Richardson wasn’t sure of how to react to that statement, nor did he understand how he was supposed to make sense of this current situation. He took another long look at the matured looking man and shook his head to himself, there’s no way they’re both related in any way, he silently mused.
“I- I don’t understand.” Richardson ended up breathing out after a few long moments has passed.
The matured looking man shifted in his seat, and then he pulled his glasses off his nose and placed it on the table before him, and Richardson instantly noticed that the man couldn’t meet his face in that moment.
“I’ll explain everything to you.” The matured looking man finally said, and Richardson nodded his head in response, while still feeling confused, but also curious.
“You see… I have only one son, or at least I used to have one, until death snatched him from me so suddenly.” The man paused and Richardson leaned forward a little, while silently wondering what that had to do with him.
“And while he was alive, he fell in love with a woman, who’s your mother.”
Richardson gulped hard at that and felt himself tense up.
“My son was the one who was supposed to take over my spot in my empire, and he needed to get married to a woman of high status, but he ended up falling for your mother, who was a hand maiden back then.”
The man continued and Richardson’s fingers tightened into a fist, but he said nothing.
“I couldn’t afford to let the image of my son and myself be tarnished, nor could I bear to watch him treat his duties so offhandedly and lightly… I was so foolish back then, and so I had your mother captured one night and threatened to have her killed if she doesn’t disappear from the face of the earth.”
Richardson’s nose flared in anger and his teeth grinded against each other, as he pinned the matured looking man with a furious look.
“You threatened to have her killed?” Richardson echoed with a barely restrained anger. The man nodded his head solemnly. “Yes, I did. I was so stupid then. I gave her some money and ordered her to run away.”
Of course, you were stupid as hell. Richardson thought silently to himself just as the man continued.
“And when my son came to me, demanding the whereabouts of your mother, I informed him of what I had done, and he was extremely devastated.”
“Why are you telling me all of this?” Richardson asked after a moment, still feeling quite confused.
“Because, after I had informed my son of what I had done, he informed me of how your mother was pregnant with his child.” The man paused and pressed his fingers into his eyes.
“And, it was at that moment that I realized that I had made the biggest mistake of my entire life.”
Richardson felt numb, it was like he got doused with icy water. He couldn’t believe his ears, nor could he fully wrap his head around what he had just heard.
The thought that his mother had been treated that badly in the past, made his blood start to boil angrily. To think she never told him about any of these.
Each time he asked about his father back then, she’d tell him stories about how amazing his father was and about how he was working to create a better life for them… until he stopped buying those stories once he grew older.
“So… your son is my…” Richardson began to speak.
“Yes, he’s your father, which makes you my grandchild.” The man responded, and Richardson sucked in a deep breath while trying to let that new realization sink in.
“Why did you start to look for me now all of a sudden though?” Richardson demanded and a pained expression crossed the matured looking man’s face.
“After your mother, my son never got to like another woman, his arranged marriage was a complete disaster, and he ended up dying without siring a child… except you.” The man explained and Richardson sucked in a sharp breath.
“So… if that didn’t happen, you wouldn’t have looked for me.” Richardson pointed out and the man flinched, being unable to meet Richardson’s eyes.
“Did my father even look for my mother and I at all? Before he died, that is.” Richardson spat out, a bitter taste lingering in his mouth.
The man nodded his head instantly. “He did, he never ended up forgiving me for sending your mother away.” There was so much pain in the man’s voice as his spoke, but Richardson couldn’t find it in him to feel sorry.
“And, I’d have looked for you if my son hadn’t died, I had always looked for you since the moment I realized I had made a grave mistake.”
That information didn’t make Richardson feel better, or less angry. He felt like he was only sought after now that the man’s son was gone, and also because of the matured looking man’s guilt.
“Can you please find it in your heart to forgive me for my past mistake?” The man finally breathed out and Richardson gave him a pointed look without saying a thing.
Forgive him? Just like that? I think not. Richardson thought.
His mother was still in the hospital, in a deep coma. His mother had suffered throughout her entire life since he could remember, and she wouldn’t have had to suffer if this man hadn’t forcefully tear his parents apart.
Which was why Richardson was still feeling very angry. He thought about all the hardship he went through while growing up, not knowing that he was from a family this well off.
Richardson thought about running around for money throughout an entire day only to see his mother in the cold corridor of the hospital, and he felt angrier.
When Richardson still didn’t respond, the man pushed himself to his feet and said. “I know you hate me right now, but I promise to do everything I can to compensate you.”
The man motioned for Richardson to come with him while leaving the study.
“This way, young master.” A man dressed in a suit said with a bow as Richardson walked past him, along with the matured looking man, towards where Richardson realized was a large looking door.
