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The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER FOURTY-SEVEN
Vera and Deborah Martyn had decided it was finally time to tackle the clutter that had accumulated in their home overtime.They took cleaning materials and supplies to begin their work.They started in the kitchen, where dishes were stacked in the sink and countertops were covered with crumbs and spilled ingredients."Looks like we had a cooking spree here," Deborah commented, reaching for a sponge to scrub the countertops clean.Vera laughed, rinsing off plates and placing them in the dishwasher. "I can't believe it got this messy," she remarked, surveying the piles of plates and spoons on the kitchen sink.Deborah chuckled, dusting off the counter top. "Well, working keeps us both pretty busy. But I'm glad we're doing this today."As they worked, Vera couldn't help but bring up the recent events at the company. "You never mentioned that the new CEO of Miles Empire was going to be so young and, well, handsome," she teased, raising an eyebrow at her sister.Deborah smirked knowingly.
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER FOURTY-EIGHT
Bill Ford was in his luxurious villa, today, his mind was preoccupied with a sinister plan to deal with his ex-wife, Catherine.Bill knew very well that Catherine was going to expose his secret if he refused to sign the divorce papers and give her half of the company.But Bill wasn’t about to let that happen. He decided he needed to create a plan to implicate Catherine and make her threats irrelevant.Bill called Ivan into his house to help him take care of Catherine."Ivan, I need you to do something for me," Bill began, "Catherine is threatening to take half of the company and I don't want that to happen."Ivan raised an eyebrow. "What do you have in mind, sir?""We’re going to set her up. I need you to forge papers that make it look like Catherine has been embezzling money from the company. Make it seem like she’s been siphoning funds for years. If we can present these papers, it will discredit her completely and make her threats meaningless and then we will take her to court.""I’
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER FOURTY-NINE
Daisy Bernard was almost ready to leave her family house for her graduation week at Blue Hill Academy. She was excited as she looked at herself in the mirror. Her dress was stunning, a beautiful shade of gold that Richmond had bought for her in the mall.Richmond was coming to pick her up soon."Daisy, you look amazing!" her mother, Mrs. Amber Bernard, exclaimed as she entered Daisy's room. She smiled proudly at her daughter."Thanks, Mom," Daisy replied, turning to face her mother. "I'm really excited about my graduation."Just then, her father, Mr. Bernard, walked in, followed by her younger sister, Sophia, and brother, Jake. "Look at our big girl all dressed up," Mr. Bernard said with a smile."You look like a princess, Daisy!" Sophia said with admiration."Yeah, you look nice," Jake added, trying to sound cool and clearly impressed."Thanks, everyone," Daisy said, feeling a bit emotional. "I'm going to miss you guys.""You'll have a great time," Mrs. Amber assured her. "And we'll
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER FIFTY
The welcome party for all the graduating students of Blue Hill College was in full swing as Casey Ford and Lily made their grand entrance into the campus main hall.The hall was painted in the finest of colors and the decorations were nothing short of spectacular.Extravagant lights hung from the high ceilings over the room. Tables were arranged in fine linens, covered with beautiful floral cloths.Casey and Lily were dressed in their most expensive clothes, drawing everyone's attention as they walked through the hall.Casey wore a stunning designer dress adorned with diamonds that shimmered under the lights, while Lily was equally dressed in a silver designer gown."Wow, this place looks amazing," Lily remarked, glancing around in awe. “It’s nothing like the last time we were here.”"It really does," Casey agreed, her eyes scanning the room. "Why don't we go say hi to some people."As they walked, familiar faces from their classes and social circles approached them. First was David S
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE
The graduation ceremony was underway when Franklin Miles entered the hall, dressed simply as usual, hoping not to draw any attention to himself.He had made sure that everything at the company was secure before leaving, in case Bill Ford and his associates tried to launch another attack.He instructed his security team, led by Conor, to stay within arm's length and keep a close watch on him. Some people had been targeting him, including Casey Ford, and he couldn't afford to be careless. Deep in thought, he didn’t realize he had bumped into someone. It was the school girl he had met on the day he was going to the bank, the one who had knocked him down along with her boyfriend, Maxwell Howard. Known for her reputation, she was often called the high school dog, always moving from one man to another."I'm so sorry!" she exclaimed, looking genuinely remorseful as she realized she had spilled her drink on him. She quickly grabbed a serviette and began to dab at his clothes. "I didn't mean
