All Chapters of From Rejection to Royalty: Rise of the Forgotten Heir : Chapter 101
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Chapter 0101 - Departure
Declan said his goodbyes to the other guests in the drawing room. Master Harrison walked him to the entrance hall, still playing the gracious host despite the late hour."Safe travels," Master Harrison said, shaking his hand one final time. "Remember to contact Colonel Mitchell tomorrow.""I will. And thank you again for everything."As Declan stepped outside into the cool night air, he found Charlotte waiting by the steps leading down to where the cars were parked."I thought I'd walk you out," she said.They walked together down the stone steps and across the driveway. Declan's car sat waiting, his driver standing beside it."I enjoyed tonight," Charlotte said. "Well, most of it anyway. Nathan showing up kind of ruined things.""He has a talent for that."Charlotte smiled. "The conversation with you was good though. I hope we can be friends, even if nothing romantic develops.""I'd like that," Declan said honestly.They reached the car and stood there for a moment."I should tell y
Chapter 0102 - Plotting
Back at Nathan Pierce's mansion, the mood was dark.Nathan stormed through the front door and headed straight for his study without acknowledging any of the staff who greeted him. He slammed the door hard enough to rattle the frame.Inside, he paced back and forth like a caged animal. His hands kept clenching and unclenching. His jaw was so tight it hurt.That dinner had been a disaster. He'd gone there planning to humiliate Declan in front of Master Harrison and all those important guests. Instead, Charlotte had defended Declan. Master Harrison had clearly taken Declan's side. And Nathan had ended up looking like the rude, out-of-control one.Worse, Declan knew something about the bribes. Nathan grabbed a glass paperweight from his desk and threw it across the room. It hit the wall and shattered.There was a soft knock on the door."What?" Nathan shouted.The door opened a crack and Laura peered in. "Are you okay? I heard something break.""I'm fine. Go away.""But I thought maybe
Chapter 0103 - Promises
At the same time, in a different part of the city, Frank Chen sat in a dark, smoky bar waiting.The place was a dive. Peeling paint on the walls, sticky floors, the kind of establishment where nobody asked questions and everyone minded their own business.Frank nursed a whiskey at a corner booth, his eyes on the door.He'd been fired from Apex and humiliated in front of everyone. Twenty years of building his position, gone in minutes because of that kid Declan.His hands clenched around the glass. The hatred burned in his gut like acid.The door opened and a man walked in. The man was of average height, average build, wearing a nondescript jacket and baseball cap pulled low. The kind of person you'd forget five minutes after seeing them.The man scanned the bar, spotted Frank, and walked over. He slid into the booth across from Frank without asking."You Frank Chen?" the man asked, his voice rough."Yeah.""You called about a job."Frank looked around nervously. "Can we talk here?""N
Chapter 0104 - Preparations
The next morning, Declan woke to his phone ringing. He grabbed it groggily and checked the screen.Franklin. The Steele family butler.Declan answered. "Hello?""Good morning, Young Master. I apologize for calling so early but I have important updates about your journey."Declan sat up in bed, suddenly more awake. "What updates?""All the arrangements have been finalized. You'll depart tomorrow evening at seven o'clock from a private airfield outside the city. A plane has been arranged to take you directly to the Northern Border.""A private plane?""Yes. Commercial travel to that region is complicated and would take much longer. Your parents arranged for private transport to make the journey faster and more secure."Declan felt something twist in his chest at the mention of his parents. His biological parents. The ones he'd never met."The guide that Master Harrison recommended has also been contacted," Franklin continued. "Colonel James Mitchell. He's been briefed on your situation
Chapter 0105 - The Final Preparations
Declan stared at the phoenix ring on his finger, seeing it completely differently now. What had seemed like an interesting piece of jewelry was actually a key to a whole hidden world.His phone was still in his hand. Franklin hadn't hung up yet."One more thing, Young Master," Franklin said. "When you arrive at the Northern Border, trust the guide Master Harrison recommended. Colonel Mitchell has survived that region for decades. Follow his instructions carefully no matter how strange they might seem.""I will.""The Northern Border is full of dangers that go beyond normal military threats. There are spiritual beasts, creatures that have absorbed so much energy they've become dangerous predators. There are rogue cultivators who've abandoned all morality and prey on travelers. And there are environmental hazards that defy normal logic, areas where gravity works differently, zones where time feels distorted, places where your senses will lie to you."Declan felt a chill run down his spi
