Chapter: THE BEGINNING OF THEIR DOWNFALL"Of course I do," Scarlett didn’t hesitate, she said immediately, leaning slightly toward him, curiosity evident in her eyes. "Who?"Ethan didn’t answer right away.Instead, he picked up his cup again, taking a slow sip as if the answer wasn’t important at all, as if he hadn’t just dropped something that could change everything she thought she knew.Scarlett frowned at his actions."Don’t tell me you’re doing this on purpose," she narrowed her eyes at him. "You asked me if I wanted to know, and now you’re acting mysterious?"Ethan lowered the cup, his lips curving faintly before he finally revealed the answer. "Mr. Knox."For a moment, Scarlett simply stared at him.Then her expression froze, and the next second—"What?" she blinked, completely thrown off. "Your butler? Is she really messaging your butler thinking of it as you?"Ethan nodded slightly, completely unfazed.Silence lasted exactly one second, then, Scarlett burst into laughter.It wasn’t restrained, it wasn’t polite eithe
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Chapter: NOT EVEN MY OWN MOTHER"I…" Scarlett started, she hesitated, her gaze lowering slightly as if trying to find the right words, but none came.He didn’t push her because he didn’t need to.Her brows furrowed deeply as she processed his words, the confusion in her eyes quickly turning into something sharper, something far more intense.He gently said, "It's okay if you..." He hasn't finished his words yet... She is fuming with rage."It's not okay, they are really unbelievable," she muttered under her breath, her voice filled with restrained anger as she looked away for a moment, trying to steady herself. "What kind of family does that? Twisting things to the extent of ruining someone's life, playing with people like it’s nothing… they’re not even human at this point."Her fingers clenched slightly over her lap as her voice grew colder."They call themselves a prestigious family, but all I see are heartless monsters who don’t hesitate to ruin someone’s life just to satisfy their pride."Ethan let out a low chu
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Chapter: SIT"Using the dowry of their own mother as collateral to cover up debts… and that too through loan sharks, they didn't hesitate to use illegal money… when did the Carvendish family fall to such a level?"Ethan’s voice was low, almost a murmur, yet it carried a quiet disbelief as he stood near the window, his gaze fixed outside while his thoughts lingered elsewhere. The notification he had received earlier still echoed in his mind, not because of the amount, but because of the method they had chosen."For a family that prides itself on dignity and reputation, they didn’t hesitate even for a second," he continued under his breath, a faint, and almost mocking smile forming on his lips. "So this is what desperation looks like when pride starts collapsing."He exhaled slowly and ran a hand through his hair before turning away from the window, as if pushing the matter aside for now. There was no point dwelling on it. They had made their choice, and now they would face the consequences of it
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Chapter: THIS IS EXPLOITATION"I’ll take you there."Charlie spoke in a calm, almost casual tone, yet they immediately caught the attention of everyone in the room, breaking the tense silence that had settled after Sally’s question.Jenny frowned slightly, her gaze narrowing as she looked at him. "Take us where?""To someone who can arrange the money for us," Charlie replied without hesitation, his tone steady, as if this was something simple, something already within his reach.Hailey’s brows knit together, confusion evident on her face. "And how exactly do you know people like that?"Charlie realised he was caught but he isn't sure how to escape, however he paused for a brief moment, just enough to make it believable, before answering, "A friend of mine introduced me to them once… I didn’t think I would ever need it, but I remembered it now."The explanation wasn’t convincing.Not entirely.But desperation had already taken hold of the room, and none of them were in a position to question too deeply.Jenny exhal
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Chapter: THE TRAP BEHIND KINDNESS"Do we even have a way to get out of this situation?"Hailey's voice trembled as the question hung in the air, heavy and desperate.The silence that followed only making it worse as none of them had an immediate answer, and for the first time, the weight of the situation truly began to settle on all of them.Charlie didn’t respond immediately.He stood still for a moment, his brows slightly furrowed as if he was thinking deeply, his gaze lowered, and his posture was calm despite the chaos surrounding him, and that pause alone made the others look at him unconsciously.As if waiting.... As if expecting.Finally, he exhaled softly."There is one way," he said slowly, his tone measured, careful, as if he had thought through every possibility before speaking. "It’s not ideal… but it will solve the immediate problem."Jenny stopped pacing, Sally looked up and Hailey’s attention shifted completely toward him."What's that way?" Jenny asked quickly, her voice still carrying impatience.Charl
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Chapter: DO YOU THINK HE'LL HELP US?"Honey… what do you think we should do?" Hailey asked in a tension filled voice as she looked at Jerome, hoping he would say something reassuring.Jerome let out a harsh scoff, his expression darkening instantly as he turned toward her."What should we do?" he repeated, his voice rising with anger. "What is there to do? Ask your precious children… they are the ones who created this mess... If they have at least once before creating this mess, we wouldn't be here thinking about what to do now." Hailey sighed, trying to keep her composure despite the sharpness in his tone."It’s not entirely their fault," she said, her voice softer but firm. "That bastard Ethan fooled them, anyone would have believed it was fake in that situation... Because we all know that Ethan is good for nothing, who would've thought someone like him can afford such a priceless item? How can you blame our children because of someone's fault? You need to blame that bastard for fooling our children." Jerome’s eyes n
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The Lost Heir Of Sargent
"No one cares whether I live or die," Christian thought as he felt himself losing consciousness, his body weak and broken after being abused to the brink of death by his own father.
