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The Rise of Ashton Chapter Eleven
A Revelation The party was finally over and Ashton was on his way home. The drink had been delivered and most of the students at the graduation party were all drunk. But Ashton didn't didn't touch the drink and he kept himself sober. Finally, he arrived home after saying goodbye to Liam who was still stunned at his display of wealth. “I don't know how you did it, man," Liam smirked, "But you sure shut up that bitch and I'm sure she won't be so eager to throw her new toy in your face.” Ashton smiled. Zoe had just gotten the disgrace she deserved and it turned out that Clifford wasn't as extravagant as she'd wanted them all to think. "Yeah, man. I'm glad we all had a good time,” he replied and Liam got into the cab and left. Ashton was back at the luxury mansion where he'd met his father. It was beautiful and he still marveled at it. As he stepped through the front door, he couldn't help but think what else his father would ask of him. It had been one hell of night trying to s
The Rise of Ashton Chapter Twelve
Misrepresented and Shamed“I'm sure something so expensive and luxurious can't be owned by this thing! He's a loser!" Reese snapped. Ashton remained standing in the doorway, his expression cold as he looked at Mr. Reese. The man was fuming, his face red with frustration as he waved at the security guards. “I don't know when you started letting riff raffs into this place!" The security scratched his head. He looked very polite and didn't want to mistreat Ashton, in fact, he pitied him. “Sir, maybe we should try to let him explain how he got here,” the man suggested calmly. “I said, get him out of here! Right now!” Reese barked, his voice echoing across the lobby. The security guards hesitated, shifting uneasily as they exchanged glances. They had been informed that today was a crucial day, the arrival of the new chairman, and the last thing they wanted was trouble. Yet, something about Ashton’s presence made them think twice. Ashton wasn't dressed fancy but he looked like he
The Rise of Ashton Chapter Thirteen
The True Power RevealedFor the next few seconds, the lobby was very quiet. There was pin drop silence as everyone stared at the CEO like she was some mini goddess and in a way, she was. “Oh, my goodness! It's really her," someone whispered with a gasp. The lobby of Titanium Corporation was filled with murmur and whispers of confusion. Everyone stared in shock and confusion and the others just couldn't believe that she was here. This woman was dressed in a very sleek suit. Her trousers were a crisp white and so was her jacket. Her hair was tied up into a stylish chignon and even the smell of her perfume was enough to announce her presence. She exudes power and authority and all the girls stared at her with open admiration while the men looked downright smitten. How could one woman look so effortlessly powerful and still drop dead gorgeous! And this entrance was white odd. The CEO never arrived without a clear announcement that she was showing up. For the first time, she just c
The Rise of Ashton Chapter Fourteen
A Man Honored While everyone was still stunned, the CEO respectfully ushered Ashton into her office. “Sir, please can we talk in my office?" Ashton nodded and followed the beautiful lady out of the lobby. He could still hear the whispers among the employees who were still marveling at what was going on. The guard still looked awe struck and the others began to congratulate him. Just as the door opened, the secretary bowed to Ashton, “Welcome, sir," she greeted with a smile. The CEO smiled and then looked at Ashton, “You can call me Victoria Langford, you're welcome to Titanium Company." Ashton stepped inside with an air of confidence, his posture was straight. The sleek, minimalist design of the office was calming. Victoria Langford, the CEO, stood near her desk and then offered him a seat. “I apologize for the lack of a proper welcome,” Victoria said as she stepped forward, her voice a little more breathless than usual. “I wasn’t informed of your arrival time.” Ashton’s l
The Rise of Ashton Chapter Fifteen
A Fall from Grace Did Reese just hear the CEO correctly? Did she just call the good-for-nothing boy the chairman?“What?! Of course he can't be, ma'am. He's been causing trouble since he arrived." "Are you dead, Mr Reese? Didn't you hear what I said?!” Victoria hated to repeat herself. Reese was going to get her in trouble if he kept disrespecting the new chairman and she didn't want that. “What nonsense are you saying? You should be talking on your bloody knees to welcome him." And that's when it finally dawned on Reese that Victoria Langford had just called Ashton the chairman. The new chairman. The new chairman whose presence required this grand party to be thrown in his honor. Reese couldn't believe his eyes. How could the same man he'd rejected and abused become the new chairman? Was this some cruel joke?! Reese's confidence shattered instantly. His expression was filled with anger and then confusion, and then horror. He turned to Victoria, his mouth opening and clos
The Rise of Ashton Chapter Sixteen
A Legacy of Power Ashton had a smug smile on his face as Reese was dragged out of the hall. “Please! Forgive me, I had no idea!" Reese yelled out helplessly. But there was nothing to forgive. Ashton was done being disrespected by the likes of him. He'd taken a bribe from Clifford and disqualified him without cause. “You're lucky I didn't make you spend your life behind bars,” Ashton hissed dismissively. Victoria cleared her throat, "You made the right choice to just send him away. Having him locked up might ruin the company's reputation and we don't want that, sir.” Ashton nodded. Victoria looked level headed and he knew she'd always think for the good of the company. But Reese had to be put in his place. Looking around, Ashton noticed that the crowd was fixated on him. Everyone looked at him in awe. Some whispered behind their hands and Victoria stood beside him stiffly, as gorgeous as ever. “Don't let the loser spoil the night, have fun!" Ashton bellowed loudly as he strode
