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The Rise of James Winslow CHAPTER ONE
James clenched the cake in his hands as he finally got to the Cherry Garden, a five-story building with glass walls, the building was very luxurious and imposing, everything about Cherry Garden screamed wealth and James felt intimidated by the opulence of the building."I must stop Darren before he pops the question that will ruin my marriage" James muttered to himself as he hurried to the entrance door, marked by grand steel double doors, two bulky men with terrifying faces stood by the door, they were gawking at him but did not prevent him from entering the restaurant.The atmosphere in the Cherry Garden was filled with romance as Darren went on one knee "Will you make me the happiest man alive? Will you marry me?" Darren said locking his eyes with Alice, Alice's heart fluttered with excitement, James could not remember the last time he saw her this happy since they got married. Melissa, James' mother-in-law had sent him to the market to buy some vegetables to cook later that night
The Rise of James Winslow CHAPTER TWO
The humiliating incident at Cherry Garden was the talk of the town.Images and videos circulated on every platform, capturing the moment Darren smashed the cake into James' face. Hashtags like #CakeFace and #CherryGardenDrama began trending.Local news outlets picked up the story, discussing the shocking events that unfolded at Cherry Garden. The district's residents had different opinions, Shockingly very few sympathized with James and most people condemned James for ruining what could have been a perfect proposal."Good evening ma" James greeted Melissa, Alice's mother who was sitting on the couch with a wine glass in her hand. "Keep your stupid greeting to yourself...Where are you coming from?" Melissa asked James as he closed the door behind him. Melissa had witnessed the whole saga at Cherry Garden online, she was the one who encouraged Alice to go on a date with Darren. James stood there motionless aside struggling to open his mouth due to the injuries he sustained, he had no
The Rise of James Winslow CHAPTER THREE
James had managed to fall asleep last night, he was doing the dishes in the morning when his phone rang."Who could be calling me this early morning?" James muttered to himself as he hurriedly dried his hands, he brought out his phone from his pocket and as he answered the call."Hello?"The person on the other line answered"Hello it's this James Winslow?"a wave of anxiety washed over James as he replied"Yes, who am I speaking with" "This is Nurse Sharon from St. Mary's Hospital," the voice on the other end of the line said. "I'm calling to inform you that Matron has been admitted to the hospital, She was lying helpless on the floor at home, and her neighbors rushed her to the hospital"James was raised in an orphanage by his Matron, Maureen, she was a kind woman with a big heart and James cherished her so much, he saw her as his mother, she always loved and supported James, She taught James how to walk, saw him through school and had always celebrated his successes and comforted hi
The Rise of James Winslow CHAPTER FOUR
Everyone stared at James with bewilderment and surprise, they all despised James and had tried numerous times to get rid of him but James remained indifferent to ridicule and insults. Patriarch Alberto threw the glass in his hand and it shattered on the floor, Alberto scowled at James, he couldn't contain his anger. "You shameless Bastard! How dare you interrupt my birthday celebration with your pitiful request?" Melissa was very furious at James, but despite her warning, James still proceeded to embarrass her, in an attempt to salvage the situation Melissa hurried forward lowering her gaze, "Patriarch Alberto please forgive James, he's not in his right senses." Melissa pulled James to sit down but he did not move, he was usually the quiet son-in-law but today he had only one goal in mind- to save his Matron and nothing anyone said or did mattered to him. At this moment Zoey, Alice's cousin sneered in disdain "Alice, look at the piece of trash you call your husband...Not only did
The Rise of James Winslow CHAPTER FIVE
James rushed back home with his heart pounding. He banged on the door, demanding to see Melissa. After a moment, Seth, Alice's older brother opened the door halfway, preventing James from entering the house. Seth's eyes narrowed as he glared at James. "What in the world do you think you're doing back here?" "Seth, please I need to talk to Melissa. It's about the money for Maureen's surgery." Seth scoffed at James, "You've got some nerve coming back here. Whatever your problems are, they're not our concern." "Seth, Melissa tricked me. She didn't transfer the money. Maureen's life is at stake. I just need to talk to her" Seth's nostrils flared with anger as he scowled at James, "Are you calling my mother a liar?" "Of course not..." James spotted Melissa from behind the gate and immediately called out to her "Melissa! We need to talk!" Melissa glared at James with a cold expression and turned to Seth. "Close the gate immediately! Don't let that miserable beggar into this house" S
The Rise of James Winslow CHAPTER SIX
"Are you sure you don't have the wrong person? " James questioned with scepticism. He was completely puzzled as to why a wealthy person would act so respectful towards him and address him young master Winslow "Of course not young master Winslow" the man answered with a tone of certainty. He had been in search of James for a very long time and there was no way he was mistaken."Let me introduce myself properly" Brian adjusted his suit "My name is Brian Mariano, the current butler of the Winslow family, my father Ethan Mariano, who was your late father's butler and best friend...""Wait wait wait...My father?" James interrupted him before he could continue.James grew up in the orphanage, he never cared about who is parents were before, he was too focused on his part time jobs to care about what he thought was trivial things.Brian nodded "Yes, your father, Charles Winslow, he was the head of the Winslow Group"James eyes widened at the mention of the Winslow group, The Winslow Group i
