The rise of the lost heir

Chapter 32: learning about his family.

“You don’t know me, but I know you, and I once knew your father.”

Joe looked at the man in front of him, and his eyes narrowed.

“How do you know my father?” Joe asked, in a low voice.

He dug his hand into his jacket pocket and handed Joe a small, weathered photograph.

Joe’s heart skipped a beat as he looked at the photo, recognizing his father’s face. Beside him was Mr. Atlas, looking younger and carefree, with his arm around a woman.

“That’s my mother,” the man said, pointing to the woman. “She and John Atlas were together. She named me after him.”

Joe studied the photo, his thoughts racing.

‘Mr. Atlas never mentioned I had a cousin. Neither did Mr. Adam,’ Joe muttered to himself.

“Look, I know this is a lot to take in.” The man spoke up, gaining Joe’s attention.

“But I promise you, I’m telling the truth. After my mom passed, I went looking for John's atlas… and that’s when I found out about you, the new head of the Whitmore empire, and I found out about my father’s dea