2024-11-13 12:02:06Factions within the company were restless, each vying for power in the absence of Joshua.
He was the only one keeping them in check.
The whispers of betrayal and ambition crept through the halls like a storm on the horizon.
Molly leaned against her desk, a mocking smile on her lips.
"You think you’re something special, don’t you?"
She laughed, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
"You’re just a nobody, a lost orphan. If it weren’t for the Anderson family, you’d be begging for scraps."
Joshua’s eyes narrowed at her words.
He knew she was trying to get under his skin, but he had learned from her father, the patriarch of the Anderson family.
Molly rolled her eyes, unfazed.
"We’re about to tie the knot with the Northridge family. Charlie is everything you’re not. He’ll make this family strong, unlike you."
Her laughter echoed, cutting through the silence of the office.
"And when that happens, you’ll see just how irrelevant you really are."
Her words stung, but Joshua remained composed.
He had poured his heart and soul into the Anderson family, but now he sensed the storm brewing within.
He knew that the Northridge family held a pivotal position in the capital, not only with extensive connections but also possessing astonishing power.
Should the marriage alliance be successful, the Anderson family would become even stronger, and as an outsider like him, he would ultimately find it difficult to reverse the situation.
The air shifted as the realization dawned on him: the Andersons had been preparing for this moment for far too long to let him escape easily.
Although he has devoted all his efforts to the family this year, he now feels exhausted and yearns for relief.
"Joshua, you need to come with us," one of the officers said, attempting to sound authoritative.
Joshua met their eyes, calm and unwavering.
"I’ll go with you," he said, his voice low and steady.
The officers exchanged glances, uncertain.
One of the policemen stepped forward to try to put handcuffs on him, but Joshua looked up and gave them a cold glance.
He calmly glanced at them, and the policemen tensed up instantly, involuntarily taking a step back.
They had never felt such immense pressure in anyone's gaze, not even comparable to that of the chief of police.
Joshua strode confidently toward the exit.
The officers, still in shock, stumbled after him, unsure how this encounter had slipped so far from their control.
Molly watched as Joshua walked away, her smile returning with a vengeance.
She quickly dialed Charlie’s number, excitement bubbling in her chest.
"Charlie, it's Molly," she tried to keep her voice calm, but couldn't hide the excitement in her tone.
"Oh, Molly, you sound delighted," Charlie's voice on the other end of the line was gentle and charming, causing a thrill in her heart.
"The plan is complete, Joshua didn't even resist," Molly's voice was filled with pride, "just as we anticipated, he had no way to stop any of this."
Charlie chuckled, his voice exuding confidence.
"That's great, I'm coming to see you today. We need to discuss the next arrangements."
Molly felt her heart race, imagining Charlie by her side, a wave of sweetness welling up inside her.
"I'm ready, waiting for you."
The thought of him sent a thrill down her spine.
He was everything she wanted—a powerful ally, handsome and charming.
Later, Joshua got out of the car and stepped into the police station, a picture of calm.
Walking into the police station, he glanced around indifferently, his gaze falling on the table in front of him, and he slowly sat down.
The officers behind him felt a mix of confusion and unease.
They had expected a defiant suspect, not a man who carried himself with such poise as if he was the chief here.
Joshua smiled, seemingly seeing through their hesitation.
He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, producing a crisp sound that broke the silence in the room.
"I don't have time to waste on pointless conversations," he added, his tone hinting at a bit of impatience, yet still polite.
"Get your chief here," he said slowly, each word dripping with authority. "I want to speak with him."
