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The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
Daisy and Richmond were lounging on their plush couch, surrounded by the cozy comforts of their living room. They were watching TV.Daisy snuggled deeper into the couch and tucked her feet under her. "Baby, have you thought about any plans for the future?" she asked.Richmond, who was sitting beside her, stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Well, I've been thinking about us, baby."Daisy was smiling as she said. "I've been considering a new career. Maybe something in modeling?"Richmond's eyes widened in surprise. "That's a big change! What inspired you to consider that?" he asked.Daisy's hands gestured animatedly as she spoke. "I've always loved fashion, and I think it would be amazing to be a part of bringing beauty and style to life," she explained.Richmond nodded and was impressed. "You'd be great at it. You have a stunning look and a confident presence," he said, encouragingly.As they chatted, Daisy's mind wandered to her family. She had been wanting to introduce Richmond to them f
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
After they failed to find Franklin Miles, Casey's security guards, returned to her apartment, to report back to her. "Miss Ford, we are back from the search," one of them said, his head hung low.Casey looked up from her computer and blinked her eyes multiple times. "What happened? Did you find Franklin?"They shook their heads. "No, Miss Ford. We searched everywhere, but he was gone.""Gone? What do you mean gone? You mean to tell me that none of you could give an account on how one man had managed to escape from all of you in this house without being captured.""We tried, Miss Ford, but he disappeared. We think he might have had help."Casey's eyes flashed with fury. "Help? Who would help him? Do we have a traitor in this house?!"The security guards exchanged nervous glances. They knew better than to mention the delivery truck incident. They feared that if they mentioned it to Casey, they might end up losing their jobs. "We'll keep searching, Miss Ford," they said, trying to placa
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
As Franklin and his rescue team drove into Miles castle, his father, Mr. Miles rushed to his side with relief written all over his face. "Franklin, my son, thank goodness you're safe! We were worried sick about you."Franklin smiled weakly. "I'm fine, Dad.""Franklin, we need to get you to the hospital," Mr. Stephen, his uncle, said. "You could have been ill."Franklin shook his head. "No, Uncle, I'm fine. Really. Just a bit tired."Addison added, "But young master, we don't know what happened to you. It's better to see a doctor."Franklin insisted, "I'm telling you, I'm okay. Just get me some food and water, and I'll be fine."Mr. Miles placed a hand on Franklin's shoulder. "Okay, son, but if you start feeling worse, we're taking you to the hospital."Franklin was grateful for their concern but eager to rest and process his thoughts. "There will be no need for that." He said.Mr. Miles nodded and led him to the dining room, where a warm meal was already prepared. "Sit down, son, and
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
Sophia opened the door and Daisy and her new boyfriend, Richmond walked in, and immediately everyone was excited.Sophia and Jake looked at them, their eyes wide with anticipation."Hey, guys!" Daisy smiled and greeted her siblings. "This is... um... my new friend.""Hi, everyone!" Richmond said, waving at them.Mr. Bernard stood up from his armchair with a warm smile on his face. "Ah, hello there! Welcome to our home.”"Thanks, sir," Richmond said, shaking Mr. Bernard's hand.Mrs. Amber hurried over to where they were. "Welcome, welcome!" she said, beaming at Richmond. "Nice to meet you.""Nice to meet you too, ma'am," Richmond said, bowing his head slightly, before hugging her.Daisy's family surrounded Richmond, who smiled at them, as he shook hands and hugged her siblings.Sophia and Jake couldn't stop staring at Richmond. Mrs. Amber and Mr. Bernard exchanged happy glances. They were thrilled to see their daughter with someone new and wealthy looking.Richmond was wearing an expen
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER THIRTY
Vera Martyn stood in front of her closet, trying to decide what to wear on her first day as the secretary to the CEO of Miles Empire.Her sister, Ms. Deborah Martyn, who was the general manager, had gotten her the job and was now helping her get ready."Vera, you should wear something professional but also stylish," Deborah said, scanning her sister's wardrobe. "You want to make a good impression on your first day."Vera blushed and took out a white blouse and a black skirt. "How about this?"Deborah smiled. "Perfect. And don't forget to wear your hair in a neat bun and minimal jewelry."Their mother, Mrs. Anthonia walked into the room with a warm smile plastered on her face. "My daughters, my beautiful daughters. I'm so proud of you both."Vera smiled, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. "Thanks, Mom. I'm a bit nervous about my first day."Mrs. Anthonia came over and gave her a hug. "You'll be fine, dear. You're smart and capable. Just be yourself and you'll do great."Deborah ad
