All Chapters of They Mocked The Wrong Man: Chapter 1
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Marcus dragged the heavy furniture bundle up the stairs, sweat soaking through his shirt and dripping down his beard. The delivery guy had literally thrown it at him from the doorway without a word.He pulled out his phone and opened his banking app. The screen glared back at him—four dollars and twelve cents in bright red. He refreshed his phone but the same amount displayed on his screen."Problem, Marcus?"He didn't need to look up. That voice meant trouble. Derek, a junior executive, in the finance department, and his professional tormentor.The suit Derek wore cost more than Marcus's entire month's salary."My deposit's late," Marcus said, keeping his voice level."Oh, I know." Derek's grin widened. "I personally told accounting to hold it. I wanted to see your face when you checked your account. Worth every second."Heat flooded Marcus's face. "Why? I've got bills, Derek. My wife's pregnant.""Did you hear that?" Derek turned to a cluster of interns loitering nearby, his voice d
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Marcus's face paled with shock. He couldn't believe the sight before him. His world crumbled as his woman rode his boss's rock-hard dick like he wasn't even there.She rolled into a climax, squirting all over the walls of the room."Good one today," she whispered with a satisfied smile into Victor's ear when they were done. He grinned."Seems you're hyped today," Victor returned, totally ignoring the fact that her husband was standing right there."Shouldn't I be? It's our lovely anniversary today, isn't it?" She hummed with another seductive moan."Vanessa?" Marcus let out the word from the depth of his pain."Oh! The bitch is still standing there. Should I deal with him?"She turned to Marcus, her expression twisted with disgust. "Is there any way that I can assist you, trash bag? Isn't it quite obvious that you're interrupting a moment here, bastard?"The words growled through her teeth, cutting deep wounds straight into Marcus's heart."Is that really what you have to say?" Marcus
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The parking lot fell into a stunned silence. Every eye fixed on the old man who had emerged from the black Mercedes, his grey and wrinkled face exuding a strange calm, his posture radiating authority that didn't match his simple gray suit.Vince was the first to recover. His shock melted into disbelief, then twisted into mockery and outright rage."Did you see that?" He clutched his reddened cheek, staring at the old man. Then he laughed—a harsh, grating sound. "This fossil just slapped me!"The security team erupted into laughter."Old man, do you have a death wish?" Saint stepped forward, cracking his knuckles. "You think one bouncer is going to protect you?""Maybe he's Marcus's sugar daddy!" another guard jeered."Is this your new strategy, Marcus?" Vince spat blood onto the pavement. "Hiring theatrical bodyguards?"The crowd of employees that had gathered to watch began pulling out their phones, some already streaming live.But Vince's pride was wounded. "You think you can walk o
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The morning sun cast long shadows across the Langford Technologies parking lot as Marcus stepped out of Raymond's Mercedes. The building looked different now. Smaller somehow. Less intimidating."Are you certain about this?" Raymond asked from the driver's seat."I need to get my things." Marcus's voice was steady. "My mother's locket. Some photos. They're still in my locker.""I can send someone.""No." Marcus met his eyes. "I need to do this myself."Raymond nodded slowly. "The bouncer will accompany you.""That won't be necessary."With those words Marcus left. He wasn't ready to reveal his identity yet, at least not until he got a grasp of everything. His enemies and that of his father could still be lurking somewhere. Whispers followed in his wake."That's him.""The guy from the video.""He got Vince sent to the hospital.""I heard his wife was sleeping with Mr. Langford for months."Marcus kept his eyes forward. "Marcus?"He turned. Jessica Park stood in the doorway of the me
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Marcus dragged his gaze across the sea of faces staring back at him, waiting for someone, anyone, to believe the words that had just left his mouth."How can you fire someone that owns this place?"The silence lasted exactly three seconds before Derek's laughter shattered it. Sharp, cruel, and loud enough to echo down the corridor."Own this place?" Derek doubled over, gripping his stomach like Marcus had just told the funniest joke he'd ever heard. "You? YOU own Langford Technologies?"Mark and David joined in, their laughter mixing with Derek's until it became a chorus. The crowd picked it up, rippling through the hallway like a disease. Some laughed nervously, others openly, but they all laughed."He's lost his mind," someone whispered loud enough for everyone to hear."The betrayal broke him," another voice added."This is just sad," a third one chimed in.Marcus's jaw tightened, but he said nothing. He'd expected this. Expected the disbelief, the mockery, the doubt. What he hadn'
