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The moment Ethan arrived at the gate of the Rider’s mansion, he dreaded the thought of facing Harrison, but he had to walk in there for Nina's sake, so he steeled himself, ringing the gate bell.Like music to Luke, the gatekeeper’s ears, he sat in his quarter, listening to the sound of the gate bell while staring at Ethan on the CCTV screen.“After the humiliation that you cost the boss last night, you still dare to show that your sorry ass here?” Luke scoffed. “You are blessed that you are still the boss’s son or else I would beat your ass now to gain favor with Madam Rider... Maybe I will even get a promotion after beating your worthless ass!”Frustrated that no one was answering the bell’s rings, Ethan walked over to the gate and started pounding on it, the noise echoing through the silent yard as he hit harder and harder.The more aggressively he beat the door, the madder Luke became and all he wanted to do was march out there to teach Ethan a lesson. But the thought of Madam Ride
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The father and son went a full minute without blinking, and then Mr. Rider grew frustrated and said, “Will you spit it out?”“I need you to approach Mr. Simone with a proposal of an arranged marriage proposal between Nina and me.” Ethan told him straightaway. “And I also need you to arrange for the wedding to take place as soon as possible, like this weekend.” It took two minutes for Mr. Rider to go through the stages of anger to full-blossom rage, and he lashed out, “You are really pushing your luck here, Ethan!!”“As your walking blood bag, you really need to be generous to me.” Ethan casually uttered, ignoring the pain in his cheek from his father.“Is this the payment for my sins... that a prick like you is the only compatible bone-marrow donor for me!” “Maybe,”“That was not a question that was meant for you to answer!”Staring calmly at Mr. Rider, Ethan waits for a second, seeing that he was breathing heavily and his fists were clenched. “Are you going to do it or not?” Ethan
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At sharp Eight-fifty on the dot, Mr. Sue and Mr. Wright were in the conference room, and Mr. Wright's eyes kept going back and forth, looking at his watch over and over again. “If I may ask, Mr. Sue... Who is this client that is making you all stressed?” Mr. Wright finally said out of nowhere, breaking the silence.Stopping in his steps, Mr. Sue looked at Mr. Wright, and then a laugh escaped his lips, making the lawyer flinch at how mocking his laughter was, and then Mr. Sue blurted out, “It’s three minutes after nine, and that bastard is not here. I won!”“Who? Why are you happy that the client forfeited the plan to buy the shares? Isn't that suppose to help Redstone cor. and save it from this financial disaster that is happening now?!”Immediately, Mr. Sue stopped smiling and his face turned serious, causing Mr. Wright to wonder what was going on in his head, and then Mr. Sue said, “You are right. That bastard came to my company yesterday, caused an entire scene, made me make a fool
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The breathtaking view of the city from the transparent window of his office didn't help ease the anger that Charles felt burning in his chest and radiating through every part of his body. Silently he kept swirling the wine in his glass, watching the streets below him. His mind was too preoccupied with his current predicament to take notice of his office door opening and Dana stepping into the room. But a second later, he didn’t react when she cleared her throat to announce her presence.“Hey, handsome,” Dana said, closing the distance between them and wrapping her arms around his waist from behind. Without saying a word, he stiffened in her embrace and then turned around so they were facing each other, and she lifted her eyes to his, and their gazes clashed. “You shouldn't be here,” Charles said without taking his eyes off her face.A frown creased her forehead and she pulled away from him, saying, “Why is your father still requesting to see Nina after what she did to you, having
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The silence from the other end of the door was the only response Ethan was getting and he looked back to see Nina clutching onto her blouse tightly with this uneasy look on her face.“Hello!” Ethan shouted, raising his voice to make sure whoever was at the other end could hear him clearly. “Please identify yourself!”There was a long pause before a soft female voice answered, "It’s room service, sir.”It had been about ten minutes since his first question, so Ethan was kind of skeptical that it took her this long to answer his question, but he still swiped his key card and unlocked the door.But the moment he pulled the door open, Charles's fist slammed into his nose and blood immediately came gushing out from his nostrils.A look of horror crossed Nina's face upon seeing what happened, and she cried, “Charles, stop!”But that only enraged him, so he formed another punch and threw it, however, Ethan was prepared for this reaction and dodged his fist before Ethan landed one on Charles'
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The Rider mansion was tense and quiet as Jeff, Jack, Tyler, Austin, Savannah, and Mrs. Rider sat in the living room, staring at each other. The silence was almost deafening, with only a faint crackle of the fire to break the oppressive atmosphere. Finally, when the sound of Mr. Rider's footsteps took over the silence in the hallway, Mrs. Rider jumped from her seat and rushed for the doorway, stopping her husband in the corridor.“Are you seriously doing this?” Mrs. Rider argued with a look of frustration on her face.The family lawyer had stopped by this week, and it was clear to everyone why Mr. Rider needed him, and Mrs. Rider wasn't having it as she continued, “You can't be serious, making Nina the first daughter-in-law of this family.” “It will be more deeming for our family if he doesn't marry her. It's only fair that we prove that the Rider family is capable of owning up to our mistakes and we are not some cowards who will do anything but run away from our problems. It's what