When he woke, however, he found himself surrounded by a group of unfamiliar faces. These strangers, claiming to be his mother's relatives, looked at him with a mix of fury and compassion, grandfather, uncles, and aunts, people he never knew existed, stood before him.
"Who dared to hurt the heir of the Sargent family?" His uncles roared, their voices trembling with rage.
"The one who dares to lay a finger on my precious grandson will meet their end!" His grandfather declared with cold determination.
"Here, Christian," one of his aunts smiled, handing him a sparkling black card. "This is your diamond card, one of a kind. It’s all yours, you could even buy a country with it if that’s what you want."
They treated him like the most precious treasure in the world.
The once-abandoned and ridiculed son of the Adam's family turned out to be the long-lost heir of the prestigious Sargent family.
The same Adam family that had humiliated and tormented him was brought to their knees. Broken and desperate, they begged for his forgiveness.
"Christian, we’re sorry," they pleaded. "Please, have mercy on us! After all, we’re still family!"
A tale of vengeance and redemption. The Rise of Christian Sargent chronicles, a journey of an abandoned son reclaiming his identity and power as a true heir of Sargent family. As Christian unravels the mysteries of his bloodline, he forges unexpected connections, faces his enemies, and discovers the truth behind his mother’s legacy in this magical and exhilarating saga.
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Chapter: NOT WHERE YOU THINK IT IS"Why does it feel like no matter what I choose… something always slips out of my hands?"Christian’s voice was low, almost a murmur to himself as he stood alone near the balcony.The evening air brushing faintly against his face while the distant lights of the estate stretched endlessly before him, yet none of it seemed capable of settling the storm quietly building inside him.The room behind him was silent.Aurora had left some time ago.The warmth that had filled the space earlier had faded, leaving behind something more complicated, something he had not yet decided how to name.His fingers tightened slightly against the railing.Too many things, too many directions, too many responsibilities pulling at him all at once.Before he could sink deeper into those thoughts, a faint shift in the air behind him made him pause.Not a sound.... Not a presence anyone else would notice, but he did, because he knew it.Slowly, he turned and there Ezra stood silently while watching.For a brief
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Chapter: THAT'S IT?"Why are you so quiet…?" Aurora’s voice came out softer than usual, carrying a faint trace of hesitation as she lay still, her gaze fixed on the ceiling for a few seconds longer before slowly turning her head toward him.The morning light spilling gently across the room and making everything feel calmer… yet somehow more complicated than before.Christian was already awake, lying beside her silently without uttering a word.His eyes were open, though he wasn’t looking at her at first, as if he had been awake long enough to gather his thoughts but not enough to decide what to do with them."I could ask you the same thing," he replied after a moment, his voice sounded calm, though not as steady as it usually was.Aurora shifted slightly, pulling the sheet closer around herself without realizing it, her fingers gripping the edge lightly as she avoided his gaze for a brief second.'That’s because…" she began, then stopped, letting out a small breath before trying again. "This is… a littl
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Chapter: DON'T REGRET IT LATER"Shall I…?" Aurora’s voice was softer than before, no longer carrying the playful boldness she usually hid behind, as she hovered above him, her hands resting lightly against his chest, her gaze fixed on his face as if searching for something deeper than permission.Christian did not answer immediately, he simply looked at her.Not at her lips, not at the closeness between them, but at her eyes, because for the first time since she had walked into his room, there was no teasing there.No mischief either, only something quieter.... Something more real.His hand lifted slowly, not to pull her closer, but to stop her, his fingers gently wrapping around her wrist, firm enough to pause her, yet not forceful enough to push her away.Aurora stilled, for a second her breath caught slightly, her gaze dropping to his hand for a brief second before returning to his face.The silence between them stretched, heavy and unavoidable.Christian’s voice, when it came, was low and steady."Is this what
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Chapter: I DO"Do you always enter someone’s room without their permission… or is this a special privilege you reserved only for yourself?" Christian’s voice came from behind, calm and steady, yet carrying a quiet sharpness that made Aurora pause mid-step as her fingers lightly traced the edge of a neatly arranged shelf, her gaze taking a look at the room that felt less like a bedroom and more like a carefully designed space where every detail had a special intention.She turned slowly.For a brief moment, she simply looked at him.Then her lips curved."An architectural student is always an architect," she said, her tone light as her gaze moved around once more. "Even your room feels like a blueprint… everything placed with purpose, isn't it?" Christian closed the door behind him without breaking eye contact, his expression unchanged as he stepped further inside."And you’re avoiding my question," he replied.Aurora tilted her head slightly."Do I need permission to enter your room?" she asked c
