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The Rise Of The Penniless Son-in-law CHAPTER 75
Tension inside the vehicle escalated as the car sped through the streets of Rochester. Rubby remained determined, his thoughts already strategizing the upcoming step. Henry held onto the steering wheel firmly, his knuckles becoming white from the excitement. Claire remained calm on the outside, but she could feel the gravity of their actions sinking into her stomach. The thought of the death of Alex's parents gnawed at her, and she wondered what Xavier and Ruby were hiding. When they got to the office, they saw George Blades standing there, surrounded by Rubby's henchmen. George seemed anxious, his gaze flicking around the room as though seeking a way out.Rubby motioned for George to sit down with an indecipherable look on his face. "George, it appears that you have been very occupied recently, accessing company files and documents. I am not going to harm you if you give me what I need." George's complexion became lighter, yet he did not refuse it. I will attempt to rephrase the te
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The tension in the room was palpable as Rubby and Alex faced off, each sizing the other up, trying to anticipate the next move. Despite the heated exchange, neither was willing to back down. Alex looked at Ruby, and it was like both of them were seated in a heated chess board game. Neither of them wants the next opponent to win. Rubby leaned forward, his gaze unwavering. "You may think you're untouchable, Alex, but everyone has their weaknesses. We just need to find yours. And trust me, I am going to."Alex chuckled, a sly grin playing on his lips. "And what makes you think you can find my weaknesses, Rubby? You're just a pawn in this game, a mere puppet for someone else's agenda."Rubby's jaw clenched, but he maintained his composure. "Maybe so, but I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty to get what I want. And right now, what I want is to know what you and Xavier are hiding."Alex's smirk widened, and he leaned back in his chair, seemingly unfazed. "Ah, Xavier. Always the wildcard in
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As Alex's hand gently brushed the stray strand of hair from Henrietta's face, a fleeting moment of tenderness passed between them amidst the chaos of the situation. Henrietta's eyes softened as she looked up at Alex, her heart beating against her chest slightly at the tender touch of Alex on her skin. "I understand, Alex," Henrietta whispered, her voice barely above a breath. "But you have to trust me. We're in this together, no matter what." Henrietta said, slowly walking closer to Alex. She could feel her breath on him and his on her. The moment was magical as both of them stared at each other, not sure of what to do or say. In the heat of the moment, Alex kissed Henrietta softly and caressed her slightly. Henrietta smiled as she looked into his face. "Do you believe me now?" She asked, tilting her head back a bit, to look into Alex's face. Alex smiled and looked at her. "You need to make me. I know you have proven yourself, but..." Henrietta placed her finger on his lips and look
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Alex called all the board members and board directors and had them seated before him. They all looked at him and wondered why he had called a gathering, including the contracted staff. Alex stood up and looked at all of them, adjusting his suit. "I believe you all have heard about the recent events and developments. I would say that I wasn't expecting anybody to backstab me. I believe I have been fair to everyone since I began my work as the CEO of this company. Thus, I demand your very best. I would like to say kudos to the IT team members. They have really proved their worth and showed me how far they are ready to go with me. Nevertheless, I want them to put in more effort." Alex said, gently placing the chairs around the table and looking at each member at the table. They were all scared of the unknown. Alex continued, "I believed you all heard about the leakage of some important office documents and files. I want to say we have successfully retrieved some vital documents and also
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Rubby sat down and looked at Claire. "When are you going to tell me you were once married to Alex? Do you plan on keeping that a secret from me?" He asked with anger. "I thought it wasn't necessary." Claire looked at Henry and back at Rubby. "How do I even know you are not working for him? You might decide to switch sides one day and snitch on us." Rubby added "That would never happen. I can vouch for Claire with my life. Besides, if they were still together, Alex wouldn't buy them off the house but throw them out on the street." Henry looked at Rubby. "Well, that is a good point. Now, we still don't know what the big deal is, and what George brought to us has been a waste of time. We need to devise a new plan and know what the mission is all about. I think we have Xavier on board already, but I don't trust him to tell us everything. Henry, you need to gather more information about Alex and his association with his business partners." Henry nodded and got up from his seat. George
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As Roseline left her father's presence, she couldn't shake off the feeling of discomfort that settled within her. His sudden insistence on marriage with Alex felt more like a strategic move than a genuine concern for her happiness. Nevertheless, she pushed the thought aside, focusing on her upcoming dinner with Alex. She walked out of the house and was met with a warm embrace from Alex. "You look dashing." Roseline blushed "Thank you. You are not looking bad yourself." She said with a smile, entering the car. "I don't feel like eating out today, so why don't we go to my house?" Alex said, driving out of the compound. There was untold tension between the two of them. Alex wanted to talk, but Roseline cut him short. "You can go first." Both of them said it at the same time, and they laughed. "Go ahead." Alex smiled as he navigated the busy street. "Where are we going with this? Do you even love me, Alex?" Roseline asked, placing her hands gently on Alex's hands. Alex sighed, knowing
