All Chapters of The Illegitimate Heir: Chapter 101
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Chapter 101
The staff kitchen was expansive and fitted with state-of-the-art equipment.The break room just opposite it was decorated with colourful artworks, sturdy tables and comfy chairs.Adrian saw some staff having their drinks and snacks with ease.It confirmed the late chairman had enforced policies that gave workers a conducive environment to thrive. “These are policies worth keeping,” he noted inwardly. Happy employees enhance efficiency, after all.Morrell greeted the staff respectfully before snapping at Adrian to keep up. One of the ladies looked at Adrian in admiration, asking, “Who is he? He is cute.”Morrell, whose average looks were no match for Adrian's, glared at Adrian before answering the lady. “He's just an ignorant intern, miss. Not worth your attention. Do you remember me? I am Morrell from…”“Aren't you just an intern too? Why are you sounding as if your status is higher than his?” another lady sneered, causing mocking laughter from the other two.Morrell's face redden
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He hit the ground with a loud smack, his words cut off in a groan. “…argh!”ending Morrell's statement on a painful groan as his back hit the ground with a loud smack.Morrell's ears rang as pain ricocheted through his body. His head was at Adrian's feet, and he blinked up at Adrian upside down as the latter leaned down.Morrell wanted to scramble backwards in fear, but Adrian immediately placed one foot on his chest, pinning him in place.“Hey, get off!” Morrell struggled to push Adrian’s foot off him.Surprise widened his face because even though Adrian looked like he was casually standing, Morrell still
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Morrell looked at him, thought better of his intended glare, and muttered something beneath his breath that Adrian didn't bother catching.The truth was, he was better at brewing drinks than Morrell's fumbling process. He could finish faster than the twenty-five minutes it took Morrell too. After all, he had lived as an unpaid maid in his home all his life. “I'd be damned if I would let a bunch of snobbish fools treat me the same here,” he vowed.They each carried a tray of the drinks back to their department.The team was no longer in the main office.
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Solana was not only skilled in caricatures.She was also very adept at character concepts and creation.Before the team returned, he and Adrian were engrossed in a discussion that could drive new innovations in Echelon.Solana was just an intern, but she was more talented than Morrell, whose greatest skill was sucking up to superiors and looking down on those he deemed inferior.She really seemed to enjoy character development, and she was animatedly describing a new inspo she had when Henry entered.He scowled at them.He clearly expected them to be wallowing in self-pity for being left out.“Just so you were not informed, an in-company relationship is not allowed. Try it and you are out the door.” He snapped.Solana blanched as she jumped up in panic. “Manager, no. We were just…”“Save…”A buzzing sound from Henry's pocket interrupted his retort.He pulled his phone out with a scowl.His expression immediately changed as he saw the caller ID.He darted a glance at Adrian and left in
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Edward got the message. “Of course not, sir. Her talent will be the official reason.”“And that will be true. You should know I wouldn't recommend someone based on the goodness of my heart, Edward.”“I am beginning to learn that, sir.” The older man responded solemnly.Adrian smiled and added, “Keep an extra eye on Henry. Our man has been busy.”“Yes, chairman. Is he giving you a hard time?”“Nothing I can't handle. It’s almost fun watching him dig his own grave.”“That fool.” Edward muttered in an aggrieved tone. “If not for your instruction, he would have been tossed out and blacklist
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Wondering if he had been paranoid for nothing, Adrian shrugged it off as he stepped into Lowry Mobile store.Lowry's is known in Aurion for offering the best gadgets across all price ranges.His phone was durable, but its scuffed appearance invited ridicule everywhere. Adrian was done with that.He planned to test Echelon’s latest products that evening. His old phone would definitely lag, so he couldn’t delay replacing it any longer.The guards gave his casual yet modest appearance a perfunctory look. Different kinds of people come to Lowry. Not just the well-loaded elites, but some who hit jackpots and decide to spend it all on expensive phones to show off. Some send their staff too.Mr Lowry was a foreigner who was more focused on the money people spend in his store, not how they looked while spending. His staff had learnt that policy well.So, the guards simply scanned Adrian's body according to protocol. No special greeting or bows.“Probably just staff buying for someone el
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His gaze locked onto the branded Lowry bag on the floor.It was significant because they don't just give this black and gold embossed one to just any customer. It is for customers who purchase in millions.And today, they've only given it to one person.He was the one who personally packed…He instantly swallowed nervously as his gaze went to the stairs.A sheen of sweat dotted his forehead as he looked back at the girl thumping her hand on her lap, gathering more attention.The same girl he told to wait by the client's car.He rushed forward, grabbing the
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Winifred's mouth tightened slightly at his arrogance.Nobody spoke to her that way.Much less an unwanted bastard like him.“I see you've grown bolder since we last met,” her gaze raked him from head to toe, slightly surprised he was looking more presentable than before. “Rejection must have done you good.”“I see you've become more delusional, Miss Hawthorne. Let it be clear. You never rejected me. I simply did not choose you. Remember that.”Winifred's hand curled into a fist at the reminder of that.Surely, she would have rejected him if he dared, but the fact that he had chosen that insignificant Vale girl rankled.Daniel had told her Adrian was dying to choose her, which was understandable, as half of Aurion wanted her, not just for her family status, but for her beauty too.Yet, this clown dared to publicly pass her over?She had not had time to settle scores with him and he dared to deliver himself to her?Perfect.Seeing her increasing glare drop the temperature, the manager q
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Winifred's shoulders straightened at the logic of that.“You touched it. That's enough for me. We all know everything you touch is damaged. It's why your family doesn't want you.”Adrian's smile turned caustic. “You seem interested in my family. Don't worry, bat your eyelashes at my brother once and he will fulfil your wish.”“You…”“As for the phone. She crashed into me. She dropped the bag. I never even touched it. So we are done here, right?”The salesgirl looked from one to the other in panic, shouting, “He is lying. He made me drop it.”“What a useless
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Everyone turned to the woman framed in the doorway, the waning sunlight glinting off her jewelled headpin.Mink coat. Flowered gown. Gucci bag and matching pumps.“Who is she?”“She looks rich.”A frown marred Winifred's flawless brow as the lady approached. “Who are you?” she asked in a scathing tone.“Amanda Carter, Miss Hawthorne,” she said with a slight bow.The name was not familiar to Winifred, but a memory tried to niggle at her brain. She was good with faces an