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Dylan looked away from the food on his table and looked at Matt. "I'm the owner of this restaurant."They all burst out laughing. They laughed so hard that it felt like their throats were about to fall off.Dr. Lydia looked at him in shock."Oh, I know what you are. I know what you do. You're a comedian!" Someone said while laughing."But even for a comedian, he should have been dressed more properly than this." Someone added, also laughing.Kevin who was sitting beside Dylan hit his shoulder while laughing. "Man, you're so funny."Dylan stared at how they all laughed at him. His answer was unbelievable so it's understandable. He was tired of being looked down upon anywhere he goes so at least, even though they get to know, they won't dare spill it out.It's funny he now has their lives in his hands but they don't know about it. It will teach them not to insult anybody they meet."You can as well say you're the owner of Apex conglomerate." Mark jeered.Dylan looked at Mark, he was bes
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Sean was called into his grandfather's study room but he was still absorbed in his thoughts. His heart was still heavy after the night of the banquet. He couldn't stop thinking about the humiliation he faced, the confusion about Dylan. It made him weak and anxious.He sat on the couch still thinking. It wasn't even about Hermione but about Sean. He couldn't come up with a possibility about why Lord Nigel Owens called his good for nothing cousin Master. It was hilarious and ridiculous at the same time."I went on a two-week trip, dad, only to come back and hear what happened. Seriously, why did you have to take credit for it?" Dwayne Clifford, Sean's father who stood beside his father, Greg questioned as he looked at his son worriedly.The old man justifiably replied, "Well, I didn't know Lord Owens was gonna be there. Who would have thought he'd be there just because he was signing a billion-dollar contract with Harper Enterprises? I was doing good for your son, my grandson.""Well, i
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Madame Sharon stared with wide eyes at the newspaper to see that New Age technologies have skyrocketed to one point eight billion dollars in just two days and she gasped, standing up. "Oh, my God." She turned toward the stairs and shouted, "Hermione! The newspaper has arrived!"She then looked back at the newspaper still in shock. She felt very happy, especially after calculating the gains from their investment in the company. It was too good to be true.When Hermione told her about it, she was at first not in support due to the risk but it was actually worthwhile. With the gains, they could uplift Harper Enterprises.She smiled knowing they were going to have to invest more so they could gain more.Hermione rushed down the stairs toward her mom. She was all dressed for work and ready to go out. "So what's the status, mom?"Madame Sharon showed her the stock graph pattern that was drawn on the paper. "It rose, Hermione. It rose!"Hermione covered her mouth with her hands in shock and
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Dylan sighed as he remembered the discussion he had had with Cleo after getting back to the hotel he was staying. He had nowhere else to go since he didn't feel like going to the Harper's residence or doing anything for them. He wanted things to calm first. At least, he wanted them to think things are getting better.He sat down, still in thought about the information he received from Cleo… He went back to when she made the confession."It was just last month. There was a girl in the accounting department named Ravenna Hastings. She's a feisty one and she seems to have a problem with Madame Sharon then. According to rumors, there were times Madame Sharon and Ravenna were caught arguing but no one really knows what they argued about. Then one day, she fell off the stony stairs in the building and died. It was an accidental accident according to the cops."Remembering those words, he was caught in a web of different opinions and beliefs. If the mother of Ravenna confronted Madame Sharon
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"No. No. No. NO!!" Madame Sharon abruptly stood up as if the news they received had finally settled on her. Her eyes were wide open and her hands were placed on her head, looking around like her life had no meaning anymore.She sobbed and placed her hands on her face and then beside her, grabbing tight her clothes since she was absorbed in confusion of the highest order.She shook her head since she was still finding it hard to wrap her head around it. "This isn't happening. No, this isn't happening. It can't happen!" She cried and looked at Hermione. "Please tell me this isn't happening. Tell me I'm only dreaming, Hermione!"Hermione sobbed and looked up at her mom, her face already wet with tears. "I…" She breathed out shakily and stood up. "We can't be dreaming the same dream, mom. They…we just heard…we just heard that they've dropped, mom. Our money…our money is now nothing." She said and began to cry, like saying that word out loud made it feel more real. "Mom! We…we lost our mon
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Dylan was allowed in and he sized the living room up. It was fairly grand, especially for someone who he must have thought was poor or at least financially stable.As he heard footsteps, he looked toward the stairs and found the familiar woman he came here for. Maria Hastings. She was beautiful for someone around the age of his mother-in-law. She had long brown hair and hazel eyes and she screamed elegance just by looking at her.But she was a sad woman. Even though she hides it, it was written all over her face.She got to Dylan and forced a smile. "So I was told you're here to speak to me about my daughter. Do you know her?" She questioned.Dylan shook his head and answered, "Unfortunately, no. I don't know her personally but I've heard about her.""Heard?" Madame Maria asked in confusion.Dylan nodded. "I heard what happened to her in Harper Enterprises." He divulged.Madame Maria furrowed her brows in confusion. "You heard that? It's not possible since that wicked woman, Sharon, d
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Sean was seen in a bar drinking like his life has become a non-entity. He was lost. He didn't know losing Hermione could make him feel this way. He can't let Dylan have Hermione back. He wanted Hermione by all means.God, the plan was going so well so why did Lord Owens have to come? How the hell did Dylan get him to sign a contract with Harper Enterprises?It's been more than two weeks but he still can't stop thinking about the banquet Hall event. He was curious to find out what it was about Dylan and Lord Owens and he knows Hermione and her mother have the answers.But how is he gonna get them back and get his answers? He couldn't even dare go close to Dylan since he was scared about his connection with Lord Owens. He couldn't get in trouble. His phone began ringing and he absentmindedly picked it up and answered. "Hello.""Hey, Sean, it's Harold Andrews, and I'm back."Sean's eyes lit up. "Are you serious?""Very. Can't wait to hang out with you but I should see my family first."
