All Chapters of The Hidden King: Rise of Hercules: Chapter 11
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Deals with the In-Laws
He took a step back and gave a nod. “I'll just grab a cab,” he told him.Alfred gave a quick nod of understanding. “I'll see you soon, right?”“For sure,” Alex smiled. “I actually just lost my gig, so I need a fresh start. Your company would honestly be the perfect cover to keep a low profile.”“Awesome,” Alfred said. “Roll up to P.K. Corporation tomorrow. I'll make sure we carve out a solid spot for you.”“Appreciate it, I'm heading out,” Alex said.“Hang on a second,” Alfred reached inside his car and pulled out a sleek bottle. “Take this. It's Diva Vodka, runs about a million bucks. Figured you should bring a nice housewarming gift since you're meeting the family for the first time.”Alex took the bottle carefully, treating it like it was made of thin glass. He looked back up at Alfred. “Man, thank you so much.”Alfred shot him a wide grin. “Anytime, Hercules.”He flagged down a cab and took off even before Alfred pulled away. His palms instantly started sweating the second he bega
Search for a Job
Benjamin burst out laughing. “He’s got some real nerve, and I honestly respect that!” he praised.“He’s totally bluffing!” Emma snapped back. “Fine, you asked for it. Go on then, prove you aren't just some broke bum looking for a free meal.”Alex’s grin just got wider. He was Hercules, after all, and he knew exactly what he was doing.Flashing them a confident smile that showed off his teeth, he felt completely secure in his plan. He had already locked down the details with Alfred the day before.He knew Alfred would let him work wherever he wanted for as long as he felt like staying. After all, Alfred answered to him.Turning his back on Nkiru’s parents, Alex walked further into the massive house.He knew he couldn't head back to his own apartment tonight, which meant crashing right here. He didn’t actually know where Nkiru’s bedroom was located, so he relied purely on his gut instinct and bits of gossip he'd overheard from the housemaids earlier.He stopped outside a heavy wooden do
The Fake Cheque
Alex peered closer at the paperwork, doing his absolute best to ignore the secretary glaring at him like he was some kind of disgusting bug crawling across her desk.He brushed it off. He was supposed to keep his cover low-key anyway. Scanning down the options, he noticed several listings marked with distinct stars.He looked up at the secretary, and she immediately whipped her head away to pretend she wasn't staring.“What's up with the stars” he began, though he really didn't feel like pulling teeth to get an answer.“Those mean the position is already filled,” she blurted out, spinning back around with a fake, stiff grin. “Can I get you some coffee or tea?”Alex ignored her completely, watching her shoulders go rigid with frustration.“I'll take the manager spot,” he stated calmly, dropping the file right onto her desk and locking eyes with her.“Hold on a second,” she frowned, her face darkening. “You literally just saw that job is taken.”“Yeah, I did. I asked you about it,” he r
Turning the Tables
Alex didn't blink when Peter ripped that expensive cheque right down the middle. He just stood there, keeping his face totally calm, while the banker stood across the counter wearing a smug, arrogant grin like he had just won the lottery.“Well, look at you, Mr. Big Shot,” Peter laughed loudly, tossing the shredded paper into the trash bin beneath his desk. “Did you really think a bum like you could walk in here with a million-dollar payout? Do us all a favor and go back to dropping off packages where you belong. You're embarrassing yourself.”Jessica giggled behind her computer screen, shaking her head as she watched the whole thing. “Honestly, Peter, what did you expect? People like him will do anything just to catch some attention.”The other customers in the lobby started whispering and pointing, casting cold, judgmental glances at Alex. But none of it fazed him. Underneath his calm exterior, a cold storm was brewing. He wasn't mad, he was just watching a fool dig his own grave.“
The New Manager
Alex stepped out of the sleek black cab right in front of the towering glass skyscraper of P.K. Corporation. The morning sun bounced off the huge metal sign near the entrance, casting a bright, expensive glow over the whole street. He adjusted the collar of his crisp gray shirt, took a steady breath, and walked straight through the revolving glass doors like he owned the entire block.Yesterday, the security guards had tried to block him and Charles had laughed right in his face. Today, things were totally different.The moment the front desk receptionist spotted him walking in, she stood up straight and gave him a polite, nervous bow. She had clearly been briefed by Jane or Alfred about the new management arrival. Alex just nodded back coolly, keeping his hands relaxed in his pockets as he headed straight for the private executive elevators.When the silver doors slid open on the upper management floor, the quiet hum of busy workers hit his ears. People in sharp suits were rushing ba
