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A knock came on the door and I rushed through the hallway. Before I got to the door, the banging increased and I fidgeted. “He must have been angry,” I thought.As I opened the door, the familiar scent of booze assaulted my senses and before I caught a glimpse of the face, a figure stumbled in through the door, landing directly on top of me, causing an imbalance till we both fell inside.He sprawled on me and all I had to do was scream. When screaming would not help, I pushed him off of my body, letting out another scream.The man got up, disoriented and swaying. He was clad in a white shirt and black pants. He clutched his suit in his hands as he staggered across the hallway. “You should have left the door for the…” he stuttered and mumbled more indistinct words as he went, leaving me no choice but to follow him.I caught up and reached out, grabbing his arm to force him to face me. "Who are you?" I demanded, hoping for some answers.A confused expression flickered across his face as
The Rise of Caspian DiMarco - Misery to Mastery. Chapter 30
“Raise your head," Adam said.The face I once laughed at had become one of terror and I hesitated for a moment, unsure of whether I wanted to meet his cold, calculating eyes. But I knew I had no choice. I slowly lifted my head, meeting his intense gaze with my own."How did you end up with such a jerk?" Adam asked, his tone softening slightly as he looked at me with a hint of sympathy.I averted my eyes, unable to meet his gaze any longer. A lot was running through my head at that moment. How could someone from the seemingly perfect Webby household end up in a situation like this? Drunk and pruned to danger? How could a man with all the money, fame, and power be so broken on the inside?"Hope I wasn't a problem," Adam’s voice interrupted my thoughts, pulling me back to reality."Apart from the one you caused with my husband," I retorted, unable to keep the bitterness out of my voice."I am sorry, but he won't be a problem anymore. When it comes to business, I am in the centre of it an
The Rise of Caspian DiMarco - Misery to Mastery. Chapter 31
Morning came and Jared didn't return since the night before. He didn't answer his phone or call back. All he did was send a text. I read the text from Jared again, feeling a sinking in the pit of my stomach. What had he gotten himself into now?“Please, Margaret. I am sorry for all I have done earlier. I am sorry for yesterday as well. Please stop Sir Adam from firing me. Because he can.”As I tried to make sense of it all, there was a knock on the door, hoping it was Jared, I rushed and opened it to find a man standing there, dressed in a suit and hat. He bowed before speaking, "Good morning, Mrs. Mclintok, you have been called up to an outing by Sir Adam Webby. A car is waiting outside whenever you're ready. Take your time to prepare and get your daughter ready too." He handed me a bag. "In here are some clothing materials for you and your daughter. Also, there is a card with a direct number to the boss in the box in case you want to call and decline the invitation."I was stunned
The Rise of Caspian DiMarco - Misery to Mastery. Chapter 32
We were taken to the biggest and the most expensive mall in Qinchester, right in the heart of the city. As we were led to the VIP floor of The Space, I couldn't help but feel a mixture of excitement and nerves.I had seen Adam Webby and had heard his name in news headlines before, but I never imagined I would meet him in person, twice.He sat alone on the floor and it appeared that he had bought the moment for us alone. Daisy, on the other hand, ran towards him as soon as she spotted him.As I slowly approached the two of them, I couldn't help but notice Adam's handsome features again. His perfectly styled hair, sharp jawline, and piercing blue eyes made my heart skip a beat.He knelt and hugged Daisy, asking her what she wanted. When she mentioned toys, ice cream, and chocolate, Adam immediately instructed one of the men standing by to take her to the kiddie's centre and give her everything she desired.“Stay with her always, give her all she needs.”Daisy waved at me with a grin as
The Rise of Caspian DiMarco - Misery to Mastery. Chapter 33
Sean Winchester sat in the luxurious boardroom of Wells and Borne company, on the opposite side of the table were the dual CEOs, Governor Wells and Borne. A piece of paper lay on the table, with a pen. Governor Wells leaned back in his chair, looking at Sean with a calculating gaze. "How about we make it an even 50 percent? We want to maintain some control over the company." Sean shook his head firmly. “60% No less!” Governor Borne smiled. “We understand that we need you, Mr Sean. But please reconsider. 60 percent of your shares will take us off the board.” “I am the one with the money,” Sean said and folded his hands as he stared back. “Please!” The Governors chorused. "Okay, I will beat it down to 55 percent, but no less. I need a controlling stake in the company to make the changes I want,” Sean said and unfolded his hands. “What do you say?” Governor Borne raised an eyebrow and whispered to his partner. “We agree,” Governor Borne said and the two offered Sean a ha
The Rise of Caspian DiMarco - Misery to Mastery. Chapter 34
Sean opened his eyes, again, he felt like he had been dreaming again. But when he smelt his blood on his body, he knew the parts that were dreams and the parts that were real. He laid recumbent on the forest floor, with his eyes scanning the overhead trees that covered the sky, allowing little of the moon to fall on his face. He stood to his feet and realized that he felt no pain. Then the words of the system he activated came back to his head and remembered that he had been given another shot at life. A beeping sound followed and he saw the screen in his head. ***SYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT*** ***YOU WILL SHUT DOWN IN THIRTY MINUTES*** After the notice, Sean saw the countdown happened, indicating 29:59. “What is happening? Am I dying?” Sean asked, his heart beating fast. ***NO Sean, YOU'RE NOT DYING. IT'S JUST A NOTICE*** “Are you in my head?” ***YES, EXITING LIKE ANOTHER FRACTION OF YOU, SHOWING YOU THINGS, TELLING YOU THINGS. THIS IS WHERE I CAN DO ALL THAT, ONCE YOU TRANSCEND TO
