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The Rightful Heir CHAPTER 20
Liam's POV My eyes were heavy with sleep and I could almost feel the weight of the responsibility I was carrying. I knew I deserved a long night's sleep but not at the moment because I was driving.Even though I drove, I did so out of muscle memory as my mind was currently replaying the events of that morning. So I had to appear before the Crestwood Judicial Board on Friday morning because Ryan had big favors to call at school. This didn't bother me though, what really bothered me at the moment was Melissa.Even though I had acted like she said, 'a jerk' I knew I somehow knew that she did what she did earlier to get Ryan off my back and when she approached me a while ago, I had sensed her sadness and it was as clear as noon in her eyes too. Was she forced to stay at Ryan's side? I wondered in silence.My car had entered another street when I thought I saw something. I quickly did a double take and couldn't believe my eyes.The new Red Porche Boxster Ryan was showing off at school wa
The Rightful Heir Chapter 21
Liam's POV I had half a mind to speed up but I knew that there were fewer cars in the road as a result of the rain so whoever was following me would just chase after me with ease.Whoever they were, I still needed to shake them off. I didn't know who they were or what they wanted but one thing was certain, they were not here to ask for an autograph.I turned into another street and increased the speed of the car. I noticed them do the same but keep their car at a relative distance.I had to get back to my apartment and I really wasn't keen on letting some stranger follow me back to where I stayed so after racking up my brain for a means to get out of the situation at hand, I finally decided to do the most stupid thing I could think of.I couldn't see far ahead as a result of the rain but the short part of the road before me was clear. I brought my leg hard on the gas and sent the car flying forward.The SUV did exactly as I had expected. They were not being subtle anymore. This was o
The Rightful Heir CHAPTER 22
Liam's POVThe papers on my desk looked blurry under the bright office lights. Carter Enterprises. My family’s company. A business built with secrets of its own and now connected to the Blackwoods. I ran my hand through my hair while trying to understand the confusing money reports. Each page showed how complicated my father’s life had been. I was still trying to figure it all out.I was still new to the world of figures and reports and wealth but I was doing my best to catch up.Ring! Ring!My phone broke the silence. I looked at the screen and my excitement was aroused immediately. It was Hans Hoffman. I answered while at the same time feeling a little nervous. “Hans, what’s going on?”“Liam, I need to talk to you. It’s about Blackwood,” he said seriously.“What is it? Can’t you just tell me now?”“No. It’s something private. Too risky over the phone. Can we meet? At the amusement Park near Crestwood, near the big old oak tree. As soon as you can.”“Crestwood Park? Why there?”“
The Rightful Heir Chapter One
Liam’s POVCrestwood University wasn’t just a school—it was an empire built for the rich, by the rich. A place where last names mattered more than merit, and money was the key to everything. If you weren’t born with a silver spoon, you were just another background character, an extra in the story of the elite. That was me. I had learned that the hard way.As I walked through the grand marble halls, my shoulders throbbing with pain from the excessive book I had stashed into my bag.I could feel the sneers, the sideways glances. My faded shoes, the second-hand clothes I had carefully ironed this morning, and the cheap wristwatch my mom had given me on my last birthday—all of it shouting I don't belong in here. I don't fit in. I was the charity case, the scholarship student. The poor kid surrounded by royalty.“Hey, loser.” I heard a voice behind me. I barely had time to react before a hand slammed into my back, shoving me forward. I stumbled, barely catching myself before my books
The Rightful Heir Chapter Two
Liam’s POVThe next morning, I walked into Crestwood with my head down, hoping to get through the day unnoticed. I had worn my faded hoodie, trying to shy away from anyone noticing me. In a nutshell, I was not trying to draw any attention to myself. But that was a foolish thought.The moment I stepped into the hallway, the whispers started. It was as if they had waited for me. “Did you see the video?”“Damn, that was brutal.”“I almost feel bad for him. Almost.”"Liam was never in their league. I would go and hang if I were him." The word stung me more than I cared to admit.Confused, I pulled out my phone. My fingers trembled slightly as I opened the school’s social media forum. The top post had already racked up thousands of views."Melissa and Ryan's Grand Confession—And The Loser Who Never Stood A Chance!"I clicked on the video.The screen was filled with last night’s cafeteria scene. The moment Melissa kissed Ryan. The laughter, the cheers. But then the camera zoomed in—on m
The Rightful Heir Chapter Three
Liam’s POVThe moment I clicked the link, my phone screen went black.I frowned, tapping the power button repeatedly, but nothing happened.Then, suddenly, a loading bar appeared. “Initializing… Verifying Identity…”A chill ran down my spine.What the hell was this?My heart pounded as the screen flashed the dim light against my face, displaying a single message in bold letters:“Welcome, Liam Carter. You are the rightful heir to the Carter Conglomerate.”I froze.The Carter Conglomerate?Was this some kind of joke?I had no father. My mother worked herself to the bone to keep us afloat. There was no way I was connected to something so powerful.I should have closed the app. Should have ignored the ridiculous claim.But I couldn’t.I needed to know more.A new message appeared.“Access your inheritance now?”Two options flashed below it:[YES] – [NO]My fingers hovered over the screen.This was insane. This had to be a scam, right?But… what if it wasn’t?I hesitated for a long moment
