2025-06-15 00:05:22The morning sun barely pierced the thick clouds as a crowd slowly gathered outside the grand gates of Brent Walker’s mansion.
The sprawling estate, once a symbol of his power and wealth, was now the centerpiece of a public auction.The news cameras had arrived early, their crews setting up tripods and lights, ready to broadcast every moment live. Paparazzi clustered near the entrance, and their lenses trained on the ornate gates and the polished marble steps.Whispers buzzed through the crowd like electricity. “Can you believe it? Brent Walker’s mansion, up for grabs.” “From billionaire to bankrupt. What a fall.” “Wonder who’ll buy it.” Inside the mansion, the empty halls echoed with memories of a man once untouchable. Now, it was just an empty shell waiting for a new owner. --- Sarah Chen and Charles Chen arrived in style, stepping out of a sleek bl
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The morning sun barely pierced the thick clouds as a crowd slowly gathered outside the grand gates of Brent Walker’s mansion. The sprawling estate, once a symbol of his power and wealth, was now the centerpiece of a public auction. The news cameras had arrived early, their crews setting up tripods and lights, ready to broadcast every moment live. Paparazzi clustered near the entrance, and their lenses trained on the ornate gates and the polished marble steps. Whispers buzzed through the crowd like electricity. “Can you believe it? Brent Walker’s mansion, up for grabs.” “From billionaire to bankrupt. What a fall.” “Wonder who’ll buy it.” Inside the mansion, the empty halls echoed with memories of a man once untouchable. Now, it was just an empty shell waiting for a new owner. --- Sarah Chen and Charles Chen arrived in style, stepping out of a sleek bl
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The city’s skyline glittered like a jewel under the night sky, but inside the towering Chen Industries building, the real sparkle was on the faces of those gathered in the grand ballroom. Crystal chandeliers hung like frozen stars from the ceiling, casting light over the sea of expensive gowns and tailored tuxedos. Sarah Chen stood near the entrance, a glass of champagne in her hand, her smile bright and practiced. Charles Chen was by her side, his arm casually draped around her waist. Together, they were the undisputed rulers of this night—and, in their minds, the entire city. “Look at this,” Charles said, his voice low and full of pride. “All the city’s power players under one roof. Everyone drinking our champagne, eating our food, admiring our empire.” Sarah’s laugh was light but sharp. “And they have no idea what’s really going on behind the scenes. The city thinks we’re just smart businesspeople, but there’s
131 - THE FALL OF BRENT WALKER
ONE MONTH ON...The small house felt quiet, almost too quiet for a place where so much was about to happen. Brent sat at the head of the old wooden table, his hands folded in front of him. Around the table, his team waited—Lucy, Jessica, Tommy, Adams, Ling, James, Sophia, and little Hope, sitting close by, watching everything with wide eyes. Brent looked at each of them, his face calm but serious. “They think I’m done. That I’ve lost everything. That Brent Walker is finished.” Jessica frowned. “They’re telling the whole city you’re bankrupt. That you have no power left. Everyone’s talking about it.” Brent nodded slowly. “That’s exactly why it’s perfect. No one would expect me to come back from this. The city is celebrating my fall. The media is having a field day. They think the game’s over.” Lucy leaned forward, her eyebrows raised. “But you want to stay hidden? Work in the shadows? No big moves in publi
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Silence scared them more than noise. Sarah sat in her office, watching Charles pace. Three months since they'd heard from Brent. Three months of nothing. "He's planning something," Charles muttered. Again. Always the same words. Sarah stared at her phone. No messages. No threats. No warnings. Just silence. "Maybe he's really gone," she said. Not believing it. Charles laughed. Sharp. Angry. "You think he's gone? After everything?" Their empire was growing again. New factories. New trucks. New deals. All because Brent Walker 'disappeared'. "We're stronger now," Charles said, looking out at their buildings. "Bigger than before." But his eyes kept checking shadows. Kept watching corners. Robert Chen walked in, holding papers. "Another company bought. Right next to Walker Industries." They were taking eve
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The newspapers loved writing Brent Walker's rumoured fall. "FALLEN BILLIONAIRE LOSES EVERYTHING?" "BRENT WALKER: FROM HERO TO ZERO" "CHEN INDUSTRIES TAKES OVER WALKER EMPIRE" Sarah read every story. Every lie. Every trap. Because that's what they were. Traps. She sat in her office, watching Charles give another TV interview. "Brent Walker?" He laughed on screen. "Old news. The city has moved on." The reporter nodded. "Some say he's planning a comeback." "Let him try." Charles smiled his shark smile. "We own everything now. His buildings. His companies. His power." Sarah turned off the TV. Couldn't watch anymore. Their PR team worked overtime. Pushing stories. Spreading rumors. Making Brent look finished. "Public opinion is everything," Charles told them. "Make them believe he's done." And people did
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The President loved money. Everyone knew it. Sarah and Charles sat in a fancy office, watching him count their donation. Five million dollars. All clean. All legal-looking. "This is... generous," the President said, smiling his TV smile. Charles leaned forward. "We believe in your vision, sir." Sarah stayed quiet. Let Charles do the talking. He was good at lying to powerful people. The President touched the check again. "And you want...?" "Nothing much." Charles shrugged. Casual. Practiced. "Just some help with permits. Health inspections. Small things." The President nodded slowly. "Those inspectors can be... difficult." "Very difficult," Charles agreed. "Especially at night." They all knew what he meant. Night inspections. Surprise visits. Brent's people, watching their factories. Sarah watched the President think. She could almost
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