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The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 174. RISING ABOVE THE SCORN
As the car sped away from the gala, the silence between Oliver and Elena grew thick. Elena could sense that despite his composed demeanor, the fire of anger still burned inside Oliver. She reached for his hand, her fingers gently brushing against his.“You don’t have to hold it in, you know,” she said softly. “If you want to talk about it, I’m here.”Oliver let out a dry chuckle, shaking his head. “What’s there to talk about, Elena? It’s the same thing every time. People like Vanessa think they can walk all over me because of where I came from, and I’m just supposed to take it?”“You don’t have to take it,” Elena replied firmly. “You stood your ground back there. That’s what matters.”Oliver’s lips twitched into a bitter smile. “Yeah, but what’s the point? People like her will never stop. They’ll always find a reason to remind me that I don’t belong in their world.”Elena opened her mouth to respond but was cut off by the sudden ringing of Oliver’s phone. He glanced at the screen and
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 175. TOGETHER
Later that evening, the tension lingered like a storm cloud as Oliver paced the apartment. Elena sat on the couch, watching him with concern. His fists were clenched, and his jaw tightened with every step.“I can’t believe that smug bastard, Matthew,” Oliver muttered, his voice low but laced with anger. “He has no idea what I’ve been through, no idea what it’s like to claw your way out of hell just to be mocked for it.”“You don’t have to justify yourself to people like him,” Elena said gently, though her tone was firm. “He thrives on making others feel small. Don’t give him that power.”Oliver stopped pacing and turned to face her, his expression conflicted. “It’s not about justifying myself, Elena. It’s about respect. People like him think they can say whatever they want because they’ve never been knocked down a peg in their lives.”Elena stood, crossing the room to place a hand on his arm. “You’ve been through worse, Oliver. You’ve faced things that would break most people. Don’t l
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 176. MIDNIGHT
Oliver stood in the middle of the room, his fists clenched, staring blankly at the door Vanessa had slammed shut. His pulse was still racing from the confrontation, and every nerve in his body screamed for a release he couldn’t find."She thinks she's untouchable," Oliver growled, pacing back and forth like a caged animal. "Waltzing in here like she owns the world, spitting venom and walking away unscathed.""Oliver, stop," Elena said firmly, stepping in his path. "You can’t let her get to you. That’s exactly what she wants."“She wants to tear me down,” Oliver spat, his voice rising. “And the worst part is, she might actually succeed. She’s got resources, connections—things I can’t fight against.”Elena grabbed his arm, forcing him to look at her. “You can fight this, Oliver. You’re stronger than she is because you’ve survived things she couldn’t even imagine. Don’t give her the satisfaction of seeing you break.”Oliver’s gaze softened for a moment, but the fire in his eyes didn’t fa
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 177. HOLDING BACK
Vanessa’s retreating figure lingered in Oliver’s mind long after she left, her parting words echoing like a taunt he couldn’t ignore. He slammed the door shut, the sound reverberating through the apartment.“Oliver,” Elena began hesitantly, “what are you going to do now?”“What I should’ve done years ago,” Oliver growled, pacing the room. “Take the fight to her. She thinks she’s untouchable, that she can bulldoze over people and walk away without consequences.”Elena hesitated before speaking. “If you push too hard, she’ll push back harder. And you know she doesn’t fight fair.”“I don’t care,” Oliver snapped, his voice sharp. “She’s been coming at me non-stop, and I’m done sitting back and taking it.”Elena frowned. “Don’t let her drag you down to her level, Oliver. That’s exactly what she wants.”Oliver clenched his fists, his knuckles whitening. “She’s already done that. I just didn’t realize it until now.”The next morning, Oliver arrived at his family’s once-prosperous business, a
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 178. PLAY HARDBALL
The night air outside was cold, but Oliver’s blood was boiling. Vanessa’s smugness, her veiled threats, her condescension—they were like daggers. But for all her venom, she had one glaring weakness: her overconfidence.Oliver slammed the door shut and paced the living room, his fists clenched tightly. Elena watched him cautiously, her face etched with worry.“You’re really going to do this, aren’t you?” she asked.Oliver stopped pacing and turned to her. “Do I have a choice? She’s been walking all over this family for years. If I don’t stop her, who will?”Elena crossed her arms. “And what happens when she retaliates? You know she will. Vanessa doesn’t play fair. She’ll hit below the belt, and she won’t stop until she’s completely crushed you.”“Let her try,” Oliver spat. “She underestimated me for the last time.”Before Elena could respond, Oliver’s phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen. Unknown number.“Hello?” he answered, his voice sharp.“Oliver Roberts,” came a familiar voice—M
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 179. PLAY DIRTY?
