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Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 18
"In the next thirty minutes, I will be at the factory." Vincent ends the call. He relaxes into his office chair. There is a knock on his door."Come in." Vincent answers. Ben swings the door open and walks in with an envelope in his hands."Good morning, sir." Ben greets."Have you found anything?" Vincent asks."Yes, sir." Ben hands over the envelope to Vincent.Vincent unfolds the envelope and takes out the documents that contain the information about Mr. Rufus' family. The air charges with anticipation as Vincent delves into the contents of the file."I've compiled everything I could find on Mr. Rufus' family." Ben speaks.Vincent nods, his eyes scanning through the papers. As he delves into the intricate details of Austin's life, a sudden familiarity grows. Austin feels familiar to Vincent but he can't pinpoint where."Where does he live?" Vincent asks, browsing through the documents hastily."That information is hard to come through, sir." Ben painfully admits. "I suspect he is
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 19
The living room door creaks open and Rose steps inside her home with heavy shopping bags and closes the door, before she can take off her coat, the resonant voice of her father, Gabriel, echoes through the living room."Where have you been, Rose?!" His tone carries a mix of concern and frustration, desperately trying to understand his daughter.Turning towards the source of the voice, Rose meets the gaze of her father, a man whose once-vibrant eyes are now etched with lines of worry."Why did you leave to go shopping without taking anyone with you?" Her father continues, his voice rising with each word.Rose lets her eyes wander around the familiar surroundings."Rose, are you taking your medication?" Her father's question cuts through the silence."I'm getting better. I don't need to take anything. I don't want it." Rose insists."You must take them, Rose. It's for your own well-being." Her father pleads."Dad, I'm getting better. I can handle things without medication."Her father s
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Vincent cuts the call. He looks up at Ben, smiles."Austin has agreed to meet with me.""I'm glad I could get his mobile number. I could not find his address and it was so difficult to even find his number.""Why would Austin try so hard to hide all these things? Is something going on in his family or the company that we don't know about?""I believe so, sir." Ben replies.A message notification lands on Vincent's phone, revealing the coordinates of Austin's chosen location."He has sent it. We'll go there in the next thirty minutes but now I have to attend some meetings." Vincent says. After attending to pressing matters in the company, Vincent and Ben drive themselves to the cafe Austin chose as his location. The cafe is nestled between city buildings exuding a comforting aroma as Ben parks near the entrance. Vincent steps out and enters the cafe. Ben skillfully maneuvers the car into a discreet spot that offers a clear view of the entrance. The door chimes behind Vincent.
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 21
Austin enters the hallway, slowly making his way to the VVIP room Vincent has booked. He stops in front of the black door. Austin's hands shiver as he places it on the door knob. The door swings open. Austin sees an opening showing Vincent discussing with a man being obstructed by the opened door. Beau steps out, closing the door behind her."Austin, where have you been? The manager has been asking of you." Beau grabs the tray from Austin."You can leave now." Beau says.Austin replies, "Thanks."Austin speeds down the hallway, down the stairs. Austin rests on the wall, panting as he slides down on the floor. That was close. Austin cannot thank Beau enough. Beau has no idea how much she has helped Austin. Austin hurries to the counter."You have served them the drinks." The barman asks."Actually, Beau helped me." Austin admits.The barman chuckles, "Beau won't let such an opportunity pass by her. Two billionaires are present in the club, of course she wants to play her game."
