Rise of Power: Return of The Pathetic Commoner   Chapter 75: At Will

“SIR.” August, as soon as he got back to his senses, immediately stood up and extended his hand to the old man. “It was nice to meet you here.”The man in front of him was no other than Jake Sandoval— Someone he didn’t expect to meet, especially to approach him, in his lifetime.He was wearing a black business suit, making August have the conclusion that he had just come out from a business meeting.“I can say the same thing,” said Jake as he took August’s hand, and shook their hands together.August smiled, but lightly grimaced as he felt a sudden pain on his hand when Jake gripped it tighter than usual like he was trying to intimidate him at this moment.At this point, he was glad that Jake had the same aura as Charles, so he wasn’t that nervous.Or at least, it doesn’t show for now.“Can I sit here?” Jake asked again as he pointed at the vacant seat in front of August. “I also wanted to ask you about something.”Jake’s voice wasn't that loud, but his words thundered onto August’s h

Rise of Power: Return of The Pathetic Commoner   Chapter 76: Resemblance

AS AUGUST went back to the Remington Corporation, specifically to the CEO's office where he works, he couldn't help but feel the rapid heartbeat in his chest. It was insane, and he didn’t think it would stop for a while now.He breathed heavily as both his hands landed on the table, while his head was directed downward. Dealing with Jake Sandoval was no joke. With that fierce look in his eyes during his departure, August knew that this would not be the end of everything.Rather, it's a start of a bigger mess he didn’t sign up for.“Fuck. Where did I get the guts to do that?” August asked himself as he sat on the working chair and made it turn repeatedly, hoping that the dizziness would calm down his nerves.However, as he remembered how Jake looked at him like he was humiliated, August couldn't help but feel proud of himself. He stepped his feet on the floor to stop the chair from turning.At least, he wasn't as pathetic as before. He isn't easily deceived. He knew how to fight for

Rise of Power: Return of The Pathetic Commoner   Chapter 77: The Meeting

OF COURSE, Myra wouldn’t go into a war without having the proper knowledge and guns to use. She knew August Fordman was— even from the start.As she watched the viral video about August, Bruce, and Samantha, she didn’t hesitate to believe August’s claims.Maybe the first reason was that she had a deep hatred for Samantha for so long, but the second reason is that… she knew Samantha’s desire more than anyone.If Samantha, her sister, abandoned August to be with Bruce, she won’t be shocked. Samnatha’s desire to live in luxury made her a bad person. She abandoned the Evergreen family for the sake of her dreams.“Sister?” August asked. His head tilted to the side in confusion.He got weirded out as every second passed. Samantha told him before that she was an only child. She also told him that she was working hard because of her family. That’s also the reason why he fell in love with Samantha— but it turned out to be a lie.He breathed heavily as the familiar pang of pain traveled onto hi

Rise of Power: Return of The Pathetic Commoner   Chapter 78: Intimidating Aura

“MISS WESTMANCER,” Charles greeted in an authoritative tone, but confusion was also evident on his face. “Why are you here? You have another project to take care of, am I right?”“Yes, sir,” Katie nodded as she immediately went in front and quickly set up the PowerPoint. “I apologize for my tardiness. This will never happen again.”Katie Westmancer is the project manager of the Remington Corporation’s strategy department and Myra’s boss. She’s a forty-two-year-old woman who looked mischievous and pretentious at the same time.One of the reasons why August didn’t choose the Strategy Department in the first place was because of her. He wouldn’t get a rock and hammer it into his head.&n

Rise of Power: Return of The Pathetic Commoner   Chapter 79: Confrontation!

“KATIE,” August called as soon as he reached her position, making Katie raise a brow.She looks at the person in front of her with annoyance and dismay at the same time.‘First name basis? Without honorifics? Did he think that we’re close enough?’ Katie’s lips parted as those thoughts filled her mind. ‘Our age gap is huge! How rude!’August, on the other hand, didn’t mind at all. For him, respect is earned and not given just because they were older, or they were powerful in some organization.And seeing how Katie crossed her arms as she looked at August from head to toe— obviously mocking and judging him by her looks— tells him that s

Rise of Power: Return of The Pathetic Commoner   Chapter 80: Can You Trust Me This Time?

Rise of Power: Return of The Pathetic Commoner   Chapter 81: Emergency Meeting

MYRA WASN’T able to answer immediately. She stared at August for a long time, her lips parted as she was about to say something, only to shut it as fear consumed her. Since Samantha left them, she realized that even her own family could hurt her that much, so what more if it was strangers? She would be disappointed, but not shocked. “I… I don’t know,” Myra finally had the guts to say after a few seconds. She bowed her head in embarrassment because of two things. First, because she let her emotions overtake her, and second, despite August helping her earlier, she couldn’t trust him this time. She expected August to be mad, but she flinched a bit when she felt his hand patting her head. When she raised her head, she saw August smiling at her— genuinely. “Go home for now. You look tired,” said August with pure sincerity. His smile never left his lips, making Myra dumbfounded. However, as she doesn’t have the energy to argue anymore, she just nodded before walking onto the rooftop d

Rise of Power: Return of The Pathetic Commoner   Chapter 82: Leave That To Me

“THE REASON why all of us are here is to brainstorm, and you’ll leave early because you’re going to think of a solution alone?” Sapphire raised a brow. “Sit down, and if you have something to say, say it here— in front of everyone.”‘She isn’t in the mood.’ That’s the conclusion August had in mind. ‘Maybe this problem took a toll on the marketing department as well.’August felt amused and afraid at the same time. Sapphire’s voice was authoritative to the point that Katie couldn’t do anything but went back onto her seat, and bit her lower lip.‘This adopted bitch!’ Katie clenched her fists under the table. She composed herself to think about something, but she couldn’t have any ideas since she wasn’t the one who was generating ideas about her submitted proposals in the first place.Katie’s eyes flickered on the room. Everyone was also trying to think of a solution, but she knew that everyone was waiting for her to speak. It’s because she’s the project manager of the strategy departme