The Rise of Caspian DiMarco - Misery to Mastery. Chapter 35
Dw 3 Caspian rose from his bed, the memories flooded back to him with a startling clarity. He remembered the overwhelming sense of despair that had consumed him, the fleeting thoughts of ending his own life. But he also remembered the exhilaration of freedom that Jason had felt after being released from the confines of his imprisonment. Shaking off the remnants of his dreamlike state, Caspian's mind immediately went to the locker in the bank where he had stashed his money. With a sense of urgency, he made his way to the bank, his heart pounding in his chest. As he entered the code and the locker opened, he couldn't help but feel a surge of relief. This was real, this was all real. But as he counted the money in the locker, a sudden ache pierced his heart. It was a feeling he couldn't quite place, but it felt like loss. And as his mind raced to understand the source of this pain, the answer came to him in a chilling whisper – Jason. "What could have happened to him?" Caspian mut
The Rise of Caspian DiMarco - Misery to Mastery. Chapter 36
Caspian stood tall on the dais, looking out at the gathered members of his household. He could feel the tension in the room, the uncertainty hanging in the air like a heavy fog.He saw them dressed in suits and hats and he knew they would follow him. Andreas told him that it wasn't necessary but he knew that he had to address them, to reassure them that this wedding was not a forced union, but a strategic decision for the greater good of the DiMarco household."My dear friends and allies, captains and leaders of the DiMarco Empire…" Caspian began, his voice strong and unwavering. "I stand before you today to address a matter of great importance. As you all know, today marks the wedding of myself and Duchess Dillion. I know there may be questions and concerns surrounding this union, but I ask you to trust in me and in the decision that has been made."He paused, looking around at the faces of his loyal followers. He could see the doubt in their eyes, the worry that this wedding was a p
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Chapter 1: The ConfrontationThe tension in the room was palpable as Caspian stood before the President, his eyes fixed on the man who had once held the highest office in the land. His heart was racing with a mixture of fear and determination, knowing that this moment would change everything. He could feel the weight of the evidence in his hands, the culmination of months of tireless investigation, the key to unlocking the truth that had been hidden in the shadows for far too long.The President's expression was a mask of disbelief as he scanned the documents laid out before him. His hands trembled slightly as he reached out to pick up a piece of incriminating evidence, his eyes widening in realization as the truth began to sink in. Caspian watched him closely, studying his reactions, searching for any sign of guilt or remorse. But all he saw was a man caught in the throes of his own downfall, his once proud demeanor crumbling before his very eyes."You have betrayed the trust of the
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Chapter 1: Seeking CounselThe air in Andreas' office felt heavy with tension as Caspian laid out the evidence he had meticulously gathered against the President. Documents, recordings, and witness testimonies painted a damning picture of corruption, deceit, and abuse of power within the highest levels of government. Andreas listened with furrowed brows, his expression grave as he absorbed the weight of the information being presented to him."This is grave, Caspian," Andreas finally spoke, his voice low and measured. "If you confront the President with this evidence, you are putting yourself in great danger. There's no telling how he will react."Caspian nodded, his jaw set with determination. "I understand the risks, Andreas. But the people deserve to know the truth. They deserve justice."Andreas studied Caspian with a mix of concern and admiration. "I have always admired your sense of justice and your unwavering commitment to truth, but this is different, my friend. The President
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Chapter 75
Chapter 1: The RevelationCaspian sat in his dimly lit office, the soft glow of his computer screen illuminating his determined expression as he poured over the documents that confirmed his worst fears. The conspiracy he had been investigating for months ran deeper than he could have ever imagined. It reached all the way to the highest levels of government, implicating powerful individuals in heinous crimes that shook him to his core.As he clicked through the encrypted files, his mind raced with the implications of what he had uncovered. The evidence was damning, pointing to a network of corruption and deception that thrived in the shadows of power. Caspian's hands trembled as he realized the danger he was in, the enormity of the forces he was up against becoming all too clear.His heart pounded in his chest, a cold sweat breaking out on his brow as he contemplated his next move. He couldn't trust anyone, not even his closest colleagues, for the tendrils of the conspiracy seemed to t
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Chapter 74