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO
The applause grew louder as Franklin Miles stood up and walked to the stage, feeling a sense of accomplishment and pride well up within him.As Franklin approached the podium, Mr. Harrison extended his hand. "Congratulations, Franklin. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off."Franklin shook Mr. Harrison's hand and accepted his award. Cameras flashed, capturing the moment. He looked out at the crowd, seeing the astonished faces of his peers and professors.Immediately Casey sat up straight, her eyes wide open with surprise. She had never expected Franklin to win such an important award. She whispered to Lily, "Can you believe it? Franklin is the best graduating student!"Lily nodded, equally shocked. "I didn't see that coming at all. How can this be?""I will make sure to ruin this day for him and expose him in front of everyone as a thief, a scammer and a cheat.” Casey swore.Daisy, on the other hand, was not happy. She frowned and whispered to Richmond, "How did he win? He
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE
Franklin had expected some backlash, but he didn't expect it to come from someone he used to know: Daisy.Daisy stood up and pointed at Franklin. "Franklin doesn't deserve this award," she said loudly, her voice shaking with anger. "He has a history of cheating and scamming people."The crowd gasped, and all eyes turned to Daisy. She continued, "He ditched me and ran away with the money we both saved together. He's a thief and a scammer!"Tears began to well up in Daisy's eyes. "I trusted him, and he betrayed me," she said, her voice breaking. Richmond put his arm around her to comfort her. "Franklin doesn't deserve this award. He has lied and cheated to get here."Franklin stood there, stunned. He remembered the joint account he had with Daisy. He had blocked it to cut all ties with her after they broke up.Mr. Harrison looked at Franklin, his face serious. "Franklin, is this true?" he asked. "Did you really do what Daisy is saying?"Franklin took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR
Daisy was happy that she wasn't the only one with bad things to say about Franklin. She and her friends went around the hall, telling everyone that Franklin was a thief and a cheat."I can't believe he got that award," Daisy said, sounding upset. "Franklin is such a liar. He cheated on me and stole money from me!"Emily winked and said. "It's so unfair. He can't be trusted.""He tricked everyone. I don't know how he fooled the teachers." Sarah added.Tom shook his head. "It's unbelievable. Franklin doesn't deserve any praise."Jessica sighed, "And to think he cheated on his exams too. How could he do that?"As Daisy and her friends shared their stories, people started to gather around them, listening with sympathy."I'm so sorry you went through that, Daisy," one girl said, patting her on the back."I had no idea Franklin was like that," a guy added, looking shocked."He's such a fake and a loser," another student said, shaking his head."Thank you for telling us," a girl said. "We ne
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CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FOUR
The boardroom of Miles Empire was filled with tension. The long table in the center of the room was surrounded by executives, some whispering among themselves, others sitting in stiff silence.The news of Franklin Miles’ return had traveled fast, and everyone was eager to see what would happen next.The double doors opened, and Franklin walked in, his steps firm and his expression serious. He wore a dark suit that made him look both confident and in control. Behind him were Deborah, Vera, Mr. Russell, and Mr. Stephen. They followed closely, their faces calm but focused.Franklin didn’t waste time. He walked straight to the head of the table and stood tall, placing his hands on the surface as he looked around the room. His eyes scanned each person, taking in their reactions.“Good afternoon,” Franklin began, his voice clear and steady. “Thank you all for coming. I know the last few weeks have been chaotic, to say the least. But today, things change. Today, I am officially announcing my
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FOUR
The café where Daisy and Richmond were finally meeting was quiet, the soft hum of conversations and clinking cups filling the air.Daisy sat at a corner table, her hands resting on her lap, fidgeting nervously. She had texted Richmond the day before, asking to meet. To her surprise, he had agreed, though she wasn’t sure if it was out of guilt or curiosity.When Richmond walked in, Daisy spotted him immediately. He was wearing a leather jacket over a plain t-shirt, his usual smirk absent from his face. His steps were slow as he approached her table.“You wanted to talk?” Richmond said, his voice calm but distant as he pulled out a chair and sat down.Daisy nodded, her throat itching. She had rehearsed what she wanted to say a hundred times, but now that he was here, the words felt jumbled. “Yes. Thank you for coming.”Richmond leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. “What’s this about, Daisy? I don’t have all day.”Her hands gripped the edge of the table as she took a deep breath.