The door got pulled open by two servants, and Richardson’s mouth fell open in shock when his gaze landed on his mother. Some doctors and nurses were doing different things in the room, but it was obvious that they were all attending to her.
A doctor was beside her bed, checking her vitals, and Richardson rushed forward to grasp his mother’s frail hand.
He felt a huge surge of relief at the realization that his mother was already receiving the best treatment ever, because he recognized the doctor immediately.
The doctor was a popular man whom many people wished they could get treated by him because of his wide expanse of experience, but only a few people could afford him.
“She’s still sleeping, doc?” The matured looking man asked the doctor.
“Yes, she is. But, her vitals are starting to come back to live.” The doctor responded, and Richardson felt extremely grateful for the treatment his mother was now getting.
There was now a high chance of his mother recovering, now that she was being treated by this particular doctor.
The matured looking man turned towards him when the doctor wasn’t in earshot any longer and spoke.
“Now, can we talk about our business?”
Once Richardson accompanied the matured looking man backInto his study, the next thing the man uttered, made Richardson stumble a little in shock, right before he slumped into his seat.“So… since you’re the only child of my son, it means you’re the heir to the Wilson’s empire.” Was the words which the matured looking man had said, which sent Richardson’s brains reeling.It wasn’t the first time he’d be hearing about the Wilson’s empire. From what he had been able to gather from social media, he knew the Wilson’s empire was large and very successful.He had gotten bullied in school, when he was younger – for sharing the last name of an empire and living a lifestyle that was the complete opposite of the empire itself.What was completely unbelievable to him, was how he had somehow turned out to be the heir of that same empire.“What?” Richardson whispered, still reeling in shock.“You’re the heir of the Wilson’s empire.” The man repeated himself, a little bit louder this time, and Ric
After Richardson signed the spot on the document with slightly shaky fingers, his grandfather shook his hand while beaming excitedly.“Congratulations, Richardson. You’re officially the owner of the empire now.”Richardson was speechless, but he found his voice after a fleeting moment which he used in thanking his grandfather.His grandfather waved him off with a low chuckle as he sauntered towards the area in his study where a bar was located to fetch a drink.“I think we should toast to this.” He said while pouring the drink which Richardson already knows would be nothing but the very best version. Richardson shook his head politely. “I think I’ve been through a lot today already, wouldn’t want to overwhelm my brain more.”His grandfather guffawed at that while downing a glass of the said drink. “You’re probably right. I must be in need of dire rest as it is.”Richardson watched as his grandfather picked up a telephone which was gold in color. He spoke to someone through the phone w
“Your grandfather had ordered that we visit one of the automotive companies beneath the empire, in order to pick some cars of your choice.”Tom said just as they existed the bank where Richardson had been treated like a president, with so much respect that almost overwhelmed him.“To pick some cars?” Richardson echoed after Tom as they got back into the Rolls Royce which was held open by the driver.“Yes, young master. It’s part of what you need now that you’re the owner of the empire.” Tom explained and Richardson nodded, while his head reeled.The car moved smoothly and Richardson comfortably settled against the spotless leather of the chairs in the car, allowing himself to relax.He kept twirling the black card around his fingers due to his excitement. It wasn’t long before the car slowed to a stop.Richardson stepped out of the car when it got pulled open for him respectfully, and he glanced up at the huge building looming before him. The large logo he could spot at one part of th
Right there, walking into the building together, was Alice and Michael, his girlfriend and best friend. They were both holding hands and plastered against each other.To say Richardson was shocked, would be an understatement.Richardson got to his feet just as his best friend and girlfriend noticed him, and began to walk in his direction.“Look who’s here right now.” Michael mused and Alice giggled like Michael had said the funniest thing ever.They both thoroughly looked him up and exchanged a glance, and Richardson silently cursed himself over, for not insisting on purchasing some clothes before coming here.“Isn’t this the clothes you were in before you were arrested?” Alice asked and Michael hummed.“Those are the clothes, Alice. Did you think he’d be able to afford a change of clothes?” Michael snickered and Alice tutted.“Absolutely not. He’s way too broke for that.”Their voices were starting to get loud. Richardson had initially planned to ignore them, but now that their voice
Richardson watched as Michael spluttered once again while the attendant tried to convince him to go for another model.“I have money to buy the car, if that’s what you’re wondering.” Michael exclaimed once again, making people throw glances at him.Alice was plastered to Michael’s side as expected.The red designer bag which Alice had talked about wanting for months, was currently hanging off her dainty wrist.It was obvious that Michael had gotten it for her. Richardson had been hoping to get that bag for her after his project turns out successful.Having had enough, Richardson cleared his throat and it didn’t take long for all eyes to turn towards him. His free hand was deep in his pocket, nudging his black card while waving the booklet a little.The attendant who had even forgotten about Richardson’s existence while attending to Michael and Alice, squinted his eyes at Richardson. “I knew you were not going to see a thing that your supposed budget can cover.” The attendant huffed
