All Chapters of Rise of Marcus Reid: Betrayal to Dominance: Chapter 1
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Chapter 1
Dr. Elena slid the envelope across her desk toward Marcus. Inside was the genetic confirmation he’d been waiting for, the proof he needed to claim his grandfather’s vast fortune.A smile crept onto his face. Soon he’d present this to his granddad. Then Elena spoke up, her tone sharp and cutting.“Looks like your marriage just fell apart.”Marcus blinked. “Excuse me?”Why would his wife’s best friend say something like that? Unease crawled up his spine.“I’m not following,” Marcus said, already reaching for the test results. His stomach dropped the moment he saw the paternity section. The DNA didn’t belong to him. It belonged to someone else entirely.A chill swept through him. His body felt unstable, as if the ground beneath him had vanished.“This can’t be right.”“Maybe you should ask your wife that question instead.”“Where is Sophie?” Marcus’s voice came out sharp, desperate.This test was supposed to validate his inheritance claim. That was the whole point.Elena’s comment made h
Chapter 2
The words glared from the top of the document in bold letters.Marcus hurled the papers back at the attorney and immediately dialed Sophie’s number. To his surprise, she answered.“Sophie, what does this mean? Why is your lawyer handing me separation documents? Divorce papers? After you’ve been unfaithful and manipulating me for years?”It was the first time Marcus had ever raised his voice at Sophie. His patience had evaporated. The anger he’d been holding back came pouring out.“I could take legal action against you,” he said harshly.But a sharp, mocking laugh burst through the speaker, making his eyes narrow with fury.“Listen to you. I’m the Regional Finance Director now, a woman of substantial wealth. You want to pursue legal action against me? You’d end up incarcerated.”“Damn it.” He clenched his fists so tightly his nails dug into his palms. If she were standing in front of him, he would have confronted her physically. He’d lost everything anyway. What else did he have to los
Chapter 3
Marcus found himself at Riverside Park, seeking solitude to process the chaos of the past hours. His chest felt hollow, and he had no sense of direction or purpose. With Sophie’s divorce finalized, he understood he was essentially adrift until he reconnected with his grandfather.“What will Grandfather think of me now? Will he view me as incompetent?” he whispered to himself.He’d deliberately concealed his devastation in front of Sophie, knowing she’d exploit his vulnerability and ridicule him further. The separation itself was agonizing, but failing to honor his grandfather’s expectations compounded the wound.“Perhaps transparency was better than deception,” he reasoned internally. Had he revealed his true identity or assumed control of the Corporation before Sophie’s infidelity surfaced, he might never have recognized her authentic character.“I’m utterly exhausted right now,” he muttered bitterly, letting his hands fall away from his face.Sophie had always possessed significant
Chapter 4
The officers had already secured his wrists with restraints and were preparing to transport him when a melodic voice pierced through the crowd. Everyone’s attention shifted toward a young woman sprinting through the masses toward Marcus and the police.Gasps rippled outward. It was the mayor’s daughter. Victoria Hart, the billionaire hospitality entrepreneur. Compared to Sophie, Victoria was incomparable. Golden hair cascading down, luminous skin with an almost supernatural radiance, eyes that seemed almost otherworldly, sharp cheekbones. Her figure surpassed any runway model Marcus had ever seen. His breath caught involuntarily.His thoughts raced. He mentally sifted through the countless individuals he’d rescued from dangerous circumstances. This face, it registered somewhere in his memory.“You’re…” Marcus struggled to form words, his gaze locked on Victoria.“Yes, it’s me. I apologize for the delay in finding you. It appears you’ve been in some altercation?” Concern shadowed her e
Chapter 5
Marcus applied precise, controlled taps against Mayor Hart’s chest, once on the right side near the cardiac region, then mirroring the motion on the left. He repeated the sequence methodically before transitioning into a deliberate, measured compression technique.The medical team observed in bewilderment, particularly the veteran physicians, exchanging confused murmurs amongst themselves.“What nonsense is occurring here? Someone remove this incompetent individual immediately, he’s only worsening the situation!” one senior doctor bellowed, advancing toward the bedside to forcibly extract Marcus.Victoria instantaneously positioned herself as a barrier, her body shielding Marcus. Her expression hardened into something formidable and dangerous.“Approach him again and I will make you regret it,” she said with absolute conviction.The physician recoiled instantly. If someone as notoriously gentle as Victoria could deliver such a threat, the severity of the circumstance became unmistakab
