All Chapters of The Rise of John Raymond: Chapter 21
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Chapter 21: The Entrance
Jerry’s grin stretched wide as he stepped into the heart of the auditorium. Everything was finally going as planned. For once, the universe wasn’t toying with him; it was bowing. After weeks of uncertainty, sabotage, and hushed meetings, the air around him tonight screamed one thing: Victory.The speakers in the auditorium purred softly with a blend of pop music and atmospheric synth, setting the tone for a night that was meant to crown the most elite, stylish, and powerful among them.The seats in the middle of the vast auditorium were packed with students, influencers, celebrities, and sponsors—all buzzing with anticipation. Spotlights glided across the black ceiling in rhythm with the music, bouncing off crystals stitched into designer outfits.The contestants had their own regal section, cordoned off with velvet ropes. Each participant was a story in motion—dressed in their finest, hoping for their moment of glory. Though online registration had already been completed, the event m
Chapter 22: The Contestants
The auditorium was electric.Each contestant was in place, their cars prepped and polished to mirror perfection under the giant rotating LED lights. Every curve, every finish, every metallic shine—was on full display. And the audience? They couldn’t get enough. Phones were out, live streams running, social media exploding with real-time reactions.It was more than a competition—it was history in motion.The atmosphere pulsed with anticipation, with each corner of the room brimming with the scent of high-end colognes and the murmurs of VIP conversations. It wasn’t just about cars—it was about legacy, prestige, and status.The compere, clad in a two-toned silk suit that shimmered with every move he made, took the mic and flashed his signature smile. The crowd leaned in. And then—“Let’s welcome our opening act, the sensational duo—Quavo and Dua Lipa!”The entire auditorium erupted.The lights dimmed and beams of coloured lasers crisscrossed the hall. The opening chords of Levitating dro
Chapter 23: It's Time to Rumble
The lights were wild—chaotic, colourful, and perfectly choreographed. Spotlights danced across the auditorium in rhythmic pulses, smoke hissed out from hidden vents at the edges of the stage, and the LED screens behind the judges' panel glowed with an explosive blend of purple, red, and electric blue. The backdrop read in bold chrome font: "LUXURY CAR SHOWCASE: IT'S TIME TO RUMBLE."Excitement throbbed in the air like a heartbeat. The crowd stood shoulder-to-shoulder in tense anticipation, some holding their breath, others already cheering for names not yet called.The compere strutted to the middle of the stage, microphone in hand, as a low rumble echoed in the distance. It was the sound of engines—massive, beautiful, terrifyingly expensive engines.“Ladies and gentlemen,” he declared, “welcome to the most exclusive, extravagant showdown this school has ever seen. It’s time… to RUMBLE!”As if on cue, the engines revved louder. Each sound wave that blasted through the air sent tremors
Chapter 24: Who Is the Winner?
The energy in the auditorium was electric. Neon lights flashed across the stage, confetti canons were cocked and ready, and the roar of the crowd was deafening. Stepper was on stage, delivering a show-stopping performance that felt like a Super Bowl halftime show. Her voice thundered through the hall, her choreography flawless, her presence magnetic. Everyone was on their feet, screaming, singing along, recording every second.While the audience was caught in the trance of flashing lights and thumping bass, the judges were hard at work. In the background, they moved from one car to the next, clipboards in hand, their eyes squinting and scrutinising every detail—the craftsmanship of the bodywork, the luxury of the interiors, the innovation of the tech, and the durability promised by the engine builds. Each car was more than a vehicle—it was a statement. And the judges had to choose which one spoke loudest.As Stepper’s final note rang out and she exited the stage with Lil Press wavin
Chapter 25: The Main Show
“I had to travel down to five different countries on my private jet just to inspect the materials used for creating this masterpiece,” Daniel boasted into the microphone, his voice dripping with arrogance as he gestured proudly to his jewel-encrusted car gleaming under the spotlights.The crowd watched, some in awe, many in disgust.“With hand-picked, hand-furnished gems encrusted on this beauty,” Daniel continued, “I knew you lowlives would have no choice but to give me the winner's title. Honestly, I'm not even surprised.”He scoffed, turning toward the event manager and the judges, who now wore expressions of quiet discomfort. He had just insulted them on stage, and while they should have been furious, they were shackled by one truth: Daniel was a major sponsor of the event.There was little they could do.“How pathetic!” Daniel sneered, his voice booming through the speakers. “That the so-called new heir of the Raymond family didn’t even have the courage to show up!”He turned in
