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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
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 24
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
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 26
Rose gently pushes the door open. Mikel quickly ends the call, pockets his phone."You're back so quickly." Mikel smiles.Rose sits down and crosses her chest. She seductively slides down her gown to show more of her bosom. Mikel's eyes glisten in anticipation."Do you think we could go somewhere more private?" Rose picks up a bottle of red wine. She twists it open and pours the red alcohol into a glass."I would like that." Mikel smiles.Rose fills the glass to the brim. She drops the bottle and picks up the glass. She swirls it gently.Rose corks an eyebrow. She pours the alcohol at Mikel, wetting his face down to his shirt. Mikel gasps in shock, looks up at Rose."Are you insane? What did you do that for?" Mikel yells."Do you think I'm that easy? Do you think I'm one of those sluts you pick up on the roads?""You're crazy. You have lost your damn mind." Mikel picks up a serviette and dabs his face dry."You were going to take pictures of me?" Rose's voice rises."Yeah, so? You wer
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 27
Christian blinks in surprise, "What are you talking about, Rose?""I asked what are you doing here? I don't like you. I'm sure father is doing all this just because he feels pity for you, not just because of a sense of love." Rose says."You're my family. My only family. Of course, I would like to spend some time with you all."Rose scoffs, "Only a fool would believe that lie."Rose returns upstairs to her room. Christian's smile vanishes from his face. He slowly sits down and crosses his legs, leaning into the sofa.Of course only a fool will believe he is here because he misses his family. He is here to spy on his family some more to find out how his father is coping with Rose's disorder and it seems like it is not going too well. When Christian had finished high school, he had to choose a course in the university that would make him valuable to his family. Obviously, he could not study any course relating to the company because his father would not let him. It would seem like a thr
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 28
Vincent hurries into the car waiting for him at the entrance of the company. Ben speeds up immediately."You have gotten Austin's address?" Vincent inquires."Yes, sir." Ben replies."How did you get it?""I made a few calls to some of my friends in the public security sectors. They owe me a few favors."Vincent nods, "Nice one, Ben."The car maneuvers through unfamiliar streets as Vincent believes lead to Austin's house. The uneven pavements paint a picture of an area where development has been somehow neglected."Does Austin live here?" Vincent asks, getting worried they might be heading to the wrong location."Yes, sir. This road leads to the address given to me." Ben reassures.Vincent wonders how Austin could thrive in such a
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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
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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
Chapter 107
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