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The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN
Casey Ford sat across from her father, Bill, in the spacious dining room, the soft hum of distant traffic filtering in through the large windows. A stack of legal documents lay scattered across the polished wooden table between them, contracts, and deeds among them. The atmosphere between father and daughter felt a bit strained, a weight lingering over their conversation, though neither had addressed it directly.For weeks, Casey had been pestering her father about buying the Empire State Hotel. It had become almost an obsession, though Bill couldn’t quite figure out what had sparked her interest in such a massive, complicated purchase. Today, though, they were finally sitting down to discuss it."You’ve been awfully persistent about this hotel," Bill remarked, flipping through the papers with a measured look. "It’s not exactly a small investment, Casey. Hotels like these come with a lot of responsibility."Casey straightened up in her chair, her eyes bright with excitement. “I know,
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
Bill Ford held his phone in one hand, staring at it for a moment before dialing Ivan, his most trusted loyalist. Casey, still buzzing from their conversation about the hotel, was lounging on the couch nearby, flipping through a magazine absentmindedly. The excitement on her face had yet to fade, her thoughts clearly preoccupied with the hotel and what it would mean for her.Bill's phone rang twice before Ivan’s gruff voice answered. “Mr. Ford?”“Ivan, I’ve got a job for you,” Bill started, his tone steady and firm. “I want you to meet with some representatives on my behalf. We’re looking to acquire the Empire State Hotel.”There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before Ivan spoke again, his words slow and measured. “The Empire State Hotel? That's a pretty big target. You’re sure about this?”Bill glanced at Casey, who gave him a small smile, her eyes filled with that same bright excitement. “Yes, I’m sure. Casey’s been after this for a while now, and it’s time we make it
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE
Daisy Bernard was sitting on the edge of her bed, staring blankly at the wall. Her body was tired, every little movement seemed to require extra effort. Her stomach twisted into knots, a familiar sensation these days, and the constant waves of nausea made her mood worse. She hadn’t told many people yet, but the signs were starting to show. She couldn’t ignore it anymore—there was a life growing inside her, and it terrified her.She ran a hand through her hair and exhaled slowly. The plan had felt airtight weeks ago, like a surefire way to ensure her and her babies future and security. But now? Now, the weight of it all felt unbearable. And Franklin... He had no clue what was coming.Her mother, Mrs. Bernard, entered the room, as she often did, without knocking. “How are you doing today?” she asked, though it sounded more like an inspection than a genuine question. She studied Daisy with an analytical eye, her lips tightening at the sight of her daughter’s pale face and slouched postur
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-TWO
The day was coming to an end as the black sedan carrying Vera Martyn and her sister Deborah pulled up to the entrance of the Empire State Hotel. The sisters had been discussing the upcoming work quietly on the ride over.Immediately they stepped out of the car, the warm lights of the hotel washed over them, and they took in the towering structure before them. Franklin Miles was standing at the entrance with Mr. Hughes, spotted them immediately and walked toward them with a welcoming smile.“Welcome, Vera, Deborah!” Franklin’s voice carried warmth, and there was a genuine friendliness in his expression. He stretched his hand toward them, offering a firm handshake to both sisters.Mr. Hughes stood beside him, watching carefully, a proud look on his face for how far the hotel had come despite recent events.“Thank you, Sir, Franklin,” Vera responded, her eyes scanning the details of the hotel’s facade. “The place is even more impressive in person.”Franklin chuckled softly. “I’m glad you
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE
Casey Ford arrived at Richmond’s place in the early evening, carrying a couple of bags with her. The house felt quiet, almost too quiet, except for the occasional sounds coming from the television inside.Richmond Wright had been under house arrest for a while now since after she got him released, and she had made it a habit to visit him whenever she could, always bringing something to make the time pass by more easily. Casey knocked lightly on the door, and after a few moments, Richmond opened it. He gave her a tired smile, clearly glad to see her."Hey, you," she said softly, holding up the bags. "I brought some stuff. Thought it might cheer you up."Richmond's smile widened a little as he stepped aside to let her in. "You didn’t have to, but I’m happy you did."Once inside, Casey placed the bags on the small table in the living room. There were flowers, some homemade food, and a few small gifts—things she thought would brighten his mood, even just a bit."So," Casey began as she p
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR
The meeting room was spacious and modern, with sleek furniture and large windows that allowed plenty of sunlight to flood in. Seated around the table were the new heads of Miles Empire—Mr. Thayer, Mr. Lee, Mr. Patel, and Mr. Reynolds—each reviewing documents and reports in front of them. The air in the room was heavy with an unspoken sense of purpose, as they prepared to discuss the future of the company they had taken over. They had worked hard to clean up the mess left behind by the previous leadership, and now was the time to assess their progress.Mr. Thayer, the eldest of the group, sat at the head of the table. He placed his papers down and adjusted his glasses, his eyes sweeping over his colleagues. “It’s been a long road,” he started, his voice calm but firm. “But we’re making strides. The damage from previous decisions hasn’t been easy to overcome, but I believe we’re turning a corner.”Mr. Lee nodded silently, taking in Thayer’s words. He leaned back in his chair, arms crosse
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE
"We can't get back at the top without external support," Mr. Reynolds said, his eyes scanning the grim numbers on the quarterly report. ""We're working on rebuilding the trust," Mr. Patel replied sharply. "The last thing we need is some outsider telling us how to run our own company."Suddenly, the heavy wooden doors of the boardroom creaked open. The executives turned to see Ivan striding in, uninvited, with two of his associates trailing behind him. They had gotten in all with the help of the Insider!"Excuse me, gentlemen," Ivan said, his calm voice cutting through the room, ignoring the looks of shock and confusion from the executives. "I believe I have a proposition that could save your beloved company from sinking."Mr. Patel's face darkened with immediate displeasure. "Who are you and who invited you to this meeting?" he barked."This is a private session." Mr Lee said.Ivan smiled, wickedly. "Consider me a solution to your problems. I'm here on behalf of Bill Ford, and we’re
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX
Daisy had spent a restless night turning over every part of her decision, but by morning, her mind felt steady. She was going to tell Franklin about the baby. She arrived at the Empire State Hotel just after sunrise, barely noticing the grand entrance as her heart drummed with anticipation. When she was ushered in, a pleasant attendant guided her to a lounge area, letting her know that Franklin wasn’t available yet but would join her soon.Daisy sat in the plush lounge, her hands clasped tightly in her lap, replaying her decision over and over. She was going to tell Franklin about the baby. It took a lot for her to gather the courage, but here she was, waiting to see him. Just then, a young woman entered the room, looking calm and friendly, with a welcoming smile. She had a polished look and seemed confident, like someone important. “Hello! I’m Vera,” she greeted warmly, extending her hand. “You must be here to see Franklin?”Daisy blinked, feeling a bit taken aback by Vera’s kindnes
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