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 22
Luther slides into his car, his engine purrs to life as he speeds off. He navigates through the opulent neighborhood that he had seen Austin earlier on. As he drives, Luther's mind buzzes with questions. The image of Austin in this affluent neighborhood has ignited a spark of curiosity."Why would a maid come out of there when Austin went there for a job? Luther mutters, his brows furrows in contemplation. Perhaps Austin had lost the job, a suggestion that seemed to align with the presence of the maid entering and leaving the house. Yet, Luther wanted to be sure. He needed to be certain before drawing conclusions.Parking discreetly at a distance, Luther observes the entrance of the upscale resident. Luther cannot shake the thought that there is more to Austin's connection with this affluent neighborhood that meets the eye.****************************************************************************************************************** Ariel's car had trailed Luther's discreet
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 23
The sharp sting of Ariel's slap reverberates through Luther's senses, a sudden eruption of pain and disbelief. His cheek throbs, the sting mirroring the shock that ripples through him. Luther's mind races with a cascade of thoughts. Why did she slap him? What could she have found out that made her react in such a way? Austin comes to mind. He is the only reason that she could have to slap him."How could you do this to me?" Ariel's voice rises.Luther blinks in confusion, "What are you talking about, Ariel?"Don't play dumb with me." Ariel's voice trembles with a mix of hurt and pain, "Luther, I saw you! Don't lie to me. Who is she?"Luther's expression shifts from shock to denial as he tries to make sense of Ariel's accusation."Ariel, you have got it all wrong. I have no idea what you're talking about."Frustration grows in Ariel as she fists her palms, "You have been making suspicious calls. What have they been about?"Luther thins his lips. He cannot let Ariel know he has been try
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Ariel feels the night tense with anticipation and worry as she waits for the ambulance to come. Someone who was passing by earlier had called the ambulance. Ariel was too shocked to even get out her phone and call for help. Luther was all she could concentrate on. He was bleeding from his head so she had gently tied her necktie around the bleeding area. Suddenly, the distant wailing of sirens grow louder and an ambulance emerges on the scene. The ambulance doors swing open, revealing a team of paramedics. Ariel stands up, takes a step away."We're here to help, ma'am. We are going to take him to hospital." A paramedic calms Ariel."Thank you. Please, he is bleeding from his head." Ariel points out.Luther is gently carried onto the stretcher."Can I come with you?" Ariel asks, worry etches on her face."Yes, ma'am." The paramedic replies.Ariel climbs on board and sits beside Luther, holding his hand firm. The paramedics close the door firmly. The ambulance starts moving. Ariel
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Ariel slides the hospital room door open and walks in, closing it behind her. The hospital room was sterile and quiet unlike the turmoil that happened last night. She has a small bag filled with clothes, fruits and snacks. Luther is still in bed, unconscious. Ariel, determined to provide comfort to Luther, approaches with a warm smile. She sits beside him and grazes his face with her fingers."I'm sorry, Luther. If only I stopped then this would not have happened to you. Please wake up. I miss you." Ariel whispers softly.Ariel does not steer. She gets up and suddenly, Luther grabs Ariel's wrist startling her. The bag in her hand falls to the floor."Oh my God, Luther, you're awake." Ariel shouts in happiness. Luther takes some time to recollect his thoughts. He cannot remember how he got here."What happened? Why am I in the hospital?" Luther slowly sits up, feels pain shoot up in his head. He groans in pain, heading the side of his head."Take it easy. You had an accident. Lie down
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Saturday afternoon buzzed with a frenetic energy. The air thrummed with car horns and the chatter of bustling crowds.Vincent, a man built like a linebacker with a surprisingly gentle touch, wrestled with a tangled mess of shopping bags.Ramsey, ever the joyful friend since childhood, sported a wide grin and a mischievous glint in his eyes as he nudged a particularly stubborn bag Vincent's way.And Austin… they all piled up in Vincent's sleek black SUV."Man, slow down there, Santa Claus," Ramsey chuckled, dodging a rogue shopping bag with a practiced swoop. "We just need a few suits, not enough to redecorate Austin's entire apartment."Austin, the object of their playful jabs, followed behind, a sheepish smile tugging at his lips. "Hey, I gotta step up my game, right? Can't walk into my first official day as a manager looking like a college freshman anymore. Not in a hoodie and jeans, please."Vincent snorted. "Don't worry, Aust. By the end of this shopping spree, you'll look sharper
Chapter 109
A grin split Vincent's face as Austin finished explaining his plan. "That's a brilliant idea, man," he said, bumping fists with Austin in a friendly greeting. Ramsey, ever the strategist, chimed in with a thoughtful nod."And remember," Ramsey added, "we're always here to back you up if things get hairy.""Yeah, thanks a bunch, bro," Austin replied, his smile widening as he shook both their hands. It was a simple gesture, a silent language of trust and camaraderie that spoke volumes.Ramsey, however, wasn't quite finished. "Hold on, Austin," he interjected, turning towards Vincent. "Don't you think we should get some supplies? The manager needs to look the part, right?""Right on, man!" Vincent exclaimed, snapping his fingers in agreement. The rest of them echoed his sentiment, a wave of realization washing over the group.Laughter bubbled out of Austin. "See, Ramsey's got the brains of this operation," he teased, nudging his friend playfully.Ramsey snorted, a hint of amusement crink
Chapter 108