Michael didn’t understand what was happening. After he had stumbled upon Richardson here, he had gleefully thought that this would finally be his moment for him to flaunt his wealth, which he had done a good job at keeping a secret for years, right in Richardson’s face. He had been doing a great job at that at first, and by how Rildhardson had remained silent throughout, he had thought his plan was already working out.But, that had been before everything had turned around right before him, when Richardson who had been thrown out, returned with a man who looked like he compared power. Telling by the shocked sound Alice made as she plastered herself against Michael, along with the confused murmur that went through the crowd right now, it was proof enough that they were just as confused as Michael was.Michael watched in disdain and displeasure as the two higher up bosses of this company knelt before Richardson while apologizing to him.Michael had no idea who the man that had accom
The wind whipped Richardson’s hair around as he drove. It still felt unreal that not only does he now own a car, the car was the latest version and very costly.A lot of people stared as he drove past them, but Richardson paid them no heed. He was used to attracting attention right since he was poor, so he wasn’t unfazed.Tom had arranged for some drivers to go pick up the rest of Richardson’s cars, after Richardson had informed him he’d like to go shop for some clothes on his own.The sun was still shining brightly and Richardson was already starting to feel a little bit hungry, seeing as it was already late noon.He decided to stop by a restaurant which was one of the biggest restaurants in the county. He wasn’t sure if this particular company was partly owned by his newly acquired empire, because he couldn’t remember most of the names he had saw in the book last night. He parked his car and made his way into the restaurant, patting his pockets to ensure that his black card was st
After Richardson was done with his lunch, he existed the restaurant and drove off in his luxurious car which was effortlessly attracting so much attention.He drove all the way to one of the luxurious fashion brands which he had already dreamed of shopping in.He had been unable to shop in fancy boutiques because he had always been to poor to afford them. He had always hope to come to shop in a fancy boutique with his girlfriend, Alice, as soon as he hit big. Too bad she hadn’t been patient enough.Richardson existed and locked his car, he pocketed his keys as he head towards the entrance of the luxuriously decorated entrance of the botique.He patted his pockets to ensure his black card was on him as he paused at the entrance in order to get scanned.The security men regarded him with long looks before granting him access. Richardson nodded at them as we walked past them, into the boutique.His breath catch in his throat as he took in the entire expanse of space in a single glance.
“Pack your things and leave,” Richardson said after returning home to see Jennie lounging around by the pool.“Excuse me?” she scoffed when he had said those words.“You heard me. Pack up and get out of my house.”“May I remind you that I am pregnant.”“You forgot to mention that the baby is not mine.” He said those words as she gasped to her feet. He got out his phone playing the video out loud as she watched it in shock.“That video is a fake!”“It looks pretty real to me. Now I have called my bank manager and every single thing I have sent you since this whole thing started has been refunded back to my account and you are back to where you started.”“But that would be that I would be owing the bank. My account would be in minus a hundred thousand dollars.”“Then I suggest you had better start working for your money as you are not my problem anymore.”He nodded to the security guards he had come with as they entered the house with one of them dragging her into the house.“They will
When the women had gone out of the restaurant, Alice listened to the conversation over and over again and was happy that she had gotten what she needed to use against Jennie.She could not believe that she was going to ruin the woman’s life and she was prepared to do it without remorse. If Jennie was going to have Richardson, then she would ruin what they had with this evidence.She had already known where Richardson would be the next day and she was prepared to meet him there.With a triumphant smile, she stood from her seat, no longer hungry as she went home for the day.***The next day, she garbed on her most wonderful attire as she started for the park where she would see Richardson getting his favorite snack.She arrived early to make sure she did not miss him and when she found his car parking there, she rushed to him with her phone to show him the evidence which she so greatly prided herself for.“Hey,” she smiled to him as he got out of the car but his face was swollen like h
She looked out to watch the heir step out of his car and look around in confusion at how the gate was open and how there was no one around the estate.She wanted to warn him but she could tell that her father would also hear her. She had to stop him from getting into the house.She hissed out of her window trying to get his attention but all he did was look around aimlessly trying to figure out where the noise was coming from.When he was done doing that, he ran into the house getting the lady to smack her forehead in anger.“He’s really going to get himsef killed.”Opening her door slowly to make sure she did not alert the man in the house, she started for the stairs as she watched the heir run into the living room.She tiptoed silently to not make any noise in the house and when she reached the bottom of the stairs, a thud was heard with the two men still having conversations.She hid behind the door of the living room to have a peek into the room as she found Richardson hiding behi