The Rise of James Winslow CHAPTER SEVEN
Brian looked at James waiting for a confirmation to speak but James spoke instead "Ohhh this is my old friend, Brian... I saw him on my way to the hospital"Maureen's eyebrows furrowed in confusion, she knew all of James's friends, not like he had many, she wondered how come she had never met Brian, and from his suit, she could tell she was very wealthy.Brian played along smoothly, giving a warm smile, "Yes, just a chance encounter. I ran into him and decided to follow him to the hospital to see if you're okay"Maureen nodded slowly, still a bit unsure.The hospital room's door swung open, and the Doctor entered with a reassuring smile."Good news, Maureen," he announced. "You've recovered remarkably well. Considering the circumstances, we'll be discharging you shortly. Just follow the prescribed post-surgery care and you should be back on your feet in no time."James and Maureen exchanged subtle glances."Thank you very much doctor" James replied."Don't thank me, you should be than
The Rise of James Winslow CHAPTER EIGHT
News of the new Head of the Winslow Group spread like wildfire throughout the whole district, generating curiosity and speculation among the residents. Whispers echoed through the streets, in salons and boutiques. Social media platforms buzzed with discussions and debates, as people were eager to know the mysterious figure who now controlled the most powerful empire in the south district. James woke up after a long refreshing sleep. The morning sunlight streamed through the large windows, brightening up his bedroom with luxurious furnishings. As James stretched and yawned, he recalled everything that had happened yesterday from not being able to afford even $1 to becoming the owner of several companies in the world. It was unbelievable. James rose from the bed to take his bath, he took a long time to shower washing away the last stain of poverty. James wore his clothes and as he exited his room, he could smell the aroma of delicious food, he followed the scent of the food to find Ma
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James slowly followed him behind and now that he was distracted he jumped on his neck and snapped the heirloom into two and Friedrich lost all his superhuman strength immediately.As the heirloom shattered, Friedrich let out a deafening roar of rage and disbelief. His once formidable strength drained away, leaving him vulnerable and defenseless.James wasted no time, seizing the opportunity to launch himself at Friedrich once more, he unleashed a relentless onslaught of punches and kicks, and Friedrich finally fell to his knees.Friedrich, now weakened and battered, stumbled backward, his eyes wide with fear and disbelief.With one final, decisive blow, James delivered a powerful strike to Friedrich's jaw, sending him crashing to the ground.As Friedrich lay defeated at their feet, James turned to Amelia and Alice.James then made a call to Brian to bring another car to his location."Are you both okay?" James said as he walked over to them."We're fine" Amelia answered."I thought I a
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In as much as James disliked Alice, his ex-wife, he would not let Friedrich kill her just like that.Luckily for them, Amelia had successfully disarmed the bomb in the car and even if the bodyguard tried to detonate it it would not work."Listen, Amelia" James spoke in a hushed tone."Here's the plan, I am going to choose our car and once they realize the detonator is not working, you will get out of the car and rescue Alice, while I will take care of Friedrich and his man""Are you sure of this James, this sounds very dangerous, it seems this man will stop at nothing until he kills you"James held her hand and reassured her"Just trust me, we will definitely survive this""Alright, I trust you," Amelia said taking a deep breath.Friedrich was still counting dramatically "Ten... Nine... Eight..." "Alright! I choose my car, just let Alice go"Alice's eyes widened with surprise, she was expecting James to sacrifice her, especially after all she had done to him in the past.What the hell
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James's mind raced as he tried to come up with a plan to defuse the bomb and protect himself and Amelia."Don't think of doing anything funny, they are seat pressure bombs, any slight change in pressure of the seats and the bomb will go off, I also have the remote detonator if you try to contact anyone you'll be blown to pieces if you think you're smart to try me then"James turned to Amelia who was sweating profusely, if it was just him in the car, he could easily come out of the car untouched but now he had to try and save Amelia.James's heart sank as he realized the gravity of the situation. The voice on the other end of the line was cold and merciless, leaving no room for negotiation or escape.James then turned off the speaker of the phone so that he could not hear what they were discussing."Amelia, we need to stay calm," James said, his voice steady despite the fear gnawing at his insides. "We have to do exactly as they say if we want to get out of this alive."Amelia nodded,
