All Chapters of From Rejection to Royalty: Rise of the Forgotten Heir : Chapter 61
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Chapter 0061 - Plans
He gestured sharply to two security guards who'd emerged from the hotel during the commotion. "Escort these individuals off the property. Make sure they don't return."The guards moved forward towards them and Clarke's earlier bravado crumbled. "This is outrageous! You can't treat us like this! The Reyes Family won't forget –""Good," Manager Liu said flatly. "I hope you don't forget. Now leave."Tom and Clarke had no choice but to turn and walk away, still muttering threats and complaints. The guards followed them all the way to the property line, ensuring they actually left.Manager Liu watched them go, his expression hard. Then he turned to Declan and bowed slightly."Young Master, I apologize for that unpleasant scene –"He stopped mid-sentence, his eyes catching movement at the entrance.A car pulled smoothly up to the hotel entrance. Victoria Matthews emerged, her expression serious and focused. She walked with purpose toward where Declan and Manager Liu stood."Declan," Victo
Chapter 0062 - Banquet Plans
Declan leaned back against the sofa, running a hand through his hair. "Honestly?" Declan said, looking at Victoria directly. "I have no experience with this kind of thing."He gestured vaguely. "I've never been in a position where powerful people wanted to curry favor with me. I've never had to manage the expectations of an entire business community. So, I don't know the protocols," Declan continued. "I don't know the proper way to introduce myself to Boston's elite without causing problems or revealing my connection to the Steele family too early. I need guidance on this."Victoria smiled then, a genuine expression that transformed her usually serious face. "That's exactly why I'm here, Young Master. To provide that guidance. Typically, in situations like this, a banquet should be held to inform the various elites of Boston about the situation."Declan nodded as she spoke. She leaned forward slightly. "However, we need to be strategic about how you appear at this banquet. You can'
Chapter 0063 - Ambitions
Tom and Clarke's eyes went wide with shock. Their mouths fell open simultaneously, and they exchanged panicked glances.Tom's face had gone pale. "Carlos, are you absolutely certain? You're saying Declan has gotten close to Richard Sterling's daughter?""Yes," Carlos confirmed, his contemptuous expression never wavering. "I saw them together at the Vanderbilt Club. She was defending him, standing beside him, acting like he was someone important."Clarke's hands flew to her chest. " If Declan has somehow gotten their daughter's attention, if he's managed to worm his way into their good graces, then we could be in serious trouble. The Sterling family could crush us like insects if they wanted to!" implications too frightening to voice aloud.Clarke grabbed Tom's arm, her fingers digging in desperately. "What are we going to do? Should we try to apologize to Declan? Should we reach out to the Sterling family and explain that there's been a misunderstanding?""No!" Carlos cut in sharpl
Chapter 0064 - Scattered Voices
Laura's phone buzzed in her purse almost immediately. Her heart jumped, and she discreetly pulled it out, turning slightly away from the celebrating Reyes family so they wouldn't see her screen.Nathan's response was short and direct: "Yes. Come now. I'll send you my address."A second message followed with the location, an exclusive address in one of Boston's most elite neighborhoods.Laura's pulse quickened. He'd actually said yes. Nathan Pierce had agreed to let her come to his home, tonight, knowing exactly what she was suggesting.She slipped the phone back into her purse, her mind racing. She needed to leave immediately, but she couldn't just walk out without an excuse. Tom, Clarke, and Carlos would ask questions.Laura pressed her hand to her forehead, swaying slightly. "Oh..."Carlos glanced over at her, his excitement about tomorrow's meeting briefly interrupted. "What's wrong?""I don't feel well," Laura said, her voice weak and strained. "I think... I think I need to go ho
Chapter Sixty-Six - The True Owner Arrives
The next morning, Declan woke up in his luxurious suite at the Grand Silverton Hotel. Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting golden light across the room.He stretched, feeling well-rested despite everything that had happened the previous night. Declan got out of bed and walked to the closet where Manager Liu had arranged his wardrobe. Among the clothing hung a custom-made suit that had been specially prepared for today's visit to Apex Financial Group.The suit was impeccably tailored, fitting his body perfectly. But it had been purposely treated to look old and worn. The fabric appeared slightly faded in places, the edges showed subtle signs of wear, and overall it gave the impression of something owned for years rather than freshly made.Declan dressed carefully, adjusting the jacket and checking his reflection. He looked professional but not wealthy which was exactly the image he needed.He made his way down to the hotel's private garage where his bodygua
