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The rise of the lost heir Chapter 22: The terrible news
Jeremy’s expression changed, and I saw a hint of concern in his eyes. “Are you sure you really want to hear the bad news?” He asked, and Joe looked at him with a glare. “Stop asking questions and just lay it on me!” Joe said in a bold tone. Jeremy was hesitant, and my patience was wearing thin. “Jeremy!” Joe called out, and Jeremy adjusted a bit due to the tone of my voice. "Alright,” he began. “The bad news is that the media’s picked up on Rosie’s stunt yesterday at the company. It’s gaining traction, and people are starting to ask questions. Investors are getting nervous, and we’ve received a few emails from concerned partners." Jeremy took a step forward as he continued to speak. “The man who was supposed to meet up with us for the business deal—he canceled,” he said in a low tone. Joe, seated behind his desk, adjusted himself forward. His brow furrowed in confusion. “Canceled? What do you mean?” “He doesn’t want to talk about the proposal anymore. He called in earlier t
The rise of the lost heir Chapter 23: Alternatives
Joe's eyes were still fixed on the screen as Rosie spilled out more words. “Joe came to my house to threaten me, to silence me,” Rosie continued in a saddened tone. “But I will not be silenced. I deserve justice, and I will get it.” Her voice cracked just slightly as she spoke up. "This isn’t just for me. This is for every woman who's been pushed around, told to be quiet, or forced to live in fear because a man thought he had the upper hand." She looked into the camera with a piercing gaze. "I want other women to join me, to stand up and claim the justice they deserve. Nothing will stop me." Joe felt his heart pounding as Rosie’s accusations took a darker turn. Rosie leaned forward in the video, and a calm look took over her face. “I have more to say about Joe,” she continued, her voice lowering to an almost whisper. "When we were together before he left me, he snuck into my father’s study and stole important business documents. That was filled with ideas and plans that my fathe
The rise of the lost heir Chapter 24: crazy ex-girlfriend
“Are you insane?” Mr Adam shouted as Joe walked out of the estate the following day. “This plan is the only way out,” Joe said in a low tone as one of the maids passed by him. “There are other ways to approach this!” Mr Adam said in a firm voice. “What do you expect me to do? Silence her with money, Rosie’s father is freaking rich. She’s not going to want my money. The only way I can stop her is by doing this.” Mr. Adam furrowed his brows. “So you think kidnapping her would actually stop her? Aren’t you thinking about the consequences that comes with it, what if the media finds out?” “I'm going to be too careful, " Joe said, getting into the car. There’s no need to worry.” Mr Adam didn’t look convinced by Joe’s words, but he didn’t say anything after that. Joe started his car, zooming off immediately. His eyes were focused as he navigated the city streets, eventually pulling up at the diner Timothy had mentioned. As he entered, Joe could feel eyes on him. People whispered an
The rise of the lost heir Chapter 25: board meeting
“So, you need someone taken care of?” Ben asked bluntly, turning to look at Joe and Timothy, who were walking behind him. His eyes were on Joe, and Joe saw this as his cue to respond. “Not exactly taken care of,” Joe replied, feeling the weight of Ben’s stare. “Just... managed. I want you to make sure she knows she’s overstepped.” Ben’s lips curled into a smirk. “Right. The ex-girlfriend, huh?” Joe glanced at Timothy, who shrugged. “Ben’s a man who likes to stay informed.” Joe took a deep breath, choosing his words carefully. “She’s been spreading lies. She is doing everything she can to ruin me. I need her... discouraged. But I don’t want it to come back to me.” Ben crossed his arms, eyeing Joe thoughtfully. “Discouraged. Alright. I’ll see what I can do. But there’s a price.” Joe nodded. “Money isn’t an issue.” Ben raised an eyebrow. “Good. Then we’re on the same page.” Ben turned to look at Timothy. “You know what to do.” Timothy nodded, and after that, they turned to lea
The rise of the lost heir Chapter 26: Downtown
Joe stepped into his office the next morning. As he made his way inside, he was greeted by Jeremy, who had a sad look on his face."Morning, sir," Jeremy said as he moved closer to Joe.Joe sighed. “Don’t tell me something terrible happened this morning.”Jeremy took a deep breath. "We lost an investor this morning—one of the big ones," he explained. "The board wants to discuss how we're going to manage this... they’re waiting for you in the boardroom."Joe nodded, setting his briefcase down before making his way toward the boardroom. As he entered, he was greeted by a line of faces—some anxious, some outright disapproving."Joe, we've been expecting you," Mr. Maxwell said, gesturing toward an empty seat at the table."I'm aware," Joe responded, taking a seat as the board members exchanged glancesJoe took his place at the head of the table, glancing around as the others settled.Mr. Maxwell cleared his throat, breaking the silence. "Thank you all for coming on such short notice. We h
The rise of the lost heir Chapter 27: Did you miss me?
Joe felt his stomach twist as he pulled up downtown. He stepped out of his car, glancing around to ensure he wasn’t being watched, as he took a step forward. He saw Timothy standing by his car at the entrance “What happened?” Joe asked. Timothy glanced around, lowering his voice as he spoke. “Walk with me,” he said. Timothy directed Joe down a path as they moved farther. Their footsteps echoed against the dusty concrete. Timothy paused in front of a building when he stepped in; he led Joe to a room where Ben was pacing angrily, his face twisted with rage. Two of Ben’s men stood nearby, visibly injured. One was nursing a swollen arm, the other with a bruise on his cheek. Ben stopped mid-pace when he saw Joe, and his gaze darkened. “You!” Ben snarled, pointing an accusing finger at Joe before charging over to grab Joe by his tie. Joe stumbled backward, his collar pulling tight around his neck as Ben's grip tightened. “Hey!” Timothy shouted, stepping forward and placing a
The rise of the lost heir Chapter 28: The visit
“What are you doing here?” Joe asked. The anger in his tone couldn’t be missed. Rosie’s face lit up with a mocking smile as she leaned forward, placing her legs on the corner of the desk. "I came to pay you a little visit," she replied, some seconds later flashing Joe a warm smile. "I also came to tell you to watch your back, " she added in a firm voice. "Get out of my office, Rosie!" he barked at the sound of her words. Rosie didn’t flinch. Instead, she lifted her chin defiantly and crossed her arms. "Don’t shout at me, Joe," she said with a mock pout. "I’m only here to visit. It’s not like I’m planning to stay forever." During that moment she moved her feet from the Desk and stood on her feet. She didn’t stop until she was standing right in front of his desk, arms crossed. Joe’s jaw clenched as he brushed past her. He reached for the phone on his desk to call security. Before he could dial, Rosie raised a hand, stopping him. "If you go ahead and call security," she said s
The rise of the lost heir Chapter 29: Unraveled Secrets
“These are company records,” Joe said, more to himself than anyone else, his tone growing louder with each sentence. “Here, look at this.”Mr Adam said, handing him a document. Joe read through it, and the shocking look on his face only grew. “They indicate that Jack’s company is involved in drug trafficking, and Rosie—Rosie is part of her father’s illegal business. Her signature is here...and so is her brother Brandon’s!” “All these documents belong to Jack Duch!” Joe said slowly. Joe looked up at Mr. Adam, who stood quietly across from him. "How did you get these?" Joe asked, narrowing his eyes. He knew Mr. Adam had connections, but this level of information—it was surprising. Mr. Adam shrugged, keeping his tone calm. "I have my ways, Joe. I placed a call and got in contact with people who dislike Jack’s business practices as much as we do." Joe took a moment to process it all. Then, a sly grin spread across his face as he realized the implications. "If we release this to
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