The Rise of Ashton Chapter Seventeen
A Dangerous AllianceReese Foster smirked as he ended the call. “That arrogant bastard can't just waltz in here and get rid of me. I'll make him regret ever stepping on my toes," he chuckled cruelly. Reese had always considered himself untouchable within Titanium Corporation until Ashton arrived and shattered his illusion. The banquet had been a public spectacle of humiliation, and the memory burned in his mind even days after. He had spent years cultivating power, only to have it ripped from him in a single night by a boy that had no business being there. And Reese Foster was not a man who accepted defeat. Seated in his dimly lit penthouse, he swirled a glass of whiskey, his jaw clenched. He had spent the past few days dissecting every moment of that disastrous evening, replaying his downfall over and over. He needed revenge. He had to make sure Ashton paid for such insolence. And he knew exactly who to call. He pulled out his phone and dialed a number he had long memoriz
The Rise of Ashton Chapter Eighteen
The Scorn of a Leader Ashton was stunned. He couldn't say a word. His father was in debt? His family was in debt? The entire company was in debt? It didn't make any sense. They were rich. He'd just spent millions in the club just a few nights ago and now he was finding out the company was in debt? Was this some kind of test he didn't know about? “What does this mean? Who wrote this?" His voice was cold as he turned to stare at each member of the board. All the partners and investors looked at him like he was trash. “I should have known this was a sick game! Titanium lost a good leader only for this arrogant child to take over," the skinny lady scoffed as she picked up her purse and was immediately escorted out by the rest of the partners. Ashton was frozen in place. He didn't know what to say. What could he possibly tell them that would make them listen? He was as lost and as stunned as they possibly were. As soon as the executives saw that partners were leaving, they tried
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Chapter Seventy one
The Reunion The elevator hummed softly as it descended, the low mechanical whirr barely masking the hammering in Ashton's chest. He kept his posture relaxed, his fingers resting lightly against his hip where his newly acquired gun was tucked beneath his jacket.The blonde in the sun hat maintained her gaze, an almost lazy amusement in her expression as she took him in.Ashton knew what she was. But he had to play along, the lobby was filled with eyes and he didn't want to endanger anyone. "Nice day for a stroll, don’t you think?" she mused, tilting her head slightly as she drew closed to him. Ashton remained silent. He didn’t like playing with ladies. He was well trained to respect women. The two men flanking the women shifted subtly, positioning themselves to box him in.He noticed when they slowly surrounded him but still, he wasn't alarmed. He forced himself to exhale evenly, calming his expression. If he reacted too soon, they'd have him. If he waited too long, he’d be dead.
Chapter Seventy
Marked for DeathMorning came slow. The night that passed was the longest of Ashton's life. Every time he woke up, he could almost hear his brother's voice right in the hotel room. His dreams were plagued with his face. Was he dead? Was his ghost now haunting him? “Bloody hell!" He swore as he slammed his hands down on the alarm clock and jerked up. What was the alarm for anyway? He couldn't even recall. Sighing, he padded out of bed and went to the kitchen to grab a cup of coffee. Celeste and Carter had both left him yesterday with more questions than answers. But the good thing was that they offered to help him. Or at least that's how he understood it. Celeste was convinced that they had a common enemy and he didn't know why. But so far, he knew how influential the Monroe family was and that they could help him. So, he was in. After getting his coffee, Ashton sat in the dim motel room, staring at the ceiling, his thoughts all over the place. The events of the past 24 hou
Chapter Sixty nine
Breaking Point"Stay with me," Ashton growled, shaking him. "Stay with me, damn it!" Augustine coughed, blood flecking his lips. His fingers weakly grasped at Ashton’s sleeve. "I’m fine," he muttered, though his voice was barely above a whisper. "Just...a scratch..." A scratch? That was a goddamn bullet wound, and Augustine was slipping away. Before Ashton could react, the masked men snapped into action. "Move! Take them!" Ashton watched in shock as the men got out of the van and tried to grab him and Augustine. Ashton fought with all he had. Punches. Kicks, blows, everything he had. But he was outnumbered sixteen to one. The odds were against him on every side. "We're taking him now!" the man barked, holding Ashton off despite how much he fought. Two men rushed forward lifting Augustine’s limp body from Ashton’s grasp. "Don’t take him!" Ashton snapped, his voice raw, "you cowards!”At this same time, the roar of new engines added to the chaos on the bridge. Headlights s
