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Chapter 55: Lost but Found
John’s grandfather sat stiffly in his leather armchair, staring at the darkened screen of his phone. The silence in the study was suffocating. He had tried calling John repeatedly, but every attempt ended with the same dead tone—switched off. His fingers drummed against the desk as if trying to beat away the creeping dread.“Find him,” he said finally, his voice low but trembling. “If he is too ashamed to come home, then send someone to bring him. Track his car. Bring him back to me.”The chief butler bowed his head respectfully. “Yes, sir.”Without another word, he left the study and made his way to the IT control room. The long corridor seemed colder than usual, and his polished shoes echoed sharply against the marble floor.Inside the IT room, a handful of technicians were already busy monitoring various feeds and logs. The chief butler’s arrival drew their attention immediately.“Hello,” he began firmly, “I need the current location of Master John’s car—and if possible, his own wh
Chapter 54: Allies Who Come Through
In 2000, the Raymond name had almost been dragged through the dirt beyond repair. John’s grandfather still remembered the taste of it—bitterness, shame, and the slow-burning anger of knowing you’d been set up. The headlines had screamed his name in bold black letters, the vultures of the media tearing at him like he was already a carcass.And now, as he watched events unfold around John, he recognized the pattern instantly. This wasn’t a mere coincidence. He had been here before, and if there was one thing he knew, it was that a man on the brink of public ruin could make a mistake so final that no apology or strategy could undo it. He had to speak to John—before anger or despair pushed him into doing something irreversible.Back then, it had been New Year’s Eve. The world was dancing into a new millennium. He’d been out with friends, celebrating like everyone else—wine, music, and the reckless joy of entering a new decade. It was the first time in decades he’d allowed himself to have
Chapter 53: Back to School Planning
The air in the shed was thick with the scent of aged wood and engine oil, but there was also a certain charged stillness in it—a stillness that carried weight. John’s grandfather was already seated behind the large oak desk, his posture as straight as ever, a file resting neatly in front of him.It wasn’t just any file. It was the kind of file that could change the pace of someone’s life.He had been working on this plan for months—selecting, vetting, and quietly arranging a group of elite experts to join John’s inner circle. Not the board of directors—these were different. These people were going to be his silent arsenal, his shield, his compass. They would be more than advisers; they would be teachers, colleagues, and sometimes the last voice of reason before John made the kinds of decisions that could make or break an empire.But before John could be trusted with such a team, his grandfather had wanted proof—proof that the boy could hold his own in the dangerous world of power brok
Chapter 52: The Dream Team
The night’s events still lingered in John’s mind like the lingering scent of an expensive perfume. Every turn, every conversation, every calculated risk he had taken replayed in his head during the drive home. His talk with King, in particular, looped like a film reel—his voice, his measured words, the weight of his praise.John kept wondering if it had all been a dream. He pinched himself once. Twice. A third time. No—this wasn’t fantasy. This was real. He had stood before one of the most powerful men in the room, earned his respect, and walked away with a treasure beyond value.The thought of his grandfather came next. John could almost see his face lighting up at the news, that knowing smile that only came when pride and nostalgia collided. His grandfather had taken countless risks in his lifetime, but tonight, it felt like the old man’s faith in him had paid off.And then there was the safe. Filled with gold. Waiting to be opened. A jackpot unlike any he could have imagined. John
Chapter 51: New Connections
The air inside the hall was still heavy with the tension of the missing vase, but the show had to go on. The compere returned to the stage, smiling as though nothing unusual had happened that evening.“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the auction. Apologies for the quick break, but it’s all part of tonight’s entertainment.” His voice carried warmth, but the faint quiver in his tone betrayed the stress of keeping such a crowd satisfied. “Our next item to be auctioned is an original portrait of Clara Brin. This painting is the only existing copy of the great Barnes masterpiece. His other works were all buried in France during World War II, never to be recovered. We are witnessing history tonight, as this is the only copy left in the world.”The murmurs from the guests softened as two ushers carried the framed painting onto the stage. The canvas glowed under the spotlight — a portrait that seemed to look back at the viewers with eyes full of untold stories.“This painting,” the comp
Chapter 50: The missing Vase
“It’s gone!” The man in the gold outfit’s voice tore through the room like a crack of thunder. His shock was genuine, his anger unfiltered. He had been ready to pay any price for the legendary Vase of Eternity, hoping its promise of eternal life could restore his family’s legacy and heal the wounds of the past. Now, staring into the empty box, that hope collapsed like a house of cards.“How can ten ounces of gold-plated vase just vanish like that?” King’s voice rang out, incredulous. He moved forward quickly, pushing aside two ushers to look inside the case himself. His reaction was even more explosive. “Security! Close the gates! We are not leaving here until the vase is found!” His command cracked with authority, his anger barely contained.The security guards stationed near the doors didn’t hesitate. They moved swiftly, their polished shoes clicking on the marble floor, sliding the heavy gates shut.“Close the gates?” The young CEO, dressed in sleek black with diamonds glittering a
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