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THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR IN THE LIONS DEN
Daniel Richmond stepped out of the second vehicle in the convoy of four, his movements were slow and heavy. The sleek black car gleamed under the dim lights of the Richmond estate’s sprawling driveway, but Daniel himself was far from polished. His left eye was swollen shut, with a deep bruise darkening the skin around it. His jaw was puffed and discolored, evidence of the beating he had endured in the hands of the policemen. He clenched his fists, with his anger simmering beneath the surface, and began striding toward the entrance of the grand Richmond mansion.The mansion loomed before him, its tall iron doors and towering columns cast long shadows in the faint glow of the evening lights. Daniel’s steps echoed against the marble steps as he ascended, his battered face was set with grim determination. He pushed the heavy double doors open, stepping into the grand hallway, where the golden chandeliers above gave the space a cold, empty brightness.As he walked through the expansi
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR SHARDS OF GLASS SHARDS OF FEAR
Daniel stood frozen at the foot of the staircase, his legs had refused to move. His father’s voice still echoed in his mind, and each word was heavy with authority and menace. His heart pounded in his chest as his eyes darted between the staircase and his mother, who was staring at him with pleading eyes.“Daniel,” Dana whispered, with a trembling voice, “don’t go. Please.”Daniel hesitated, his fists were clenching and unclenching as he wrestled with himself. Part of him wanted to run, to avoid the storm brewing in his father’s chambers. But another part of him, perhaps his pride or his sense of duty, or even a greater fear of what consequences his father would rain down on him told him to face whatever was coming. He closed his eyes and took a deep, shaky breath.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Daniel took a step forward. “I’ll be fine, Mom,” he said, his voice was soft but strained. He glanced at her with a weak, forced smile. “Don’t worry.”Dana’s face fell. She knew
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR THE BREAKING POINT
Daniel’s eyes widened with terror as his father’s words thundered through the room. His hands trembled, and he opened his mouth, trying to speak through the thick knot of fear in his throat. “I… I… don’t have a single idea about that, Father… I swear, I don’t know,” he stammered, his voice cracking. “Marvin just… Marvin just threatened to report the cannabis shipment to the cops. I have no idea how he got to know about it.”Mr. Richmond’s face darkened further, his eyes were blazing with fury. His voice was sharp and bitter as he lashed out, “For five good years, I did this business successfully! Five years without a single complication!” He stepped forward, his towering frame casting an intimidating shadow over his son. “But the moment I choose to trust you with this operation in Neovalle, you fluffed your lines! And now I’m in a big mess!”Before Daniel could respond, his father snatched a champagne bottle from the nearby table. With a furious growl, he hurled it at Daniel with
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR ON THE BRINK OF MADNESS
Her sudden presence seemed to pierce through the boiling rage in Mr. Richmond’s expression. His glowing mark flickered for a moment, but the fury in his eyes hadn’t yet faded."Just doing some necessary discipline on him."Dana dropped to her knees beside Daniel, her hands were trembling as she begged her husband. “He’s your son!” she shouted, her voice was breaking. “You can’t do this to him!”The light on Mr. Richmond's forehead flared even brighter, flooding the room with an intense glow. The searing pain in Daniel's forehead increased tenfold, drawing louder, more desperate screams from him. His body shook violently as he clutched at his head, unable to bear the excruciating agony.“Dad, please… please stop! I don’t want to die! Please, Dad, I don’t want to die!” Daniel’s voice was raw and broken, each word was punctuated by sobs of desperation.But Mr. Richmond’s face remained hard, his anger unrelenting. His glowing Synapticore mark pulsed with power as he took a step closer
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR THE WEIGHT OF REGRET
