smarter than this.”As the voice kept speaking, Gerald’s anger kept multiplying. He was biting his lips so hard that his teeth almost delved into them.His head was still down and his fists still clenched against the table. It took him so much energy to suppress the anger. He muttered to himself, “Gerald, you can’t lash out now or else, this thief will know you’ve cau
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter twenty
“Don’t you dare cuff my young master!!” “What the hell is happening here?!”The direct order caught the attention of everyone including Gerald and the police. Gerald looked to see where the order came from and was bewildered by the sight he met. The first thing he saw was Sir Bruce storming through the entrance into the shopping mall. Past Bruce, Gerald caught the glance of several large luxurious cars such as Lincoln continental sedans and Mercedes-Benz S-class models driving past and stopping at the front of the mall. About five bodyguards kitted in well tailored black suits and black shades were following behind Bruce one after another. They moved with calculated precision each carrying a sleek, black suitcase in their hands. The weight of the cases seemed to add to their imposing stature, hinting at the formidable contents hidden within. Of course, Gerald recognized sir Bruce, that’s his late boss’s butler. But wait, sir Bruce just called this young man his young master. Or di
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The cab drove through the large gold gates of the Elite estate agency as Dario admired his surroundings. This place was indeed beautiful.“Two dollars and ten cents, sir.”Dario paid the cab driver and went into the tall building. “Good day ma’am. I’m here to buy a house, I’d like to make enquiries about the estates and the process.” Dario said to the receptionist at the front desk.“Welcome to Elite estate agency sir. Please hold on,” she went through the computer on her desk and placed a call through with the table phone, “…alright, thank you.” she said after conversing with the receiver and dropped the phone. “Sir, please have your seat over there. An agent will be here to attend to you as soon as possible,” she informed Dario who then went to take a seat. After a short moment, one of the agents came out. “Good day sir, I’m Raymond. I’ll be your agent, please come with me.”Dario then followed him into a shared office for agents, where clients were met and consultation were cond
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“I’m extremely sorry, young master! Please forgive me!” Drea apologized to Dario, lowering his head in reverence.After Drea and Cooper left earlier, Dario felt a sense of familiarity with Drea’s name. He thought he’d seen the name somewhere on the list of the kingdoms under the Persian empire and their rulers that Bruce showed him at the mansion. So, he called Bruce to confirm whether he was right or not and if it was Cooper’s father.It turned out Drea kingdom was one of the kingdoms under the Persian empire and it was ruled by Drea Martins; Cooper’s father.The Persian empire earned its title as an empire for a reason. Once a mere kingdom, but over the years, have fought, wared and claimed possession of the defeated kingdoms, ultimately solidifying its status as an empire. Once upon a time, Drea kingdom, formerly called Denmark kingdom, became one of these kingdoms.Dario then informed Bruce about the situation. Thank goodness he always carried his cellular phone around even if it
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As Dario made his requests, Drea handed over the agency magazine to him to show him the particular house he wanted , “Here’s the agency magazine and listing for the available properties for sale and rent. Please make your choice, sir.”Dario then pointed to both of the houses he chose earlier. Both houses featured stucco exteriors, tile roofs, and wrought iron details. From the pictures, they had spacious interiors with high ceilings, arched doorways, and terracotta tile floors. The Outdoor living spaces had courtyards, terraces, and swimming pools.“I’d love both of them, please,” he requested politely.“Actually, the policy of our agency regarding Sunset Manor stipulates that only one house may be allotted…” “Yeah, yeah I know about the policy. I was hoping you could bend the policy… for me…” Dario interrupted.“Ple- ” Before Dario could complete his sentence, Drea abruptly cut him, “I’ll make the exception, sir. Whatever you need!” Drea knew Dario was about to say please. The you
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“I’ll have Bruce bring cash to make the payments for the houses by tomorrow. Thank you Drea.” Dario said before preparing to leave. Drea immediately stood up, bowing in reverence to Dario, “It was my pleasure, Sir. We’ll be happy to welcome you here anytime.” Before Dario could step out, Cooper chimed in, “Thank you for coming, young master. Allow me the honor of seeing you off, sir.” He really had to speak with Dario.Drea was about to object when Dario responded, “No problem.”Dario and Drea exchanged pleasantries once again before Dario finally left with Cooper. “You know you didn’t have to see me off,” Dario said when they got outside, “or you have insults left to unleash on me?”“No, no. I’d never insult you, young master,” Cooper answered nervously, rubbing his sweaty palms on his trouser repeatedly.‘Of course you wouldn’t.’ Dario mouthed to himself, smiling faintly. “So, why did you offer to see me off?”Cooper hesitated for a moment before clearing his throat. “Sir, I... I
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Elizabeth’s anger boiled as she approached Dario too with calculated steps. Watching her soldiers fall one by one, crushed by the Persian Empire’s forces twisted her guts and she couldn’t stop thinking about it as she stared at Dario. ‘I’m going to kill you today!’ she thought to herself with fierce determination. She had made up her mind as her helicopter descended that either her or Dario would die today. And she was certain that she was not going to be the one.Dario on the other hand wondered who Elizabeth thought she was to land uninvited in his empire. The audacity was as outrageous as it was infuriating.‘Unwise audacity has always been her thing. When I’m done with her, she would wish she didn’t make this choice,’ Dario said to himself. Their gaze remained fixed on each other and time seemed slow. Suddenly, Elizabeth reached out to her gun and started shooting at Dario. The gunshots rang out across the premises, echoing in the ears of everyone around. But as the bullets s