Chapter 26: The Show Must Go On
The air inside the auditorium was thick—not with smoke or lights—but with disbelief. Just moments ago, Daniel, the so-called golden boy of the tech world, had been basking in his arrogant victory. He stood tall, mocking his enemies, belittling the Raymond family, and painting himself as the untouchable king of innovation.And now?He was standing completely frozen, his hand trembling around the sleek body of his iPhone.His world had just shattered.His screen was filled with endless notifications.Frozen accounts. Asset seizures. Corporate blacklisting.And then…A scream from somewhere in the crowd:“The police are here!”Those four words hit Daniel harder than anything he’d read on his screen. His blood ran cold, and every part of his smug expression melted into raw, naked fear. He didn’t need a mirror to know how pale his face had become.He had mocked the wrong people.He had poked the bear that fed him.The crowd, at first confused, began to murmur, their heads turning towards t
Chapter 27: Show Up and Show Off
The lights dimmed again.Then boom.Spotlights hit the car like a beam from heaven, illuminating every curve, every line, every elegant detail of the beast that had just pulled up. It wasn’t just a car. It was art. An aerodynamic, impossibly sleek masterpiece. A creation that made even the most luxurious rides that came before it look like amateur prototypes.The engine let out a growl, low and menacing, like a lion prowling the savannah. Its deep rumble vibrated through the auditorium floor, straight into the bones of every spectator present.Gasps filled the room. A few jaws literally dropped open. Phones flew up into the air, recording, flashing, live-streaming. Students—some of them self-proclaimed car experts—stood in awe, trying to name the model, searching their minds and the internet for any clue.Nothing came up.It was too unique. Too futuristic. Too perfect.“If that car were a woman…” someone muttered in the crowd, “...every man here would propose on the spot.”“And every
Chapter 28: Forced Marriage
The moment shattered like glass under pressure.“Will you let go of me!” Anna screamed, her voice echoing off the surrounding buildings as Noel dragged her by the arm. Her body thrashed against his grip, heels scraping the pavement, hair disheveled, her face twisted with fury and fear.“No!” Noel barked, his grip tightening as he yanked her forward.Before she could process the next second, his hand whipped across her face.Slap.The sound cut through the air like a gunshot.Anna staggered, stunned, her cheek already reddening. Tears welled in her eyes—not just from the pain, but from the sheer humiliation. She looked at him, trembling, unable to believe what he had just done.“Jerk! Let go of her hand!” came John’s voice, loud and booming, filled with rage. He broke into a sprint, Collins following close behind, as Noel continued dragging Anna away from the crowd.It was chaos.The night that had just crowned a mysterious masked winner now turned into a disturbing scene of public agg
Chapter 29 : Payback Is a Bitch
At the vast Raymond estate, a quiet bustle filled the air as preparations intensified. The chief butler, a tall, grey-haired man with a precise accent and a clipboard in hand, moved from room to room, addressing the staff with calm authority.“Mr. John prefers his coffee light with no sugar. Never disturb him when he’s reading. And for heaven’s sake, don’t attempt small talk—he hates that in the mornings,” the butler recited as maids and junior staff nodded, absorbing every instruction like sacred commandments.Though John hadn’t yet officially moved into the family mansion, the chief butler knew well enough that the Raymond legacy didn’t wait for formalities. It was better to prepare the house for its rightful heir in advance—especially one who had already started shaking the entire city with his name alone.While the household buzzed with anticipation, John’s grandfather, the patriarch of the Raymond family, sat in a conference room inside his private office wing, surrounded by his
Chapter 30:Your words are laws and your thoughts are edicts
John sat at the lounge with a calmness that barely concealed the storm of satisfaction brewing in his chest. The room around him buzzed with chatter, but in his world, everything had narrowed down to a single word—justice.Back at the estate, the air had been anything but calm.John’s grandfather had reached a breaking point. Years of granting the Johnsons grace had finally caught up with him. Reports had been filtering in for months—whispers of the Johnsons manipulating their position within the empire, overstepping their boundaries, acting like sovereigns in a kingdom they didn’t own. He had chosen patience over confrontation. Until now.“This recent move is nothing but the final straw,” he had said, pacing the length of his office with his hands behind his back, his voice shaking with restrained fury. “They dared to turn a girl’s life into a bargaining chip. A forced marriage? To that entitled brute of a boy?”John had remained silent at first, watching the patriarch simmer in ange