Chapter 0106 - The Threat
That evening, Declan returned to the Grand Silverton Hotel to pack for his journey.He'd laid out a small duffel bag on his bed and was sorting through what to bring. Franklin had said to pack light but bring warm clothing. Declan gathered thermal layers, a heavy jacket, sturdy boots, basic toiletries.He was folding a sweater when his phone rang.Unknown number.Declan stared at the screen for a moment, debating whether to answer. Unknown numbers were rarely good news these days.But ignoring problems didn't make them go away.He answered. "Hello?"A voice spoke. Cold, unfamiliar, deliberately distorted. "Listen carefully because I'm only saying this once."Declan's entire body tensed. "Who is this?""Stay away from the Harrison family. Stay away from Apex Financial Group. And leave Boston permanently."The voice was electronic, processed through some kind of software to make it unrecognizable. But the threat was crystal clear."Or what?" Declan asked, keeping his voice steady."Or t
Chapter 0107 - Final hours
The next morning, Declan woke before dawn. His alarm hadn't even gone off yet but his eyes opened and he knew he wouldn't fall back asleep.Today was the day. Tonight he'd leave for the Northern Border.He got up and went through his final preparations methodically. Double-checked his packed bag. Made sure he had his phone charger and the contact information for Colonel Mitchell. Confirmed his passport was in his jacket pocket.The phoenix ring sat on his finger, warm against his skin. The jade charm from Sophie hung under his shirt against his chest.At seven in the morning, his phone rang. Franklin."Good morning, Young Master. I'm calling to confirm that everything is ready for your departure tonight.""I'm ready.""The plane will leave at seven this evening from the private airfield. A car will pick you up at six. Colonel Mitchell will meet you when you land at the Northern Border military base.""Understood."Franklin paused. "There's something else you should know."Declan's sto
Chapter 0108 - Desperation
Meanwhile, across the city in the Reyes family home, the atmosphere was toxic.Tom Reyes sat at the kitchen table surrounded by bills and letters from creditors. His hands shook as he went through them one by one, each piece of paper another nail in their financial coffin.Clarke stood nearby, her face pale and drawn. She'd been crying again. Her eyes were red and puffy."We're going to lose the house," Tom said flatly. "The bank is threatening foreclosure if we don't make three months of back payments by the end of next week.""How much do we need?""Forty thousand just for the house. Plus another twenty for the business loans. Plus the suppliers who are demanding payment. We're looking at close to a hundred thousand total."Clarke made a choking sound. "We don't have that kind of money.""I know."They sat in miserable silence for a moment. Upstairs, they could hear Carlos moving around in his room. He'd barely come out in days except to get food and drink."This is his fault," Clar
Chapter 0109 - Rejection
Tom and Clarke sat frozen, their faces pale as Victoria's question hung in the air."We didn't know," Tom said finally, his voice weak. "We didn't know Declan's true importance. If we'd known he was connected to such a powerful company, we would have treated him better."Clarke nodded quickly. "Yes, exactly. We made a mistake not recognizing his potential. If we'd known what he would become—"Victoria held up a hand, cutting her off. The disgust on her face was clear."So you're admitting that you only care about people based on their usefulness and status," Victoria said coldly. "You're saying if you'd known Declan would be important someday, you would have treated him with basic decency. But because you thought he was nobody, abuse was acceptable."Tom and Clarke both started talking at once, trying to backtrack."That's not what we meant—""We just didn't understand—""It was a difficult situation—"Victoria stood up, signaling the meeting was over. "Apex Financial Group will not b
Chapter 0110 - The Warning
Declan was almost at the hotel when his phone rang. He looked at the screen. The number was familiar. He knew it immediately. Carlos. He almost didn't answer. What could Carlos possibly want right now? Every interaction they'd ever had ended badly. Every conversation between them had been filled with contempt and cruelty, most of it coming from Carlos's side. There was no version of this call that made sense. But something made him press the button. "What do you want?" Declan said flatly. There was a pause. When Carlos spoke, his voice was different. There was no arrogance in it. No sneering edge. Instead, he sounded like someone who hadn't slept properly in days and was doing something that cost him a great deal. "I know you don't want to hear from me," Carlos said. "And I know you have every reason to hang up right now." "Then make it quick." Another pause. Declan could hear Carlos breathing, like he was choosing his next words very carefully. "I need to warn you about some