The Rightful Heir Chapter Four
Liam’s POVThe sleek, black car that pulled up outside my apartment was unlike anything I’d ever seen. It was a luxury vehicle, the kind only billionaires rode in, with tinted windows and an engine that barely made a sound.I stood frozen at the doorway, my pulse racing. This was really becoming real.The message. The money. The inheritance.It wasn’t a joke.The driver, a man in a black suit, stepped out and gave me a polite nod. “Mr. Carter?”I hesitated for a fraction of a second before nodding.He opened the back door. “Please, step inside.”I swallowed my nerves and slid into the car. The interior smelled of expensive leather, and soft jazz played in the background. The door shut behind me with a gentle thud. “Where are we going?” I asked.The driver didn’t turn his head. “To your future.”The drive was silent, smooth, and fast.Through the tinted windows, I watched the city blur past, the neon lights of downtown giving way to towering skyscrapers and exclusive high-rise buildin
The Rightful Heir Chapter Five
Liam’s POVAs the elevator went down, my heart beat fast against my ribs.This morning, I was just another scholarship student at Crestwood, surviving on part-time jobs and some minimal jobs I could find. But now?I was a billionaire. The heir to a conglomerate. A man with power that I barely understood.And, according to Charles Davenport, a target. I wonder why he said that to me when I was just a kid, a teenager. The elevator doors slid open to the underground parking lot, where the same black luxury car was waiting. The driver from earlier stood beside it, his face devoid of any emotions.I guess he was a chauffeur meant to drive me up and down. “Where to, Mr. Carter?” he asked.I hesitated for a moment before answering.“Crestwood.”The ride back was quiet, but my mind was anything but.How much had my life changed in just a few hours?It felt strange and I still didn't understand what was going on. It felt like a dream. The money, the power, the weight of an entire empire no
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CHAPTER 22
Liam's POVThe papers on my desk looked blurry under the bright office lights. Carter Enterprises. My family’s company. A business built with secrets of its own and now connected to the Blackwoods. I ran my hand through my hair while trying to understand the confusing money reports. Each page showed how complicated my father’s life had been. I was still trying to figure it all out.I was still new to the world of figures and reports and wealth but I was doing my best to catch up.Ring! Ring!My phone broke the silence. I looked at the screen and my excitement was aroused immediately. It was Hans Hoffman. I answered while at the same time feeling a little nervous. “Hans, what’s going on?”“Liam, I need to talk to you. It’s about Blackwood,” he said seriously.“What is it? Can’t you just tell me now?”“No. It’s something private. Too risky over the phone. Can we meet? At the amusement Park near Crestwood, near the big old oak tree. As soon as you can.”“Crestwood Park? Why there?”“
Chapter 21
Liam's POV I had half a mind to speed up but I knew that there were fewer cars in the road as a result of the rain so whoever was following me would just chase after me with ease.Whoever they were, I still needed to shake them off. I didn't know who they were or what they wanted but one thing was certain, they were not here to ask for an autograph.I turned into another street and increased the speed of the car. I noticed them do the same but keep their car at a relative distance.I had to get back to my apartment and I really wasn't keen on letting some stranger follow me back to where I stayed so after racking up my brain for a means to get out of the situation at hand, I finally decided to do the most stupid thing I could think of.I couldn't see far ahead as a result of the rain but the short part of the road before me was clear. I brought my leg hard on the gas and sent the car flying forward.The SUV did exactly as I had expected. They were not being subtle anymore. This was o
CHAPTER 20
Liam's POV My eyes were heavy with sleep and I could almost feel the weight of the responsibility I was carrying. I knew I deserved a long night's sleep but not at the moment because I was driving.Even though I drove, I did so out of muscle memory as my mind was currently replaying the events of that morning. So I had to appear before the Crestwood Judicial Board on Friday morning because Ryan had big favors to call at school. This didn't bother me though, what really bothered me at the moment was Melissa.Even though I had acted like she said, 'a jerk' I knew I somehow knew that she did what she did earlier to get Ryan off my back and when she approached me a while ago, I had sensed her sadness and it was as clear as noon in her eyes too. Was she forced to stay at Ryan's side? I wondered in silence.My car had entered another street when I thought I saw something. I quickly did a double take and couldn't believe my eyes.The new Red Porche Boxster Ryan was showing off at school wa
CHAPTER 19
