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Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 34
"Stay with me Rose, I'm taking you to the hospital now." Jane inhales as she moves Rose through an elevator that led to the underground garage of the building. A security guard drives the jeep towards them to make it easier for Rose to get in. Opening the back seat Jane and the security guard place Rose on the chair. Jane sits beside her making sure Rose's head rests on her thighs.She pulls the passenger door closed. Clunk. The ceiling light switches off, leaving only the interior's eerie glow and whatever’s managed to reach them from this wrong end of the headlights. Her window is ascending until it seals the door cleft.“Which hospital are we going?” the security guards asks as he put on his seat belt.The seatbelt s
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 36
Ariel settles into her office chair, the muted sounds of the bustling city seeps through the closed windows. With a determined look in her eyes, she picks up her phone and dials the number of a private investigator she had hired to look into the accident that had left Luther injured and shaken.After hearing about Luther's history, she is even more determined to make sure the assailant is caught. He cannot go free after everything he has done. Ariel has to prove to Luther she will always be there for him just like does for her."Hello, this is Ariel. I need an update on the investigation regarding the hit-and-run incident a few days ago," she speaks with a sense of urgency.On the other end of the line, the investigator, Simmons, responds in a calm and professional manner. "Good morning, Ms. Ariel. I've been making progress. I have been reviewing traffic cam
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 35
Luther slowly opens his eyes to the sterile whiteness of the hospital room. The soft hum of machines and the distant murmur of voices greet him as he gets accustomed to his surroundings. His head throbs with a dull ache, and his body still feels a bit heavy. He had hit his head too hard on the asphalt road and now the pain is still not reducing. But this pain is nothing as far as he gets to keep Ariel at his side.The sterile scent of antiseptic invades his senses, and the rhythmic beeping of a heart monitor fills the room. Luther shifts uncomfortably on the crisp, white sheets, realizing that he is hooked up to a tube. As he tries to move, pain shoots through his limbs and head, forcing him to remain still.He did not feel this pain yesterday. He wanted to get discharged the other day but the doctor advised to stay at least two days in case the pain gets worse.
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 37
The address leads Simmons to an apartment building. He parks his car at the parking lot. Simmons comes out of his car and approaches cautiously, his senses on high alert. He enters the building and takes the stairs to the second floor. He passes some apartment rooms before he stops at Alex Manuel's apartment.Simmons knocks on the door, uncertainty lingering in the air. The door creaks open, revealing a startled Alex Manuel, who eyes Simmons with surprise on his face. Alex cannot believe that Simmons is at his apartment. They worked together for over five years but things were not just working out so they went their separate ways.Simmons was becoming too attached to the cases while Alex just wanted the money. Simmons wanted to bring closure. Alex did not have time for such sentiments. Alex didn't want that so they broke their alliance and went their separate way
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 38
Luther's mind is a storm of conflicting emotions as he lays in his hospital bed, grappling with the call from Alex Manuel. The weight of betrayal is already dropping him into depression. He has paid this man handsomely for years for doing his dirty work. Just because of a situation like this, Alex wants to betray him. Luther bites his fingernail trying to think of something to do.As he ponders the situation, a sudden realization strikes Luther. Ariel had hired a private investigator to look for who was behind the hit-and-run accident. Luther had no idea she would decide to delve into that case. He cannot shake the feeling that Ariel's determination to seek justice will bring her dangerously close to the truth. He has to stop her from digging further into it. He can't be exposed no matter what. Not after coming this far."Ariel," Luther whispers. He remembers the
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 39
The bar hums with activity as Austin expertly places the bottle of whiskey and fine glasses on the tray. Just as he is about to pick it up, a familiar voice calls him."Excuse me?"Austin turns to the far end of the bar. It is the woman that tripped him and embarrassed him the other day in the club. He did not want to answer her but he has to. It is his job. She has her hand raised to catch Austin's attention. He hesitates for a moment but with a practiced smile, he approaches her."Good evening, ma'am. What can I get you?" Austin inquires, maintaining a professional tone.The woman, her features contort into a displeased expression, snaps, "So you are still working here. I thought you would have been fired."Austin keeps silent, does not reply to her. He does not want another event lik
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 40
The woman picks up her handbag and takes out her phone."I'm giving you one last chance to do the right thing." The woman says."Austin, I'm sorry. But there's nothing I can do. I wish there was another way." The manager says with pity in his eyes. He knows how Austin begged to get this job. The manager had rejected him the first time but Austin kept coming, pleading for anything to do. Austin came for one week before the manager accepted him to work."What is your name?" Vincent asks the woman."Debbie. Debbie Rice." The woman replies with a sly smile.Vincent nods, "Ben, give me my phone."Ben takes out Vincent's phone from his pocket and hands it to him."And I'm giving you one last chance to do the right thing, Debbie." Vincent's g
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 41
The sun glitters through the curtains of Austin's bedroom. He squeezes his eyes before gently blinking them open. His phone on the nightstand rings. He extends his hand to it and grabs it. He sees Vincent as the caller. He answers the call."Hello." Austin greets, his voice raspy."Morning. Hope you're preparing to meet up for breakfast?" Vincent asks.Austin quickly sits up. He was so tired that he forgot and overslept."Yeah, sure. I'm almost done." Austin jumps out of the bed."I'll meet you in the next ten minutes." Vincent says."Sure."The call disconnects. Austin undresses and jumps into the bathroom. He showers quickly and rushes out. He checks the clothes in his wardrobe that best suits a breakfast theme in a restaurant. He chooses plain trousers and a blue shirt with a tie. He dresses quickly and wears a black shoe before rushing out of his apartment.Austin takes a bus to the restaurant. Getting there, he sees Vincent getting out of his car. They must have arrived at the sa
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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