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"Oh, my God. Harold?" Hermione said with a gasp. She couldn't believe she was seeing her cousin from her mother's side.He left the country for greener pastures and he said he wasn't sure he was returning but seeing him back was a bolt from the blue.Madame Sharon walked toward him, still looking like she was seeing a ghost. She furrowed her brows as she got closer to him and stopped dead in her tracks. "Harold, is this really you?"Harold gave them an enigmatic grin and answered. "Flesh and blood, aunt. I decided Melrovia should be my home.""Your home?" Madame Sharon asked in incredulity and scoffed. "Well, in this home, we're currently walking on pins and needles."Harold frowned and fully entered inside with his traveling bag. "Whoa, what a welcome!" He grumbled and stopped in front of Hermione with a smile on his face. "So how are you?"Hermione shook her head with a pouty expression. "Not fine. You came back at the wrong time."Harold was officially confused. He turned to look a
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Dylan had endured a grueling day, and as he finally arrived home, a genuine smile spread across his face upon seeing Allison waiting for him. The moment he walked through the door, she rushed to him, enveloping him in a brief, warm hug. However, her smile quickly faded into a frown as she pulled away. “Why didn’t you tell me about this?” she asked, her voice tinged with frustration. “How could you keep this from me for so long?” Before Dylan could respond, Stephanie, who had been observing the exchange, interjected with a disapproving look. “He kept it from all of us, including me, his godmother.” Dylan responded with a gentle kiss on Allison’s forehead, his eyes filled with affection. “Well, you know now, don’t you? Sometimes, it’s best to leave certain things in the past and focus on moving forward.” At that moment, Madame Beth cleared her throat, drawing everyone’s attention. Maya, with a beaming smile, walked over to her father, who happily lifted her into his arms. Daddy
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Hermione and Alison stood up simultaneously, their eyes fixed on the TV in shock. Hermione, holding her baby, quickly set the child down and moved closer to the screen. “Oh my God, Mom, what’s going on?! Dylan is on the screen! What’s happening?!” she shouted, turning to her mother for answers. Sharon, equally stunned, gulped and struggled to comprehend the situation. Her breaths came in short, heavy gasps as she shook her head. “I have no idea, Hermione! We’re both seeing the same thing!” Hermione took a shaky breath, her eyes wide as she turned back to the screen. There, Dylan stood, facing the crowd and the camera with a smirk that made him look impossibly handsome. She couldn’t tear her gaze away. “Surely… it can’t be his twin, right? This doesn’t make any sense,” she murmured, still fixated on the image. Sharon looked away briefly, blinking as she tried to make sense of the revelations. “Come to think of it, Dylan really was the one who made that contract possible, and he bo
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Two months later The city buzzed with anticipation as the day everyone had been waiting for finally arrived. Streets were quiet, and businesses paused as people hurried home or went as invited guests to the event, eager to witness the news revealing the boss behind Apex Conglomerate. Television screens flickered to life in living rooms, bars, and cafes, broadcasting the event that had captivated public interest for months. The camera zoomed in on a poised reporter, standing in front of Apex Conglomerate’s sleek, imposing headquarters. Her voice carried a mix of excitement and suspense as she addressed the viewers. “Ladies and gentlemen, the moment has finally come. Today, we stand on the brink of discovering the identity of the elusive leader behind Apex Conglomerate, the mastermind who has remained a mystery for years. Speculations and rumors have run rampant, but the truth has been kept tightly under wraps—until now.” The screen transitioned to a live feed from within the co
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"Stephanie! Oh my God, Stephanie, is that really you?!" Caroline exclaimed, her voice filled with astonishment as she saw Stephanie entering the ward, accompanied by Dylan and a young girl. Stephanie's reaction was immediate; she covered her face with her hands, overwhelmed by emotion. Tears welled up in her eyes as she recognized Caroline. "Oh my God, Caroline..." she choked out, rushing forward to embrace her. "You're alive! I can't believe you're really alive!" Caroline, her own eyes glistening with tears, nodded as they pulled away from their hug. "It's so good to see familiar faces," she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "I thought you had left the country." Stephanie shook her head, her expression serious. "I came back after everything happened. I realized that your children needed me, so I stayed. For them." Caroline looked puzzled. "Children?" Her eyes then fell on the little girl in Dylan's arms, her breath catching in her throat. "Oh my God, is this my granddaught
