REBIRTH TO BECOME TRILLIONAIRE HEIR

Chapter 6: The Calm Before the Storm

Kelvin's Pov 

Mary’s voice is firm as she speaks to her mother over the phone. “After attending the Eclipse Group anniversary celebration with Justin tomorrow, I’ll make sure he teaches Kelvin a good lesson. He won’t get away with humiliating us.”  

I can hear my mother, Sarah, sigh in relief on the other end of the line. “Good. That boy needs to be put in his place. But are you sure Justin can handle him? That woman with Kelvin seemed too powerful.”  

I force a confident smile, though my heart races with unease. “Justin’s father has already received inside information about the event. The new chairman of Eclipse Group will make an appearance tomorrow, and Justin’s family is well-prepared. Their project proposal has nearly been approved. Once the chairman signs off on it, their cooperation will be official. After that, Justin’s family will move up from being a third-tier family in the city to a second-tier one. We’ll all benefit from their rise.”  

Sarah’s voice brightens. “That’s wonderful news! Once Justin’s family rises, we’ll finally get the respect we deserve. That Kelvin won’t even stand a chance.”  

My sister, who’s been listening in, chimes in excitedly. “We’ll finally be able to live the life we’ve always wanted to live. No more struggling, no more looking down on us!”  

I nod, though my mind is still preoccupied with thoughts of Kelvin. I thought he was dead. How did he survive? And who was that woman with him? I push the questions aside, focusing on the plan. “Just wait until tomorrow. Everything will change.”  

Meanwhile, inside the herbal store, the owner is doing everything he can to calm Lydia’s anger. After firing the manager and clerk, he turns to me with a deep bow.  

“Please, accept this Soulroot as a token of our apology,” he says, his voice trembling. “We deeply regret the inconvenience caused to you and Ms. Lydia.”  

I glance at Lydia, who gives a slight nod. I don’t refuse the offer, taking the herb with a quiet “Thank you.”  

As we leave the store, Lydia’s expression is unreadable. “You handled that well,” she says as we step into the car. “But remember, Kelvin, this is just the beginning. Tomorrow, you’ll take your place as the chairman of Eclipse Group. The real challenges are yet to come.”  

I nod, my grip tightening on the Soulroot. I can feel the energy radiating from it, a reminder of the power I’m beginning to unlock. I take a deep breath, letting her words sink in. She’s right. I’ve spent my entire life being looked down on, being treated like I’m nothing. But that ends today.

Tomorrow, I’ll take over Eclipse Group. Tomorrow, I’ll face Justin and his family. And tomorrow, I’ll show the world that Kelvin is no longer the weak, helpless orphan they once knew.

That night, in the villa my father prepared for me, I begin my cultivation. I prepare the Soulroot carefully, following the techniques that have flooded my mind. The process is intricate, requiring focus and precision, but I feel a strange sense of calm as I work.  

As I consume the herb and begin practicing the cultivation techniques, I feel a surge of energy unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It’s as if every cell in my body is awakening, vibrating with power. Hours pass, but I don’t feel the slightest bit tired. By the time the first rays of sunlight peek through the windows, I feel stronger, sharper, and more alive than ever before.  

The next morning, I dress in a tailored suit Lydia prepared for me. As I look in the mirror, I barely recognize the man staring back. Gone is the timid, uncertain orphan. In his place is someone who radiates confidence and power.  

Lydia meets me at the door, her expression as composed as ever. “Ready?”  

I nod. “Let’s go.”  

The Eclipse Group headquarters is a towering skyscraper in the heart of the city, its glass façade reflecting the morning sun. 

Inside the grand lobby, employees and guests move about, their conversations hushed but excited. The anniversary celebration is clearly a major event, and the air is thick with anticipation.  

Lydia leads me to a private elevator, bypassing the crowds. As the doors close, she turns to me. “Remember, today is about more than just taking your place as chairman. It’s about showing the world who you are.”  

I take a deep breath, my mind focused. “I’m ready.” I straighten my shoulders, my gaze steady. I’m no longer the orphan who was betrayed and left for dead. I’m the son of the most powerful man in the world, and today, I’ll claim my rightful place.  

As I approach the entrance, I run into Justin and Mary. 

When Justin and Mary see me, their shock is palpable. Justin’s eyes widen, and Mary’s jaw drops, but it doesn’t take long for their surprise to turn into mockery.