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The greatest son: Zane strikes back Something smells fishy
Hand bonded with ropes and eyes tied with cloth, Mr. Duncan sat in a chair, his heart pounding as fear consumed him. His breathing came faster and louder, and he looked around anxiously, blind as a bat. He felt trapped, unable to move his body, scream out, and defend himself as someone walked over to stand behind the chair. They leaned their hands on it, and Mr. Duncan’s body went cold at their touch. “You are not an Uber driver, are you?! Who are you? What do you want with me?” Mr. Duncan demanded in a raspy voice, regretting his decision to leave his hotel room to grab something to eat from a cafe.Even though he got no answer, he could feel the presence of more than one person in the room, which send a shiver down his spine. “Is it money that you want? I can give you and your men a million dollars if you let me go! Tell me what you want, and I'll get it!” Mr. Duncan said desperately. “You are a bold man, offering money that is not yours.” When he heard those words, his heart st
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Blood
A buzzing sound made Austin sat up in bed, stare at his phone on the night stand and reach for it.The calmness he felt from a well rested night immediately faded as he read the text, “Mr. Briggs, I thought you were a man of your words. It saddens me to find out that’s not true. And now, I am coming to collect my debt.”“What kind of madman is this!” Austin cried, hitting the call icon.But the number rang and rang and rang without any answer, and suddenly, the air-conditioned room started to feel a bit claustrophobic.“I swear to you. I am going to get the money! Just give me time. Please!!” Austin wrote back. "I will have it by tomorrow, please."But his message was received by silence, and fear gripped him tightly as he remembered he had no other way to pay since Mr. Duncan seemed to have vanished and the trails Jason's men were using to find him had gone cold.Feeling like he was about to have a heartache, Jason quickly got dressed, rushed from his room, and searched the entire h
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Why Zane?
The sight of the waves as the ocean crashed upon the rock and the wind in his hair made Zane feel free of his responsibilities and obligations. It was silent for a while before Yoko disrupted it, saying, “Your uncle has finally decided to meet with Mr. Alfred to discuss NewEra.”“He called you?” Zane mumbled, raising his gaze.“Yes. Mr. Alfred been trying to call you to inform you about this. Your phone had been switched off.” Yoko replied.Turning away from the ocean, Zane stared back at the resort and said, “I guess my two week vacation is over… I thought it was going to take Jason more than that to grieve his brother. Burying him that early was wild of him and cold.”“It was smart for you to leave. And with everything that is happening with Golden Key, you need the rest. Plus, the media had been bloodthirsty and on their tail since Austin got shot before their eyes.” Yoko said. “I still don’t know how to feel about his death.” “Me either.”“I still can’t believe Derek went throug
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Shut Down
The waiting room was calm as the quietness settled in, but Mr. Alfred could feel the tension Austin was bringing to the atmosphere and he could tell from his body language that he didn’t trust him.But for someone who has been in the business circle for years, he knew his way around these types of situations, and with a calm expression, he rested back in his seat, staring at the transparent wall and said, “To be honest with you, I am using your family…”Just as Jason had suspected, but then again, it didn’t make sense to him that Mr. Alfred would just come clean to him without even denying a bit, especially if he was working in line with Zane.“The truth is, I am afraid of that boy…” Mr. Alfred added, turning his focus back on Jason with a worried look in his eyes.“Now… Now. A man like you fears a prodigy you created?” Jason asked mockingly, leaning forward and folding his arms against the table. “Forgive me for not being a believer in that.”Frowning slightly, Mr. Alfred hesitated b
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Welcome back
With the bankruptcy situation and Austin's death, the NewEra building felt like a graveyard, cold and quiet since the majority of their employees were laid off and some left on their own. A frown crossed Sophia's face at how dull and empty the lobby was, and she mumbled to her mother, “After what happened to Austin, this place feels haunted. I hope we can sell it soon and start fresh, away from all the bad memories.”When her mother didn't answer, she glared at where her mother was looking and saw her staring at an older gentleman hasting across the lobby for the front door.“Isn’t that the company lawyer? Why is he here without our knowledge?” Sophia mumbled with a scowl.“Mr. Harris!” Deborah called out to him, hurrying in his direction, and Sophia quickly rushed after her.Even though he tried his best to pretend he didn't hear her and continued walking, Deborah caught up to him anyway. He turned around to look at her with a glare, but as he stared at her cold eyes, the anger dis
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Someone other than me
The sight of Mr. Wu left both Emma and Mr. Alfred enraged, and the two stared at him for a few seconds, making Wu break the silence. “Well, hello, Alfred.” “Get out. Now.” Mr. Alfred growled, not wanting a man like Wu two feet near his daughter. With a mocking laugh, Mr. Wu's gaze flickered between Mr. Alfred and Emma, and then his expression turned serious as he said, “I had to break my promise again to you because you have stop being a man of your word.” “Emma, can you please excuse us?” Mr. Alfred said with a pleading expression that spiked Mr. Wu's curiosity immediately. “You two seem very close. Is there a dot I am not connecting here.” Mr. Wu commented as he moved closer to Mr. Alfred. Looking at his daughter, who stood frozen, staring at Mr. Wu with her fists clasped by her side, and Mr. Alfred felt a sense of worry and said, “Emma, please.” This was going to be about Zane. She just knew it, and a part of her wanted to know why he came... What his new request was now, bu
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Says who?