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Dylan’s return to the hospital sparked a flurry of emotions within Alison, who dashed towards him with tears streaming down her face. “Where have you been?” she exclaimed, her voice trembling with worry.Dylan’s eyes widened in surprise, and he gently grasped her arm, pulling her away from him slightly. “Why? What’s wrong? Why are you so upset? Is everything alright? Is Jenna alright?”Alison nodded with a sigh. “Yes, Jenna is stable, thankfully. But I was so worried about you. You were saying something earlier, then suddenly disappeared. And when I tried calling you, there was no response. You can’t imagine how worried and anxious I’ve been, especially with my sister in the hospital.”Dylan let out a sigh of relief and enveloped her in a comforting embrace. “I’m sorry for causing you worry. I didn’t mean to add to your stress. But I’m back now, and everything’s under control. Those responsible for this situation are facing the consequences, and we’re safe now.”Alison gazed at him, a
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Gunshots echoed through the air, causing Sean to gasp in shock and stumble backward in fear. Before anyone could fully grasp what was happening, a dozen men, led by Azure King, appeared behind Dylan, their presence intimidating and determined.Dylan sneered, his confidence unwavering. “You were right, Sean. I am the boss of Apex Conglomerate, which means I have people at my beck and call. Why should I be intimidated by mere threats from inconsequential people like you?”Romero’s hand began to tremble as he continued pointing the gun at Dylan’s mother. “Move an inch, and she’s dead. I’ll pull the trigger, and I promise you, Dylan, even if I die here, you’ll lose.”Dylan sighed, taking Adonis’s gun from behind him. In a split second, before anyone could react, he fired. The bullet pierced through Romero’s forehead, and he slumped to the floor, lifeless.Sean’s eyes widened in horror, his body beginning to tremble uncontrollably. He immediately raised his hands and fell to his knees. “Pl
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Dylan did not hesitate for even a moment upon receiving the address from Romero. The urgency in his steps reflected the agitation in his mind, as he ensured his gun was securely tucked at his side. The possibility of seeing his mother alive, even if shackled and bound, overpowered all sense of reality. He couldn’t think straight. He needed to understand why he had seen his mother, who he had believed to be dead. Though he suspected it might be a trap, a flicker of hope kept him moving forward.As he approached the building described in the address, its dilapidated exterior did nothing to allay his fears. The structure looked abandoned from the outside, but as he steeled himself and ventured further inside, his eyes quickly fell upon a wooden door, flanked by two imposing men.One of the men, noticing Dylan’s arrival, smirked and spoke in a tone that was both welcoming and sinister, “The boss has been expecting you.” Without further ado, he swung the door open, inviting Dylan into in
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Standing alone outside the hospital, Dylan dialed Azure King’s number, his fingers trembling slightly with the weight of the situation. As the call connected, he spoke urgently into the phone."He’s closing in on me, Adonis. I fear he’s not playing games anymore. I reckon he was aiming for Allison, but he ended up shooting her sister instead.""Damn it, this just escalated real fast. There's a good chance Romero Hermes is feeling the heat now. He's itching to wrap this up and he's not backing down. He's baiting you, and you can't afford to fall into his trap," Azure King cautioned over the phone.Dylan’s jaw clenched with determination. "I won't let that happen. But I want him taken down, and I want it done swiftly. I'm not interested in seeing him rot behind bars. I just want him out of the picture for good," Dylan declared firmly before hanging up.On edge and with a heart weighed down by concern, Dylan reached out to Stephanie, knowing she was anxiously awaiting updates on Julia’s
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Dylan stormed out of the house, his heart racing with worry, his fingers frantically dialing Allison’s number, his mind praying fervently for her safety. The gunshots he heard sent a shiver down his spine, signaling that something had gone terribly wrong.“Dylan, where on earth are you rushing off to?” Stephanie’s concerned voice trailed after him as she hurried to catch up.Dylan came to an abrupt halt, his gaze locking with Stephanie’s as he struggled to contain his urgency. “Steph, listen to me. Stay put inside the house, alright? Don’t come out,” he instructed firmly, a sense of urgency lacing his words like a tight knot.Stephanie’s brow furrowed in confusion and worry. “But why? What’s going on out there? And where in the world are you off to in such a hurry? she demanded, her concern mounting with each passing second as she noticed how restless he was.Dylan’s lips pressed into a thin line as he struggled to find the right words. “Look, Steph, I… I was just talking to Allison o
