The rise of the lost heir

Chapter 49: The warning

The man didn’t listen to Joe’s words. He kept running, and Joe didn’t stop.

When he arrived at a turning down the street, Joe could see the person more clearly now—he was muscular and had really tall legs, but the hoodie he wore made it hard for him to see his face.

Joe tried to pick up his pace, hoping that if he got closer, he would be able to get a clearer view of the man’s face. But just as he was gaining ground, the man darted to the right and disappeared down an old trail.

Joe’s legs came to a stop, catching his breath as he peered down the path. There was no sign of him.

Frustrated, Joe turned and retraced his steps back to the estate. The box was still where he had left it, lying on the ground.

He picked it up and stepped inside the estate.

Back in his room, he set the box on the table and tore it open. As he peeled back the flaps, he found a small envelope and a stack of photos. His heart pounded as he glanced through them.

The photos were of him, taken fro