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THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 101
Andrew looked neat in his white t-shirt and black jeans, not forgetting to wear a blue denim jacket to enhance his appearance and make it even cooler. A smile on his face hadn't faded since reading the loving message Ivanka had sent him two hours ago."My morning feels much more beautiful now, I can't wait to meet Ivanka and spend time alone with her."The phone rang, and Andrew, standing in front of the mirror, quickly shifted his attention to the phone lying on the bed. Erica's name appeared, and Andrew raised an eyebrow, showing a hint of disappointment, as he had hoped the call was from Ivanka."Yes, Erica? Have you arrived?""An hour ago, you ignored the message I sent you three times! Hurry up and come here, William hasn't come home yet, right? Don't be careless, I won't take responsibility if William comes home early and you have trouble meeting me!""Calm down, I already told Marcel today that I wanted to spend some time outside alone. I'll be there soon."Andrew ended the cal
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 102
"Hey, how are you? Have you returned? By the way, my wife and I are sailing to a few countries in three days. I hope we can have dinner because it would be too long to wait until we're back." Calvin's message halted Andrew's steps near the black-painted house terrace in front of him."Why do I have to receive so many disruptions just when everyone who can make me happy wants to meet me?""Mr. Andrew, is there a problem?"Andrew quickly put his phone away and shook his head firmly. "So, who wants to meet us today?""Zayn is inside, and we just need to enter this house, Mr. Andrew."Marcel stepped ahead of Andrew and opened the door of the dim-looking house. Dust clung to the doorknob, giving the impression that it hadn't been occupied in a while."Please, come in, Mr. Andrew.""Wow, you seem to know this place very well.""That's right, Mr. Andrew. Zayn asked me to host you."Marcel closed the door again, then he clapped his hands twice, and the luxurious chandelier in the middle of t
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 103
The man with a hooked and crooked nose, resembling a parrot, swung his glass towards Andrew and Marcel as they reached the last step of the stairs."Welcome, welcome, Andrew," Zayn greeted Andrew warmly, immediately shaking Andrew's hand, which was still hidden in his pocket.Andrew looked surprised as his hand was suddenly pulled by Zayn. "Thank you for the sudden hand pull and warm welcome. So, what are we going to do? I have a lot to do today, so I don't want to spend a long time just retrieving wealth that doesn't belong to me."Zayn gave a slight smile and nodded. "Sure, I'm also eager to retrieve the treasure I've guarded for decades. Follow me, Andrew."The three of them walked back to a massive iron door that resembled a giant safe. Zayn turned to Andrew and extended his hand. "Give me your hand, Andrew. We need blood to open this door, William must have told you about it, right?""Blood? What the hell, do you want to kill me and sell my organs on the black market? Come on, th
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 104
Andrew hurriedly got out of the car as he arrived at William's mansion. His phone had been vibrating constantly, calls coming in from Erica, Calvin, and Ivanka. All three of them were taking turns, causing Andrew to feel pressured and annoyed that he couldn't answer those calls."Are you sure you don't want to use the available car, Mr. Andrew?"Andrew halted his steps and looked at Marcel, who was standing beside the car. The honk of the taxi Andrew had ordered caught both of their attention, diverting their gaze to the orange-colored vehicle."No, as you can see, my taxi has arrived, and I don't want to appear too extravagant. Besides, I want to go with my lover. It would be a bit impolite to use Mr. William's car."Marcel nodded. "Alright, then please enjoy your time, Mr. Andrew. And remember, Mr. William will arrive at eleven o'clock tomorrow. I hope you'll be back here before his arrival."Andrew saluted and quickly entered the taxi. Andrew's fingers danced on the keyboard, reply
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 105
"You're just a liar, don't see me again if that's the case!""Ivanka, Honey, you don't understand what I'm doing right now, I--"The call between Andrew and Ivanka had to be disconnected. Andrew's eyes looked resignedly at the call screen, which had now switched to an incoming call from Erica."Can you be patient? I've arrived in front of your house, come out and get into the car quickly. We don't have time, and don't forget to bring the jewelry box of our mother!"Andrew handed money to the taxi driver and quickly got out of the car. The house door opened, and Erica appeared with a furrowed face, annoyed that she had been waiting for Andrew since early morning."Lucky you came, if you keep ignoring my calls and messages, I guarantee I won't bother with you until next week."The younger sister's complaint was met with Andrew rolling his eyes. The siblings got into Erica's car."I sometimes can't believe that you can navigate through c
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 106
The ringing of Andrew's phone caused both Andrew and Erica to focus their attention on the square object near the car's console."Can you answer that call or at least silence your phone? It's the third time it's been ringing, and I don't want to accidentally throw your phone away, Andrew."Andrew reached for the phone and turned off the ringer. He then refocused on the road, trying to locate Calvin's house based on the directions provided."Why didn't you answer it? What could you be talking about that I'm not allowed to hear?" Erica gave her brother a sharp look."It's not just you trying to maintain a good mood, Erica. I don't want to hear complaints, curses, and tears from Ivanka. I told her to stop by after leaving here, but she doesn't seem to understand and wants to vent her frustration on me because I haven't seen her all day."Erica raised both hands. "Fine, I'll choose to stay silent, since I still can't accept her presence."Their gaze now shifted to the side of the road, lo