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At the eastern border of the empire, the loud sounds from gunshots and clash of swords and shields filled the air. The soldiers from the Beth empire came ready and rained an attack on the Persian empire. But to their surprise, they weren’t as ready as the soldiers of the Persian empire. Elizabeth and her ally kingdoms had decided to rain an apocalyptic attack on Persian and had been planning this very attack for months. But unfortunately for Elizabeth, her trusted ally kingdoms opted out and failed her on the supposed day of the attack; today. They recognized Dario’s strength and power and knew that they wouldn’t dare!But despite being betrayed by her allies, Elizabeth was adamant on going on with the attack with her own men. A few of her allies tried to talk her out of it but they failed as she was determined to attack Persian without a heads up or a warning. “Y’all are so obsessed with us,” a Persian soldier sneered at one of Beth’s soldiers, looking down at his lifeless body
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Dario let his gaze wander around the throne room, taking in the majesty that surrounded him. Every single thing around was a testament to his journey.He closed his eyes and leaned back against the throne, allowing his mind to drift and be filled with the memories of his past. The thoughts of days when he had nothing, when survival was a daily struggle, and he and Maria had to scavenge abandoned leftovers on the street. Those days, when they returned to their home on the street after going out to scavenge for food, Maria would ask, “what did you find?”And Dario would also ask, “Were you able to get plenty?”The bitter cold nights coupled with the gnawing hunger and the hopelessness that often threatened to consume him. But he also remembered the moment things got a little bit better; when Sir Davis miraculously came around. It was still hard but it got better. Life was humiliating and filled with insults until everything suddenly turned around for good. From a ‘nobody’ one night,
Chapter 199
SEVEN MONTHS LATER…The air of the mansion was thick with the scent of power and influence as the President and his associates discussed with Dario in the throne room.“Mr Dario,” the president continued, “again, thank you for seeing us on such short notice.” Dario returned a smile as bright as the President’s, nodding and said, “It’s always a pleasure, Mr President. Please, to what do I owe this pleasure?”The president glanced at his associates with relief evident on his face and answered, “I will just cut to the chase. We’re here today because over the past months, it has become clear what the people have chosen.”Dario took a second to try to understand what exactly the president meant and was driving at. “What the people have chosen?” he asked. “Yes, Mr Dario. And by this, I mean the people in the entire country.”“Okay,” Dario answered, dragging his word and waiting for the president to continue talking.“The truth is that, I have always admired you since the presidential cont
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Blake’s mouth went dry instantly as his eyes shot at Dario. He could hear his heart pounding so hard in his ears. “Y… your… your Ma-“ With Dario’s eyes still locked with Blake’s, he added, “Thank you for everything. You know what I mean by everything.” After his statement, he smiled and chuckled at Blake. “You… your majesty,” he stammered and swiftly cleaned the sweat on his forehead with his sweaty palms. “I- I don’t know what you’re talking about, Your Majesty,” he lied, his voice shaking. “Oh, really?” Dario asked, his brows slightly stretched upward. He then looked down and said, “Oh, Blake-“ The next second, Dario raised his head and glared intensely at Blake. His face was now tense and focused, conveying anger and intense annoyance. “There is no need to lie. And trust me, I’m not going to accommodate your lies one more time,” he added, his jaw clenched tight, making the muscles of his face look more pronounced. “You!” Dario shouted and placed the tip of his pocke
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The room fell silent as everyone exchanged puzzled glances before slowly disappearing. They knew something was off with Dario’s demeanor.There was a sudden change and they could all feel it. “Ethan! Evan!” Natalie called out to the boys, signaling with her hand for them to come to her. Just like expected, they both ran to her. “Let’s go get ready for dinner, my loves,” she said and led them out of the throne room while Bruce also followed.When everyone left and Dario finally turned back to face Blake, Blake wished the moment of everyone leaving lasted forever. ‘Why does he suddenly want to have a private conversation with me?’ Blake wondered as his stomach churned, but he maintained his smile. Dario took a moment to stare at Blake with a smile still lingering on his face. For some reason, the smile scared Blake the most. “Your Majesty,” Blake said, eager to fill the silence, “I just want to say again how incredible and magnificent you are. The way you-“Abruptly, Dario cut him
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Blake left Elizabeth’s living room with a heavy heart and his hand clutched to his crimson red cheek. And at the back of his mind, he knew that the stakes had never been higher. Before he left her house, Elizabeth had given Blake a sound and stern warning. After Elizabeth landed a hot and thunderous slap on Blake’s face, he looked up at her with fear flickering in his eyes as she rained blames on him. He couldn’t believe that after everything, Elizabeth shifted all the blame to him, but what could he do?“You must find a way to eliminate that rat!” she exclaimed, her gaze boring into his.“How?” Blake asked her, his voice a little above a whisper. “Emperor Dario will be on high alert now. Getting close to him or doing anything will be nearly impossible.”“I… don’t… care… how you do it,” she hissed, taking her time to say every word as she stared down at him. “You must find a way. You do whatever it takes, even if you lose your life in the process…”Blake’s eyes widened at Elizabeth
Chapter 195
*roar!!*Dario roared loudly, beating his chest with his other hand while King Nathan’s head was raised high with his other hand.He paused and moved the head from his left to the right in an attempt to show everyone what he had done. With his face stern, he roared again, pride evident in his demeanor as he beat his chest continuously.The more he roared, the louder the cheers of his people and supporters.Watching, Natalie couldn’t have been more proud of Dario. Her lips were spread into a very wide smile that her cheeks were starting to hurt. She clapped her hands non stop and screamed happily as her gaze never left Dario. Without even doing so much, Dario achieved victory. The Persians truly aren’t losers. “By the right of conquest,” Dario began, as everyone suspended their cheers to hear what he had to say. He continued, “ALL! that was King Nathan’s now bongs to me!” he declared, his words echoing across the entire area as cheers erupted again. This time, the cheers were eve