All Chapters of The Rise Of The Orphan Billionare: Chapter 21
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CHAPTER 21 : The Weight Of Legacy
The following months marked a turning point for Nelson. Life after the party wasn’t just about fame or recognition anymore — it was about purpose. He had stepped into a new chapter, one that demanded more than words or charm. For the first time, he was truly facing what it meant to be part of the Cassius family. Every morning, Nelson woke before sunrise, dressed sharply, and followed his grandfather into the family’s towering glass office downtown. The Cassius Empire stretched across industries — finance, construction, technology, and real estate. Nelson felt the weight of generations pressing on his shoulders. Yet, strangely, it didn’t scare him. It fueled him. He started from the bottom, sitting quietly in meetings, absorbing every detail — the negotiations, the strategy, the way his grandfather’s calm voice could turn tension into respect. Slowly, Nelson began to speak up. Sometimes his ideas were dismissed, other times, they silenced the entire boardroom. “Not bad,” his grand
CHAPTER 22 : Pride Before A Fall
The morning sun had barely touched the city when the headlines hit every screen. “Parks Industries Faces Financial Collapse!” Kyler’s phone wouldn’t stop vibrating. Missed calls. Dozens of messages. Panic. He stared at the glowing words again and again, his chest tightening as reality sank in — his father’s empire was falling apart, brick by brick. He threw on a jacket and rushed out. The corridors of the house felt colder than usual, servants whispering, eyes heavy with pity. He didn’t care; he needed answers. He pushed open the office door without knocking. “Dad, what’s all this about? What are these rumors — fraud, debts, failed contracts? Big firms are already cutting deals with us!” His father didn’t reply. He just sat there, eyes fixed on the TV. The reflection of the news headline burned on his glasses. The man who once commanded boardrooms now looked empty — tired, broken. “Dad, I’m fucking talking to you!” Kyler’s voice cracked, frustration mixing with fear. He moved
CHAPTER 23 : The Storm
The morning breeze was calm, yet something in the air felt heavy — like the city itself knew a storm was coming. Nelson stood by the window of his office, staring at the skyline that stretched endlessly before him. The Cassius Empire was at its strongest peak, but his heart felt uneasy. Lately, he had been having strange dreams — his childhood home, the sound of his mother’s voice, then flames, and darkness. Every time he woke, his hands trembled, and a chill ran down his spine. He turned when Tony, his assistant and the man who once rescued him, entered quietly. “Sir,” Tony said, holding a small brown envelope. “This came in the morning courier. It’s marked private. No return address.” Nelson frowned. “Private? From who?” Tony shrugged. “I checked the handwriting — it’s old, maybe someone from the family’s early days.” Nelson took the envelope. The paper was aged, edges yellowed. He hesitated for a moment, then tore it open. Inside was a single photograph — one he had never se
CHAPTER 24 : The Enemies Revenge
The night after the storm of truth weighed heavier than anything Nelson had ever known. The city below glowed faintly through his window, but all he saw in that reflection was the face of betrayal—his uncle’s smug smile burned into his mind. Sleep refused to come. Every time he closed his eyes, memories of his parents, their death, flickered in flashes that didn’t add up anymore. Now, with what he’d just discovered, everything seemed to have a darker meaning. Jane sat quietly on the couch, watching him from across the room. “Nelson,” she said softly, her voice careful like it might shatter him. “You need to rest. We’ll get through this together, okay? You’ve carried enough pain for one lifetime this shouldn't bother you much.” He looked up, trying to smile but failing miserably. “Jane… I just keep asking myself—why now? Why did he hide it all this time?” Jane walked over, wrapping her arms around him. “Because people like him always think they can bury the truth forever. But th
CHAPTER 25 : Voices Of The Wolves
The Cassius mansion was unusually quiet that morning. Even the sound of the fountain outside seemed distant. Nelson stood by his window, staring at the skyline he once ruled with ease. Now, every deal felt like a battlefield.He already knew who was behind the chaos — his uncle and Kyler. The betrayal didn’t surprise him anymore. What hurt most was how calculated it all was. Every rumor, every fake report, every investor pulling out — it all had their fingerprints.“Grandfather, three contracts gone overnight,” Nelson said, walking into the study. “They’re closing in faster than I expected.”The old man didn’t look up from his papers. “That’s what happens when wolves smell blood. They think the Cassius family has gone soft.”Nelson’s jaw tightened. “I’m not letting them win. Not after everything they took from us.”His grandfather leaned back in the chair, his voice firm but calm. “Then fight wisely. Not with emotion — with control. Remember, the most dangerous man in the room is the
