THE ASCENSION OF THE LEGITIMATE SUCCESSOR

CHAPTER 5

Dorothy's heart raced as she rushed out of her office, into the chaos. What she saw made her blood run cold...

A group of protesters, armed with signs and determination, had stormed the building, demanding justice for the families evicted from the Nirvana estate. They accused Wallace Investment and Properties of greed and corruption, and of prioritizing profits over people. Dorothy's eyes scanned the crowd, searching for a leader, a face to confront. But it was then that she saw him - a young man, his eyes blazing with conviction, his voice ringing out across the hall...

"You may have power, Dorothy Wallace, but we have the truth on our side. And we won't back down until you face justice!"

Dorothy was stunned to sight protesters within the walls of The Wallace company, her world began to unravel as the commotion even grew hotter on the premises.

The young man's words echoed through the hall, his gaze locked on Dorothy with a fierce intensity. She felt a shiver run down her spine as she realized this was no ordinary protest. This was personal.

"Who are you?" she demanded, her voice firm but laced with a hint of uncertainty.

"I'm Alex, the son of one of the families you evicted from Nirvana estate," he replied, his voice unwavering. "And we're not going away until you face the consequences of your actions."

Dorothy's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with strategies to defuse the situation. But before she could respond, Alex pulled out a stack of papers from his backpack and began distributing them to the protesters.

"What's this?" Dorothy asked, her voice rising in alarm.

"The truth," Alex replied, his smile cold and calculated. "Documents showing the illegal dealings, the bribes, the lies. You may have thought you covered your tracks, Dorothy, but we have the evidence. And we're going to make sure the whole world sees it."

The protesters began chanting, their voices growing louder and more insistent. Dorothy's world was crumbling around her, her carefully constructed facade beginning to crack. She knew she had to act fast, to regain control of the situation before it was too late...

Dorothy's eyes flashed with anger as she snatched the papers from Alex's hand. "These are fake!" she spat, her voice venomous. "You're just trying to discredit me and my company!"

Alex smiled calmly. "The truth is hard to deny, Dorothy. And we have the proof right here."

The protesters began chanting louder, their voices echoing through the hall. Dorothy's face twisted with rage as she realized she was losing control. She turned to her security team, her eyes flashing with urgency.

"Get them out of here! Now!"

The security guards moved forward, their faces stern and unyielding. But Alex and the protesters refused to back down. They stood firm, their determination and conviction palpable.

As the standoff continued, the consequences of the protest began to unfold. The evidence revealed in the documents sparked a media frenzy, with news outlets and social media platforms buzzing with the story. The public began to question Wallace Investment and Properties' integrity, and the company's stock prices plummeted.

Meanwhile, Alex's backstory began to surface. A brilliant and driven young man, he had always been passionate about social justice. His family's eviction from the Nirvana estate had sparked a fire in him, and he had dedicated himself to exposing the truth and fighting for the rights of those affected.

As the situation spiraled out of control, Dorothy's world began to crumble. Her reputation, her company, and her very legacy were all at stake. She knew she had to act fast, to find a way to salvage what was left and regain control...

As the chaos continued, a sleek black car pulled up outside the building. A tall, imposing figure emerged, his eyes fixed on Dorothy with an unnerving intensity.