Confronting the Family
The heavy glass doors of P.K. Corporation slid shut behind Alex as he stepped out into the evening air, sliding his phone into his pocket. His first official day as senior manager had been an absolute whirlwind of spreadsheets, department introductions, and terrified employees trying their best to stay on his good side. But now, the real challenge was waiting for him back across town. He checked his watch. It was just past six in the evening. Time to face the music. Alex hailed a cab and gave the driver the address to the massive Robinson estate. As the car sped through the busy city streets, he looked out the window at the flashing neon lights and towering billboards. Ever since that crazy night with Nkiru, his whole life had turned upside down. He had gone from a struggling guy barely making rent to a high-ranking corporate executi
The Shadow of the Past
The morning sun cast a bright, pale light across the polished wooden floor of the executive office. Alex stood by the giant glass window, staring down at the busy city streets below. His new title as senior manager at P.K. Corporation was official, and the whispers of doubt among the staff had completely vanished after his first full day on the job. Everyone in the building now moved with a quick, cautious respect whenever he walked past. Yet, despite his corporate success and the sudden shock he had given his snobby in-laws the night before, Alex knew the real battle was only just beginning. Getting a desk job was easy. Uncovering the people who had schemed against his family and left him to crawl through the dirt as a delivery driver was the true mission. A sharp, quick rap on the door broke his concentration. <
The Meeting at the Club
The private lounge inside the downtown club was thick with the scent of expensive cigars and aged whiskey. The dim lighting made the room feel like a secret vault, far removed from the bright, sterile offices of P.K. Corporation. Alex sat back in a velvet chair, his face calm and unreadable, while Gregory leaned forward, his massive frame dwarfing the table between them. “You’ve caused quite a stir, Hercules,” Gregory said, his voice a low, raspy rumble that sounded like grinding gravel. He signaled for his bodyguard to step out, leaving the two of them in total privacy. “The board members at your firm are already whispering. They’re terrified. They didn’t expect the sleeping lion to wake up so soon, and they certainly didn’t think he’d walk straight into the front office.” Alex s
The Boardroom Battlefield
The morning air inside the P.K. Corporation headquarters felt heavy, thick with the kind of tension that usually precedes a massive storm. Alex walked through the grand lobby, his stride steady and his posture perfectly upright. Today was the day he had been planning for since he stepped into this office. The board meeting was set for ten o'clock, and he knew exactly which snakes were going to try to bite him. He pushed his way into the executive elevator, ignoring the nervous glances from the junior analysts crowding into the car with him. When the doors opened on the top floor, the hallway was buzzing. Executives in suits that cost more than a small car were huddled together, whispering and checking their watches. They were worried. News of the internal audit he had ordered had leaked, and the rats were starting to scatter. Alex di
The Robinson Revelations
News in the city moved faster than a wildfire in dry grass, especially when it involved someone as high-profile as the new manager at P.K. Corporation. By the time Alex walked back into the Robinson family mansion that evening, the story of the boardroom purge had already hit the local news sites. He didn't even need to say a word. As he stepped through the front entrance, he could see Benjamin sitting in the living room with a tablet in his hands, his face frozen in a look of sheer, gaping disbelief. Nkiru was standing near the fireplace, watching her father scroll through the reports of the board members being escorted out by security. When she saw Alex enter, she put her phone down and walked toward him, her expression impossible to read. Gone was the disdain and the coldness. Instead, there was a deep, unsettling curiosity burning in her eyes.
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