All Chapters of Becoming Tyler Kramer: The Hidden Billionaire Boss’ Revenge: Chapter 21
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Chapter 20
Kramer Holdings was just outside the city. It was, in fact, a small city unto itself. The Kramer Estate, where Edward Kramer and his family lived, was within its walls.It had its own hospital, its own schools, its own security team, its own… everything, for those who lived and worked in their companies.Bigger things like Universities, Science and Magic departments, Governments, all of that was in Salvena and beyond.The Lord and Master was not thinking about the losses to his company or the backlash that was sure to come from investors and the wider society for having such a base thing as a fire outbreak in a Kramer facility.He was not even focused on the fact that the fire was large enough, significant enough, for his aide to report it to him personally.No. The Lord’s mind had gone way beyond such simple considerations.He sat back in his large leather chair, his chin on his index finger as the middle one rubbed his lower l
Chapter 21
The first day Lincoln had met Tyler Esteil, the mafia boss had been in a bad mood. He had just returned from a meeting where he had meted out strict discipline to a wayward member of his gang, and he was irritable.The man’s blood was still on his hands as he wiped roughly with a dirty rag, striding purposefully into the workshop he used as one of his hideouts.A mechanic workshop with broken down vehicles and a very large space for various types of torture with various types of work tools, and three four-by-four-foot cages for ‘guests.’At the very back, in the makeshift office where computers, papers, and files were scattered about, a young boy was reading a random note.Well, not a boy, but definitely a kid.Lincoln had paused when the young man turned around, and his light eyes had fixed on him.The men behind him also fell to a stop.The boy had no obvious piercings or markings, an oddity by itself, yet his presence seemed to fil
Chapter 22
In the present, Lincoln aspirated. Tyler felt the magic barrier fade.Lincoln’s protection gem was two-fold. A set of black stud earrings and a heavy platinum crest ring on his left hand, set with black and dark blue gemstones.The barrier had come from the ring. It made Lincoln as stealthy as a feather-footed cat. If it were activated and he crushed the whiskey glass in his hand, no one would hear it.But his ring was different. There were gems inside it as well, not just on the surface. A simple matter for any crafter worth their salt. This method concealed the true nature of the gem from casual onlookers, but Tyler was not a commoner when it came to magic.From the first day he met Lincoln, he had sensed the gem inside the ring.It was so powerful that if Lincoln threw the glass against the wall or the door, far away from his own body, it would not make a sound.Transference.It was not a common gem ability, but Lincoln was not a c
Chapter 23
After the inspection and the long dinner with Lincoln, Tyler made his way home. The mafia boss had given him a lot to chew on, and he needed to face his real business with the Kramers soonest.Things were moving fast, and he had to stay ahead.He knew that his enemies were not children or halfwits.They were the most powerful family in the world – in the legal world. And they had held on to their wealth not by luck or right. The truly powerful were not lucky; they were tactful, and Edward Kramer was not a fool.Moreover, he had been playing the power game far longer than Tyler. However, Tyler had learned a thing or two from the man himself during the year the Lord had made him work at his side.Back then, Lord Kramer had intentionally deprived him of the education he had sought for himself, forcing him to stay behind at Kramer Estate after his mother had been discharged from the hospital.First, it was to work at the Estate in his moth
Chapter 24
About the time of the package deliveries, the Kramers were having breakfast.The newspapers were filled with the talk of the previous day’s incident. Thanks to the reporters who had attended the launch the day before, the news was not only detailed, it was mixed with real reactions and responses from real parties closely related to the incident.The launch had been cancelled and Master Kramer, the headliner, had never shown up, but all that did was add fuel, as it were, to the ‘fire.’Pure press gold.‘Kramer mine ablaze!’‘Kramer mine collapses!’‘Kramer safety issues?!’Every type of insinuation was being thrown around in various news headlines.At the breakfast table, the Lord of the Manor was seated brooding darkly. His wife and son were in attendance.The servants were in attendance. Seven in all, three men, four women.The storm could be felt in every corner of the opulent, large dining room.But Lord Kramer was yet to say a word.Mother and son gazed silently at each other. No