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Derek staggered to his feet, hand pressed against his burning cheek. The sting was nothing compared to the rage flooding through his veins.He yanked his phone out, fingers trembling as he dialed."Security, get to the executive floor NOW!" His voice cracked. "I want this man arrested for assault!"Heavy footsteps echoed down the corridor within seconds. Thomas Berg appeared with two other guards, his face professionally neutral as he assessed the scene. Derek's red handprint was impossible to miss."He assaulted me!" Derek jabbed his finger at Marcus. "Look at my face! I want him arrested and charged!"Thomas turned to Marcus, who stood exactly where he'd been, hands at his sides, breathing steady. "Sir, I need you to come with us."Marcus nodded once. No argument. No plea. Just quiet acceptance.Jessica stepped forward, her voice shaking. "He was protecting me! Derek tried to hit me first and Marcus...""Shut UP!" Derek whirled on her. "You're FIRED for defending this piece of tra
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Victoria turned from Derek to face the crowd, her hands trembling with barely controlled rage."Do you understand what just happened here?"Her voice cut through the silence like a blade. Employees shifted uncomfortably, avoiding her eyes."You just watched security escort away the VIP of this company." She paused, letting it sink in. "Not just any VIP. The OWNER. The majority shareholder with fifty one percent controlling stake."Gasps rippled through the crowd.Victoria's gaze swept across them, anger slipping through every word. "Marcus Hayes owns this company. His father was the co-founder. And you all stood here and laughed while he was dragged away like a criminal."She turned sharply to the remaining security personnel in the corridor. "Get Derek out of my sight. Lock him in holding room B until we figure out what to do with him."Derek's eyes went wide. He scrambled toward her, hands reaching."Wait, Ms. Reeves, please! I didn't know! It was a mistake!"His voice cracked, desp
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Warren escorted Marcus out of the station, their footsteps echoing in the quiet hallway. The air outside was cooler, cleaner. Marcus breathed it in, letting it wash away the stale smell of the holding cell."Mr. Hayes."Warren's voice was quiet, almost hesitant. Marcus looked at him."I apologize again for what happened today. It was inexcusable."Marcus nodded but said nothing. There wasn't much to say. Warren had already bowed, already shown his remorse. Words were just words after that.They reached the car, a simple black sedan parked at the curb. Warren opened the door but didn't gesture for Marcus to get in yet."Mr. Chen organized something for you tonight.""Raymond Chen?" Marcus asked."Yes. He's arranged a gathering. A party at the Grand Meridian Hotel."Marcus raised an eyebrow. A party. The last thing he felt like doing was socializing.Warren seemed to read his expression. "It's not what you think. It's a public event, yes, but the real purpose is different."He glanced a
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Victor's shock lasted only a few seconds before he forced it down, buried it beneath a mask of confidence. He straightened his shoulders, smoothed his tie, and let a smile spread across his face.He leaned close to Vanessa, voice low. "What's he doing here?"Vanessa's grip tightened on his arm. "I don't know, but we can't let him ruin this."Victor's mind raced. Marcus shouldn't be here. Couldn't be here. This was an event for business elite, for people who mattered. Not for messengers who delivered packages and mopped floors.But if Marcus thought he could show up and embarrass them, he was wrong.Victor would strike first.He raised his voice, loud enough for the people nearby to hear. Friendly. Surprised. Like running into an old acquaintance."Marcus? Marcus Hayes? Is that really you?"Heads turned. Conversations paused. Curiosity rippled through the nearby crowd.Victor walked toward Marcus with Vanessa at his side, both of them wearing practiced smiles."Everyone, this is Marcus
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"Ladies and gentlemen, the announcement will begin shortly. Please take your seats."The voice crackled over the speakers, professional and clear.Victor exhaled. His shoulders sagged for just a moment before he caught himself and straightened. Relief washed over his face, quickly masked by forced confidence.The crowd's attention shifted immediately. Conversations turned from Marcus to the impending announcement. People began drifting toward their seats, the spectacle forgotten in favor of whatever was about to happen.Victor seized the moment.He raised his voice, loud enough for everyone still within earshot to hear."There's no need to stoop to the level of a peasant."Heads turned back toward him. He had their attention again, but on his terms now."I'm the CEO of a major company. My reputation speaks for itself." Victor straightened his tie, every inch the confident executive. "I've built success. Created jobs. Contributed to this industry."Vanessa stepped closer to him, her vo