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With a smug smile on her lip, Dana stood in her room, staring at herself in the mirror with this pleasing look on her face with the phone pressed against her ear, and then her voice came out sad and pitiful, saying, “I am sorry, Sav. But your father is way too powerful for mine to defy. We can’t risk his wrath.” “You incompetent...” Savannah huffed out, feeling frustrated with her best friend. Then she ended the call, throwing her phone onto the bed, and stormed out of her room, heading straight towards Madam Rider’s office.When the door swung open, Madame Rider stood with her hands folded across her chest, her gaze full of annoyance and irritation at Savannah’s unruly behavior. “Mother, father did what that bastard told him to do. He forced Mr. Simone's hands to marry Nina to him! And now we are not only cursed with that idler but also his ill-bred slut!” Savannah spat out, walking closer to Madame Rider. “We cannot allow that idiot to ruin our family name. Our reputation!”It wa
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His father was ringing his line, the first of its kind since they became blood-related, and Ethan hesitated to pick it up, wondering if Mr. Rider was calling to lash out at him for beating up Charles. Silently Nina watched him struggle internally, his expression displaying his indecisiveness on whether to answer the call or not.“Here’s your bowl of noodles.” Mr. Hester announced proudly, placing a plate in front of Nina. But then he noticed her staring at Ethan in concern, and he, too, turned his focus on Ethan.When he finally felt their eyes on him, Ethan slowly rested the chopsticks and picked up his phone, answering the call.“Hello?” He asked, eyeing the stain coming from the bowl.“You have what you want.” Mr. Rider's emotionless voice sounded through the phone.“Be clear,”“You and Nina have the Rider and Simone blessing to get married.”Raising his eyelid, Ethan locked eyes with her, and the intimate way he gazed at Nina had her heart skipping a beat.Slowly, without breaki
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When Nina slapped Ethan's face, his eyes opened wide, and then he blinked back the sleep, feeling the weight of her hand on his face.Slowly, he lifted her hand off his nose and mouth and rested it on the bed, watching her as she slept peacefully.A smile crept slowly onto his lips, and he stared at her for a moment longer before turning away, and standing up from bed.Silently, he moved across the room, the morning chill making goosebumps rise on his skin. Shirtless, he glanced out of the window, the sight of the sun rising in the distance bringing a sense of calm and purpose. Then with a deep breath, he retrieved his phone and dialed Avan’s number."I need a favor," Ethan said the moment Avan picked up on the second ring.After yawning in his ear, Avan's voice, tinged with a hint of curiosity, responded on the other end, "It's pretty early for favors, brother. What do you need?"For a moment, Ethan hesitated considering his words carefully before he spoke. "I need someone to keep Do
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The sleek black Uber came to a smooth stop, its engine purring softly as Drak gracefully emerged from the vehicle. Tracy, her arms crossed tightly over her chest, stood there, her expression a medley of disapproval and impatience. As her eyes fell upon Drak, stepping out with an air of confidence, her features contorted, forming a scowl that threatened to unleash her wrath upon him."You're early!" Tracy's voice rang out, laced with irritation, as she scrutinized him with disapproving eyes.Drak paused before her, his gaze locked with hers, unfazed by the displeasure radiating from her every pore. "You say that like it's a bad thing," he retorted.The muscles on Tracy's face clenched, preparing to release the storm of her fury upon him for his audacity. However, her eyes drifted to the bandage wrapped tightly around Drak's head, and a wave of unexpected anxiety washed over her. In that moment, she couldn't help but take a deep breath, her anger shortly diffused."The only job I could
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Darting his eyes to the right, Ethan noticed three guys, coming towards them with menacing intentions etched on their faces. They moved with purpose, their strides purposeful and confident. With a quick flick of his gaze to the left, he saw another four dudes, equally as intimidating, closing in on them. The air grew thick with tension as their aggressive energy filled the bar, suffocating the peace that had previously lingered in the place.Turning away from the bartender, Ethan locked his gaze straight ahead, assessing the remaining six men, who were inching closer with every passing second. At that moment, Ethan's adrenaline surged through his veins, heightening his senses and sharpening his focus. His training had taught him to remain calm in the face of danger, to assess the situation, and to plan his next move. With a steely determination, he locked his gaze straight ahead, refusing to show any sign of fear or vulnerability.The remaining six men closed in, their footsteps ech
The Understimated Heir I will make sure you regret it.