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Sitting at the head of the table with his staff around him, Alex felt the heavy burden of responsibility weighing on him. This meal was more than just eating together; it was about building a feeling of togetherness and confidence among those who worked hard to assist him. He felt he needed to connect more with them and listen to their complaints.Uncertain glances were exchanged by staff members in the room filled with nervous energy, unsure of what to anticipate from the gathering that took them by surprise. Fiona's comforting presence and Alex's peaceful attitude slowly alleviated their worries. They couldn't lift their utensils as they all sat down in fear. Alex smiled, seeing the looks on their faces, and he knew he had to ease the tension a little bit. He started by expressing gratitude to everyone for being present that evening, his voice exuding a sense of both power and kindness. "I understand that this may appear strange, but I feel it is crucial for us to unite as a team,
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Charlotte was left out of everything. Rubby had given her a job as a nanny, and she was getting tired of it. "I wonder why I have to work like some maid." She said she was frustrated. She picked up her phone and called Claire. "Can we talk later, Mother? I am busy at work right now." Claire replied by hanging up the call. Charlotte sighed and looked at the baby she was holding. Rubby had decided to have her pay for the money she had collected from him by working in some of the health care centers he works with. He had used the hospital as a means of keeping his illegal funds unknown to government authorities. They have tried to dig some dirt in Ruby, but he has always managed to escape without getting caught. She was lost in thought when her phone rang. "Is this Mrs. Will?" A husky voice asked over the call. "Yes, you are speaking with her," Charlotte replied, placing the phone in her ears. "I am sorry to tell you that we have your son Benjamin here with us. He was caught selling f
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Alex immediately reached out to Agent Miller about the disappearance of Andrew Cooper. He showed him the text message he had received from Sandra. "We need to find him fast. Why didn't you show me this, Alex?"Agent Miller asked with a furrowed eyebrow. "I am sorry; I actually showed this to Andrew, but he said it was nothing." Alex replied with his hand akimbo. All the staff were sad to see that Alex was in a sad mood. They all knew Andrew was like family to him. "He is going to be fine, Alex. I am sure Agent Miller and Alice would make sure he is." Miranda said soothingly, Alex ***************************************************************Andrew opened his eyes and looked around to familiarise himself with the place he was. His vision was hazy as he tried to see who was standing in front of him. "It is good to have you in my midst, John Davis." Sandra said it with a wide grin. "You had my husband jailed, and you are going to help me free him." "Free him? Who the hell do you th
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The news of Xavier being sentenced to a life in prison makes the whole of Rochester happy. Many were able to get some of their entitlement back from Richmond's. His long-term wealth was divided among the victims. All of them went to the Davis mansion to show appreciation and thank Alex for everything he had done to help them. Some went with gifts, while others gave Alex more money. It was a day of joy for the Davis's as they kept hosting many visitors. Paulina and Naomi were now back in the country when they heard Alex was captured by Xavier. "You did it, cousin." Miranda said with her eyes, showing she was proud of him. "I am sure your father will be able to rest now, seeing that you have accomplished what he started." Alex smiled, looking at Naomi and Paulina. "Can we go back to Miami now?" Naomi said it with a happy look on her face. "Of course, honey. But we need to make sure we tidy up all loose ends. Then we can leave." Alex replied " Yippee." Naomi shouted with joy, dancing
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Tension filled the courtroom as anticipation hung heavily in the air. Xavier was seated at the defendant's table, with his hands in shackles and his eyes showing a cold and resolute expression. The press gathered outside, eagerly seeking every bit of information on the widely- publicised case that had caught the nation's eye. Xavier was no ordinary criminal; he was the brain behind a string of atrocious acts that had caused widespread destruction. The trial was expected to be lengthy and difficult, as numerous victims and their families sought to obtain justice. Claire was seated at the front, with a mix of determination and sadness written on her face. She was haunted by the loss of her parents and the trauma of the events, but she was resolute in ensuring that Xavier faced consequences. Alex remained next to her, offering quiet comfort. Both individuals were important witnesses in the case against Xavier, and their testimonies were vital for the prosecution's case. James Harrison
