The guys who brought me here were totally quiet as they guided me further into the mansion, leaving my questions hanging without answers.
More bodyguards were scattered around, their expressions impossible to read.
And whoever owned this place… they definitely had plans for me. I couldn’t find a way out; every escape route I thought of felt pointless, and I had no clue how to navigate my way back.
My steps stumbled when I noticed an unfamiliar old man standing in the center of the room.
He had this regal vibe, decked out in a sharp suit that practically shouted wealth and his gray hair was slicked back with a precision that only someone used to luxury could manage. His posture was straight, but his eyes… there was something familiar in them.
When our gazes met, he paused for just a moment, then his face transformed. His eyes sparkled with an emotion I couldn't quite identify—was it shock, relief, or maybe excitement?
It was like he’d seen a ghost.
The man stood up, almost stumbling over his own feet in his rush. His movements didn’t match the frailty his age suggested. He was moving toward me, his hands trembling slightly. The bodyguards stepped back, giving us space, as if they already knew what was happening. I didn’t.
“Jordan?” The word came out almost like a whisper, filled with disbelief and something else—something deeper.
I blinked, still processing everything. The luxury, the mystery, the fact that I was in this mansion with no idea why. And now, this old man looked at me like he had seen the resurrection of someone long lost.
I didn’t know what to say. “Who… who are you?”
The old man’s gaze softened as he stopped right in front of me. His hands twitched like he wanted to reach out but wasn’t sure if he should. He seemed to be studying my face with an intensity that made me uncomfortable.
“You… you look just like him,” he said with a cracky voice. He had something like tears clouded at the corner of his eyes. “Just like your father.”
My heart skipped a beat. ‘My father?’
“I’m your grandfather, Jordan,” he said, the words and he wrapped me in his embrace. “I never thought I’d see you again.”
I stood there, feeling like the world was spinning too fast for me to keep up. My grandfather? This man thought I was his grandson, the long-lost heir to a family I had never even heard of. It all felt surreal, like some twisted dream I’d wake up from any second.
"You've got the wrong person," I said, my voice firm though my head was spinning. "I have a family. My grandmother—she raised me. She worked as a cleaner, and she did her best, but... we’ve never had any connection to wealth or... anything like this."
The old man—my supposed grandfather—looked crushed, his brows furrowed in confusion, like he couldn’t believe what I was saying. He shook his head slowly, almost as if trying to dispel some fog in his mind.
"Your grandmother raised you?" he asked, his voice thick with emotion. “But your parents…”
“I don’t know them," I cut in, my voice colder than I intended. "It’s just been me and my grandmother for as long as I can remember."
His face fell from the coldness of my words. I didn’t want to be cruel, but this was a mistake—had to be. I wasn’t some lost heir to a wealthy dynasty. I was just Jordan, raised by my grandmother, I serve at restaurants to keep a roof over our heads. A busboy—that’s what Mikky called me, that proud bastard.
It just occurred to me that I never pressed to know about my parents. My grandmother has been my only family, and we were always too busy working to put food on the table to discuss such things.
I wanted to ask the old man about my parents, but I decided against it. My grandmother has a lot of questions to answer.
I stood in the strange, heavy silence, clueless about what to say, until a deep voice broke through.
“Here’s the DNA test, son. Take a look at it.” The old man smiled, handing over a document to me.
“What?” I was shocked to find that it was a DNA result,
with me being one of the samples being matched.
