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Alex looked at who the caller was and refused to pick it up. He was still not sure about what he felt and the realisation of who Richard Dickson was. It sent shock waves down his body. He got up and quickly dressed up. His supposed Aunty was coming over. Alex had never met any of his relatives except his grandfather. The thought of meeting up with one of them was making him feel on edge. He wanted to make a good first impression. He looked through his closet and thought of what to wear. " That one is better." A voice came from behind startling him a bit " This?" Alex asked looking at Ruth "Yes, I can see you are a little nervous."She added, taking care of his room. " Is it that obvious?" I asked with a faint smile " You just need to be yourself and moreover most of them are willing to meet up with you," Ruth added " Really?" Alex asked raising his eyebrow His phone rang again. " Are you not getting that?" " I do not know who the caller is. The number is restricted but I think I
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Chapter 20 They all sat down round the table like a big family and chatted. " I am so sorry you have to go through all of that," Chloe said with a sad face Alex looked at John " They all know about your story. We have searched all over for you. I guess we were lucky when you had the blood test." he replied " Did he know how his parents died?" Miranda asked and John quickly cut in. " Why don't we go out for some refreshment?" he said getting up with his walking stick. Alex looked at him and knew he was hiding something about the death of his parents. His phone rang again, distracting him a little. He decided to pick up the unknown call" Hello, Alex on the line," he said looking at his grandfather " You didn't even bother to return my calls. I thought we had something going on between us?" Roseline said over the phone " Ah, Roseline. This is actually not a good time. Do you mind me calling you back?" Alex replied " Do you promise to return the call?" She asked "Of course I will
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Alex took Miranda's number from his grandfather and excused himself from the room. As he walked back to his quarters, his mind was filled with a mix of emotions and thoughts. He couldn't shake off the feeling of unease regarding his family's past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his parents' deaths.Sitting at his desk, he dialed Miranda's number. After a few rings, she picked up."Hello?" Miranda's warm voice greeted him."Hi, Aunt Miranda, it's Alex," he said, trying to sound composed despite the turmoil within."Alex, dear! How are you?" Miranda's voice was filled with genuine concern."I'm... I'm okay. I just wanted to say thank you for today and for welcoming me into the family," Alex said, feeling a surge of gratitude."Oh, sweetheart, it was our pleasure. We've been waiting for this day for so long," Miranda replied warmly."Listen, Aunt Miranda, I was wondering if we could talk sometime... about my parents," Alex hesitated, unsure how to broach the subject.There w
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Alex looked up and was surprised to see Claire. Wanting to make her jealous he held onto Roseline's hand " Can I make it up to you?" He said with a smile Claire walked past them and was surprised to see Alex dating the daughter of an underworld lord. She wondered if Alex didn't know who she was or was doing it on purpose to make her jealous. " Can I have a glass of champagne please?" Claire ordered crossing her leg She was obviously done begging Alex to forgive her. She took out her phone and called Henry " Hello Honey." she said gently placing the phone on her ears Alex looked back and their gaze met, he was losing it… The fact that he was seated in the same restaurant as her was suffocating him. He had flashbacks of how He had been treated by Claire and her mother Roseline noticed something was off about him. " Are you alright, Alex?" She asked looking at his handshake visibly Alex held his hand tight and smiled " I am fine. I have just been through a lot lately." He looked up a
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The following day was very eventful, Alex had planned to visit the orange since he couldn't go there the last time he planned. He got up from his bed and walked to take his bath. His mind went back to the lady his grandfather talked about. " Who could she be?" Alex brushed his palms over the mirror in his front to see clearly. His hair was rough. He quickly brushed his teeth and took a warm bath. He was feeling a little cold. He walked out of the bathroom and got a call from Andrew. Alex walked towards the com and picked up his call. " What is it, Andrew?" " Sir, we need to head out. We are visiting your new house and Roland is in the police station. The DPO is asking to see you and know what they are charging Roland with." Andrew replied " Oh, that. I had a different plan already. We need to visit the orphanage. We were supposed to go a couple of days back if you remember." " Of course sir. When do you want to go?" He asked adjusting his spectacle " Today but first I need to ta
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"Answer the man's question!" The DPO's voice boomed in the room.Roland shifted uncomfortably, his eyes moving around the room as if searching for an escape route. Finally, he summoned the courage to speak, albeit hesitantly. "I... I didn't mean to burn it down. It was an accident."Alex narrowed his eyes, his patience wearing thin. "An accident? You call burning down a house an accident?"Roland gulped audibly. "I... I was trying to light a cigarette outside, and I must have dropped the match by mistake. I didn't realize it until it was too late."The DPO shook his head in disbelief. "So you're telling me that you accidentally set fire to a whole house?""Yes, sir," Roland stammered. "I didn't mean for it to happen. I swear."Alex let out a frustrated sigh. "Do you have any idea how much damage you've caused? Not to mention the emotional distress it's caused me." "I'm sorry," Roland muttered, his gaze fixed on the floor. He knew arguing with Alex there would mean another day in the
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Alex had his things packed and moved into his new home. He marveled at the sight as he walked into the house. Money changeth all things. He could hardly believe it was the same house he had bought from the McCartneys. As he stepped into his new home, he was immediately struck by its grandeur and elegance. The foyer boasted high ceilings adorned with intricate chandeliers, casting a warm glow over the polished marble floors below. A sweeping staircase curved gracefully to the second floor, its wrought iron railing adding a touch of sophistication to the space.To the left of the foyer, a cozy sitting area beckoned with plush velvet sofas arranged around a marble-topped coffee table. Large windows adorned with luxurious drapes flooded the room with natural light, offering stunning views of the manicured gardens outside.On the right side of the foyer, double doors led into a spacious dining room, complete with an ornate mahogany table that could easily seat twelve guests. A crystal chan
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Alex was asleep when he heard a gentle knock at his door. He groaned, he hated being disturbed when he was fast asleep. He looked at the time and it was just 9 am. " Oh my god! I am late for work." He shouted trying to hit the bathroom. He looked at his phone and saw Andrew had bombarded him with calls and messages. He was about to enter the bathroom when he heard another knock at the door. " I need a maid, a butler." He said walking downstairs in his pyjamas. " I am coming." He shouted at the top of his voice Alex opened the door and blocked the rays of the sun with his hands " How may I help you please?" He asked trying to look into the face of his visitor "My name is Henrietta Wilson. Your grandfather said you were expecting me." She replied staring at Alex whose face was rough Alex smirked seeing that his grandfather can be persistent. " Come in," he said without looking at her face Henrietta walked into the house and she was stunned by what she was seeing. The house was magn
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