The Smith's Legacy
Blurb – The Smith’s Legacy
Genre: Urban | Trope: Fake Identity, Family Drama, Redemption | Tone: Emotional + Adventure
“You’re not good enough for her, Asher. You never were,” Ava’s mother spat.
“I wasn’t trying to be good enough for your daughter,” Asher said slowly, his eyes darkening. “I was trying to be enough.. for her.”
"But since I am not, I will take everything, until she has way less than enough."
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Asher Smith never wanted to inherit his father’s empire, he wanted to build his own life, from scratch. So, he walked away from the Smith name and legacy, faking a humble identity at Cornell, where he met Ava Harper, beautiful, comforting, and full of dreams.
Their whirlwind love turned into marriage, but love wasn’t enough to withstand pressure. Especially not from Ava’s mother, who saw poverty as a crime and Asher as a curse.
One betrayal shattered everything.
Now, Asher is back, not as the broken boy you would expect, but as the true heir of Smith Corporation. And when Ava sees him again.....it’s too late.
Because the girl she once resented for sitting too close to Asher? She is wearing white now.
And she is holding his hand with a ring on it.
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Chapter: No. Not possibleChapter 10" Talk to me Ava. What has come over you?" Asher's voice came, in the most unusual way. He knew it was either he speaks up and ease his heart a little or stay down forever, probably die in silence.He was determined to know what his offences were. and not even emotions could make him stoop. He barged into the room where Ava had just entered. And she never expected Asher would come In, not after leaving him traumatized with her words." How dare you?"" Shut up Ava!"His voice thundered. Leaving Ava shocked and wondering where the strength had come from. Asher has been the softest human Ava felt she came across. He was definitely hurting, she thought.As she stood right there thinking of what to do next. Her mother's warnings hadn't stopped ringing a bell in her ears. And there was the heart, whom she thought was bleeding just because of her inability to stand her ground.And she knew backing out on her mother's instructions would seize the bond and relationship they've s
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Chapter: BrokenChapter 9A week passed, but Ava still hadn't come around. Asher had thought time would heal whatever drifted between them, but nothing changed. He couldn't shake the guilt off, the quiet thought that his inability to provide had been the wedge driving her away. So, he worked harder. Pushed his limit, believing that if he could just earn more, give more and be more. He could bring her back and be happy forever after.But, months passed, and still nothing changed, not even a glimpse of her smile.Ava remained distant. And her mother, Geraldine. Treated him like a tenant overstaying his welcome. He tried not to feel it. The suffocating tension in the house, the icy stare, the silence. He told himself it didn't matter, not if he could still win Ava back.Then, one evening, everything collapsed. Asher came home late, his shoulder sagging from exhaustion. But even in his tired state, he still dropped by the store to get Ava a gift, something to remind her of what they once had. The beaut
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Chapter: Still feels like a dreamChapter 8Ava's footsteps echoed on the marble floor as she ran inside. Her heart was pounding as if it might give out any moment.She pushed on the outside door, rushing up to see her mother Geraldine, when she looked out and saw her coming out from the kitchen. Immediately, she stopped and tried to get a grip but could not."I can't do this Mum, and you know that"Geraldine walked in, gripping on a bottle of nuts. a warm smile beaming on her face as she sat comfortably on the couch."You can't do what, Ava?"She asked, her voice soft as she fisted on the peanut, poured out in a small bowl."Please don't do this Mum, I'm begging you. You know how much I love Asher, right?"She continued, her voice cracking as if struggling to hold back her tears."I know you love him, Ava. And I also know that, Asher is not the right one for you.Geraldine said, feeling relaxed on the couch, legs crossed with her finger stifled under her chin. Her smile not wavering, bright enough to convince Ava in
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Chapter: PuzzledChapter 7Geraldine's words had weight, they didn't just come out from nowhere. Asher kept thinking about it, long after their conversation.The next morning, he got up early and ready for work. But before he left, he sat on the edge of the bed, staring at Ava's peaceful face. He leaned down and gently kissed her on the nose and then whispered in her ear. "I love you so much, Ava. And one day, I will make it up to you"He quietly stood up and walked to the door, then looked back once more and left.Night fell, but Asher was still not home yet. What happened? Why was he out there in the cold?Ava was there in the room alone. Her eyes glued to her phone screen, checking the time every seconds. While she paced around and clearly out of idea on what was holding Asher out there. Because. That was the first time he had stayed out late since their marriage.Somehow, her eyes went back to the phone which was glued in her hand. And it was already 8:00 pm. "What is going on?" she whispered t
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Chapter: UnsureChapter 6A few months after movinh in with the Griffins, Asher was already out on the street, tirelesly searching everywhere for a job. It didn't happen quickly but eventually, he landed a position as a delivery man. He was thrilled, finally able to provide for his wife's needs.But most times. Asher was lost in thoughts, so many things going through his mind.At home and sometimes on the bike which almost caused him his job. And the problem is, Asher could not still get over thinking about the one particular incident.One evening, while having dinner with Ava, his mind drifted again. But that wasn't the first day Ava had noticed something was off with him.She quietly set her spoon aside and focused on Asher, who seemed far away from his barely touched meal."I know you've been stressing your self out lately, Asher" she said, after watching him in silence for a long time.But Asher who didn't notice her gaze until she spoke, jerked slightly at the sound of her voice."I want yo
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Chapter: Unseen burdenChapter 5Asher's mind was restless, filled with endless thought, but no clear solution. He could not figure a way to convince his father to approve of his decision to marry Ava.What else does his father want from him? Why did his father's opinion always have to come first? Would he ever have the chance to live his life outside the family legacy someday?Shouldn't his father allow him to make that one choice…? Especially now that he was no longer 20 but a grown 23 years old man.It was a difficult decision but Asher knew he desperately needed to decide that part of his life, and not even his father should stop him. But how will that be possible, when his father kept watching him like he was a hawk?His biggest fear was being financially crippled all his life. But what was the value of wealth without happiness? That thought jolted him, and he quickly rose from the bed where he'd drowned in a sea of worries and began to pack his clothes.He was still emptying his closet when Jessic
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