Ryan's POV Upon the shitty ways my day could go, getting arrested by some rookie Police officers on training wheels wasn't exactly how I planned to spend my day!My brand new Porsche boxster was damaged because of some silly girl and now I had somehow ended up in police custody.“Let me out of these cuffs now!” I yelled at the officers.They did nothing of the such but led me or rather pulled me towards their car. “You have no idea who I am! Let me go! I demand to make a phone call!”“You'll get your phone call at the station.” One of them replied grumpily. I knew at this point that nothing I could say could move them so I stopped struggling and allowed them to bundle me into the car like some criminal. I was by then seething with rage.“You will all pay for this!” I fumed. “Soon enough, you're all going to realize you'd have minded your business.”The officers exchanged a look between themselves and then rolled their eyes as if they were just dealing with another teenage junkie on
CHAPTER 18
Ryan's POV “I was just… nothing… I was just talking to Liam here.” Melissa stuttered.My eyes snapped from her seemingly frightened face back to Liam who was smiling smugly like some fool who had just hit the jackpot.I didn't like that smile.“Go wait for me by the car,” I told Melissa.“I was just…”“Now Melissa!” I cut her off sternly.Even with my face turned away from her, I could almost see her jump a little at the force of my voice. I imagined her biting her lips as she always does when frustrated but she obeyed and walked off.“What was that about huh?” I asked Liam.“I don't know, maybe she is finally tired of your bullshit and is just realizing that she deserves someone better,” Liam replied.I frowned in confusion.“What?” “Oh, she wanted me on a date with her, away from your imposing personality.” He smirked.I realized that he was being sarcastic.“Really funny, Carter.” I scoffed. “Revel in your ignorance as long as it lasts. I assure you, whatever you have hidden away
Chapter 17
Liam's POVMy heart jumped to my throat as I turned quickly around. I knew that voice and even before I could turn, I knew that I was in a little bit of trouble already.“What have you done, Mr Carter?” Mr Anderson, the school's Dean came bearing down on me angrily. It was then I realized suddenly that it was his car mine had swerved into when I tried to avoid Ryan.“I'm sorry sir.” I replied. “I was just trying to…”“You did that on purpose didn't you?!” He screamed, cutting me off even before I could finish my sentence.There was once a time I was scared of Mr Anderson but not anymore. Mr Anderson, like the majority of the school's population was from autocratic families and chose to torment people like me who were just regulars trying to live as best as we could.“I was just trying to avoid colliding into Ryan when…”“Don't think you can lie your way out of this situation boy!” He thundered. “It's really frustrating, the way you won't let me finish my sentences!” I snapped angrily
CHAPTER 16
Liam's POV“He knows you're unto him!” Charles exclaimed as he paced up and down in front of my table.I relaxed calmly in the soft leather chair, still finding it awkward to believe that from nothing, I was suddenly pulled into a world I thought I'd never be introduced into. A world of numbers and logical reasoning.“He was bound to know at one point or another.” I said calmly.“Yes but preferably when you've gathered all the required evidence!” Charles snapped.I get why he was angry and I understood him perfectly. Most of my supply chains, most of the supply chains feeding resources to Carter Enterprises were disrupted purposely by Blackwood.“You stirred the hornet nest.” Charles said. “He wants you to know that he's got you in his sight. He only sent a message this time.”“And I will be ready for him next time.” I muttered.“You don't seem to understand how grave this situation is.” Charles' impatience was hard to contain. “You don't know this man like I do!”“I think I do.” I re
CHAPTER 15
Liam's POV“You're too tense. Relax your body!” Hans muttered right next to me, low enough for only my ears. I admit I was a little bit tense but there was actually no need for Hans acting as if he was a decorated agent on espionage. I tried as best as I could, to relax. My instincts told me those men, whoever they were, were still following us.We had by now entered the museum and were following closely Behind a small group of people. I had no idea of what Hans planned and at this moment, I was only following blindly.“Quick! Duck in here.” Hans suddenly whispered when we turned into another hallway.Before I could react, he grabbed my hand and quickly pulled me into the broom cupboard. The door shut behind us but slightly open. It wasn't long before I heavy footsteps and through the gap, I saw them pass, the men who were on our trail.“Okay… This isn't weird at all.” I muttered to myself. “Shh..” Hans hushed in the darkness.Of all the things I thought I would be doing that day,
Chapter 14
Liam's POV“The Glam Parlour, that's what we called it.” My mother began. “It was a little fashion world of its own, perhaps the very best back in the day. I started as a pattern designer until my boss saw the potential in me and quickly moved me through the ranks.” She sniffed again and I handed her a handkerchief“Thank you,” she muttered as she took it.“Why's it that I'm learning this today?” I asked uncertainly. “What happened at the Glam Parlour?”“I was… I was..” She stammered as if the details were too painful for her to recall. “My boss had no child and no kin so naturally, he signed off The Glam Parlour to me before his death.”“So what happened to the Glam Parlour?”Her eyes immediately turned wild at my question. I had never seen my mother angry but I saw her face twisted in intense anger.“He suddenly came in!” She exclaimed. “That vulture! That predator! He swooped in immediately and took it! He took everything away?!”For some reason my heart was suddenly beating rapid
