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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
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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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Austin treks down the pathway leading to the river under the Golden bridge. He spent time with Ariel when they were still newly married. Ariel would always prepare a small picnic. It was usually night time that they came here. The night air holds a familiar chill as he gets closer to the stream.He sits at the edge and looks at the stream. The lights of the city; buildings, cars and the one of the Golden bridge reflects on the surface of the stream. The events of the day floods Austin's memories. He remembers how Vincent came up to his defense in the restaurant. Vincent could have easily sent him out but Vincent stood for him. He wished that Vincent had been in his life earlier but better late than never. Austin chuckles silently as he can't believe he almost thought of Vincent as someone who was after his life, someone who wanted to ruin him. Thank goodness that confusion was sorted out if not he would have lost a good friend.Austin picks up a stone nearby to throw it in the river a
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Gabriel's voice fills with joy and relief, takes out his phone from his pocket and dials Christian's number. As the call connects, he heads to the doctor's office."Christian," Gabriel begins, his words carrying emotions that swirl within him. "Rose has woken up."Gabriel had been so worried that Rose would not wake up. Two days had passed and that was enough to make him worried. He was beginning to get worried for his daughter and his company. If something were to happen to Rose, he would lose it and without Rose, his company would no longer be his. That could not happen. His blood, tears and sweat went into it so it has to be passed down to his own generation.There is a moment of silence on the other end of the line. Then, Christian's voice, laced with disbelief, responds, "She's awake? Are you serious?"Gabriel confirms, "Yes, she's awake. It's like a miracle."Christian expresses his gratitude, "Thank you for letting me know. I'm on my way."Gabriel arrives at the doctor's office
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Christian's shoulders slumps with guilt as he listens to Rose's accusations with a heavy heart.He did not want to escalate to this level. He is just glad Rose is alright and the fatal phase is over now. Now she just has to recover."It's all my fault," he admits, "I should have never given you that medicine. I'm ready to take all the blame for what happened.""If I had fainted in that conference room," Rose shouts, her voice rising in anger, "Everyone would have thought I was incapable of being the president. I could have lost everything because of your stupid mistake!"The intensity of Rose's words reverberates in the room. Rose is not ready to back down. She wants Christian to feel her pain. She wants to humiliate him in front of father."And what if I hadn't been found in time?" Rose continues, her voice trembling with fear. "I could have died, Christian! All because you didn't think before giving me that medicine."Rose can shout as long as she wants. Deep down, Christian is glad
Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 46
Luther is already up before the sun rises to the sky. It is pitch dark outside but it is gradually brightening up. He has finally found a way to get the money and get Alex out of the country. He opened a fixed deposit account when he demanded money from Ariel for one or two things. He knows by now some investments would have returned in the money and the balance would be higher than previously. But there is a lot of risk involved in this because he will lose everything he has built over the years. It's still worth it. He can't risk Alex getting caught.Luther picks up his phone on the nightstand beside his bed and calls Alex. It beeps once before the call is answered."Hello, Alex." Luther greets."Do you have the money?" Alex asks, straight to the point."Yes, I have it." Luther replies,"What about the ship? Have you spoken to whoever is in charge?" Alex asks, impatiently."Yes, I have. He is going to keep you hidden in a basement so that even if the police search, they won't find y
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The door unbolts loudly startling Alex from his sleep. The door swings open revealing Bane standing at the entrance. Alex wipes his drool off his mouth with the back of his hand."Is something wrong?" Alex asks, worried."You can come up. The cops will have nothing to do with us anymore." Bane replies, walking away.Alex smiles, "I'll be up in a minute."Alex looks around, hoping to find somewhere to hide the briefcase. It is too risky walking around with the briefcase. He sees a corner in the wall that something can be kept. Alex keeps the briefcase in there and walks out of the room. Alex walks up to the surface of the ship. The cool breeze gently blows him, chilling him a bit. He wraps his arms around himself to keep warm. Alex looks closely and immediately something is wrong. He stomps towards Bane at the rails. How come they have not left? What is still keeping them? They were supposed to have left in the morning."Hey." Alex calls out, approaching Bane, "Hey!"Bane turns
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