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The crowd swarms City Hall’s steps again. Always with their banners, their chants, their 'hope'. I lean against the stone column, arms crossed. The mic waits. I don’t. “You want a mayor?” My voice cuts through the noise. They freeze. “Pick one. Not me.” Signs drop. Faces crumple. A woman in front—frayed coat, eyes red—steps forward. “But you 'exposed' the rot. You 'know' who’s clean!” “I know 'nobody’s' clean.” I jab a finger at the courthouse. Its cracked dome glints in the sun. “You think I’m your savior? I’m the guy who lights matches. 'You' rebuild.” Murmurs rise. A man shouts, “We 'trust' you!” Others echo. Trust. A fragile word. Brittle. “Trust?” I laugh. Hollow. “Trust got Gregory Tran killed. Trust let Coker fester. 'Trust' is your problem.” I turn to leave. Hands grab my sleeve. Desperate. Clammy. “Please,” the woman begs. “Just… guide us.” I shake her off. “Guidance costs extra.” ''' They follow me home. Petitions piled on my doorstep. Candles lit like a
Chapter 192
The cameras flash. Always flashing. Like a strobe light hell. 'Click. Click. Click'. I straighten my tie. Cheap polyester. Scratchy. 'Good'. Reminds me I’m not one of them. The podium’s edge digs into my palms. Cold steel. Biting. The crowd’s a blur. Suits. Lipstick. Teeth. Hungry for blood. “Ladies. Gentlemen.” I let the mic screech. Feedback whines. They flinch. 'Perfect'. “Tonight, we carve out the 'rot'.” A paperweight sits on the podium. Glass. Useless. I hurl it sideways. It explodes against the wall. 'Crash'. The crowd jumps. A reporter spills his coffee. Dark liquid bleeds across the road. 'Symbolic'. I don’t laugh. “Coker,” I say slowly. Let the syllables rot in the air. “Saint of the City? 'Bullshit'.” The screen behind me flickers. Grainy footage. Coker’s docks. Midnight. Shadows slithering. Crates cracked open. White powder glowing. Ghostly. “Drugs.” I click the remote. Next slide: Judge Eleanor Pryce. Diamond earrings. Smug grin. Pocketing an envelope thick as a b
Chapter 191
The world was expecting my return My disappearance was all they talked about for weeks, the people, the media. Everyone was growing restless as theories of what might have happened to me were all over the place.The suspense and everything made me happy.I let them talk, I let the suspense build. Staying silent was just the perfect game, one which I was well skilled in.I wanted to make them want me, to make them desperate for my return. Such that when I finally reappear, it would be a hit.And just as I pictured it, it happened.I picked the biggest television in the country as the stage for my grand come back— or whatever the world called it.Every newspaper headline screamed my name “JORDAN SPEAKS!” “THE TRUTH REVEALED WITH JORDAN!” As the countdown to my appearance on tv began.It was all anyone could talk about, all everyone could think of. News anchors debated what I might reveal, social media buzzed with assumptions and most importantly, Mr Coker, the fool trying to work his w
Chapter 190
Jordan’s POVFirst, a ding, followed by a mild vibration.A smirk played on my lips as I dipped my hand excitedly into my pocket and brought out my phone. I had been expecting this message and it came at the perfect time.My eyes scanned the notification on the phone after which I unlocked it to view it better.It was from FriendsMe, a secret platform I and Josh created when we were just kids, whispering about taking over the world in hushed tones.Back then, FriendsMe had been a platform where we could dream big and fantasize about anything. It was our safe haven where we could plot our future and plot ideas without anyone watching us.But things had changed— I had changed.“I know it is you. Behind all of this. The accidents. The disappearances. The chaos. It’s you, isn’t it?” Josh asked.I let out a chuckle as I read the message again. Josh had always been smart but he wasn’t smart enough.I left the message on read and wanted to lock it when another message came in.“Listen man, I
Chapter 189
Jordan's POVThe scent of fresh paint and polished wood filled the air as I stepped into the Langston Consortium’s main building. Truly it was fascinating how far we have come and I was so proud of myself.Months of silence had been replaced with ringing phones, busy days and nights, we had so many clients that we had to open a waiting list and that still got filled up.I walked through the hall, hands tucked into my pockets, watching the company my grandfather built come alive once more. It was mine now and I hoped he was proud of the slight changes I made.His death didn't go unpunished and I wouldn't let anything happen to this company no matter the cost.Near the entrance, an older man in a faded suit approached, his steps hesitant. His gaze held quiet hope. “Mr. Jordan, I’ve been with this company for thirty years. My loyalty has never wavered. I—”I lifted a hand, cutting him off gently. “The past stays in the past. It’s time for something new.” I uttered in a finite toneHis th
Chapter 188
Jordan's POVThe courtroom was filled with tension. No one said a word but you could feel it in the air as we waited for the video to play.Mr. Coker sat stiffly at the defendant’s table, fingers locked together as though he wanted to strangle me.His lawyer whispered something, but he didn’t react. His jaw worked as if grinding gravel, his eyes shifting to the large screen where the next piece of evidence played.It was a briefcase exchanged proving Coker had bribed the inspector. The official took it with a quick glance over his shoulder, counted the cash, then nodded. Mr. Coker’s voice came through as he gave clear instructions. “This needs to be handled. No complications.”Gasps rippled through the courtroom.I leaned forward, hands gripping the armrest of my chair. My throat felt dry. Across from me, Mr. Coker’s wife pressed a hand to her mouth, face drained of color.The prosecutor stepped forward. His eyes flicked to the judge, then back to the screen. “For the record, this foo
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