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Trapped on the BridgeThe men didn't stop chasing them as they rushed into the car, finding a way to reverse out of the parking lot of the school. Ashton sprinted toward the abandoned lot. His legs burned, his breath came in ragged gasps, and behind him, the sound of rapid footsteps and gunfire echoed through the school’s quiet lot. Augustine was right behind him, and for once, neither of them had the time to argue. "Get to the car!" Augustine shouted. Ashton didn’t need to be told twice. His eyes locked onto the sleek black sedan they had driven in, parked near the rusting chain link fence. The engine was off, but the keys were still inside. They just had to get there. Another gunshot rang out. Ashton ducked, cursing under his breath. "Who the hell are these people?!" "No idea," Augustine grunted. "But they sure as hell aren’t here to say hi!" That alone was obvious and it made Ashton even more upset. How many times did he have to duck a bullet in one month? It was be
Chapter Sixty seven
The Forgotten YearsMemory lane? Ashton didn't know why that sounded oddly too familiar considering his circumstances. Did Augustine know how horribly confused he felt? Did he know anything more about Veronica than he was letting on? The car ride was long and silent, the hum of the engine the only sound filling the space between them. Ashton clenched his jaw, glancing at Augustine, who was focused on the road ahead, his expression giving nothing away. “Where are we going?” Ashton finally asked, breaking the silence. “You’ll see,” Augustine said simply. “That’s not an answer.” “It’s the only one you’re getting right now.” Ashton exhaled sharply and turned to the window, watching the landscape blur past. He wasn’t armed, and the realization left him on edge. But as he sized up Augustine, he reassured himself, if it came down to a fight, he could take him. Years of taekwondo and self-defense training weren’t for nothing. But he hoped he didn't have to fight his brother. H
Chapter Sixty six
BlankAshton stepped out of the Blackwell Hospital, his breath misting in the cold night air. His heart was still racing, though not from adrenaline anymore. It was the intensity of what he had just uncovered, all the lies, the betrayal, the lengths to which his father had gone to erase his mother from existence. “Wicked old goose!" He hissed as he got to the car park. He clenched his jaw, shoving his hands into his coat pockets as he made his way to his car. The truth had been there all along, just waiting for him to uncover it. His mother had been abandoned. Denied medical treatment. Left to suffer because Frederick Reed had deemed her unworthy. Ashton got into the car and slammed the door shut. Carter looked at him through the rearview mirror. “Where to, sir?" Ashton hissed, “home.x The ride was silent as they drove back to the Reed estate. Thankfully, Carter didn't ask questions. He wasn't ready to answer anyways. His mind was a storm, torn between anger and a cold reso
Chapter Sixty five
A Mother's Heartthrob The speed on the motorbike was exceptional. The city lights blurred into streaks of gold and red as the motorcycle tore through the streets. The cold night air bit at Ashton’s skin, but he barely noticed. His focus was locked on the darkened roads ahead, on the wind whipping past his face, and on the woman maneuvering the bike with impressive speed. Behind them, the men that pursued from the house had vanished into the distance, but Ashton didn’t let his guard down. He still had his gun in hand as he twisted his head slightly, scanning the streets. No headlights, no black vans. Had they really shaken them? Even if they seemed to be out of immediate danger, Rovan didn’t slow down. She weaved through the lonely road with the confidence of someone who had done this a hundred times before. Every sharp turn, every sudden swerve sent adrenaline coursing through Ashton’s veins. It was reckless. It was dangerous. But so far, Rovan seemed to know what she was
Chapter Sixty four
The Badass Rovan Ashton took the flash drive from Rovan’s outstretched hand, his fingers tightening around it as he studied her. The dim street light outside barely illuminated her face, but he could see the slight skepticism in her eyes, the kind of look that belonged to someone who had lived on the run for too long. “This isn’t enough,” he said flatly. “If you want me to believe you, I need more.” “You should be glad I'm giving this to you. You'd never be able to find out what happened to your sister otherwise." Ashton looked at her and then the flash in his hands, “Frankly, I don't care." Then he flipped the flash drive in his hands, “I need information and I know you have it." Rovan sighed, shoving her hands into the pockets of her dark coat. “We can’t talk here. It’s not safe.” “Then take me where we can talk." Rovan looked at him like he'd just lost his bloody mind. “I think you're missing something here. I'm helping you, you aren't in the right place to make demands
Chapter Sixty three
A Messenger “Sir, we found out that the elevator was being tampered with," one of the security men said. Ashton sighed and shook his head. “I'm sure it's nothing, just make sure the lights don't go out again.” “Sir, you don't understand, you might have been in danger in there, I think we were breached." This was the part that he didn't want to deal with. He didn't want anyone snooping around just in case they found the Irish woman. She'd gone through so much stress to warn him. "Don't bother, I'm fine. Don't push it.” He warned sternly and then left them all stunned. As Ashton made his way toward the executive wing, a voice called out behind him. “Mr. Reed! Sir, if I could just have a moment of your time.” Ashton barely slowed down. He hoped no one would get nosey and ask about the elevator. He wasn't about to tell anyone what happened in there. A young man,no older than twenty-seven, hurried after him, his eyes were gleaming with enthusiasm. The ID clipped to his blazer re