Chapter 25
Aides were not servants.If the world were a farm and nobles were the owners of that farm, servants would be comparable to dogs – loyal, protectors, who could be kicked from time to time.Aides, on the other hand, would be comparable to horses – task specific, independent, who could be whipped as their master rode them to fulfil that specific task.The man’s gaze did not have to be averted, as with servants. But he had been whipped and was taking precautions to avoid, or limit, a second occurrence.In addition, while servants were indentured and mostly came from the lower classes, aides were staff. Regular, normal staff, but mostly came from higher classes.They were like high-level interns. If they did well, they went on to head divisions or entire companies for their Masters. Or they went back to their own families and applied their knowledge.Sandy Patellia was the son of Baron Kenston Patellia, a former aide of Edward Kramer’s who had moved on to sit on the Board of three Kramer c
Chapter 26
“Fine. But if you interfere with my plan, or my process, the outcome is on you,” Vincent replied coolly.Edward Kramer’s lips twisted, but he held his tongue.Good… Vincent mused. Keep your fucking comments to yourself.Lord Kramer nodded once, and Vincent relaxed his shoulders. The young man glanced around his father’s room.“Well, once I get breakfast, we should both get back on this. Oh, and, Father,” he commented breezily, then conspiratorially, “do tell mother that it was you who asked for my help, would you? I’m sure she would like to hear it from her loyal, trusted husband.”“Listen, Boy. If I do not make snide remarks, you do not sass me. Understood?”“Come now, Father, I never agreed to that!” Vincent quipped, turning on his heel before his father could say anything more.“Fucking brat!” Lord Kramer grumbled under his breath.His mind went to the reasons for his son’s cutting remarks, and he relaxed.“I think I’ll see Gabrielle tonight,” he murmured.==========Emily decided
Chapter 27
As Emily finished her second Danish, there was a light knock on the door, and the two men she had seen earlier entered the room.“Good day, Lady Jergens,” the slightly shorter, but still tall, man in the lead said politely.Emily knew him.“Raymond,” Emily greeted, standing up and extending her right hand.Raymond took it gently, clasping her hand in his, not really a handshake.“Oh, please, don’t rise on my behalf!” he remarked pleasantly, gesturing for her to sit as he released her hand.Her eyes moved to the other man – Ashley’s company at the launch.The young man was indeed a commoner.His head was bowed in that lower-class way, not something from deference or respect, but rather from something that stemmed from knowing one's place.His eyes were hooded, and he stood behind Raymond Belarnt. Not close like equals or people familiar with each other, but with a gap of at least two feet, like a servant would.“This is my colleague, Tyler Varsen,” Raymond offered politely, introducing
Chapter 29
“What did you say?”“The Kramers are reaching out to outside help,” Harrison repeated his report to his Boss.“Since when?”“This morning.”“Who?”“They are shopping around, but…it feels like a distraction.”“Meaning they already know who they want and are hiding it among a mass of options?”“Exactly, Boss.”“Shit,” Lincoln snapped, punching his table.“Yeah,” Harrison murmured.Amika was silent, filling his chair with his bulk as he read the news highlights.News of the fire has all but disappeared. Taking a back seat to other breaking news.“We expected that,” Lincoln replied as he sat atop his desk, his back toward Harry, as he angled himself facing Amika.Only the three of them were in the office.It was late for them; it had just gone past noon.
Chapter 28
“Well, I must thank you for your time,” Emily said, finally.She turned to Ashley. “I have intruded, and I’m sure you are very busy, after everything,” she continued courteously.“You’re the largest investor in our largest business partner; of course, we must cater to your needs!” Ashley replied brightly, cordially.Emily smiled, and Ashley reciprocated.Both women were silent for an extra second before Emily stood.Ashley, Raymond, and Tyler did the same.“Thank you, Raymond, Ty – Inspector Varsen,” Emily stated as she turned to the men, course correcting when it came to Tyler.She didn’t want to say that name.She didn’t want to hear herself say a name that was so precious to her, out loud, in the presence of these strangers. Not again.Tyler Esteil was her secret, and she didn’t want to have to explain anything about her reactions to s