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The Secret Successor CHAPTER 248
A few minutes earlier.Roddick filled the gift box with rare crystals and gemstones that were big and heavy. The box now weighed almost fifty pounds.Roddick had a strong physique, so he was able to carry that weight with a single hand without much of a problem.As he was giving the gift box to Nora, he purposely dropped it from a meter height. When the heavy gift box fell on Russell, there was an instant reaction.Russell’s cry echoed throughout the building. The cry was so loud everyone thought something very bad happened.The giftbox rolled down from Russell’s feet, and he began to jump on his toes crazily.“Don’t jump around, and remove the shoes,” both Regan and Nora said at the same time.William and Wendy rushed to the scene and helped Russell. They removed his shoes and made him sit on the couch, but the sharp throbbing pain didn’t let him sit quietly. He didn’t cry anymore, but he kept hissing in pain as William touched his feet and gently moved them to see his reaction.It d
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 249
The party didn’t end right after the whole incident with Roddick and Russell. In fact, many people acted like it never happened.However, Kyra was having fun with her friends by talking about it and making jokes out of it.Russell, on the other hand, was talking with a big business man and learned a lot as they chatted with him or plainly criticized him. It was evident that some of them envied his position. He couldn’t blame them. After all, who wouldn’t dream to be the owner of an 11 billion dollar company when you’re barely 25? And also a wife who even without makeup would look prettier than film actresses?The big guy, Brendon Conreid, talked about real estate and how the real money and profits were in this field, and he was full of praises for Kyra, even though she wasn’t around. In fact, she praised her so much it made Russell uncomfortable, making him wonder if Brendon had some sort of crush on her. Now, Brendon was someone who’s almost fifty years in age, so it didn’t look good
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 250
Viola brought Russell over to meet his family members.Russell, however, did not talk with Arnold. He greeted Jennifer and also James, though the latter didn’t respond to him kindly.They took pictures with Nora and other members of the Lynn family.Regan went out of his way to take pictures with the Bennett family and Russell. Coincidentally, Jennifer also was captured in those pictures because she was tagging alongside Regan.Meanwhile, outside the building, William came to meet Gage for the first time.Gage was standing at Regan’s white Porsche, eating a flower that he had plucked from the garden.William offered him a drink. Gage didn’t refuse even though he wanted to.“I heard that you have a sixth degree black belt,” William said. “I’ve never seen someone so young be a sixth degree master.”“You talk as if you’re impressed,” Gage smiled slightly, “but I know that you used to be ranked in the top hundred in the underground martial arts company UTS which is spread across the world
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 251
As the guests were leaving, Russell personally saw them off, as told by Liam. When Stacy was leaving, she shook Russell’s hand and angrily smiled, “You days of happiness are numbered, young one. I’ll make you lick my son’s boots soon enough. Just you wait.”“I’m afraid you’ll be forced to wait forever because that’s never going to happen,” Russell replied. “In fact, it will be you and your son who’ll be touching my feet and Kyra’s feet. It’s only a matter of time before that happens.”“Hmph. Drivel.” Stacy snorted and walked away in her black Hummer, driving by herself.“If I can prove that Roddick killed Trevor, then he’s not going to escape jail time,” Russell muttered under his breath. “I have to find the proof so I can put him behind bars. This way, he won’t be able to bother me, Kyra, and my family.” Because Natasha and Roddick were trying to mess with James from behind the scenes, Russell felt the urge to quickly destroy Roddick’s career for good. What better way than to uncover
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 252
The next morning.Charlotte was eagerly coming to the dining table, expecting to have a talk with Russell to set some rules that he shouldn’t cross.However, Nora was already there, and so was Russell. Both of them seemed to be having a good chat while eating.“So you want to learn martial arts from one of the three supreme families,” Nora nodded in approval. “That’s a really good idea. Next time someone attempts to stab you, you will be able to surprise them and make them regret ever raising their hand against you. I like it. You’ll have my full support.”Charlotte sat down and brusquely said, “Getting taught by the three supreme families is not an easy thing. They wouldn’t bother even if I called them and asked them for an appointment. Only if your father-in-law calls, they might listen. There’s no guarantee,though, and so you don’t want to make him call them and ask them to tutor you in martial arts or whatever it is that you want. Instead, I’ll hire one of the top martial artists
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 253
Nora was leaving the estate, and so Kyra got emotional. She gave a long hug to Nora.“In the past, you used to cry a lot, but these days, you are barely shedding a tear,” Nora teased her. “But I get it, you’re growing up, and a lot of things put the burden on your heart. It’s not easy to shed tears anymore.”“What’s the best gift you received yesterday?” Kyra asked, wanting to know if arranging a birthday and going through the hassle while Kyra was pregnant was worth it or not.“Best gift?” Nora didn’t even think. “My son took me to my other son’s grave. We drank wine together at his grave. We shed tears on his grave. To be able to do that… I don’t know if I’m extremely lucky or unlucky.”Kyra smiled a bit happily. “What about Russell? Did he give you anything?”“Well, he planted a kiss on my cheek and invited me for lunch at his hotel this weekend,” Nora said, surprising Kyra.“H-He kissed you?” her eyes slightly widened. “When did you two get so friendly?”“I worked under his mom as
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 254
At Elora’s farmhouse.Jessica woke up and left for her job without even talking to Elora or Sansa for that matter.“She hasn't looked alright since last night,” Elora said. “I think something happened at the party.”“Maybe some prick bullied her or something?” Sansa wondered while checking Elora’s pulse rate and blood pressure.Just then, Jessica returned home, but she wasn’t alone. She brought Viola with her.“Viola?” Elora was not expecting to see her, so she tried to get up from the bed and was able to rise halfway, but it still felt a bit too hard for her, and so Sansa had to help. “Viola, did Russell send you?”“No, Aunt.” Viola plopped down in the chair. “I came here to see Marlene because she’s been sick for two days.”“Marlene? The girl that you eat guavas with?” Elora knew about Marlene because she was the one Russell had fought with before.“Yes, she’s very good at playing volleyball and basketball,” Viola said. “But now, she’s fallen sick. I don’t know if it’s a good thing
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 255
William dropped Russell at the shore of the river Agnar. Most of the world didn’t even know why the river was really called Agnar, and Russell used to be one of them. Now, he knew better.“This is as far as I can accompany you, Young Master,” William said, handing Russell a bag that had food, water, and a GPS gadget. “From here on, you’re on your own. If you want to get an audience with the Agnar family, you have to row that boat upstream until you find their hideout.”Russell was shocked to hear that. “But my condition is still…”“You’re the one who chose to come here, so don’t give excuses,” William softly said. “Inexperienced people would find it extremely tiring and difficult to row the boat by themselves for a long time. It will be a test of your will, so don’t give up.”Russell had no experience with rowing a boat. The only positive thing about this whole journey was that he knew how to swim. That was all.William didn’t stay for another second and left in the car.“Wait, are th