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 107
The sound of forks meeting the sides of plates was the only noise in the midst of dinner at Calvin's house. No conversation had taken place since the pieces of lamb entered the mouths of the four adults. Erica glanced at the others alternately and noticed that Daniella occasionally looked at Andrew with questioning eyes. It was evident in her gaze. "Well, Mrs. Daniella, I would be delighted if I could get this meat near my house. Sorry, I mean, this food. This is the most delicious lamb dish ever! I apologize if I interrupt while you're eating, I couldn't hold back my praise." Erica smiled warmly while gazing at Daniella. Erica's skill in making small talk was undeniable, as evidenced by her words. Everyone nodded in agreement and began to praise the food on the table. "Yes, I agree. It reminds me of the dishes my mom used to make. I miss her," Andrew added, and Erica glanced at him while still smiling. Andrew's statement was a lie; he had never received lamb dishes from his moth
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 108
The cigarette in Daniella's hand was lit, her red lips appeared to savor the end of the cigarette with delight. The puff of smoke mingled with the chilly night air that was now silent. The only source of sound was the water flowing from the nearby swimming pool at the grand house.Andrew seemed calm as he gazed at the sky. After half an hour of being unable to say anything, he finally managed to stand up and sit next to Daniella by the poolside."How is it going, Andrew? You seem much better now, right? We have some time to talk now, Calvin is in front of the TV watching his favorite movie, and Erica has gone to her room. I mean, it's perfect and fitting to discuss what has happened." Daniella looked at her only child, her eyes still wet from tears.Andrew offered a slight crooked smile. "I'm still quite shocked. It feels like all the craziness that happened has left no traces. Calvin looks calm, and Erica only cried for me, not for the truth about her. Maybe I'
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The first thing Jerome felt was pain.A deep, throbbing ache pulsing through his ribs, jaw, and neck. His entire body screamed like he’d been hit by a truck, then thrown into another. His eyes opened slowly, vision swimming, light stinging.He wasn’t on the ground anymore. He was lying on a couch. A small, warm apartment — pale green walls, faint vanilla scent in the air, and a dim lamp glowing near a stack of books.Not his house. Not his room.And most importantly… not alone.“Hey.”Margareth’s voice cut through the haze.She was sitting in a worn armchair across the room, legs tucked beneath her, eyes red and tired, but focused entirely on him.Jerome tried to sit up, but pain flared in his side.“Easy,” she said, standing quickly. “You hit your head. Or something hit it for you.”He winced as she helped him lean back against the cushions.“What... happened?” he asked, voice raspy.“I found you. In the alley behind those apartments near 8th Street. You were unconscious. Bleeding. A
Season 2-Chp 9
The sun set early that evening, swallowed quickly by the thick layer of gray clouds hanging low over the city. Wind whipped through the narrow streets of Jerome’s neighborhood, making the street signs rattle and the trees moan in warning.It wasn’t the kind of night you wanted to be outside in.And yet, Jerome was walking straight into it.He hadn’t meant to. Originally, he was just going to clear his head with a short walk — five blocks, tops — but something pulled at him. A weight in his chest that refused to be shaken unless he moved his legs, put some distance between himself and that suffocating house.He passed shuttered shops, puddles reflecting broken neon, and a row of parked cars lined like teeth.And the further he walked, the more certain he became.He wasn’t alone.At first, it was just a feeling. A flicker at the edge of his vision. The sound of an extra footstep when his own had stopped. But then he heard it.Soft. Steady. Calculated.A second set of footsteps.Jerome k
Season 2-Chp 8
Tampa’s rain had stopped, but the clouds refused to leave.Jerome walked along the edge of the campus field, his hands shoved into the pockets of a black windbreaker that barely shielded him from the breeze. There was an eerie kind of silence in the air, the kind that made him glance over his shoulder every few steps — not because he was paranoid, but because something told him he had every reason to be.The necklace had been dormant all day.He hadn’t worn it. He’d left it in his backpack, zipped in the inner pouch, wrapped in an old T-shirt like a makeshift sarcophagus. But even in there, it pulsed. It was like hiding a heartbeat — faint but impossible to ignore.Jerome sat at the edge of the bleachers and looked toward the tall iron fence that separated the campus from the back alley. That’s when he saw him.A man. Dressed in all black. Standing completely still on the other side of the fence.He wasn’t doing anything — just watching.Jerome’s first instinct was to pretend he hadn’
