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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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Austin takes a sip of his tea before continuing eating his breakfast. He did not have the appetite to eat anymore but he has to force himself to eat. It would be a shame to waste the food.The breaking news flashes across the television screen behind Austin but Vincent can see it.The news anchor reports, "We have received information that some days ago, Ariel, the prominent businesswoman, narrowly escaped a potential accident. Her boyfriend managed to save her just in the nick of time."Austin looks up in shock and faces the television. He did not know the accident would be reported by the news. It did not sound serious when Ramsey told him about it.The news report continues, "The police are now on the lookout for the culprit, Alex Manuel, involved in the accident. If anyone has information regarding this person, please come forward." Vincent looks at Austin with curiosity etched on his face. "Do you know Ariel and her boyfriend?"Austin hesitates for a moment, the painful remembra
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