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Chapter: WHERE EXACTLY IS IT GOING?"Are you out of your mind…?"Christian sighed, his voice was low, controlled, yet carrying a faint edge of disbelief as he looked at Aurora, his brows drawing together just slightly while the noise of the party continued around them as if nothing unusual had just been said.Aurora did not look the least bit embarrassed.Instead, she smiled, not shyly or hesitantly, but calmly, as if what she had just whispered was the most natural thing in the world."Why do you always react like that?" she asked lightly, tilting her head just a fraction. "I only said what I truly want."Christian exhaled slowly, running a hand through his hair as if trying to process whether he should take her seriously or dismiss it entirely."You have a strange habit," he said, his tone steady but laced with mild frustration. "You say the most unexpected things… at the most unexpected times." Aurora’s smile widened slightly. "But that’s when people are the most honest unlike the people who waste time on sugarcoati
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Chapter: WHAT REQUEST?"Why does it feel like this place has turned into a grand stage overnight… are we hosting a celebration party or conducting a political gathering?" Christian’s voice carried a faint trace of amusement as he stood at the top of the wide staircase, his gaze sweeping across the Sargent mansion’s grand hall that was now filled with distinguished guests, soft lights reflecting against polished floors, and quiet conversations weaving through the air like an unspoken network of power and observation.Tonight was not just a gathering, it was a statement, and everyone present knew it.The announcement of him becoming the CEO had already spread, and this gathering, though presented as a celebration, was nothing less than a declaration of position, influence, and control, and as Christian descended the steps with calm composure, every pair of eyes subtly shifted toward him, measuring, acknowledging, and in some cases… reassessing."Stand straight," Betty muttered under her breath as she adjuste
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REVENGE OF THE DESPISED HEIR
"How would you feel about facing death, knowing you've been cast aside by the people you loved the most?" Bryan pondered this question as it echoed in his mind, but as he opened his eyes to a new beginning, a fresh chance at life, he felt a surge of determination. He was willing to do whatever it might take to make those who had caused him pain pay, even if it meant shedding tears and blood as he had suffered.
"Bryan, Mom was wrong. Please come back to us,"
"Bryan, Dad admits his mistakes, please forgive me and return to us?"
"Bryan, we're sorry for neglecting you, we regret it now," even his three sisters who despised him the most.
These were the same people who had never spared him a single glance, despite his longing for their love and affection his entire life, even when he lay on the brink of death they chose an outsider over him, now they beg for his forgiveness and plead for his return, it was ironic, almost laughable. "I don't have a family, and I'm perfectly fine being an orphan,"
Join the incredible journey of Bryan Winterwood as he goes from being an orphan to discovering as the long-lost son of one of the richest families, but despite appearing to be having everything there's nothing for him not even love until the moment he was dead, just when it seems like everything ended, fate has its own play for him, Bryan is given a second chance, instead of embracing the life of an heir to a billionaire family, he decides to walk away and return to the life of an orphan once again to rise and shine by his own
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Chapter: WE ARE ALL SET TO LEAVE THIS COUNTRY "How should I begin it?" Bryan thought to himself as the next morning, he arrived at the office early to set the plan in motion. He carefully created a fake financial report detailing nonexistent transactions, ensuring it looked as authentic as possible.Once the file was complete, he placed it in a safe place where Nancy usually hides the things, so that they'll not suspect it as fake.As the file was hidden safely, he placed four tiny cameras to cover angles of the room, so that he can capture every movement in the office."Now this is perfect to trap a rat," Bryan smirked, and left the room immediately, he asked Nancy also not to go into the room for a whole day and lie about having work outside.He also went to college to complete his tasks there, after finishing all, by the end of the day, Bryan returned to the office and checked the original CCTV footage of Nancy's office, as he suspected the cameras didn't work.To make it more dramatic Bryan called for a few security staff wh
