Brian decided to excuse himself and call Albert first. He was quite confused by the urgency of the message, and he wanted more clarification. With each passing minute, it seemed like he was running out of time, but what was he supposed to do? While Lyra was still giving her speech, he walked over to the restroom. As soon as he got there, his phone suddenly started ringing. “Frank?” he mumbled as he stared at his phone screen, surprised that he was calling by this hour. “Mr Duke, it's been a while.” Frank said softly as soon as Brian picked up. “How have you been? I heard you were able to clear your name. I'm glad.” he added, making Brian smile. “Frank, thanks for your help. I should have called but…”“No, it's okay.” Frank hurriedly said, “I understand you, Mr Duke. I understand you've been busy with work and everything. Actually, I called to give you some good news.” Brian's eyes softened as he heard Frank's words, his heart filled with warmth. Just like Albert, Frank was also qui
Harry returned back to the event after calming himself with some cigarettes. After all, his date, the lady he came with was still inside. As he walked past the restroom, he happened to hear Brian's voice as he was seriously talking to someone. His eyes narrowed, curious to hear what he was fussing about. Harry strode in gently, trying to remain unnoticed. Brian felt something snap inside him as he heard Albert's words. “Albert, what did you just say?” he asked, his voice trembling slightly. Didn't he say he saw the staff with his father? Why was he saying something completely different? Albert sighed, “Master, the first day your father got sick was the last day I saw the staff. Since I didn't know the importance, I didn't ask him where or why he kept it.” he said, slightly disappointed at himself. If he had known the staff was very important, he would have searched for it before Brian became the CEO. Perhaps Brian's father thought he was going to give Brian the staff personally,
After the Queen's night event, Harry watched as Lyra and Brian walked hand in hand, a smirk etched on his perfect features. Perhaps coming to the Queen’s night wasn't really a bad idea. Now that he had found out about one of Brian's numerous secrets, he was going to use this opportunity well. Becoming a leader of the Tycoon 6 was not a regular thing. Each member controls a large amount of wealth, in trillions of dollars. Tycoon 6, the coming together of six most powerful men in the country, and Brian was among? Isn't he a child compared to members? Even if they would respect him because his father was the past leader, that didn't mean Brian deserved to be the current leader. Harry chuckled darkly, his eyes filled with amusement. He was amused that a young man like Brian was dreaming of something so big and impossible. “He must be stupid.” he muttered below his breath, his voice dripping with disdain. However, he heard something like ‘the mysterious person behind the messages’. W
Brian stared at his phone screen, wondering who the mysterious man could be. His last statement shocked him, and he was yet to recover from it. He inhaled a sharp breath and said, “Yes, you're right. I ordered someone to track you down to get more information about the staff.” The old man chuckled softly, “And you think just anyone would be able to track me?” he asked, his voice laced with amusement. After years of working in the military, would a mere person be able to track his number? Hearing the old man's words, Brian narrowed his eyes, slightly confused. “What do you mean?” The old man sighed, “I'm saying it's impossible. You can't track me unless I reveal my location to you.” he said confidently, rendering Brian completely speechless. Just what was this old man saying? The number seemed like an ordinary number so there really shouldn't be anything surprising about it. Brian struggled to find the right words to say as he didn't want to sound rude. After all, this was the only
By James's reaction, Harry could tell how important the staff was to him. Finally, he was going to get back at Brian. First he would take the position as the leader from him, and perhaps become a Tycoon 6 member once he's kicked out. Harry smiled at the thought of Brian getting kicked out of the prestigious group. Ever since Brian became the CEO of the biggest Empire in Ashton Hills, he began to live in his shadow. Although Harry was still respected, but Brian was more sought out than he was. In every Event, Brian was always mentioned and recognized while he would be ignored as usual. Brian became a tall tower he could never reach while he remained below, at the same spot for years. The Heir of the McDaniels Empire, that was what everyone knew him as. For years he remained the heir as his position hasn't changed. Sometimes he even wished for his father's death so he could become the CEO, but his father was as strong as a horse. He never got sick even once. Instead he became strong
James chuckled at Harry's statement. Just like he thought, Harry was still obsessed with becoming a member. “Harry, just who do you think you are?” he asked as he glared at him, “I've told you several times that you're unworthy of this position. Even your father can't become a member of the Tycoon 6 but you want to become one? Are you insane?!” His voice thundered, rendering Harry completely speechless. “Do you think by offering to help me I'll really allow you to join the Tycoon 6? Are you that useful? Harry, don't think so highly of yourself. You're nothing important. Even if you don't decide to help me, you think I won't find someone else?” Harry clenched his fists by his side, trying to control the rage that was brewing inside of him. The fact that James called him useless and unimportant angered him to death. He scoffed, “Mr Walters, what's your conclusion? You're not working with me anymore?” “Of course. You've given me the information I need. Working with you is nothing spec
The young man was stunned by his Master's words. He wondered what relationship Brian had with his master. Since the old man already ordered him to open the gate, The young man bowed respectfully for Brian and allowed him in. Upon getting inside the huge building, Brian gasped in awe. The building was well structured with High pillars. Luxurious cars were packed in one side of the mansion, and there was also a small garden which was decorated with colorful flowers. Merely by the magnificent structure of the building, Brian could tell that the Old man was not an ordinary person. As soon as he got down from his car, he sighted an unfamiliar figure waiting patiently for him. The Old man had white hair and evident wrinkles on his face. His face was stern, and even in his old age, he looked strong. Sighting Brian, a sad smile appeared on his face as the fine man reminded him of Stanley Duke, Brian's father. His facial expression, the color of his hair and the aura around him. It was exac
“I know it's quite hard to handle but it's true. That's the whole truth.” Augustine said as he stared at Brian whose eyes were closed. Brian couldn't wrap his head around the fact that James was the traitor. He was the one obsessed with the staff of authority and the vault. That was the reason why he didn't want Brian to become the leader of Tycoon 6. James was indeed a sly cunning human. It was definitely a set up with the remaining members of the Tycoon 6. “Tell me more about the staff. What does the staff of authority have to do with the Vault?” Brian asked after a while as he leaned closer. Augustine then said, “The staff of authority is the only thing that can open the Vault, and the location of the Vault is written on the Staff of authority. Without the staff, no one can find the vault. That's why James is so obsessed with it.” Augustine then walked over to the wine cellar and picked a very expensive wine. He picked two glasses and poured some for Brian and himself. Walking