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE
Bill Ford invited Professor Arjun to discuss their ongoing plans in a quiet café located within Bill Enterprise. The café was small and elegantly decorated, with soft lighting and plush seating.They sat down at a special table near the back, two hefty bodyguards positioned themselves discreetly nearby.A server approached their table, wearing a white and black uniform and a friendly smile. "Good day, Sir. What can I get for you today?"Bill Ford looked up and ordered. "We'll have two coffees. Black, no sugar."The server jotted down the order. "Certainly, sir. I'll bring those right out." She replied and walked away."So, Prof. Arjun, have you finished working on the device?" Bill Ford asked. Prof. Arjun nodded his head and his glasses slipped down his nose. "Yes, I have, Sir. It's a masterpiece. With this device, we can have full access into any company systems including Miles Empire.""That's amazing!” Bill Ford said. “Now, let's talk about how to get into Miles Empire."Prof. Arj
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO
Meanwhile, Franklin was still surprised at the beautiful woman who was sitting at the assistant's desk, typing away on the computer. Who was she? And what was she doing here? He thought to himself.Vera looked up, startled, as she noticed his presence. She couldn't believe her eyes. It was him, the delivery guy from the mall! The one who had given her and her ex-colleagues money. What was he doing here? And how did he get into the CEO’s office?Franklin's mind began to race with a lot of questions. Was she a spy? Working for Bill Ford or Casey Ford? How did she get past security? He felt a surge of anger. "What are you doing here?" he demanded.Vera was taken aback by Franklin's tone. "I...I can explain," she stuttered.Franklin's eyes narrowed. "Try," he said curtly.“I'm an employee here.” Vear explained.Franklin crossed his arms in his chest. "I don't believe you," he said bluntly. "What are you really doing here?"Vera felt accused, but continued to speak gently. "I'm telling the
The Return Of Franklin Miles   CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE
Franklin hadn't realized he didn't have a secretary, and he was relieved that there was someone new who could help him with some office tasks.Franklin's face relaxed, and he smiled. “I didn't know you are related to Deborah, or that you'd be working for me." He said.Vera laughed awkwardly. "It's a small world, isn't it, Sir?"Franklin waved his hand. "Please, just call me Franklin. No need for 'Sir'."Vera shook her head quickly. "No, Sir. It's not respectful. You're the CEO."Franklin sighed. "Really, I insist. Franklin is fine."Vera stared at Franklin with respect and nervousness. "Sir, I can't call you by your first name. It wouldn't be right. It's inappropriate to the position you hold."Franklin sighed softly. "Vera, I insist you call me Franklin. Titles create distance, and I want us to work closely together without formalities.""I understand, but I was taught to show respect to people," Vera replied earnestly. "And besides, it's not right for me to address you informally."F
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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
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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
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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
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The light from the overhead lamps made the space feel brighter. Franklin, who had arrived earlier than the usual time, took a seat and his hands rested on the table, fingers lightly tapping as he waited for the others.His mind raced with thoughts about what was going to happen today. This is the time. No more hiding. It’s time to face Bill Ford and his evil schemes.The door creaked open, and Conor stepped inside, carrying a laptop bag and a small black case.Behind him was Mr. Hughes, who looked serious as always.Then came Ashley, her expression calm but her fingers nervously clutching a folder.Vera and Deborah entered last, talking quietly between themselves.Everyone greeted and took their seats around the table.Franklin stood up, clearing his throat. “Thanks for coming, everyone. We don’t have much time, so let’s get straight to it.”Conor placed the black case on the table and unlocked it, pulling out a small stack of papers and a flash drive.“We’ve gathered enough proof to
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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-FOUR
