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Uprising Of The Hidden Heir Chapter 50
Ben stops the car at the entrance of a boutique. Austin turns to the building, surprised and turns to Vincent behind him. "What are we doing here?" Austin inquires. "It's time for your own shopping." Vincent says opening the back door and walking out. Austin takes off the seat belt and opens the door, coming out of the car. Vincent closes the door and so does Austin before Ben drives away. "I don't understand, Vincent. Why have we come to this boutique?" Austin asks. "You're going to attend the business conference as well. I want you to be there." Vincent replies. "You know I can't do that. I could be exposed." Austin cautions. "You don't have to introduce yourself. You can just watch and listen to what is happening."Austin pauses, stares Vincent for a moment. "Why are you doing this, Vincent?" Austin asks calmly, "I don't have a single friend who is doing all this for me."Vincent smiles. "If there's something you want to get out of me, now is a good time to ask for it. I c
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Austin arrives home with a shopping bag. He goes to his bedroom and drops the bag on the bed, carefully taking out the folded suits and pair of white shoes. He goes to his wardrobe and takes out a hanger. He wears the red trousers, white shirt and red suit on the hanger then hangs it back in the wardrobe.Ding! A message notification pops on Austin's phone.Austin takes out his phone from his pocket and sees the message is from Vincent. He opens the message and sees it's a picture of an invitation card to a business conference.When you get to the venue, show them this picture and you will be allowed inside.Austin replies.Sure. Thank you.Austin is about to drop his phone on the bed before it rings. He looks at the screen and sees Ramsey calling. He answers it."Hey Ramsey, good morning." Austin greets."Austin, how are you doing?" Ramsey asks, glad to hear Austin's voice, "It's been a while since we last talked or saw each other.""I know. I'm fine, Ramsey. I have just been really
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Luther knocks on Ariel's office door before swinging it open. He walks in and closes the door behind him. He sees Ariel staring at her laptop on the table, looking distant."Ariel?" Luther calls out softly but Ariel does not reply to him.He approaches Ariel, "Ariel, are you okay?"Ariel yelps a little, "I'm sorry. I didn't know you are here.""Is something wrong? Are you okay?" Luther asks, worried."I'm fine. I'm just stressed out." Ariel mutters."I saw someone coming out of your office. I don't think he is one of your business partners.""Yeah, he is Simmons. The private investigator looking for Alex.""He must have been here to take his remaining balance.""Yeah... He also told me something very weird."Luther squints his eyes, "What did he say?" He tries his best to remain calm."Simmons told me that Alex was murdered and the suicide was used as a cover-up."Luther takes a deep breath, "Why did he say such a thing?""I don't know but it's all nonsense. I don't believe him one bi
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The night sky is illuminated by the twinkling stars and lights from buildings and vehicles. Rose ties up her black hair with a hairpin. She is dressed in a well fitted red dress reaching all the way to her feet. Rose traces her hands down her gown, exposing a bit of her cleavage.Earlier today, in the afternoon, her father had given her an invitation card to the Jubilee conference. Rose was shocked at first because esteemed guests and very influential people were known to attend the business conference. Rose did not see herself capable of attending such an influential business conference but her father remained optimistic, believing and trusting that she would handle everything well.Now Rose is ready to prove her capabilities to her father and company in the Jubilee conference. She picks up a white handbag on the table and tucks her mobile phone inside before exiting the bedroom. She heads downstairs into the living room and sees her father watching news on the television.Rose's fat
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Rose and Christian step inside the conference hall. The conference hall exudes an air of elegance and sophistication with plush rugs on the floor. Rows of chairs face the stage equipped with projector and other visual technology. Ambient lighting illuminates the space in a warm glow.A server approaches them with a tray of glasses of drinks. Rose takes one and so does Christian."You don't have to follow me everywhere." Rose mutters. Then she walks away, having a sip of the drink.Rose sits down. She takes out her phone and sends a message to her father.We just got here.Gabriel replies, Good. Is Christian with you?Rose looks up to Christian's direction and sees him walking over to take a seat.Yes. He is seated with me.Fine. Enjoy the night."Can I sit beside you?" A familiar voice asks.Rose looks up and sees Mikel. Rose gasps softly. She remembers that he was her failed blind date that wanted her body and nothing more. Mikel smirks, "Guess who it is."Rose tucks her phone back
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Austin sees Luther smirking at him at the entrance of the building. Austin exhales softly and walks past him but Luther obstructs his way."What do you want, Luther?" Austin asks."What are you doing here? Someone like you does not belong here.""I don't see how that is your business. If you would please excuse me." Austin walks past Luther but he is blocked again by Luther."So you're close with Mr. Vincent of the EED company." Luther says firmly.Austin pauses, shocked. But he is not really surprised how Luther could have gotten that information."I don't understand how you became close to him, Austin.""I don't have to tell you anything, Luther.""Does he know you're poor? Are you pretending to be rich to gain favor from Vincent?" Luther mocks."I'm not like you, Luther. I don't live a fake life.""It clearly shows you're living a fake life." Luther shrugs.Austin exhales sharply. He has had enough of Luther, "What is your problem, Luther? Are we going to stay here all night becaus
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The ballroom hushes as the spotlight shifts to the stage. The host of the business conference dressed in corporate steps forward. "Good morning esteemed ladies and gentlemen. You're welcome to the Jubilee business conference." The host says professionally, "This is the 5th conference and we are growing bigger and better."Ariel and Luther are seated together at a round table. Ariel takes a sip of her drink. "That's Sandra Liu. She was number one in Stars' Women of the year." Ariel says, impressed. "Impressive." Luther nods. Ariel glances at her aide and sees Vincent watching the host still talking. She tabs Luther on the shoulder gently and gestures to Vincent. "See that man we saw with Austin in the boutique." Ariel says surprised, "I can't believe he is also here.""His name is Vincent." Luther says. He has to tell Ariel or she is going to find out one way or another. "Vincent? Do you know the name of his company?" Ariel asks. "He's the president of EED company." Luther says
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Austin blinks in surprise, "You saw Luther talking with Vincent?""Yes, I'm sure.""Did you hear what they were talking about?" Austin asks."I didn't hear them because I was far away but Vincent looked angry when Luther was talking to him." Ramsey."Ramsey, I believe Luther is involved in this somehow.""What do you mean?""Luther kept me from attending the Jubilee business conference so that he could have a way to talk with Vincent. I believe he made me look bad to Vincent.""You really think so?""The way Vincent talked to me when he came to my house, it seemed like he was deceived by someone." Austin conveys."Luther just does not know how to not be involved in someone else's life." Ramsey says, his voice etched in anger."Luther is going to pay for this." Austin warns, "I have been too lenient on him. He needs to be taught a lesson.""What are you going to do?" Ramsey asks deviously."Oh, don't worry. I know what to do." Austin smirks.********************************************
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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,
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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