The sound of Vanessa’s sharp laugh echoed in Oliver’s ears long after he left her office. Each step he took away from her was heavy with the weight of their confrontation, but he knew this was far from over. She wouldn’t rest until she had torn him apart, piece by piece.Back in the dimly lit apartment, Elena was pacing. The worry in her expression deepened when she saw Oliver’s furrowed brow and clenched jaw.“Oliver, what did you say to her?” she asked, her voice tinged with panic.“I told her I’m coming for her,” Oliver replied bluntly, shrugging off his jacket. “She doesn’t scare me anymore.”Elena’s eyes widened. “You told her that? Oliver, do you know what you’ve done? Vanessa isn’t the kind of person who forgives insults. She’s going to destroy you!”Oliver leaned against the wall, his arms crossed. “She can try. I’m not the same man she pushed around all those years ago.”“You think you can outplay Vanessa?” Elena asked, her voice rising. “She’s always been ten steps ahead of
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 180. BUSY PLAYING THE HERO
The apartment was silent after Liam left, but the turmoil inside Oliver’s mind was deafening. He couldn’t shake Liam’s warning about Vanessa targeting Elena. The thought of her becoming collateral damage fueled his anger.His phone buzzed again. This time, it was a text message from Vanessa:“Miss me yet, Oliver? Maybe you’ll reconsider before I ruin your life—again.”Oliver sneered at the screen. Without hesitation, he typed back:“Do your worst, Vanessa. I’m not scared of a snake like you.”Almost immediately, his phone rang. It was her.“Well, well,” Vanessa’s voice was like poison honey. “Look who’s grown a spine. A pity it’s too late to save you.”“Cut the theatrics, Vanessa,” Oliver growled. “If you’ve got something to say, say it.”“I just wanted to let you know that you’ve made a grave mistake challenging me,” she purred. “I don’t just destroy people, Oliver—I obliterate them. And you? You’re nothing but a speck under my heel.”“Is that what you told yourself when you betrayed
The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts CHAPTER 181. THE CHALLENGE
Oliver squared his shoulders and stepped closer to Vanessa, the air between them thick with animosity. The receptionist nearby pretended not to notice, but Oliver could feel the curious glances of the other employees. Vanessa loved an audience, but this time, Oliver would use it against her.“You’ve made your threats, Vanessa,” Oliver began, his voice steady but cutting. “Now let’s see if you have the spine to back them up without hiding behind forged documents and lies.”Vanessa’s lips curled into a smug smile. “Forged? Oh, darling, those documents are as real as the mess you’ve made of your life. Do you think you’re some kind of hero? Newsflash: you’re just a failure clinging to a dream no one cares about anymore.”Oliver leaned closer, his voice low but dangerous. “Say whatever you want about me, but if you go near Elena again, I swear you’ll regret it.”Vanessa’s eyes narrowed slightly, the challenge in his tone striking a nerve. “And what will you do, Oliver? Run to the authoriti
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CHAPTER 206. I LOVE YOU
The ride back was silent. Not because they had nothing to say, but because words felt unnecessary.Elena sat beside Oliver in the car, her fingers resting lightly on her lap. She wasn’t shaking, wasn’t afraid anymore—but the weight of the night still pressed against her.Oliver drove with one hand on the wheel, his other resting on the console between them. His presence alone made her feel safe.After a while, Elena exhaled. “You’re too calm.”Oliver glanced at her, smirking. “Would you rather I panic?”She huffed. “I was kidnapped, Oliver.”“I noticed.”“Held hostage.”“I was there.”“Almost had my throat slit.”Oliver’s jaw tightened just slightly. “And I handled it.”Elena turned to him, studying his profile. His sharp jawline, his unwavering expression.“You always do,” she murmured.Oliver didn’t reply, but his fingers—resting between them—twitched.Elena hesitated, then slowly reached out, linking her pinky with his.Oliver’s hand stiffened for a brief moment.Then, he turned hi
CHAPTER 205. ELENA'S KIDNAPPING.
