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I grew up with nothing just me, my mom, and the empty ache where a father should've been. I’d always thought he was some nameless stranger, long gone and dead. Then, right after I claw my way into this elite university on scholarship, my world shatters. Turns out my father wasn’t some faceless nobody he was William Cross, a billionaire, one of the world’s wealthiest men, and now he’s dead, leaving me his empire.It should’ve been a blessing, but it’s a curse. The “System” he left with his legacy gives me skills I desperately need but at a cost agonizing pain that feels like it’s tearing me apart from the inside. And now, as I stand alone, surrounded by powerful enemies who want me destroyed, I realize that inheriting billions might be the thing that finally breaks me.

: In the tough streets of New Jersey, 17-year-old Jamal "JD" Davenport is fighting to survive. Bullied, belittled, and battered, JD's life is a never-ending cycle of pain and fear. But JD has a secret: a burning desire to escape the hood and build a better life. When JD stumbles upon an entrepreneurial opportunity, he seizes it with both hands. Despite the odds against him, JD pours his heart and soul into building a business empire. With each obstacle overcome and every success achieved, JD grows more confident, more resilient, and more determined to rise above his circumstances. From the dark alleys of poverty and despair to the bright lights of wealth and success, "The Rise of a Boss" is JD's inspiring true-to-life story of struggle, perseverance, and ultimate triumph. With its raw, unflinching portrayal of life in New Jersey and its uplifting message of hope and empowerment, this novel is sure to resonate with anyone who's ever felt like the odds are stacked against them.