There was this hesitant look in Tracy's eyes as she gazed at Drak, his bloodstained face and hand, and the blood dripping from his hair. Her gaze shifted from his face to his shoulder and then settled on the bottle beside him. "You swear on your mother's life that if I get you this job, you wouldn't report this incident and pretend like I never knew you?" She asked, her eyes boring into his.Stunned for a second, Drak nodded, his heart racing with hope. "I swear," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.Tracy sighed, her eyes softening. "Fine. I'll see what I can do. But you better not mess this up, or I'll make sure you regret it.""I promise," Drak said.With a sigh, she reached into her bag. "Wait for my call tomorrow, and get yourself fixed before showing your face." She let out, and then took out her hand, tossing a few bucks on the floor. "Use that."Looking at the floor and the money scattered about, Drak's eyes darkened, but he didn't dare raise his head as he fought to c
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Ethan's heart raced as he took one last glance at Nina. He knew he had to leave her out of all of these things because of her safety, but the thought of keeping things from her made his chest ache. With a heavy sigh, he stepped out of the room and closed the door behind him, the sound echoing through the empty hallway.Drak stood in front of him, his expression unreadable. They stood in silence for a moment, the weight of their mission heavy on their shoulders. Finally, Ethan broke the silence."What about London Hale?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.Drak's eyes flickered with a hint of amusement. "Ah, yes, Hale. The last time we spoke, you needed a way into his facility, and information on the bone marrow he stole from you..."The name alone sent shivers down Ethan’s spine. The last time they crossed paths, he had barely escaped with his life.He then nodded, his mind racing with memories of the painful procedure he had endured at Hale's hands.Drak's eyes flickered with
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The moment Mr. Rider walked into the dining room, it grew silent, no one daring to look up. He dragged out a chair and sat down heavily. His eyes immediately fell upon his Savannah, and she felt his gaze on her, but she didn't dare look up from the plate of food in front of her. "Savannah, I need all your car keys and your credit cards, and you should stay away from public eyes for the time being." Mr. Rider said with this unsettling calmness. Anger bubbled inside Savannah as she heard him address her like a child, and she tried not to lash out, saying, "Seriously! You are grounding me! Father, I am not a kid anymore. You can't-" "You live under my roof and earn from my money, you abide by the rules." Mr. Rider interrupted his voice hard. The rest of the family looked up at him, but before they could utter a word, he added, "If anyone thinks that I am being unfair, you can join her in her punishment." A pin drop could make a loud sound once those words left his lips, and for a
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Holding her eyes captive in his calm gaze, Ethan watched her, his lips slightly twitching and yet no words leaving them, causing Madam Rider to command, “Answer me!” Not a spark of fear showed in Ethan's eyes, and Madam Rider knew he wasn't the same... he wasn't the boy who showed up at their mansion desperate for a job, the boy that trembled at the sound of her voice, that took the insults, the abuse, and he definitely wasn't just a bastard and a servant... Something had changed about his aura, how he carried himself, the confidence that he held in her presence, and the way he looked, and talked. How his eyes were clear and steady, his face expressionless, his tone indifferent. It was so unlike the Ethan she knew... "How?" Ethan finally said. "What?" Madam Rider replied. Lowering his eyelids slightly, he held his silence, causing a look of frustration to flicker in her eyes. "Explain to me how I could make all of this happen," Ethan said, an expression finally showing on his
The Understimated Heir 10:10
10:00The party had grown even more lively, classical music still playing in the background, and everyone was enjoying themselves without a care in the world.There were so many familiar faces there that Ethan remembered from his and Nina’s wedding ceremony, and the way they were side-eyeing them now and whispering took him back to that day, and he clutched his fist tightly.10:10The ballroom suddenly grew this immediate tense energy as more guests started entering the hall one after the other, catching the attention of the others.It was a bunch of guys, young, and handsome, all walking into the room, and Nina stared after them, wondering who they were because she had been in the elite circle in the past, for a long while, and none of these faces, she could recognize.But her confusion soon faded when she stared up at Ethan, and saw the way he looked at these men with such a strange glint in his eyes.“Who are they?” Nina asked, not understanding why he was staring, but knowing that
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As he stared at Ethan, Mr. Rider felt cornered, knowing that denying him would only lead to an explanation and more questions, and he didn't want to ruin the perfect image he had portrayed to the Hallow. He needed his reputation to stay faultless, and Ethan had the power to ruin so much. "Son, Nina, you guys are finally back. Two years have treated you two well, it seems." Mr. Rider said as he smiled weakly. "How about we catch up more tomorrow? As you can see, it's your sister's engagement ceremony, and tonight, it should be all about her and her fiance. Won't you agree?" It was clear what Mr. Rider was doing with his words, and Ethan could read the threat that lingered in his stares. "Of course, tonight is all about my beautiful sister. She is the true star of the show." Ethan answered, smiling at him as he saw the slight twitch in his eye. As the waiter was passing by him, he reached into the tray, grabbed a glass of champagne, and took a sip, ignoring the way Mr. Rider tried