"Mr. Roberts, we have a problem."Amelia’s voice was sharp over the phone. Oliver had just finished a business meeting when she called, and from the tension in her tone, he knew it wasn’t a minor issue.Oliver exhaled. "Speak."There was a brief pause before she dropped the bombshell."Elena’s been taken."Oliver stopped walking. His fingers tightened slightly around the phone. “Who?”Amelia hesitated. “A man named Vincent Moreau. French arms dealer. One of the last allies Harrington had left.”Oliver’s jaw clenched, but his voice remained calm. “His demands?”“He wants you to transfer fifty percent of Hoshier’s European assets to his name by midnight.”A mistake.Vincent Moreau had no idea who he was dealing with.Oliver inhaled slowly. “Where is she?”“We traced the call to a warehouse in the East District. It’s heavily guarded.”Oliver didn’t hesitate. “Send me the location.”“Sir, I can mobilize our team—”“No.” Oliver’s voice was sharp. “This is personal.”Amelia hesitated but ob
CHAPTER 204. NEVER LOST
“You lost the moment you thought you could use her against me, Calloway.”Oliver’s voice was quiet, almost casual, yet every syllable carried the weight of an undeniable truth.Raymond struggled against Oliver’s grip, but it was useless. His body trembled—not from the physical pain, but from the realization sinking into his bones. He had never stood a chance.Oliver loosened his hold just enough for Raymond to breathe, but his next words made the man’s blood run cold.“Tell me, Calloway… how do you want this to end?”Raymond swallowed, his mind racing. He had no moves left. No allies. No escape.His last shred of arrogance faltered, replaced by raw desperation. “I—I was just following Harrington’s lead. He’s the one who—”Oliver let out a quiet exhale, cutting him off with a simple, measured sentence.“Harrington is already handled.”Raymond’s eyes widened. “What?”A soft buzzing noise filled the room. Oliver reached into his pocket, pulled out his phone, and tilted the screen toward
CHAPTER 203. ERUPTED INTO CHAOS
Raymond’s hands trembled as he scrolled through the endless flood of news reports, each one spelling his doom in bold, damning headlines. His phone buzzed non-stop—calls from investors, board members, and desperate executives, all demanding answers he didn’t have.His breath came in short, sharp gasps. This wasn’t just an attack. This was an execution.His gaze snapped to Elliot Mercer, who remained seated, completely unfazed. The smirk on Elliot’s face sent a wave of rage coursing through Raymond’s veins.“You think this is funny?” Raymond’s voice was hoarse, barely above a growl. “You think I’m just going to sit here and let Oliver destroy me?”Elliot exhaled, setting his drink down with a quiet clink. He leaned back, crossing his legs leisurely. “Oh, you misunderstand, Calloway. It’s not about letting him destroy you. It’s about the fact that you can’t stop him.”Raymond slammed a fist against the bar. The few patrons around them turned to glance, sensing the tension but knowing be
CHAPTER 202. DAMAGE CONTROL
Raymond sat frozen in his chair, his hands clenched into fists as the weight of his downfall pressed down on him like a mountain. His empire, his power—everything he had built over the years had crumbled in mere minutes.His phone buzzed again, and with shaky fingers, he picked it up. A flood of messages from his board members, investors, and executives filled the screen. They were panicking. Some demanded explanations, others threatened to withdraw their support. His assistant sent a message—Mr. Calloway, we need immediate damage control. The media is asking questions.Raymond’s vision blurred as rage bubbled inside him. All because of one man.Oliver Roberts.The name now echoed in his head like a curse.Raymond had underestimated him, just like everyone else had. He had seen Oliver as nothing more than a quiet, unremarkable businessman, someone who got lucky in the corporate world. But now, he understood the truth.Oliver was far from ordinary.Raymond sucked in a sharp breath and f
CHAPTER 201. AN UNMATCHED ENEMY
