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The Richest Heir CHAPTER 104
Mr. Stevens's eyes blazed with fury as he glared at the security guards before turning his attention to Mr. Jackson. "How dare you have your security block my path?" he demanded, his voice cutting through the tension in the room. "Do you even remember who I am? Do you know who my family is?" He took a step closer, his anger palpable."Are you sure you want to go against me, Mr. Jackson?" He shouted with an extremely angry expression.Mr. Jackson met Mr. Stevens's heated gaze with a calm, unwavering demeanor. "Sir, your girlfriend made a statement herself, in front of the entire salesroom, that she would resign if Mr. King purchased the villa. We all are witnesses to her words," he said, his tone even and composed.He continued, "Although she now claims she said no such thing, her commitment was clear. She gave her word, and we must hold her to it. Only once she resigns, as she promised, will I allow you all to leave." His voice remained calm, trying not to provoke Mr. Stevens furth
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 105
A subtle ring chime began to resonate through the room, the sound cutting through the tense atmosphere like a knife. The ominous sound served as a harbinger of impending doom, causing a shiver to run down the spines of those present.Mr. Stevens' smirk widened as he reveled in the palpable unease that permeated the room, his gaze lingering on each person in turn. The ring chime echoed ominously, signaling the beginning of a chilling new chapter in their ordeal.RINGRINGRINGAfter two rings, a deep voice answered the phone, and Mr. Stevens quickly activated the speaker function."Uncle Jacob," he greeted, his tone respectful yet tinged with frustration."Mathew? What made you remember your old uncle" came Jacob's gruff voice from the other end."I'm stuck at the exclusive showroom in the sales department," Mr. Stevens explained, urgency creeping into his voice. "Some people, along with security guards, have blocked my path. They won't let me leave."There was a pause before Jacob res
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 106
"You...you've gone mad!" She hissed close to his ear.Cassie glanced at him, her face scrunching up in confusion. She hadn't realized just how stubborn Caleb could be, and she couldn't comprehend why he remained so composed while everyone else quivered at the thought of her brother-in-law's uncle's impending arrival. Despite the looming threat, Caleb stood unperturbed, as if utterly indifferent to the danger posed by Mr. Stevens' uncle."Caleb..." Cassie trailed off, her words tapering into silence as she simply stared at him, at a loss for further expression.As Cassie whispered to Caleb to apologize to her brother-in-law, her voice wasn't low enough, and Mr. Stevens overheard.He chuckled darkly. "So, Cassie asked you to apologize to me, huh? I was actually considering forgiving you," he remarked, a hint of mockery in his tone. "I thought maybe all that newfound money had gone to your head. But since you still don't want to apologize, we'll just have to wait until my uncle arrives
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 107
As his nephew hesitated to comply with his command, his uncle closed in on him with a deliberate slowness, each step heavy with intent. Locking eyes with his nephew, he spoke in a low, ominous tone."Did I not make myself clear?" His voice held a steely edge as he continued, "Kneel in front of Mr. King, or else..." The unspoken threat hung heavy in the air, leaving no room for defiance.As Jacob contemplated the situation, he couldn't help but acknowledge that if it were anyone else, he would have stood by his nephew's side and taught the other person a lesson. However, the unexpected twist was that his nephew had offended someone as powerful as Mr. King.Jacob was acutely aware of Caleb's position as the chairman of a multibillion-dollar company with vast assets, making him even more influential than Frank and Mr. Cole, who both worked for him.The realization dawned on him: how could he risk offending someone as significant as Mr. King for the sake of his nephew?Mr. Stevens scoffed
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 108
As everyone else began to disperse, Cassie remained rooted to the spot, her eyes fixed on Caleb as he shook hands with Jacob. Their whispered conversation piqued her curiosity, but she was too stunned to move. She stood there, unsure of what to say or do, feeling a mix of confusion and awe at the unfolding events.As Caleb walked towards the couch and settled down, picking up a magazine, Cassie's gaze remained fixed on him. She couldn't help but feel a whirlwind of emotions swirling inside her, leaving her unable to articulate her thoughts. All she knew was that she had missed out on a significant opportunity the previous night, and now, watching Caleb, she couldn't help but wonder what could have been.Caleb glanced up from the magazine, catching Cassie's gaze as she stared at him. Raising a single eyebrow, he returned her stare, waiting for her to speak. "Why haven't you left with the others?" he inquired, his voice calm yet curious.Cassie hesitated for a moment, fidgeting with
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 109
Despite Caleb's unexpected decision to add her to WeFriends, Miss Roberts remained stunned, but quickly recovered and shot Cassie a narrowed-eyed glare.With a satisfied smile, Cassie returned her gaze back and watched as Caleb searched for her ID and sent her a friend request. As she accepted it, a wave of relief washed over her. Only a few minutes ago, she had harbored doubts about ever forming a connection with him. Just before she made her way to the door, believing she stood no chance with him whatsoever, her hopes had dwindled. But now, as they exchanged friend requests on WeFriends, they were overcoming the divide between them, forging a new bond.A bond with an extremely rich and powerful man.Cassie hesitated for a moment before mustering up the courage to speak. "Okay, bye then. I'll see you soon, right?" she said, her voice slightly shaky.But before she could turn away, Caleb stopped her with a gentle hand on her arm. "Wait a moment, Cassie. There's something I need t
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 110
As Sophia arrived home, her mother was waiting for her by the door, a stern expression etched on her face. Sophia attempted to walk past her, but her mother swiftly grabbed her hand, preventing her from escaping the impending confrontation."I've been waiting for your call for the past hour and a half," her mother scolded, her tone laced with frustration. "Your father—""How many times do I have to tell you, he's not my father, he's your husband," Sophia interjected sharply, but her mother ignored her correction, continuing her tirade."—has been anxiously waiting for your call to inform him if you've secured the deal for the villa," her mother insisted, her grip tightening on Sophia's hand.Sophia struggled and managed to break free from her mother's grasp, her expression tight with frustration and anxiety. Without a word, she marched into the house, her mother hot on her heels, demanding answers."Did you find a villa within our budget?" her mother pressed impatiently. "And if so,
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 111
Caleb leaned in slightly, ensuring Miss Roberts understood the gravity of his words."Miss Roberts, I won't be signing the contract myself," he began, his voice low but firm. "Instead, I need you to contact Miss Sofia Walters and inform her that you agree to the one million dollars for the villa she liked. However, under no circumstances should you mention the additional 1.75 million dollars I'll be paying the excess for the villa. It's to be kept as a secret, a gift without her knowledge of its source. Do you understand?"Miss Roberts was speechless as she stared at Caleb, her mind a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Who was this Sophia? Despite everything that had transpired earlier, Caleb's thoughts were still fixated on her. Was she a relative, or perhaps something more? Jealousy gnawed at her insides, consuming her with every passing moment.Caleb raised an eyebrow, his gaze unwavering as he awaited her response."Do you understand?" he asked again.Before Miss Roberts could re