“Do you like your new position? I bet it’s really nice to sit on that very comfy seat and give orders from above. The question is, what would happen if someone decided to take away that power from you? Would you let us…”“What do you want?!” yelled the heir tired of the games. He had grown exhausted and he just wanted to see his grandfather. He wondered if everyone in the house was safe. Jennie, Mary, Damien, Tom and his mother. He did not want anything to happen to any of them. He wanted them all to be safe. He refused to believe that anything had happened to Damien.He stood to his feet to face the man once again. He was not going to be afraid of the man but he was going to face him and kick him out of the house.He knew being at the top would make him an automatic target but why would everyone see him as an enemy. He had done nothing wrong.He knew this was the goal of his family members and that was it. There was no one else mad enough to do this.They had hired this low budget h
Richardson arrived at the company with a sour mood as he was tired of the drama which was unfolding at the estate. The drama between Mary and Jennie was getting out of hand.Why would Mary try to be sexual with him? It was not like he liked her that way.“Sir Richardson,” someone greeted him as he looked to see Jace smiling at him with some files in his hand.“Hey, Jace,” the heir said, coming back to earth. “How are you this morning?”“Oh I’m doing alright. I’m here with the files you asked me to compile for you. They do need your approval and they would soon be used later on by the other team so I compiled it as fast as I could.”“That is great,” Richardson got into his office to see a letter on his desk with his name written on it. “Please, drop the files by the cabinet and I’ll give it a quick look.”“Alright sir,” Jace said, dropping the files before exiting the office with the door closing behind him.When the boy was gone. Richardson picked up the letter to read and found it to
Tom grunted as trying to explain his plans to the man before him could expose his entire plans and he did not want that to happen. He also did not want to end this without a climax which would get him a sure victory.As a master of subtlety he was going to try to win Damien over to his side. That was sure to grant him a win and he was prepared for it.“Listen, Damien,” he said again, shocking the man. “What I am trying to tell you is that I can turn this empire into a greater one. All your enemies I can wipe them out with a thought. No one would look down on us ever again. “We can rule and we can make sure that everyone who hears our name trembles in fear.”“Us? Rule? What are you talking about Thomas? Where are you going with this?” Damien asked in shock. “I already have a grandson who will take over for me when I am gone. I will teach him the ropes around everything. “I have watched him grow over the course of a few months he has stayed with me and I have watched him speak kindly
Tom looked out of his window one morning as Richardson entered his car to drive off for work. His face smeared into a grin as he watched the heir drive off.He had been after the heir since he had known after his existence. He could not believe at first that the heir existed and during the heir’s DNA test he had wished the heir was not real but it had come up positive that he was Damien’s grandson.This had infuriated him but he had decided that he would use this to his advantage instead.Before Richardson entered into his life, for years he had been planning steadily to get the company from the Wilson’s. He had made Damien trust him as the man was without an heir and he was the only person he trusted.He had built that trust until it was broken by Richardson stumbling into his life. And now he was back to zero as he could not get anything with the heir being there. There had to be a way to take back the company without Richardson being a thorn in his flesh so he had been trying to
Michael stared at her for sometime before bursting into laughter shocking Alice for she had not seen that reaction coming. She had expected that he would accept her pleas as usual and they would hug, kiss and make up and get back to the apartment to have mind blowing sex. But instead he had laughed in her face which was like a slap to her. Why was he acting so strangely?“What? You thought you would just crawl back to me after insulting me like I was a child a few days ago?” he asked. “Please, get real. I am not a child.”“Baby, let’s not do this here,” she said, being self conscious of how the public was looking at them.“Oh shut up,” he hissed. “Now they are your biggest concern. Do you know how many times I have begged for your love and attention and all I’ve gotten were scraps? Do you know how many times I wanted to be seen by you? “I loved you for a long time, Alice. Sometimes I would get you food to starve, that was how much I loved you. I got cursed by my parents, I got laid
For days she tried contacting different investigators to help her with her case as they kept sending her files which she kept on compiling.She was ready to destroy Jennie with everything she could find and she went through the files to see if there was anything she could use against the woman.She could see some incriminating evidence against the woman and when she tried to save the files into the desktop to read later a hot coffee poured over her desktop ruining her computer and destroying everything.“What is wrong with you?!” Alice yelled to her feet as she turned to the person who had done it to find Lola staring at her. The manager came out of his office to see what had happened and he found Lola carrying around a trolley of coffee going around to deliver to the workers.“I really do apologize. It was a mistake,” Lola apologized after finding out that her manager was staring at her.“You fool! This is all your fault! You just ruined my whole plan!” Alice was furious as everythi