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The morning after felt like a hangover.Not the kind brought on by alcohol, but the raw, nauseating fog of a night spent screaming at voices only he could hear.Jerome stared at the ceiling. He hadn’t moved in over an hour. The necklace was still under his bed, where he’d tossed it the night before, and for the first time since receiving it, he refused to wear it.The calm in the house was deceptive. His mother was humming in the kitchen — a soft, nostalgic tune, something old-fashioned that she used to sing when he was younger, when things still made sense. Back when their world, however small and crumbling, had some rhythm to it.Now, it was chaos wrapped in glass smiles.Jerome finally stood and trudged to the bathroom. His reflection looked worse than he expected. His face was pale, his eyes hollow, and there was a faint redness around his pupils. He splashed cold water on his face and stared at himself again.No change.It wasn’t just exhaustion. It was... residue. The kind left
Season 2-Chp 6
Later that night, the rain returned.Tampa streets shimmered under the yellow streetlights, coated in a thin sheen of water. Jerome walked alone down the cracked sidewalk, hands deep in his hoodie pockets, head bowed against the wind.He didn’t even remember how he left campus—only that Margareth had let him go after promising to “talk again tomorrow.” Whatever that meant. His thoughts had been looping all afternoon: the way his hand moved on its own, the blank, terrified look on Ryan’s face, and most of all—the voice.That voice.He stopped walking and leaned against a telephone pole, letting the cold seep into his back. His chest felt tight again, but not from asthma.“Why me?” he murmured.The necklace didn’t answer.But it pulsed. Softly. Once.That was worse.Jerome arrived at the tiny, peeling house he called home and stood in front of the door for a long moment, staring. He hated walking into that place now. Every time he did, it was like the walls closed in tighter. And ever s
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The morning air at campus felt heavy. The Tampa sky was overcast, but the sun still managed to burn through the clouds in the most annoying way. Students rushed down the narrow sidewalks, some chatting casually, others glued to their phones.Jerome walked slowly through the corridor, wearing a gray hoodie pulled low over his face. His gaze was dull, and his eyes looked like they hadn’t seen sleep in days.Which was true.The necklace around his neck now felt like metal fused to his bones. Not painful, but... intrusive. As if the thing refused to be forgotten, even for a second.Margareth had glanced at him several times throughout the morning. They were in the same class for modern literature. Her seat was just one row away, and every few minutes she turned her head, trying to read the expression usually hidden behind his glasses.“Jerome,” she called softly after class ended.He turned to her. His face remained blank.“Are you okay? You look like... like you’ve been holding your brea
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Jerome woke up gasping for air. Sweat drenched his face and body, causing the worn-out T-shirt clinging to his skin to feel like a second, suffocating layer. His eyes darted wildly around the room, struggling to anchor himself—was he still in the real world, or had the nightmare that ensnared him dragged him somewhere far worse?In the darkness of his room, one thing stood out: a faint gleam—the blue pendant hanging around his neck. It shimmered softly, almost as if it were breathing with him, pulsing with a life of its own.Jerome lifted a trembling hand and touched the pendant carefully. It was warm against his fingertips, beating gently like a slow, steady heart. As his skin brushed the stone, a whisper rose... or perhaps it was just the exhausted echo of his own mind."You chose me..."Jerome froze.The deep, resonant voice hadn't come from the room. It had cut straight through his thoughts, slicing into his mind with a terrifying calmness.Swallowing hard, Jerome shook off the da
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Ryan and the other two were already standing in front of the car with faces full of rage. They pointed at Jerome, who had just arrived with Margareth at the field near Jerome’s house.“Jerome, I don’t think you need to do all this, remember they’re—”Margareth’s words stopped mid-sentence when Jerome raised his hand while looking at her.“Maybe you know how weak Jerome is at campus, but not now. Didn’t you see how I hit Ryan earlier?”“Yes, but… I think that was just a coincidence because you found an opening, and that doesn’t change the fact that they’re much stronger than you, Jerome!”Jerome patted Margareth’s shoulder and said, “Everything’s going to be fine, and you know what? If I actually manage to take down all three of them, I want to ask you out on a date!”Margareth looked confused, while Jerome now ran enthusiastically toward Ryan and the others.Margareth didn’t pay much attention to Jerome’s earlier words—her only concern was Jerome’s safety.“Alright, come here! I’m not
Season 2-Chp 2 [Chapter 141. 142 has been edited and you can re-read on Monday]
Jerome hid under the blanket. What had happened to the three men earlier terrified him."Am I going to die? They definitely won't stay quiet; they'll come back," Jerome mumbled, clutching tightly to the edge of the blanket that covered his body.The sound of a knock on the door startled him, his heart seeming to leap out of his chest. Sweat, which had been absent, now surged all over his body, but the tension eased slightly when he heard his mother's voice."Jerome, are you home?" Meghan, his mother, called out.Jerome quickly hid the necklace he was wearing under his shirt and hurried to open the door for Meghan. His eyes narrowed as he glanced out the window, seeing a man kissing Meghan's neck affectionately."My son! Where have you been, sleeping?" Meghan asked with a broad smile."Who is this?" Jerome asked, looking at the man with jet-black hair who was now fondling Meghan's backside.Meghan pushed the man's hand away awkwardly and was about to answer her only child's question wh