Raymond’s breath caught in his throat. His palms were damp, his fingers gripping the edge of his desk. Oliver Roberts was here. In his office.He barely had time to compose himself before the door swung open.Oliver walked in with the ease of a man who owned the building, despite the fact that it belonged to Raymond. He was calm, his dark eyes scanning the office without the slightest hint of urgency. He wasn’t here to negotiate. He was here to watch Raymond crumble.Raymond straightened in his chair, masking his nerves with arrogance. “Mr. Roberts,” he greeted coolly, though his voice wavered just enough to betray his unease.Oliver said nothing at first. He merely stepped closer, his gaze locking onto Raymond’s with the weight of something far more dangerous than anger—certainty.“You’ve been quite busy,” Oliver finally said, his tone casual.Raymond forced a smirk. “I like to stay informed about my competitors.”Oliver chuckled, the sound low and unimpressed. “Competitor?” He tilte
CHAPTER 200. WARNING IN PERSON
Raymond Calloway sat frozen, his fingers tightening around the black business card as if it were a ticking time bomb. His expensive watch, his custom-tailored suit—none of it mattered now. He had made the mistake of mocking a man who could wipe his company out of existence with a single decision.The café once filled with his laughter, now felt suffocatingly silent. The people who had been laughing along with him avoided eye contact. His so-called friends shifted uncomfortably, realizing they had aligned themselves with the wrong side.One of them, a man named Darren, coughed awkwardly. “Uh… Ray, man, you good?”Raymond barely heard him. His mind was spinning.Oliver Roberts.The president of Hoshier Corporation.A man who held more power in his hands than Raymond ever could.And he had insulted him. Mocked him. Treated him like some insignificant nobody.His pride burned. His fists clenched. But he wouldn’t apologize.No. He refused to bow.Raymond slammed the business card onto the
CHAPTER 199. UNDERESTIMATE THE WRONG MAN
Horizon Café was unusually crowded that evening. Oliver Roberts sat at a quiet corner table, sipping his black coffee, his fingers lazily tapping against the wooden surface. He had always preferred places like this—quiet, ordinary, unassuming. A place where no one looked twice at a man in a simple dark coat and well-fitted jeans.Unfortunately, not everyone shared his sense of discretion.A loud, arrogant laugh filled the air, followed by the clatter of an expensive watch hitting the table."Look at this," a voice sneered. "Genuine gold, straight from Italy. Have you ever seen something this fine?"Oliver didn't look up. He didn't need to. He already knew the type."Come on, tell me you’ve seen something better," the voice continued, a clear attempt to impress whoever was with him. "I bet you haven't. People like you don’t even know where to get real gold."Oliver exhaled slowly, eyes still fixed on his cup.The voice belonged to Raymond Calloway, a man whose wealth was built on inher
CHAPTER 198. SMART CHOICE
The city lights flickered against the cracked windshield as Oliver drove in silence.Elena kept glancing at him, waiting for a reaction.The attack, the car chase, the cryptic message—most men would be shaken.But Oliver Roberts wasn’t like most men.He didn’t look angry. He didn’t look worried.He looked bored.That terrified her more than anything.Finally, she broke the silence.“That was a message, wasn’t it?”Oliver exhaled through his nose. “It was a test.”Elena frowned. “A test?”Oliver nodded, gripping the steering wheel. “They wanted to see how I’d react. If I panicked. If I ran.”His fingers tapped against the dashboard.“They wanted to see if I was really the man people whisper about.”Elena swallowed. “And?”Oliver smirked. “Now they know.”***They pulled up to a private parking lot.The moment they stepped out, a man in a black suit was already waiting for them.No words were exchanged.Just a nod.Oliver returned the gesture before turning to Elena. “Go home.”Elena’s