When Mr. Alfred walked into the dining room and saw Emma sitting at the table, it shocked him because she was usually locked up in her room in the morning, and the maid had to get her every time. Even though that didn't happen today, relief wasn't something he felt since she had that stubborn expression like what she was about to say was something he won't like. “Good morning, dear.” Mr. Alfred said, noticing that she was also dressed up, which he hadn't noticed before, and his heart sank. “Morning, dad,” Emma replied. Then a little later added, “Can you take me to see Zane?” There it was... what he had been afraid of... and he refused to look up at her, even though he could feel her looking at him. “We should talk... What Mr. Wu came to speak to me about last night was…” Mr. Alfred said, then paused, taking a deep breath. He finally looked at her and noticed how pale she had gotten as she stared at his face. “You… You and Zane will have to go through with it, Emma.” For a long
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Damion’s body
A sense of annoyance spiked inside Jason at the sight of Daniel, and he fell speechless from anger, wanting to yell, but keeping his emotions down, instead glaring daggers at the lawyer.“Who are you?” Deborah finally asked, also feeling frustrated.“Good morning, I am Daniel, Daniel Anderson, the owner of ‘Dan law firm’ and Mr. Damion Briggs's legal lawyer. I have documents to prove our partnership and my legitimacy to this claim. I have been his private lawyer for twenty years now.” Daniel said as he approached the table and pulled out a chair.When he sat down and rested his briefcase on the table, Deborah, her children, and Jason kept glaring at him with this distrustful look. But Daniel smirked up at them, not noticing how much this annoyed Jason as he took out a bunch of papers and folders and placed them on top of the table, along with the pen. “My client can not be here today, so I am here to represent him,” Daniel said causal.With that, Deborah glared daggers at him and yel
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The greatest son: Zane strikes back The ended
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The greatest son: Zane strikes back Epilogue
~~~~~*Two years later*~~~~~The sun casts a warm glow through the large windows of Zane's office, creating a serene and inviting ambiance. For a while, Yoko sat nervously on the plush leather couch, his fingers fidgeting with the delicate box hidden in his pocket. Then he stole a glance at Zane, who was engrossed in a stack of paperwork on his desk. Summoning his courage, Yoko cleared his throat, capturing Zane's attention. Zane looked up, his eyes filled with curiosity. Yoko could feel his heartbeat quicken as he slowly withdrew the box from his pocket, holding it delicately in his trembling hands. His palms were clammy.As the pen dropped from his grip, Zane's lips curled into a mischievous smile as he observed Yoko's gesture. Then he teased, leaning back in his chair, his words dripped with playful sarcasm, the glint in his eyes betraying his amusement, "Well, well, Yoko... I knew you were a charmer, but I already have a stunning wife." Chuckling, Yoko narrowed his eyes, and he
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Does that make sense
A sense of shock washed over Zane like an icy wave as he stood frozen, unable to comprehend the scene unfolding before him. His eyes widened, fixed on the figure of Jason, whom he had believed to be dead. The turmoil within him intensified as Jason and Deborah stopped just a couple of feet away.Then Jason's eyes bore into Zane's soul, a mix of anger, anguish, and madness swirling within them. Without warning, he tossed a gun towards Zane, the metallic object spinning through the air before landing with a thud at Zane's feet. "Take it!" Jason spat. "It's yours, Zane! Your thirst for revenge has ruined all our lives! So go ahead, pick up the gun, and satisfy your anger! End her!"Looking away from the gun and at his uncle, Zane's mind raced, his heart pounding in his chest. Confusion clouded his thoughts, and he found himself unable to form a coherent response, and he just stared blankly at Jason.Frustration and desperation radiated from Jason, his face contorted with rage. "Kill th
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Drop the gun
After shutting the door, Zane's footsteps echoed through the grand hallway of the mansion. His mind was a whirlwind of emotions, thoughts crashing into each other with relentless force. All he could focus on was the heaviness in his chest, the weight of the day's events bearing down upon him.As he made his way further into the mansion, Zane's eyes darted around, avoiding the gazes of the staff who lined the corridors, silently going about their duties. Both Emma and Damon were sitting in the living room, and when she saw Zane, walking through the doorway, she woke from her seat and rushed to him.His grip tightened around her waist as he pressed a kiss to her lips, letting it linger there for several seconds before pulling back slightly. "Are you okay?" Emma asked, concerned.With a forced smile, he nodded and said, "Yes. I'm fine." The way Zane refused to meet her eyes caught Damon's attention, and he watched his son carefully, trying to figure out what was going on in his boy's
The greatest son: Zane strikes back You made me into this monster
The sun crept over the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow through the curtains of the small bedroom, and Emma stirred in her sleep, her eyelashes fluttering as she slowly awoke. Rolling onto her side, she found Zane lying next to her. His eyes were open, but they were distant, lost in thoughts that refused to let him be."Zane," she whispered, her voice still heavy with sleep. She reached out and brushed her fingers across his cheek, gently coaxing him to turn his gaze toward her.With a weak smile, he turned to face her, his eyes filled with shadows, and she traced the lines on Zane's face with her fingers, trying to read his emotions. "You are hurting because of his death, aren't you?" she asked softly.Shutting his eyes, Zane let out a deep sigh, his chest rising and falling with the weight of his emotions. "I don't know, Emma," he replied, his voice barely a whisper. "Leon and I were never close, never got along. But now, knowing he's gone, there's this void that I can't exp
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Who blood is this?