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Chapter 22
Governor Calvin paced nervously in his office, his earlier excitement now replaced by a growing sense of dread. The federal government had taken the bait—Joshua's alleged corruption was about to make headlines. He could already imagine the accolades rolling in, the recognition for exposing a dangerous criminal. It was the break he'd been waiting for, the stepping stone to greater power.But then, just as everything seemed to be falling into place, his phone rang. Charlie's name flashed on the screen.“Charlie!” Calvin answered quickly, his voice light, expecting congratulations or, at the very least, an update that would confirm his suspicions. But the tone in Charlie’s voice was far from reassuring.“Calvin…” Charlie’s voice came through, strained and clipped. “The plan’s gone wrong. There’s no money. No bribes. It’s all thank-you letters.”Calvin froze, the words crashing into him like a freight train. “What? What do you mean, thank-you letters?”Charlie exhaled sharply. “The boxes,
Chapter 21
The room buzzed with anxiety. The air was thick with uncertainty, and Charlie could feel the pressure mounting on him. The prosecutors—his team—were no longer sure of what they were doing. What had started as a simple investigation into a corrupt businessman had spiraled into something much more confusing. Now, they were questioning everything.Joshua, the man they had believed was a criminal, was suddenly an enigma. The letters. The donations. The humanitarian efforts. None of it made sense. How could someone who had built schools, fed the hungry, and helped entire communities be the villain they had painted him to be?“I can’t believe this…” Mark muttered, flipping through yet another letter. “He’s given millions. How is this possible?”“We must have missed something,” Linda added, her voice tight with panic. “This… this doesn’t make sense.”Charlie stood at the head of the table, feeling the weight of their questioning stares. Their fear was palpable. It echoed in the silence that
Chapter 20
Charlie opened the envelope with a practiced flick, expecting the usual rush of victory that came with uncovering the truth. But instead, as the paper unfolded in his hands, a strange tension tightened around his chest. It wasn’t the evidence he had hoped for.It was a letter.The handwriting was childish, awkward, but the sentiment was clear. A thank-you note from a young boy, expressing gratitude to Joshua for building a new school, providing meals, and donating clothes. The boy spoke of how Joshua had changed his life. The words were simple but unsettling. This wasn’t the damning financial information he had expected. This was something far more irritating.Charlie stared at the letter, a sharp irritation building behind his eyes. He tossed it aside, more out of frustration than surprise. But then he picked up another envelope. The seal cracked open with a satisfying sound, but as soon as he read the contents, his stomach churned.Another letter. Another thank-you. This time, from
Chapter 19
The villa stood eerily silent, its vast rooms stripped bare of everything—furniture, decor, even the smallest of personal belongings. The only things left behind were the countless luggage cases, piled high like a sea of mystery. Every corner of the room seemed swallowed up by them.Charlie stared at the mountain of suitcases, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "This is it," he muttered to himself, his voice low and urgent. "This has to be it."The prosecutor beside him, a tall man with a hard face, shifted uneasily. "Do you think... do you think it’s all cash?" he asked, his tone betraying a hint of nervousness.Charlie nodded. "Hundred-dollar bills, stacks and stacks of them. We’ve finally got him. This is the smoking gun we’ve been looking for."The others in the room, including several high-ranking officials, murmured their agreement.A sense of triumph hung in the air. Charlie quickly took out his phone and dialed a number. "Get the bank team here, now. We need to count this. Eve
Chapter 18
Charlie stood in the office, staring at the bank statements in disbelief. His mind raced, but the numbers didn’t add up. How had Joshua managed to give away so much money—year after year—without anyone noticing? It was impossible to reconcile with the image of the man they’d always known. The amount of money he was sending to these families, the support for all these widows, it didn’t fit into the clean narrative Charlie had built around Joshua’s financial dealings.“This is...” Charlie trailed off, a sense of unease creeping into his voice. “This is more than just charity. Something’s wrong here.”Calvin, who had been sitting in a chair across from him, gripped the edge of the desk. He had always been a man of calculated moves, and this revelation shook him to his core. “I don’t get it. How could he afford this? How could he give away this much and not raise suspicions?”Charlie’s mind worked quickly, sifting through the pieces of the puzzle. The answer seemed clear now—Joshua had be
Chapter 17
Victor O’Brien stood by the window of the small prayer hall, staring out at the sun-drenched horizon. His mind was a storm of conflicting thoughts. The news of Joshua’s arrest had hit him like a slap in the face. The young man had left in such a hurry, but the words had stuck in Victor’s mind, gnawing at him.Joshua, the one man who had forced him to abandon his old, profitable ways—his illicit businesses, the quick money from the border's shadows. With Joshua gone, the path to returning to those practices had just opened up. In the harsh world of Texpanse, where survival often meant bending or breaking the rules, the temptation to go back to his old ways was strong.But something didn’t sit right.Victor had known Joshua for years. He wasn’t just some political pawn or corrupt officer. The man had genuine influence, and a man like Joshua didn’t just fall without a reason. The arrest could be a setup—a trap to test Joshua’s loyalty, a political game orchestrated by those in power. Vic
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