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND THREE
Jake walked into Franklin’s office earlier that day, holding a small USB drive tightly in his hand. Franklin had been sitting behind his desk, reviewing documents, but when he saw Jake, he set the papers down and leaned forward.“Jake,” Franklin said, his voice calm but curious.Jake hesitated, his fingers fidgeting with the drive. “I… I couldn’t keep this anymore. I had to come and show it to you.” He placed the USB on the desk, sliding it toward Franklin.Franklin picked it up, examining it. “What exactly is in this?”“Recordings,” Jake said, his voice low. “Recordings of Daisy and my mom. She… she’s the one who planned everything. She told Daisy to trap you, to use the baby as a way to control you.”For a moment, Franklin didn’t move. He just stared at Jake, his jaw tightening. “You’re serious?”Jake nodded. “I swear. I found the recorded conversations. I didn’t know if I should tell you at first, but I couldn’t live with it anymore.”Franklin looked at him for a long time before s
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND TWO
The courtroom was packed the next morning. Every seat was occupied, and the room hummed with whispers and muffled conversations.Reporters lined the back wall, their cameras ready to capture every moment of the high-profile case. At the center of it all was Franklin Miles and his team, determined to reclaim Miles' Empire and bring justice to those who had tried to destroy it.Ashley in front of their legal table, her briefcase resting neatly beside her. She adjusted her blazer and took a deep breath, glancing at Franklin, who gave her a nod of encouragement. She was nervous but also ready to fight. This wasn’t just about saving the company; it was about protecting everything her team had worked for.Bill Ford sat on the other side of the courtroom with his lawyer. His face was stony, but his eyes darted around the room, betraying his unease. Beside him were Prof. Arjun, Ivan, Viktor, Igor, and the Insider, all looking equally tense. The charges against them were serious, and they knew
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED
In the evening Franklin stood outside the large warehouse. The cold air stung his face, but he didn’t care.This was the moment he had been waiting for, a chance to finally put an end to everything Bill Ford and his crew had done.Beside him were Conor, Russell, Stephen, and a team of armed security guards. Everyone was focused, ready for what was about to happen.Conor glanced at Franklin. “We’ve got the building surrounded. No way for them to escape,” he said in a low voice.Franklin nodded. “Good. Let’s move in.”With a signal from Conor, the security team moved forward, silently positioning themselves around the warehouse.Franklin motioned for Russell and Stephen to follow him as he pushed open the main door. The sound of the door creaking echoed in the quiet space, and inside, they saw Bill Ford standing at a table with Prof. Arjun, Ivan, Viktor, Igor, and the Insider.The men froze when they noticed Franklin and his team. For a moment, no one spoke. The tension in the air was s
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NINE
The door creaked open, and Conor stepped inside. His look was serious, and his eyes glanced around the room, quickly locking onto Franklin.The room was quieter now, with just Franklin, Vera, Deborah, Mr. Hughes, and Ashley seated around the table.Franklin stood up immediately, his hands resting firmly on the table. “What did you find out?” he asked.Conor crossed the room and stood beside Franklin, lowering his voice but still loud enough for everyone to hear. “The Insider met Bill Ford. They’re working together, as we suspected. He gave Bill a full update. Told him we’re on to them, mentioned the CCTV footage and the fingerprints.”Franklin’s brows furrowed. “Did they say anything about their next action?”Conor nodded, his jaw tightening. “Bill Ford is angry, but he’s not giving up. He’s planning to cover his tracks, maybe destroy the evidence we have against them. He’s got Viktor, Igor, and Ivan in on it, and Professor Arjun is helping him figure out the technical side. They know
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-EIGHT
Franklin's hands were folded in front of him. The room was filled with a few people that had been there for hours.Conor had just left, taking the responsibility of tracking the Insider. Now, it was time for Franklin to make the next move.He glanced at the faces of Vera, Deborah, Mr. Hughes, and Ashley. The group was waiting for him to speak.Franklin inhaled deeply, gathering his thoughts before speaking.“I’ve made a decision,” he said quietly, his voice carrying an undercurrent of urgency. “We’re locking down the building. I want everyone out. No one gets in or out until we’ve figured this out. We can’t afford to take any more chances. If we’re going to settle this, we need complete control.”Vera, always the first to act when things got serious, nodded immediately. “Understood. I’ll see to that. details. Everyone will be escorted out, and we’ll make sure the perimeter is secure.”Deborah didn’t say anything, but Franklin could see the gears turning in her mind. She, too, knew the
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SEVEN
The day had been full of tension, even as the Insider walked out of the meeting room, he felt a sense of fear.He had convinced the others that he was just Paul, a simple logistics employee, and for now, it seemed like they believed him still.But as he made his way out of the building, he had no idea that Conor was silently following him. Franklin had ordered him to keep a close eye on the Insider.Conor stayed far enough behind to remain unnoticed but close enough to follow the Insider’s every step. He saw the Insider turn into a narrow alley, change the face mask and clothes he was wearing and pull out his phone.Conor stopped and crouched down behind a parked car, straining to see him changing and to hear the conversation.The Insider was speaking to someone on the other end, his voice low and hurried.“I don’t know how they found out,” the Insider was saying. “But the son of Mr. Miles is back. He knows about the plan and they have footage and fingerprints of all of us. I’m on my
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SIX
The Insider stood at the center of everyone’s attention, his face calm but his eyes darting nervously around the room.Franklin watched him closely, noting every twitch, every sign of unease.The room was still except for the quiet hum of the laptop, which had just finished playing the damning CCTV footage.“I don’t know who this person you’re talking about is,” the Insider said, his voice steady but with a hint of defensiveness. “You’ve got the wrong man. I’m Paul. I work in logistics. Check with my team—they’ll tell you.”Franklin narrowed his eyes, his fingers tightening on the edge of the table. Paul? Is that the best he could come up with?Conor exchanged a glance with Franklin, then stepped forward, his arms crossed over his chest. “Paul, huh? If you’re so innocent, then how do you explain the fingerprints on the server equipment? They match yours.”The Insider shrugged, trying to look unconcerned. “It’s not uncommon to have similar fingerprints in large companies. Maybe someone