Dana’s tears began to flow freely as she clutched Daniel’s fragile body, her voice was breaking with raw emotion. “He’s just a boy, my husband! A child! How could you expect him to carry the weight of your empire when he doesn’t even understand it yet?” Her voice grew louder, trembling with desperation. “He may not have known what he was doing! He may have made a mistake, but he’s your son, your own flesh and blood!”She sobbed harder, her words were coming in gasps. “Please, my husband. I will make it up to you! I will do whatever it takes to fix this—just stop hurting him! He can’t take it anymore. You’re going to kill him!” Her trembling hands tightened around Daniel’s limp arm, her heart was breaking as she looked into her son’s pale, lifeless face.The room trembled with the pulsating energy radiating from Mr. Richmond’s glowing Synapticore mark. His anger still burned, but Dana’s words pierced through the storm in his mind, faintly echoing in his ears. He’s your son… just a
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR ECHOES OF THE PAST
Marvin sat cross-legged on the luxurious silk rug in the private meditation chamber of his VVIP suite at the Aurora Grand Hotel. The soft glow of scented candles cast shadows on the golden walls, and the faint sound of flowing water from the mini fountain nearby added to the calm ambiance. Yet, his mind was anything but calm.His uncle’s words echoed in his thoughts: "You’ll never awaken the Synapticore force unless you learn to center yourself. Meditate. Focus. Only then will your synaptic echo reveal itself to you."Marvin clenched his fists briefly, then exhaled. He needed this power—craved it. Without it, he knew he couldn’t rise to the position he wanted, couldn’t defeat the ones who looked down on him, he couldn't defeat Jessica Zypher and thwart her plans to ensure the privatization of project Helios, and most importantly, couldn’t take back what he believed was his rightful legacy.With a deep breath, Marvin straightened his back and closed his eyes, his palms were resting o
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR THE LIGHT WITHIN
Marvin wiped his tears with the back of his hand and took a deep, shuddering breath. His body trembled, his mind raced, but one thought emerged above the storm: I can’t give up.“I have to do this,” he whispered to himself, his voice was steadier this time. He clenched his fists again, not with anger, but with determination. His uncle’s words replayed in his mind: “Let go of the doubt, fear, anger, and frustration!”Marvin repeated the words to himself, his voice started growing louder each time, as if they were a lifeline he needed to grasp.“Let go of the doubt, fear, anger, and frustration!”“Let go of the doubt, fear, anger, and frustration!”“Let go of the doubt, fear, anger, and frustration!”He closed his eyes once more, straightened his back, and placed his hands palm-up on his knees. The silk rug beneath him felt soft and grounding, but Marvin knew he needed to go beyond his physical surroundings. He inhaled deeply, filling his lungs with air, then exhaled slowly, letting
THE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR THE AWAKENING OF LUMINAR
Marvin’s chest rose and fell as excitement flooded his body. His voice trembled, but this time, it wasn’t from fear. It was from hope.“Yes,” he said, nodding quickly. “Yes, I want you to help me. There’s so much I need to figure out—so much I need to fix.”The Synaptic Echo paused for a moment, as if considering his words. Then, it spoke again, its tone was calm and reassuring. “Understood, Mr. Marvin Richmond. But before we proceed, allow me to make myself more presentable. I wouldn’t want to overstress your subconscious.”Before Marvin could ask what that meant, something extraordinary happened.A sudden warmth surged through his body, starting from his chest and rushing to his head. His vision blurred for a moment, and then his eyes glowed a bright, vivid sky blue.Marvin felt a gentle pull in his mind, as though something was leaving him—but it wasn’t unpleasant. It felt freeing, like a weight being lifted.From the crown of his head, a radiant sky-blue energy began to flow out
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THE ELIMINATION ORDER