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James stood there, standing strong amidst the chaos, his demeanor unwavering despite the gunfire."You fools think a mere bullet can stop me?" James's voice cut through the tension like a blade. "You underestimate the power of the Winslow Empire."The gang members exchanged nervous glances. They had heard rumors of his invincibility, but witnessing it firsthand sent chills down their spines."You still have one last chance to surrender," James declared, his tone final. "Or face the consequences."But the gang members, fueled by arrogance and greed, refused to yield. With a defiant roar, they unleashed a barrage of bullets towards James, believing their firepower would finally bring him down.Yet, to their astonishment, James remained untouched, a proof of his indomitable strength. The gang members were now terrified and immediately lowered their guns in fear."You should have taken the chance I have you to do the right thing, now you will pay with your lives!" James said advancing fo
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"You've got a lot of nerve showing up here, Mr. Winslow," the guy in the mask said with a smirk on his face."I know someone that will pay me half a million dollars just for your head""I don't know who sent you but I will advise you to put the gun down if you want to live"James said coldly.The gang member laughed out loud but still pointed the gun at his head "If I still want to live? I am the one holding the gun here, I could end your life here and now!""Ohh really?" James grew out of patience and in a quick move, he turned and knocked the guy right off his hand.As the gun clattered to the ground, James wasted no time. With lightning speed, he lunged forward and delivered a swift blow to the masked man's chest, knocking him off balance.The gang member stumbled backward, caught off guard by James's sudden attack. With adrenaline coursing through his veins, James seized the opportunity to disarm his assailant, grabbing the gun before it could be retrieved.He then pointed the gun
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James sighed heavily, leaning into his Maureen's embrace "I'm holding up, Mom," he replied, his voice tinged with exhaustion. "It's just been a lot to deal with.""I also heard the news, what manner of evil is this? How could someone be so wicked to tarnish the image of an innocent man"Maureen looked at James sympathetically, her eyes reflecting the pain she felt for her son. "My son I can imagine what you're going through," she said softly. "I know the son I raised is not responsible for any of those things they are accusing you of"Thank you, Mom," James said, his voice choked with emotion. "Your belief in me means everything."Maureen squeezed his hand reassuringly. "We will get through this together, James. We've faced far worse challenges before and conquered them, this is no different.""You look hungry did you have anything to eat for lunch?"James shook his head slowly."Come on inside, I have prepared your favorite meal"As they were about to enter inside, the sound of a c
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James felt a surge of panic and disbelief wash over him as he scrolled through the damning articles and videos portraying him as a corrupt and unethical leader. His mind raced, trying to comprehend how such fabricated evidence could have spread so quickly and effectively tarnished his reputation.He began to fold his fist as anger surged through him, and then suddenly his mind went back to the mail he had just received from them and as he read the mail he became more furious.The email from the partners confirmed James's worst fears. It detailed their decision to sever ties with Winslow Group in light of the damaging allegations circulating in the media. His anger flared into a raging inferno as he realized the extent of the damage wrought by the false accusations.Brian began to sweat more profusely as he saw James' reaction."Who would dare do this to me?! I am not even responsible for any for the things they are accusing me of" James blurted out angrily."I d-don't know sir but S-s
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As the crowd erupted in a mix of shock and applause, James Winslow stood tall, his demeanor unwavering amidst the chaos. The room buzzed with murmurs of disbelief and admiration, but amidst the commotion, Anna lowered her head as she was filled with embarrassment.Anna used to be a symbol of power in Aston Villa as she has been the deputy manager of Winslow Group for a very long time, not knowing she was a green snake under the green grass.The police dragged her out of the room and threw her into the police van like a dog.Back at Friedrich's house, Dominic's grandfather had called a group of internet gurus to his house, he had a plan to destroy James, but he knew he could not just go and attack him directly since the whole of Aston Villa seemed to be on his sideHe planned to destroy James by ruining his image."I hope you people will get the job done?" Friedrich asked the three men seated in front of him.One of them smiled and said "My Friedrich, is like you don't know who we are
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“Good evening, sir ”“I can't believe Anna could do such, despite how much we are benefiting from Winslow.” Brian showed his worry. “Well, I'm giving a speech on the demise of Dominic tomorrow..” “Yes, sir, people demanded an explanation of how he died and your involvement,” Brian added “That's not an issue; everything will be solved tomorrow. It's getting late; do you want to stay here till tomorrow?”"No, sir, I was worried when I heard the news, and I decided to check on you. I didn't tell this woman that I would be staying overnight the next day.”The lifeless body of Dominic was brought to his grandfather in his compound. He was shocked when he saw his grandson lying on the floor, dead. “Who could have done this to me?”“My only successor, Dominic!!” He wailed; mucus was mixed with tears coming from his eyes and saliva from his mouth. “You should have told me before you met James; I know he wouldn't have done this without the help of the heirloom in his neck.”“James and his