The executives sat frozen, each man consumed by anger or fear. Papers lay scattered across the table, evidence of the evil scheme Bill had stirred. He stood at the head of the table, his presence commanding, his eyes scanning the room like a hawk.Franklin Miles, seated in a secret room around the corner, watched everything unfold with a tight jaw. Something about the whole ordeal didn’t sit right with him, but he kept his expression neutral. He glanced at Conor, who was standing by the wall with his arms crossed. The two exchanged a subtle look before Franklin’s gaze returned to the table. He had other plans to figure out what was really going on, and those plans required patience.Bill tapped the table lightly with his fingers, the sound breaking the uncomfortable silence. “Gentlemen,” he said, his voice calm yet piercing, “it’s clear we have a serious issue here. Investors like me don’t appreciate seeing their money vanish into thin air.”Lee leaned forward, his face pale. “I didn’
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The morning sun shone brightly over the grand headquarters of Bill Enterprises. It was a day of high pressure, as Bill Ford and his entourage were finally visiting the Miles Empire. This wasn’t just a casual meeting. Bill had been well articulated about his evil scheme with the way Miles Empire handled investor money, and today he planned to address it.Bill stood in front of his mirror, adjusting his tie. He was wearing a sharp black suit, his expression calm but cold.His assistant knocked on the door.“Mr. Ford, your convoy is ready,” the assistant said.Bill nodded and grabbed his briefcase. “Let’s not waste time. Today, we will finish what we started.”Downstairs, the convoy waited. His entourage, including Professor Arjun, Ivan, Viktor, and Igor, stood by their separate car. Each of them wore a similar grim expression and had their own different role to play.“We’re ready when you are,” Viktor said.Bill looked at them, his lips curling into a small smile. “This is going to be q
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Franklin sat at his desk, staring at the laptop in front of him. His office was quiet, but his mind wasn’t. The things Jake had told him about Daisy’s plan and now his worries about Miles' Empire wouldn’t let him rest. He ran his hand through his hair, leaned back in his chair, and picked up his phone. It was time to act.“Conor, come to my office,” Franklin said after Conor picked up.A few minutes later, Conor entered. He was dressed casually but moved with the ease of someone always on guard. “What’s up, boss?” he asked, sitting down.Franklin leaned forward. “We have a problem. I installed surveillance cameras in critical areas of the headquarters—quietly, without anyone knowing. I need you and Mr. Hughes to check if they’re working properly. Don’t let anyone suspect what you’re doing. I have a feeling something's going on.”Conor nodded, his brows furrowed. “You think someone’s trying to mess with things there?”“I do,” Franklin said. “And I want proof before we act. These camera
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Daisy pushed the door open and stepped into her apartment, kicking off her shoes by the entrance. The place was quiet, but not the comforting kind of quiet. It felt tense, like the walls were holding their breath. She dropped her bag on the couch and ran a hand through her hair.“Sophia?” she called out, her voice echoing in the stillness.“In here,” Sophia’s voice came from the kitchen.Daisy followed the sound, her steps slow and careful. When she got to the kitchen, Sophia was leaning against the counter, arms crossed, her face tight with frustration. A cup of tea sat untouched in front of her.“Hey,” Daisy said, trying to sound cheerful, though her stomach twisted at the sight of Sophia’s expression. “What’s with the look? Did something happen?”Sophia’s eyes narrowed. “You tell me, Daisy.”Daisy froze for a second, her mind racing. “What do you mean? Did… did something happen with you and Jake?”Sophia let out a short laugh, but there was no humor in it. “Oh, yeah. Jake happened.
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Franklin was having breakfast with a coffee cup that had gone cold, and a laptop blinking with unread emails. The day had been long, and he was already feeling drained.Just as he reached for the coffee cup, his phone buzzed on the desk. He glanced at the screen. It was an unknown number.He hesitated for a moment, then picked it up. “Hello, this is Franklin Miles,” he said in his usual calm tone.“Franklin, it’s Jake. Daisy’s brother,” a nervous voice came through the line.Franklin frowned, sitting up straighter. Jake? Daisy’s brother? This was unexpected. “Jake? Why are you calling me? Is everything okay?”There was a pause on the other end, and Franklin could hear Jake take a deep breath before speaking again. “No, everything is not okay. I need to tell you something important—about Daisy.”Franklin’s chest tightened. “What about Daisy?”Jake’s voice was shaky but firm. “She’s lying to you, Franklin. About the baby. It’s not yours.”Franklin froze, the words hitting him like a pun