Saint gnawed on his thumbnail, pacing like a caged wolf on the narrow balcony overlooking the bustling city below. Sweat beaded on his forehead despite the cool night air.He replayed the events in his head, calculating the timeline with morbid satisfaction. By now, Rose had to be gone. He was sure she would be dead.He'd orchestrated a "tragic accident" – a forced jump off a moving boat, playing on her crippling fear of water. In his mind, it was a foolproof plan.Rose had aquaphobia and being on the sea would have raised her blood pressure. And for her to even jump into the sea would have been so bad on her.Rose wouldn't have lasted a second in the water. Her aquaphobia was legendary, guaranteed to send her blood pressure skyrocketing and her heart
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A steaming mug of coffee cupped in her hands, Ariel scanned the bustling coffee shop.Her eyes snagged on a flash of familiar blonde hair – Crystal, pushing open the door with a flourish. Relief washed over Ariel, momentarily eclipsing the bitter aftertaste of her previous conversation with Andrew.Maybe Crystal's infectious energy would chase away the lingering tension. Crystal was so anxious to know about her plans and here they were, ready to spill out.Ariel slammed her mug down a little too hard, the clatter drawing Crystal's attention. A wide grin stretched across Crystal's face as she sashayed over, her hips swaying with practiced ease. Crystal saw her at one go and walked towards her with a big smile on her face."I beat you when it comes to time but it seems like you win the Speed Demon award again," Crystal announced as she slid into the seat opposite Ariel.Ariel laughed, the sound was genuine despite the knot of worry tightening in her stomach. "Always," she conceded. "Tho
Chapter 106
"He's headed to South America. That's far away." Christian muttered more like he was talking to himself and still looking at the tab before him, "He's hopping continents, Christian. That's a long way from the mess he made here." Disbelief laced Christian's voice.Saint, that criminal was traveling very far away from his crimes. He was trying very hard to slip further and further away."He's got a mission, Psalms," Christian said, a steely glint entering his eyes. "And we're going to help him complete it."Psalms scoffed. "By letting him waltz off to South America and hoping he spills his guts on some exotic beach? Christian, that's a crazy plan.""Not crazy," Christian corrected, his voice firm. "Risky, yes. But it's the only way to get him. Think about it, Psalms. If we follow him and get close enough to gain his trust, we can get him to talk. He might slip up, and reveal details about other operations, bigger players. Evidence the cops can't ignore."A tense silence rose between the
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The sterile white walls of the hospital seemed to press down on Vincent as he shuffled behind Ramsey and Austin, their laughter bouncing off the polished floor. Outside, the late afternoon sun casts long shadows, promising the freedom Vincent craved."That's crazy, you know," Austin cackled, nudging Ramsey with his elbow. "Just leave him there. He'd probably start talking to pigeons again."Ramsey slapped Austin on the back, a booming laugh erupting from his chest. "Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised. Vincent, the pigeon whisperer."Vincent rolled his eyes, a familiar warmth blooming in his chest despite their teasing. "So, you're saying I've always been a couple of fries short of a happy meal? That I've always been crazy, yeah?"Ramsey grinned, a playful glint in his eyes. "Everyone knows that. Vinnie and Trouble, 5&6. You're our resident nutter."The playful banter felt foreign after weeks of IV drips and endless beeping monitors. Vincent winced as he remembered the metallic tang of bloo
Chapter 104
The smirk on Andrew's face didn't reach his eyes."You can just leave, Ariel," he said, his voice tight. This wasn't a joke anymore. "Nobody dumps me. No one."Ariel's smile faltered. She knew Andrew had a temper, but this was a whole new level. He looked genuinely pissed, and seeing his jaw clench, she knew she wasn't helping."That was a joke, baby," she tried, her voice light and playful.She reached out, intending to rub his chest like she usually did, a way to soothe him.But Andrew flinched away, his hand shooting out to block her touch."Leave my house. Right now," he spat, the words sharp and cold.Panic flickered
Chapter 103
Austin's phone buzzed on the table, shattering the quiet of his tiny apartment. He glanced at the screen, a flicker of surprise crossing his face. It was an unknown number, but the call code matched his father's company. With a deep breath, he answered, "Hello?""Mr. Rufus?" A smooth, professional woman's voice filled his ear.Austin straightened slightly. "Yes, this is he." He couldn't help but wonder who this could be. No one from his father's company ever called him.He wondered what could be the reason they were calling."Mr. Rufus," the woman continued, "I apologize for the unexpected call. This is Sarah Jones, calling from Rufus Enterprises."Yes. He was right. It was really his father's company. And Austin wondered why the lady apologized for no reason at all.Austin's stomach lurched. Rufus Enterprises. His father's company."Hello, Ms. Jones," he managed, his voice tight. "How can I help you?""Mr. Rufus," she began and then paused for a beat too long. The silence stretched,
Chapter 102
Frustration laced Austin's voice.He eyed Alison with a mix of concern and frustration. "Here you are, clinging to me when you have this massive issue with your husband, and Angela's health is failing? What happens to the others? What about everyone else?!"Discomfort gnawed at him. He couldn't articulate his own turmoil, but he knew Alison hovering around him like a lost puppy wasn't the answer when her own life was a house on fire.Austin couldn't even explain what was happening to him and how he was reacting but he definitely didn't want Alison to be just over him while her spaces were void in some areas.Alison's shoulders slumped, and she choked back a sob. "You're my son, Austin. You're my responsibility too. I need to be here for you as well." She sobbed, "You're mine.""Mom, that's not helpful right now," Austin countered, a frown etched on his face, "Spare me that.""I will be fine. I can take care of myself. You need to be with Angela. Your husband is probably furious with y