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Chapter: I'M NOT AN EASY TARGET EITHER!"What the meaning of this?" Bryan felt inwardly, but not wasting anytime, he left the room, and as he was on his way to leave the floor, he was caught by Jake.Without letting him to notice, Bryan hid the piece in his pocket, Jake frowned, "what are you doing here?" "Why should I answer to you?" Bryan crossed his arms, clenching his fist, Jake sighed, "Bryan, don't push your luck too much." Just then Mia who heard the commotion came there, "What's happening here?""Sister," Jake rushed to Mia, but Mia, ignoring Jake went to Bryan, "What happened?"Bryan shrugged his shoulders, "nothing, I was casually walking here, he came and started this commotion." "Jake, aren't you supposed to be in your room? What are you doing here?" Mia sighed, making Jake to shout at her, "Why are you believing him instead of me? You should believe in me, not him." Mia pinched her brows, "Bryan is my brother, ofcourse I'll believe in him over a liar like you, go back to your room before I call grandma, if
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Chapter: IT'S ALREADY TOO LATE! "Grandma?" Bryan said with a small smile getting up from the chair, "I’m just going through these, nothing important, why are you here anyway grandma? Do you want anything?" "No dear," Alicia tilted her head slightly, her eyes twinkling with affection, as she looked at Bryan who resembles her late husband, "You’re just like your grandfather, always diving into work. Too much, if you ask me, unlike your father, who is so lazy to work." Bryan chuckled softly, "Working keeps me focused grandma! I don't like being lazy." "I can understand," she walked over close to him and looked around only to the find many records on the table, "You must've been so busy while looking into these, aren't you?" Bryan scratched his head with a forced smile, "Well, you can say that grandma!" "My dear, you shouldn't push yourself more than necessary," Alicia's expression turned serious for a moment. "I don’t know what’s been happening in this house lately, Bryan, but all I want is for you to stay safe,
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Chapter: SOMETHING CONSPIRACY"Why is this mystery never ending?" Bryan sat in his study, surrounded by stacks of old documents and family records. Unaware of what Josephine is plotting behind his back, he is so busy in getting the truth that was buried in the past. The faint glow of the desk lamp made him feel uneasy to stare at the papers, however he is so busy and involved in flipping the pages. He had been checking through the Winterwood archives for hours, determined to find any trace of evidence to support his suspicions regarding the mysteries. As he reached the bottom of an old wooden chest, a red envelope caught his attention. The paper looked too old, the edges were torn, and the handwriting on the front unmistakably belonged to his late grandfather, Edward Winterwood, "grandfather? This handwriting is similiar to grandfather's, I still remember the handwriting of grandfather from my previous life while helping my father, if so why is grandfather's handwritten paper is here?" With a curiosity, he
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Chapter: BRING AN END TO EVERYTHING "Sure, I can," Stacy said and took the file, as she checked the details, apart from very minimalistic nothing else found, "Bryan, if you don't mind, can I ask who is this man? If you don't want to say it's okay." Bryan took a deep breath and said the conversation he had before with officer Hobbes."What the!" Stacy was beyond surprised, "how can this be?" Bryan replied, "I don't know either, but the maid is already dead too, I don't believe our mom is doing all the things alone, I'm sure someone must be helping her," Stacy looked curious, "so, did you figure out anything more about these things?" Bryan sighed, leaning back to the bedframe, "Not yet, but I have a feeling this man from mom's past holds the key to everything. If I can figure out who he is, I might be able to predict her next move, until then I'm not sure of anything because things are different from my previous life at this moment, so I can't take a blind step believing in intuition." Stacy frowned in deep thought. "
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Chapter: CAN YOU HELP ME FIND A PERSON?"These are the files you're supposed to look at and take care of," Josephine sat at her desk in the office, glaring daggers as everyone who was looking down on her, whereas Nancy, had been firm but fair in her leadership. To Josephine, it felt like a constant reminder of her fall from grace. Once the madam of the Winterwood household, but she was now reduced to a subordinate, a reality she bitterly hatred.Just then, her phone buzzed on the desk. It was a text from Bryan, "I think you love your new life, Mrs. Winterwood." Josephine slammed her phone down, with an angry look, "The audacity of that bastard to treat me this way! I don't know what got into him out of a sudden, all these years, I've tamed him perfectly, but he became a fox out of a sudden pulling strings to annoy me." When Nancy walked into the room, holding another set of reports, Josephine couldn’t contain her anger."Just because your father made you a CEO, do you think you're superior to me?" she hissed, with a ton
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