Marvin’s eyes remained fixed on the strange man in the silver mask. His heart thumped harder with every passing second.The mark of the Synapticore glowed faintly on the man’s forehead—proof that this visitor was not just anyone. He was one of them. One of the Coven of Elders, the one who passed the decree against the extraction of the Astralyte.Marvin’s lips parted slightly, but words failed him. He tried to sit up more in bed, with eyes that were narrowed in disbelief.The man took one step forward and spoke again—his voice was smooth and calm, yet carrying an odd electric tone that seemed to buzz through the air.“Good day, Mr. Marvin,” the man greeted again, his voice sending chills down Marvin’s spine.Marvin finally found his voice, though his words came out slower than usual.“G-Good day,” he replied, still staring at the mask. “I know that mark, I know you… You’re from the Coven of Elders… from Westwood…”Before he could say more, the door opened again.Uncle Christopher ste
SHE HATES ME... BUT SHE LOVES ME
Uncle Christopher sighed and stepped closer to Marvin, lowering his voice.“It’s not severe,” he said softly. “At least, not yet. The doctors say there’s hope… but it’s going to take time. A lot of care, patience, and the right treatment. This condition… it doesn’t heal in a week or two. But she can get better.”Marvin’s jaw tightened. His heart felt heavy, but he nodded slowly.Without a word, he reached for the wheels of his chair and rolled himself closer to the bed.The sound of the wheels on the tiled floor echoed in the quiet room.When he stopped just beside her, he reached out and gently touched her wrist.“Helena…” he said softly. “It’s me. It’s Marvin.”At first, she didn’t react. Her eyes stared blankly at the ceiling.Then slowly, her head turned—and her eyes were locked onto his.But instead of relief or recognition, her face twisted in confusion and disgust.“No…” she whispered. “No, you’re not him.”Her voice rose slightly. “Get away from me! You’re not my Marvin. You’r
WHAT BROKE HELENA
Uncle Christopher’s eyes narrowed.He stepped closer to Marvin and crossed his arms.“This isn’t just about Helena… or your father,” he said. “It’s bigger than that. What you did at the last WG-8 Summit… it shook Westwood to its core.”Marvin blinked.“My speech?”Uncle Christopher nodded slowly.“You gave out information that no one thought you had access to. You exposed secret dealings, illegal contracts, and power abuses—especially from the leaders of the Power Families. The entire Council of Elders turned on them that day. You embarrassed them… and you made enemies.”Marvin’s brows furrowed.“But… why would they see me as a threat?” he asked. “I’m based here in Neovalle. I run a solar based tech company. My focus is innovation. I don’t even want anything in Westwood. Even when I finally get to hold the Astralyte… my goals haven’t changed. It's not like I intend to conquer Westwood.”Uncle Christopher gave a slow, tired nod.“I know, Marvin. I know you’re not after thrones or terri
THE AFTERMATH
About four hours later, Marvin’s eyes opened again.He squinted.A sharp pain stabbed through his head.He winced, groaning softly.His body was no longer shaking. The chaos had passed. But the pain was still there—deep and dull, resting behind his forehead.Slowly, he turned his head to the side.The beeping machine beside him was still working… but this time, the sound was calm. His heart rate was steady.He was breathing normally.The air felt less heavy now.He was awake… and he was alive.Just then, the door opened.Uncle Christopher walked in with a careful step, holding a file in his hand. His eyes moved quickly to Marvin—and when he saw him awake, sitting up a little, all calm and steady, a deep breath escaped his chest.He smiled, softly.“You’re awake… again,” he said, with a calm voice.Marvin nodded slowly.He sat upright, moving his back against the pillow. The motion hurt a little, but he could handle it.Uncle Christopher moved closer, standing by his side now.He place
BETWEEN DEATH AND MADNESS
Marvin’s eyes twitched.Slowly… very slowly… they began to open.Everything was blurry.Light. Movement. Shadows.He tried to blink, but even that felt like lifting a mountain. His eyelids were heavy. His body felt like stone. His chest rose and fell with a deep struggle.Then came a sound—his own breath, rough and noisy. A cough tore through his throat, loud and painful. He gasped again, coughing hard, chest shaking like thunder inside him.“Uh… you are awake,” a calm voice said.It was familiar.Faint… but familiar.Marvin blinked again, this time harder.The blur started to clear.He could now make out a face.His uncle—Uncle Christopher—was sitting beside him.The old man looked tired, but his eyes were calm, filled with relief.Marvin tried to speak, but his voice cracked. His throat was dry.“O-… oxygen,” Marvin whispered.“You’re on it,” Uncle Christopher replied, softly pressing a hand on Marvin’s shoulder. “You’re in intensive care now. You’re safe.”Marvin glanced around
JUST A STEPPING STONE?