Chapter 0066 - Morning Revelations
Meanwhile, at the Reyes house, Carlos woke up in an exceptionally good mood. Sunlight streamed through his bedroom window, and the first thing he saw was the gold-embossed recommendation letter from Nathan Pierce sitting on his nightstand.He reached over and picked it up, running his fingers over the expensive paper, the elegant embossing. Today was going to be incredible. Today he would meet the mysterious new owner of Apex Financial Group ahead of everyone else in Boston.Carlos stretched luxuriously in his bed, savoring the moment. Then he turned to his other side, expecting to see Laura sleeping beside him.The bed was empty.Carlos frowned, sitting up. The sheets on Laura's side were undisturbed, perfectly made. She hadn't slept here at all last night.Confusion and irritation flickered through him. Where had she gone? She'd left his parents' house saying she felt ill and needed to go home, but clearly she hadn't come back here afterward.Carlos grabbed his phone from the nigh
Chapter 0067 - Boardroom Tensions
The silence in the boardroom stretched uncomfortably after Executive Chen's muttered apology. His contemptuous expression remained fixed on his face.Declan stood beside Victoria, maintaining his calm composure despite the obvious hostility from several executives around the table.Victoria gestured to the empty chair beside her. "Please, have a seat."Declan moved to the chair and sat down. He could feel multiple pairs of eyes tracking his every movement.Victoria remained standing, her hands resting on the back of her chair."Thank you all for gathering on such short notice," Victoria began. "As I mentioned, tonight we'll be hosting a significant banquet. Many of Boston's elite families will attend, all hoping to curry favor with the new owner of Apex Financial Group."She paused, letting that sink in. Several executives shifted in their seats."This banquet serves multiple purposes," Victoria continued. "It's an opportunity to establish the new owner's presence in Boston's busines
Chapter 0068 - Aftermath
The meeting concluded with Victoria dismissing the executives. They filed out of the boardroom one by one, most of them keeping their eyes down, careful not to draw attention to themselves after witnessing Executive Frank Chen's spectacular self-destruction.The executives disappeared through the doorway, their footsteps fading down the hallway. Soon, only Declan and Victoria remained in the large boardroom.Or so Declan thought.Just as he was about to speak to Victoria, he noticed movement near the doorway. Executive Frank Chen lingered behind, hovering awkwardly just inside the room. He seemed to be gathering his courage for something.Finally, Frank stepped forward, his earlier arrogance completely gone. His shoulders were hunched, his expression apologetic and desperate."Excuse me," Frank said, his voice much quieter and more respectful than before. "May I have a moment?"Declan turned to face him fully. "Yes?"Frank approached slowly, stopping a respectful distance away. He cl
Chapter 0069 - Preparations
Meanwhile, Carlos had been checking his phone obsessively all morning, his frustration mounting with each passing hour of silence from Laura.Finally, just after noon, his phone buzzed with an incoming message.Carlos grabbed it immediately, his jaw clenched with irritation. The message was from Laura."Sorry, I've been busy. I'll see you tonight at the banquet."That was it. No explanation of where she'd been. No apology for disappearing all night. No response to his repeated calls and messages. Just a dismissive "I've been busy" and a promise to see him later.Carlos stared at the message, suspicion flickering through his mind. What had she been busy with? Where had she spent the night? Why was she being so evasive?But he dismissed his concerns almost immediately, shaking his head. He didn't have time to worry about Laura's mysterious behavior right now. Tonight was too important.Tonight he would meet Apex Financial Group's mysterious new owner. Tonight his family's fortunes woul
Chapter Seventy- Arrivals
As evening approached, the grand ballroom of Apex Financial Group's headquarters was transformed into an opulent banquet hall that took everyone's breath away.Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, each one containing hundreds of individual crystals that cast sparkling light across the marble floors below. The illumination created dancing patterns throughout the space, making everything shimmer with elegance.Tables laden with expensive delicacies lined the walls. Caviar, foie gras, imported cheeses, exotic fruits, champagne fountains,every luxury imaginable was displayed in abundance.Elite families from across Boston arrived in their finest attire, stepping out of luxury vehicles in designer gowns and custom tuxedos. The air buzzed with curiosity and speculation about the mysterious new owner of Apex Financial Group.Conversations rippled through the growing crowd, everyone trying to identify who among them might be the elusive figure who now controlled one of Boston's largest