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Richard tied a cloth around the gunshot wound on his leg. "Get back out there and find me, Xavier. He is going to pay for what he has done." Spy looked at his face. "Are you going to be alright?" He asked with a worried look on his face. "Just find me, Xavier. That is all I want." Richard ordered Spy and his men walked out of the room, leaving Richard alone to treat himself. Richard walked gently towards the first aid box as blood dropped on the floor following him. He grabbed the kit, swearing under his breath. He immediately cut open his shirt and tried removing the bullet. After a few minutes, he was done. Richard knew the FBI would be looking for him because he had left a trail behind for them to follow. He closed his eyes and decided to take a nap. ***************************************************************Agent Miller and Agent Alice got to Xavier's hiding spot, but he wasn't there anymore. Xavier had left with Alex and Claire to find the treasure. "Do you think they w
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Xavier picked up his phone and looked at Claire. "Make sure he doesn't go anywhere." He said it with a stern look on his face. Claire looked at him with disdain and wondered why she would be receiving orders from a man who killed her father. "What are you doing here, Claire?" Alex looked up to meet her gaze. "I am going to kill him." She replied sharply, looking at Alex, who was tired."Listen to me, Claire; whatever you think of doing has to stop. Get the police and let them know where I am." Alex looked at her, but she was bent on having things done her own way. "Don't tell me what to do, Alex. We are not a couple any more, remember?" Claire snapped The pain of losing her mother and father at the same time was unbearable. Perhaps the Wills deserved everything that was coming their way. Xavier walked back into the house. "We are having companies soon," he said with a smirk."Remind me, how did you know I was here once again?" Xavier asked and looked at Claire. "I was at the orph
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"No, we didn't. Xavier managed to escape with Alex taken as his prisoner." Agent Miller reported the case to Steve. "I need all the FBI agents out there looking for him. Make sure he is caught." Steve ordered Agent Miller and Alice immediately gathered more men to look for Xavier. The bodies were left over for the forensics team to work on. The police were on their sirens as they all drove into the street looking for Xavier and Alex. The news was aired on television and all social media platforms about Xavier's escape. The city was on high alert, with every available law enforcement officer on the lookout for the fugitives. The streets were flooded with blue and red lights, and the air was thick with tension.***************************************************************Victor stumbled through the alleyways, his breath coming in short, painful gasps. His side ached from the fall, and he knew he needed to find a place to hide, and fast. The shards of glass had left deep cuts on his
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Victor was just packing his things when he heard a gentle knock at the door. "Hello, who is it?" He said he was gently walking towards the door with his pistol. The door was kicked down by Joe's kick, and he was standing face-to-face with Victor. "Who are you, and what audacity do you have to kick down my door?" Victor shouted at him. " Me?" Joe asked, looking back to see if Victor was really talking down on him. "Are you Victor?" Joe asked, dipping his hand into his jacket. Victor quickly pointed the gun at him and said, "II will gun you down if you try reaching for your pocket." "You have got some balls." Joe replied, bringing out the picture to confirm if he was really standing before Victor. "You do know that everyone who betrayed Xavier Richmond doesn't leave to tell the story, so why do you?" Joe asked, and before he could finish his statement, Victor shot at him. Joe was fast; he managed to dodge the bullet and looked at Victor. "Well, you ain't as dumb as I think. Here is wh
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"Paulina has the document." Alex said it with a happy face. "That is good, but don't tell me you are going to give the documents to Xavier." Andrew's face turned pale. The two men stopped talking and looked at themselves. "I haven't thought much about it. I think the fake document you gave me might come in handy, but then what would you do if Xavier knew it was a fake? Then I would be risking the children's lives for a piece of paper." Alex replied "Listen to me, Alex Davis, that document isn't just any document, and it is definitely not a piece of paper. It is a lineage of business passed to your grandfather and was supposed to pass to your father and then finally to you. The document is the secret of mining and how to make your business excel. I think you need to decide what you're finally going to do with it when it gets back into your hand." Andrew advised as he stepped outside his study room. Alex sighed, knowing what Andrew said was true. He needed a plan that could work witho
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"Who has it?" Paulina asked, looking at her face. "Simon does." Henrietta replied. "Where are you meeting with him, or is this just another plan of yours?" Paulina looked at her face. The tension was high as they took their seats. Paulina immediately took out her phone and called Alex. "I think you might need to stall for some time, or better yet, come down to Maimi. It looks like Henrietta doesn't have the documents." Alex rubbed his hands over his hair gently as he listened to everything Paulina was saying. "I can't come down to Maimi at the moment. I need to sort out what is going on here." Alex replied "What about Henrietta?" Alex added "She is right here with me." Paulina replied, passing the phone to her. Henrietta shook as Alex spoke to her, and Paulina looked at her and wondered what Alex said to her. The line was cut off: "I can help you find him." Henrietta looked at Paulina. "You mean Simon?" "Yes, I know where he might be hiding." Henrietta said this again, looking a