Dana Orion laughed again—louder this time, with wicked joy.“The great Marvin Richmond!” she shouted, spreading her arms wide as she slowly walked around him like a vulture circling a dying animal. “The young genius! The CEO of Helios Enterprise! The young man with the rare ultra mega Synapticore gift!”She leaned close and whispered into his ear.“Look at you now…”She pulled back and raised the Solstium Grip higher.“Chained like a dog. Sweating like a pig. Screaming like a coward!”Dana threw her head back and laughed again, cruel and sharp. Her laughter echoed through the empty garage like broken glass.“You built companies. You led tech enthusiasts. You inspired a generation. But now…” she leaned closer again, with her smile like poison, “you’re just spare parts.”Behind her, Helena stood frozen.Her eyes were fixed on Marvin—his body was trembling, his skin was pale, sweat was dripping down his face, his muscles were twitching from the pain.She said nothing.But her fingers tre
OF BLOOD POWER AND LIES
The world around Marvin was dark and quiet.It was no longer the golden, peaceful lounge of La Vie En Rose. No music. No warmth. Only the low hum of silence and the smell of rust and oil.Dim lights flickered from old, hanging bulbs. The walls were made of bare concrete, and the floor was stained with grease. Broken car parts, metal tools, and oil drums were scattered everywhere. It looked like an old, abandoned car garage. Cold. Lonely. Empty of life.The only sound was the soft drip of water from a leaking pipe in the corner.Marvin’s head felt heavy. His eyes were half-closed. His whole body was weak—like he had been running for days with no food, no rest. Sweat rolled down his forehead, sticking his hair to his face. His mouth was dry. His tongue felt thick.Slowly, he began to wake up more. He tried to move.That’s when he realized…He couldn’t.His arms were spread apart, each one was chained tightly to the sides of a steel pole. His legs too were stretched and chained to the
HER SMILE HIS DOWNFALL
As Marvin walked through La Vie En Rose, heads began to turn.Some people gasped quietly, others whispered to one another. Within seconds, smartphones were lifted into the air. Camera flashes blinked like fireflies.“Isn’t that Marvin Richmond?” someone whispered with excitement.“The CEO of Helios enterprise!”People started taking photos and recording short videos. A few stood up and came toward him politely, smiling and asking for autographs.Marvin smiled kindly, even as he kept moving. He paused for a moment, signing one or two with a graceful nod. But as more people began to gather, he raised a gentle hand and spoke with calm respect.“I appreciate the love, everyone,” he said warmly. “But I’m with someone special tonight. Maybe next time, alright?”There were no hard feelings. The patrons of La Vie En Rose were people of class and manners. They nodded with understanding and returned to their tables, still excited just to have seen him in person.Marvin returned to Helena’s s
WHISPERS BENEATH THE STARS
Marvin stood still for a second, his hand was frozen in the air.But then, he shook his head slightly and let out a soft sigh.No matter what, he wasn’t going to let anything ruin tonight.He straightened his suit jacket and walked calmly to the passenger side of the car.Without a word, he opened the door and slipped into the back seat beside Helena.The car’s interior was quiet, and the atmosphere felt heavy.Helena sat beside him, her face was expressionless, her eyes distant.She looked out the window, as if she wasn’t even aware that he was sitting next to her.Marvin watched her silently for a moment, feeling a gnawing worry rise in his chest."Where did all this coldness come from?" he thought.This wasn’t the Helena he knew.Slowly, Marvin reached out and cupped her chin gently, turning her face toward him.His thumb brushed her soft skin with care."Baby," he said softly, his voice was low and soothing."What’s up? What happened? You don't seem so good... you don't sound so g