Chapter 6
“By seeking medical intervention?” The physician’s amusement was evident, prompting Alan to elaborate further.“I need you to fabricate the severity. Document on the medical record that the assault caused critical damage and I sustained extensive facial trauma. It’s transactional. State your compensation.”Marcus smiled beneath his concealment, his expression invisible.“Truly?” His delivery remained casual and relaxed.Alan and his two companions were already animated with excitement. “Elena confirmed Dr. Mitchell is accommodating and flexible. If we’d encountered a rigid practitioner,” Ivy told her mother.Elena was her closest confidante. She’d worked alongside Dr. Mitchell previously at Westbrook. Marcus recognized this and suppressed another internal smile.“This operates through absolute discretion,” Alan continued expansively. “Once I obtain your documentation, I’ll initiate litigation, assault with intent to murder, guaranteeing incarceration.”“Naturally, certainly,” Ivy rein
Chapter 7
Marcus entered the mayor’s quarters to find him already prepared for departure alongside his daughter.Victoria approached him. “Why did you take so long?”“Apologies!” Mayor Hart’s authoritative voice resonated throughout the space. “She mentioned you were accompanying her.”“I encountered someone, my brother detained me extensively.”“He’s present?” Aldric’s interest piqued. “I’d enjoy meeting, ”“Negative, Father,” Victoria interrupted swiftly. “He’s problematic. He despises my companion intensely.”Both Mayor Hart and Marcus registered shock at her phrasing. Victoria’s complexion flushed crimson. “Remarkable!” Mayor Hart observed, examining them both intently. “My daughter, who’s historically disregarded romantic possibilities, appears to be developing affection.”“I’ll provide privacy for your discussion. Return together afterward.” He departed hastily, granting them solitude.Marcus remained motionless. Stunned. Speechless.Once her father exited, Victoria leaned near him, her v
Chapter 8
Witnessing Marcus neutralize over eight muscular, substantially larger adversaries proved genuinely astonishing. The bald operative experienced overwhelming dread. His entire existence had proceeded without defeat, and he’d never envisioned someone of Marcus’s stature could overpower his entire unit so effortlessly.Desperation consumed him regarding Marcus’s genuine identity and capabilities.“Fascinating,” Victoria murmured softly.Her expression brightened with intrigue, and a subtle grin materialized across her features. She discreetly repositioned the firearm concealed within her accessories. Initially, she’d anticipated Marcus would experience difficulty confronting such formidable opposition. Yet he’d dispatched them with remarkable ease, demonstrating superior proficiency compared to her elite-trained protective detail.“Such an impressive, attractive man,” she contemplated internally, exercising restraint from vocalization. She simultaneously recalled her matrimonial pledge c
Chapter 9
Incredible!” Marcus couldn’t suppress his astonishment.Victoria’s proposal shocked him profoundly. Upon closer examination, he recognized her aesthetic distinction compared to Sophie, markedly different.She possessed a more delicate frame, with pronounced chest and hip definition, cascading straight locks, and complexion suggesting extraordinary smoothness. Her skin radiated a luminous quality, indicative of premium dermatological treatment. She emanated an irresistible magnetism capable of captivating masculine attention effortlessly.“What’s causing your bewilderment?” Victoria laughed boisterously, her chest rising rhythmically with amusement as she observed Marcus’s reaction. Her presence emitted an enchanting fragrance that momentarily compromised his concentration.Marcus struggled maintaining visual discipline, finding resistance increasingly impossible. Prolonged observation intensified his discomfort, an inexplicable gravitational pull toward her.“We should postpone this,”
Chapter 10
Sophie suppressed her prepared commentary, offering a constrained acknowledgment instead. Her delivery manifested rigidity, particularly observing Victoria’s proximity. She’d presumed Victoria merely accompanied him temporarily for this gathering.Had someone proposed this represented her estranged spouse’s romantic companion, she’d have dismissed it as fabrication. Yet confronting this reality proved unavoidable.Despite matrimonial dissolution, Sophie experienced unexpected discomfort witnessing Marcus with alternative feminine companionship. A subtle envious sensation infiltrated her consciousness. She dimly recalled his profound emotional attentiveness and his dedicated nurturing. Theodore demonstrated no equivalent temporal investment.“Marcus, do you maintain acquaintance with this individual?” Victoria inquired, her ocular examination traversing Sophie’s entire physiognomy as though conducting assessment. Her intonation carried subtle mockery, suggesting preexisting familiarity