With a look of madness in her eyes, satisfied that she had gotten her wish and murdered Zane, Deborah suddenly turned the gun on both men.Before they could react, she fired several shots, and they died as the bullets pierced their chests, each of them falling lifeless to the ground.Looking up at Zane, lying motionless, Deborah chuckled to herself, and then she quickly walked over to him."I hope you and your mother rot in hell." She whispered, reaching for the bag and yanked it off his head.Immediately, her hand started trembling as tears welled up in her eyes, and she picked him off the ground, resting his head on her lap, and whispered, "My beautiful baby boy...!! My child! Leon, please open your eyes! Leon, Mommy is sorry, open your eyes, please. I beg you ..." Her voice cracked as tears rolled down her cheeks."No! no, no, no!... No, Leon! Please! I need you! I love you! Wake up! Open your eyes!" She screamed hysterically, hugging Leon tight as tears streamed down her cheeks u
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Are you sure it's Zane
The hospital room was filled with silent tension as Belinda and Emma cautiously entered. Their eyes immediately fell upon Zane, who was sitting by the bed, his head resting on the mattress. Yoko, who had been keeping a watchful eye on him, glanced up at the sound of their arrival. Placing his hand to his lip, he whispered, "Shh-shh... Since we got to the hospital yesterday, he just fell asleep." But just as the words left Yoko's lips, Zane's eyes fluttered open, and he sat up, his gaze fixated on the two ladies standing before him. There was a mixture of relief and weariness in his eyes, and a faint smile crossed his lips. Unable to contain her emotions, Emma stepped forward and enveloped Zane in a tight hug, her arms wrapped around his neck. Her voice, barely a whisper, trembled with concern, "How are you hanging in?" As his weary gaze met Emma's, Zane managed a small smile. "I am just glad that this idiot is fine," he replied, his voice laced with a touch of humor, but his e
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Once I capture Zane
At the count of eight, the tension in the atmosphere reached its peak. Each second seemed to stretch out endlessly, as Leon sat behind the wheel, his finger itching to pull the trigger. "9!" Zane shouted, raising his hand to signal his men. "And..."But as the count reached "10!" Leon's pent-up rage exploded. In a split second, he burst out of the car, his hand gripping the gun tightly. He aimed directly at Zane's head, his eyes wild with a murderous intent.Time seemed to slow down as Yoko reacted instinctively. He leaped in front of Zane, covering his boss with his own body. The bullet tore through the air, finding its way into Yoko's arm, tearing to his skin and blood oozed out.Pain seared through Yoko's body, but he barely registered it. His sole focus was protecting Zane, even at the cost of his own life. He gritted his teeth, feeling the impact of the bullet as he absorbed the blow.In that instant, the atmosphere erupted with chaos. The crack of the gun reverberated through t
The greatest son: Zane strikes back Even if I die
In the midst of the tense silence, Zane sat at the head of a long mahogany table, his gaze steady as he surveyed the board members of NewEra as everyone waited for him to speak.Taking a deep breath, Zane began, his voice strong and his eyes bored into them one after the other, "Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today to address the mistakes of my past and to offer my unwavering dedication to the revival of NewEra. I know that I have gone against this company countless times, but from this day forward, I promise to use my knowledge and skills to help rebuild what was once the lifeblood of this organization."His words hung in the silence, and Zane's gaze swept across the room, meeting the eyes of each board member, their expression still that of fear."I owe this to my late mother," Zane continued. "Her life was taken so this place can get built, and it is my duty, as her son, to honor her legacy and ensure that NewEra rises from the ashes."A hushed silence filled the room as
