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Penelope Dominic
Bruce opened his mouth, but no words came out at first. He could feel the intense gazes of everyone at the dining table fixed on him. "I... what are you talking about?" Bruce said, his voice slightly strained. "Bruce Dominic Shepherd—the trillionaire? Of course I wouldn't be him. I'm just a regular guy."Daniel didn't blink. His eyes remained fixed on Bruce. "That's exactly what a guy like him would say." Daniel paused and leaned forward slightly. "I don't believe your name is Lazarus. From the moment I laid eyes on you, I knew you were my late sister's son."The room fell silent. Margaret's fork clattered against her plate, her hand flying to her mouth. Eleanor gasped, her eyes wide as she stared at Bruce."Oh my God," Margaret whispered. "It's true. Look at his eyes. He has Penelope's eyes. How could I have missed it?"Bruce felt the walls closing in around him. He had prepared for this moment, yet he couldn't find it in himself to reveal the truth. But now that it was out in the
The Dominic dinner
It was a calm, beautiful evening as Bruce pulled up to the gates of the Dominic family's new residence. A couple of days ago, Peter bought a six-bedroom mansion and furnished it to comfortably house his entire family. Bruce stepped out of his car, holding a basket filled with fresh fruit and a bottle of fine wine. He had barely reached the front door when it swung open, and Peter emerged with a wide grin. "Lazarus! You made it!" Peter said, clasping Bruce's hand and pulling him into a brief embrace. "I was starting to think you'd forgotten about us." Bruce chuckled as he handed over the gifts. "I wouldn't miss this for the world. How's your father settling in?" Peter beamed, his voice filled with happiness. "He's doing great. The doctors said he's made a full recovery. Being home has done wonders for him." He gestured for Bruce to follow him inside. "Come on, everyone's here. My aunts arrived yesterday, and they've been dying to meet you." Bruce's heart quickened as he stepped
The lawsuit
Harold's face contorted with rage and shock. His hands trembled at his sides as he grabbed his son by the collar, yanking him close."What did you just say?!" Harold shouted, his voice breaking with anger. "Our bank lost one hundred million dollars? How is that possible?!"Holland's face was pale, his voice shaky. "It happened so fast, Dad. While you were still in police custody, the bank started bleeding money. Our stock value took a nosedive. Panic spread through the board like wildfire."Harold released his son's collar and staggered backward, his hand pressed to his chest. "No, that's not possible. Our bank is too strong to collapse overnight. Who would dare—""There's more, Dad," Holland interrupted, his voice low. "One of our hotel chains downtown had a fire break out this afternoon. They said it was an electrical failure. The entire building was reduced to rubble by the fire. That's $25 million gone in an hour."The color drained from Harold's face. His breathing became shallow
A hundred million
Later that afternoon, Peter headed to the hospital to see his father. He gently knocked on the door of his father's private room before stepping inside.His father, Daniel Dominic, sat up in bed, a warm smile spreading across his face when he saw his son. He looked healthier than he had in years. Color had returned to his cheeks, and his eyes now held a spark that had been missing for far too long."Peter!" Daniel exclaimed, gesturing for his son to come closer. "I was wondering when you'd visit. How's the restaurant?"Peter pulled up a chair and sat beside his father's bed. "Dad, you're not going to believe what happened today."Daniel leaned forward, curiosity gleaming in his eyes. "Tell me everything."Peter started filling his father's ears with details about Harold West's confession, Agent Morrison's apology, and the assurance that the investigation would be closed within forty-eight hours.With each second that passed, Daniel listened in stunned silence, his eyes growing wider.
confession
Harold's laughter echoed off the walls of the lavish office, mockingly. Agent Morrison exchanged a confused glance with her colleagues. Bruce stood perfectly still, watching in silence.Harold laughed heartily for a long while before finally slowing down, wiping an imaginary tear from his eye. His laughter died abruptly and a cold, venomous glare took over his face."I don't know this man," Harold said, his voice thick with contempt. "I've never seen him before in my life. He's clearly deranged, and I demand you remove him from my presence immediately."Agent Morrison's face tightened. She turned to Bruce, her expression hard. "Mr. Mann, I think it's time we leave. This was a mistake."She grabbed Bruce's arm, pulling him toward the door. "I'm terribly sorry for the disruption, Mr. West. We'll be going now."Harold cocked his chin up. "See that you do. And if that man ever steps foot in my building again, I'll have him arrested for trespassing."Bruce allowed himself to be guided towa
Bruce's accusation
Peter's face went white, surprised at Bruce's claims. "But how? The restaurant was locked, and the alarm system was activated. How could he possibly—""He has connections," Bruce interrupted. "He could have hired someone to break in, plant the evidence, and leave without a trace. He knows that with these allegations, your reputation is ruined. You can't do business with a tainted reputation like this."Peter sank down against the wall, his face buried in his hands. "This is it, isn't it? All that we have built is now gone, just like that."Bruce shook his head firmly. "No. It's not over yet. I'll take care of this."Without saying another word, Bruce turned and walked straight to the lead investigator—the stern woman who had been talking with Peter earlier.She was inspecting the mysterious container when Bruce came up to her."Excuse me," he said. "I need to speak with you."The woman looked up, her eyes narrowing slightly. "And you are?""Lazarus Mann," Bruce replied. "I'm the deput
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Reader Comments
is Bruce breaking his words?. saving Lucy and Tyler is understandable. but going into Lucy's side again.....???