Chapter 2"Your grandfather is dying. Come reclaim what's yours.”The words hit him like a slap… and he didn't think before rushing out of the hallway. He made his way outside, the cool night air hitting his face.He stopped in the estate's driveway, his gaze fixed on his phone as he booked a ride home. The driveway was lined up with luxurious cars... Mercedes, BMWs, and even a few Lamborghinis. Alex stood there for a moment, the banquet’s lights glowing behind him as he waited for the cab to arrive.In no time, rain began to drizzle, soaking into his stained suit. He lowered his head, ignoring the curious stares from the valets.When the cab finally arrived, he hopped in, locking his gaze ahead, without saying a word. For a moment, he stared out through the window as the message from earlier flashed back in his memory.He looked worried, deeply lost in thoughts as he leaned towards the window, his eyes dull and tired.The driver glanced at him through the rearview mirror, curiosity

Chapter 4She picked up on the third ring, already laughing with someone else in the background.“What do you want now?” She snapped, her voice cold as ice. “I want a divorce.” Alexander replied, his voice calm… like it was the most casual thing he had ever said. “Meet me at Hargrove and Associates, 1221 Green street, at two o’clock. Come along with a pen.”He hung up before Elena could get a chance to respond. At the apartment, Elena dropped the phone and screamed with joy. “Yes! Finally!” She turned to Marcus who was eating cereal on the couch. “He wants a divorce! Today!”Marcus grinned with excitement. “About time. You're finally free, babe!”Elena grabbed her phone and dialed her mother's number, squealing with happiness. “Mother, it's happening! He's begging for a divorce!”Victoria's voice was filled with pure happiness. “Perfect! Take Richard along with you. Make sure that leech gets nothing. I can't wait to see him on the streets.”As soon as the clock hit 2pm, Elena walke

Chapter 6“Alex?” she whispered, her voice soft… trembling with disbelief. “Is that really you? I’ve been hoping to see you all this while… thank goodness you’re here already.”She stepped closer, lifting her hands as if to touch his face, but Alex stopped her, catching her wrists midair.“What can I do for you, ma’am?” he asked, his tone clipped and professional as he let go of her hands.Victoria sprang to her feet and rushed towards him quickly, but the guards stopped her before she could get a chance to reach him.She collapsed to her knees instead, sobbing uncontrollably at Alex's feet. “Alex, son, please you can't do this to us. We made a terrible mistake. We never knew you were this wealthy. You can't take away the contract… our family would go bankrupt.”“I ask again… how may I be of help here?” Alex snapped, his voice more icy now… like nothing they had said made sense to him.One of the guards moved forward and lowered his head before him. “Boss. They had just finished dinin

Chapter 8“I'm leaving, Elena!” Marcus's cold voice thundered in the room. Alex stood by the slightly open door, watching the whole drama unfold. “You don't expect me to still hang around you when it's obvious you've lost everything.”“You're really out of your mind, Marcus.” Elena shot back, her voice hard as steel, trembling slightly. “Everything I did, I did it all for you. I divorced my husband because of you, and now you stand there and tell me what? That you're leaving?”“Oh, is that so?” Marcus turned to face her, his eyes blazing with fury… hatred. “Well, let me make something clear to you, Elena. I have never…ever loved you. You pushed yourself on me the moment I got back from abroad, and I couldn't help but play along.”Elena stood there... frozen... her eyes wide in disbelief, already welling with hot tears. But Marcus wasn't even done yet.“It's not my fault you lost such a good husband. I've only been here for the money… so apparently, since it's all gone now, I suppose

Chapter 10Alex was yet to process what he had seen in the video when his phone buzzed sharply on the table. Harlan and Sophia's phones lit up and vibrated too… almost immediately.They each picked up their phones without a word, their eyes narrowing as they fixed their gazes on the screens.A bright red notification flashed on Alex's screen, with the tag, BREAKING NEWS.He tapped it, and a bold headline appeared across the screen, freezing him in place.‘MR ALEXANDER WELLINGTON: THE ILLEGITIMATE WELLINGTON HEIR.’His face lit up with shock, the words hitting him like a harsh slap. Before he could process the words, a video began to play beneath the headline.A strange, older man dressed in a dark suit appeared in the video. He pointed at the camera boldly, his face blazing with fury… like he was having a heated bash with the person at the other end.“That boy, Alex, was sneaked into the Wellington Estate by his sinful mistress mother. He has no real Wellington blood!”Alex's hands tr