Case files lay strewn haphazardly across his desk before Caspian and each one representing a puzzle piece in the never-ending game of uncovering the truth. As he meticulously combed through the details of a particularly perplexing case, Caspian's phone rang, jolting him from his focused reverie. Sarah's panicked voice pierced through the receiver, "Have you heard the news? There was an assassination attempt on the President!" A chill ran down Caspian's spine as the gravity of Sarah's words seeped into his consciousness. Without a moment's hesitation, he rose from his chair, the urgency of the situation propelling him into action. Snatching his coat from the back of his chair, he quickly donned it and hurried out of his office, the case files forgotten in his wake. The drive to the presidential residence was a blur of flashing lights and echoing sirens, the tension thick in the air as Caspian's mind raced with the possibilities of what he might encounter upon arrival. As he fin
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The dimly lit alleyway was a hive of activity, with shadowy figures slinking in and out of sight like ghosts. Caspian, clad in a worn leather jacket and jeans with mackintosh boots, moved with calculated precision, his eyes scanning the area for any signs of danger. It was a risky move to go undercover in this dangerous territory, but he knew that in order to dismantle the black market operation that was funding corrupt politicians, he had to get his hands dirty. Infiltrating the seedy underworld had always been a part of Caspian's job as an undercover agent, but this mission felt different. The stakes were higher, the criminals more elusive, and the corruption ran deeper than he had ever imagined. His heart raced as he made his way through the crowd, blending in seamlessly with the unsavory characters that populated the alleyway. As he navigated through the maze of narrow passageways and hidden entrances, Caspian's sharp eyes caught glimpses of illicit activities taking place in
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Chapter 72
Caspian sat at his desk, surrounded by a mound of documents and evidence that painted a grim picture of betrayal among a group of politicians known to be looters. The public had criticized them and they had managed to take out all that pointed fingers at them. The locked people in cells, killed those acted against their wills and also came out publicly to announce that perpetrations will be punished. As he sifted through the papers, a feeling of unease washed over him, the weight of the deception heavy on his shoulders. "We trusted each other," one of the politicians, a man named Senator Thompson, said with a mixture of anger and regret. "How could they do this to us?" Caspian looked up at Thompson, his eyes sharp with determination. "There's more to this than meets the eye, Senator. We need to dig deeper." Thompson nodded, his jaw clenched in frustration. "I never thought I'd see the day when my own colleagues would stab me in the back." As Caspian delved into the intricate
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Chapter 71
The scent of old books and faint traces of cigar smoke filled Caspian's office as he sorted through his latest case file that the governor gave him. The details were sparse - nothing but a missing heirloom, a valuable necklace with sentimental value. A wealthy family, the Hawthornes, had reached out to him in a desperate attempt to seek help in recovering their precious family heirloom. Caspian couldn't ignore the pang of empathy that tugged at his heartstrings as he read through the account of the distraught matriarch, Mrs. Hawthorne. He stood up from his worn leather chair, the creak of old wood echoing in the silence of the room. Slipping on his trench coat and adjusting the fedora on his head, Caspian made his way to the Hawthorne estate, a sprawling mansion that exuded a sense of history and tradition. The gravel crunching beneath his feet as he approached the grand double doors, Caspian was met by Mrs. Hawthorne, a regal figure with eyes that held a mixture of sorrow and det
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Chapter 70
Caspian sat in Governor Tuchel's opulent office, eyeball to eyeball. The mahogany desk that separated them. The air was thick with tension as the Governor's piercing gaze bore into him, his expression unreadable. This meeting had been shrouded in secrecy from the start, and Caspian's curiosity burned like a hot coal in his chest, eager to know the Governor's true intentions. Finally, Governor Tuchel spoke, his voice low and authoritative. "Baron Caspian, I do have a proposition for you, Caspian," he began, his words carrying a weight that echoed through the room. "I need someone I can trust implicitly to carry out a mission of utmost importance. A mission that will require cunning, courage, and unwavering dedication." Caspian arched an eyebrow, his interest piqued. The Governor was known for his political acumen and ability to navigate the treacherous waters of power with ease. Whatever task he had in mind must be of great significance, and Caspian knew he was about to be plung
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Chapter 69
The dusty road that laid ahead stretched out before them, the wheels of their vehicle kicking up clouds of swirling sand in their wake. Caspian leaned back in his seat, the weight of their recent discovery weighing heavily on his mind. "So, finally, there we were," Caspian began in a voice low and intense. "At the Tomb of Gold, surrounded by ancient ruins and the lingering whispers of a forgotten civilization." Rodrigo's eyes widened, his gaze fixed on Caspian as he recounted the events that had unfolded at the mysterious site. The air around them seemed to crackle with tension, a palpable sense of foreboding settling over the two men. "We had expected to find nothing more than relics and artifacts," Caspian continued, his tone growing somber. "But what we discovered was far more sinister." As they delved deeper into the tomb, they had stumbled upon a hidden chamber, its walls adorned with intricate carvings and shimmering with the faint gleam of gold. But it was not the sigh