CHAPTER 26 : The Hunt
Bum bum bum.The security alarm screamed through the mansion like a wild animal. Guards jumped from their posts, knocking over chairs, radios crackling. One voice cut through the chaos.“Our security system has been breached! Every guard on post—secure the mansion! I repeat, secure the mansion!”Nelson was already out of bed before he knew it. His heart was punching against his ribs. The sound ripped him awake faster than any nightmare. He ran barefoot down the corridor, not bothering with a shirt.Jane’s room—empty. The bed untouched since last night. Her perfume still in the air, but she wasn’t there. Nelson’s breath hitched.“Jane!” he yelled, voice raw. “Jane, where are you?”He barreled into the bathroom and froze. Drops of blood marked the marble floor like a trail. Panic slammed into him with the force of a wave. He dropped to his knees and stared at the drops, then up at the ceiling, as if it could tell him what happened.“Guards! Search the whole area—now!” Nelson shouted, vo
CHAPTER 27: The Prize
Sir, we have tried our best. We have looked everywhere — all the locations, even CCTV have been checked — and all the places we traced show no trace. But, sir, we can assure you that we are trying our best. “Trying your best?” Nelson shouted angrily as he hit the table. “Don't tell me you are trying your best — my fiancée has been kidnapped for three days now and you are telling me you have tried your fucking best, "sir please be calm we assure you we will get her back" Nelson, with all the pain inside him, shouted back. His eyes showed the hurt; every vein in his neck stood out as if he was ready to fight. “Don't tell me to calm down, okay? How do you expect me to be goddamn calm when someone I'm supposed to marry is kidnapped?” Miguel and Robby quietly held his shoulders and tried to soothe him. “It's okay. Jane's fine. Let's just go home and make a better plan.” Robby went back to one of the officers. “Officer, we know you're trying, but please—you have to do better. My
CHAPTER 28: Price For Love And Riches
Nelson pulled up at the block alone, the cold night air biting against his skin. He knew damn well it was a setup—Kyler and his fucking uncle were behind this shit—but he didn’t care. Jane’s face was all over his head, her voice echoing in his mind, and he was ready to burn the whole damn city if that’s what it took to get her back. The street was quiet, too quiet, the kind that made your gut twist. He tightened his fist, looked around once more, then dialed the number. After the beep and two, Nelson saw a figure slide out from the shadows — a man in a black hood, movement like a cat. He couldn’t make out the face, just the shape. The man came up on him slow, hands empty but dangerous. Nelson’s hand tightened on the bag of cash as the guy reached for it. “Hey —” the guy tried, voice low. He lunged for the bag. Nelson didn’t hesitate. Years on the streets had taught him to move quick. He shifted his weight, used a little technique Miguel showed him a long time ago, and shoved the
CHAPTER 29 : Bloody Night
Nelson’s head was pounding like a damn drum. Every sound in that room echoed deep inside his skull. The rusty chains on his wrists rattled each time he tried to move, cutting into his skin. His vision was still blurry, but he could make out Jane beside him—pale, weak, her eyes swollen from crying. Seeing her like that made something burn hot inside him. Kyler’s laughter still echoed in his ears. That bastard had finally shown his true colors, and Nelson was done pretending. He wasn’t scared anymore. He just wanted blood—Kyler’s and his uncle’s. They thought they’d won, but Nelson still had fire left in him. He was going to break free, even if it killed him. Beep. Beep. Beep. A small red light blinked faintly on Nelson’s shirt. “Nelson… what’s that blinking on your cloth?” Jane asked weakly. Nelson looked down and froze. “Shit,” he muttered under his breath. It was a tracker. Miguel and Robby must’ve planted it on him. “Damn it,” Nelson hissed. “I told those idiots not to. They’
CHAPTER 30 : Just A Little While And They Will Pay
The ambulance doors slammed shut, and the flashing red lights washed over Nelson’s face as he sat on the back bumper, breathing hard. His wrists were still marked from the chains, his shirt smelled like dust and blood, and his whole body felt like it had been dragged through hell. But none of that mattered. The only thing echoing in his mind was one thing:They escaped.Kyler.And his uncle.Those two devils were out there somewhere, running free, laughing like all of this was a damn game. Nelson clenched his jaw so hard it hurt. If the police had come just a few minutes earlier, he would’ve watched both of them hit the floor. But no — they slipped away again. Like fucking cowards.Jane was being treated inside the ambulance, Miguel was on the ground holding his arm as medics wrapped it, and Robby was pacing back and forth, cursing under his breath. But Nelson just sat there, staring at the warehouse like he could still hear the chains rattling inside.“Bro… you good?” Robby asked qui