The Rise of Arthur McCain

Chapter 4

Arthur kept stealing glances at the man. He still could not believe his ears. However, all he needed was a confirmation. How can he be so sure that the man was telling the truth? For all he knows, he could be a mafia Lord who wanted to kidnap him. As if reading his mind, Axel spoke to him. "You don't have to be afraid of anything. You'll find out about all you need to know soon enough."

You can surf the internet to learn more about your grandfather. Arthur took out a small phone that was tied together with a band. From all indications, the phone was as good as useless. Axel saw the state of Arthur's phone and let out a chuckle. Arthur's life was about to change for good. 

Opening a small compartment in the vehicle, Axel brought out a package and handed it over to Arthur. "That's a special package. Only a few people have the same type."

Arthur opened the pack and found out that it was a rare kind of phone. He could not believe his eyes. This was too good to be true. Axel smiled at his satisfaction. "This is just a tip of the iceberg. You have no idea how much your grandfather is worth. Wait until he reveals to you all that he has in stock for you."

Arthur was without a word. He was indeed in a state of bewilderment. If what he was hearing was really true, then those who stepped on his toes should watch their back. He put on the phone and quickly confirmed his curiosity. Carl Ramon was worth more than a Quadrullionaire with lots of companies and properties. He could not believe his eyes.

Lifting his gaze, he threw a glance at Axel who nodded his head. "What you see on the net is never the whole truth. They can only document what they were told."

Right. That's rich people for you. 

Since he had tasted riches, Arthur was not particularly new to these things. His father was a billionaire after all. However, he had forgotten the taste of riches because he had gotten used to being poor.

Not long, they pulled over before a magnificent gate that housed a gigantic mansion. Arthur was wowed.

His father's house was nothing close to what he was seeing. Not even close to a quarter of the beauty before him. 

Once inside, Arthur was lost for words.

The driver came down and opened the door for them. Arthur could not help but notice several men in black positioned at different positions. They seemed to be the bodyguards with a cold demeanor. 

Axel walked forward and Arthur followed him behind. Some staffs bowed to him as they passed by. Arthur could not help but wonder why. "They've been told of your arrival." Axel interrupted his thoughts. "You have to get used to such kind of treatments from now henceforth."

Arthur smiled calmly. Wow! He was being treated like a king. He was loving it already. 

They approached a man in his late seventies sitting all by himself with a glass of wine. He wore glasses and was reading a newspaper but stopped when he raised his head and saw them approaching. Tossing aside the papers. He stood up to observe them closely.

"Axel? You're back."

"Yes Boss."

"Is he the one?" He asked, directing his gaze to Arthur. Axel nodded his head in acknowledgment. 

"You found him. You found my grandson. My grandson." The old man held Arthur in an embrace. He was on the verge of shedding tears. Arthur could not comprehend why such a man would cry. He must be in severe pain. The man pointed to an empty seat asking Arthur to sit. Axel stood beside his boss.

Arthur seemed somewhat confused. Why was the man in such a state? Did he miss his mother that bad that he saw her in him?

Arthur was about to ask the question when the man cleared his throat. He took out his glasses and carefully placed it on the glass table. "I'm sorry for everything Son." It was the first thing he said getting Arthur more agitated.

"I pushed your mother away when she was pregnant with you."

"Huh!" Arthur's mouth fell apart and anger began to brew in him. However, he managed to remain calm. "She got pregnant as soon as she graduated from College after she refused the man we wanted for her. I got so mad that I disowned my only child. I could not believe that the day I sent her away was the last time I would ever see my baby girl again." He continued. 

Eyes reddened and teary, Axel gave his boss a handkerchief and he dabbed his eyes with it. Arthur was dazed. Now he was getting the point. It was why his mother never spoke about her parents to him and neither did his father.

Carl took one sip from his glass and continued. "Because I closed my heart to her, I did not care to find out if I had a grandchild until recently when your grandmother threatened to end her life if I don't find out if we have any grandchild. I saw reasons with her and finding out about you was not difficult. Moreover, I have no one else to inherit everything I own except you."

Arthur was speechless. The last statement Carl made tried to soothe his anger but he was still not happy that his mother was cast out by her own parents. He bit his lower lip as he furrowed his eyebrows. 

"Why?"

"I'm so sorry Arthur, I was wrong to have thrown her out to save my reputation. I want to make up for all that has been lost. Please, accept my offer. " Carl pleaded but Arthur kept quiet. He thought about his life these past year. It was somewhat similar to his mother's. They were both sent out by their own father. Wow! What a life.

However, his case was now different from his mother's. His grandparents were trying to make up for what they did to his mother. His was going to be fortunate, but his mother was not. Still engrossed in his thoughts, Arthur heard someone scream from behind. "Oh my God. It's him."