2025-02-12 21:01:06Maxwell was knocked out with a sedative so he won't struggle while being conveyed to the location he was needed.
While he was abducted outside the Morgans’ residence, Victor and Patricia who had been inside their car around the place witnessed the incident and were happy.
They thought that Maxwell had finally met his match. Maybe an unforgiving enemy who he must have crossed has decided to get back to him. With their faces beaming with smiles, they drove out of the place while Patricia placed a call across to Valerie to deliver the news.
Meanwhile, Maxwell was brought to a house with nice furnishings and was left to sleep on the Sofa. When he fell awake, his eyes met with a strange looking man staring down at him.
Swiftly, Maxwell jumped to his feet and stood a little distant away from the man. “Who are you and what do you want from me? Why have you brought me here?”
Maxwell was anxious as he glanced around the place. It was a beautiful house which was not so big. He decided to check for the documents which Angel gave to him. They were inside his large trousers pocket and still intact.
Maxwell kept glaring at the man who sat back on his Sofa, relaxed.
“I presume you're checking for the documents. Don't worry, it's all intact so you should relax.” The man spoke in a warm voice. However, Maxwell kept throwing confusing looks at him.
“How did you know about the documents?” He was stunned to hear what the man said to him.
Maybe he had checked his pocket and seen the documents. That was probably the reason he knew about it.
“What do you want from me?” Maxwell asked again and got a stunning response from the man.
“I want to help you.” He replied.
“How can you help me? I don't even know who you are and why you abducted me? What am I doing here?”
The man was quiet for a while and then sighed deeply before standing up. He walked towards the direction Maxwell was standing and stopped a little distant from him.
“You don't know me but I know you very well, Maxwell Hunt.”
Maxwell gaped at the man who had just called his complete name. What more does he know about him then?
Maxwell was curious.
“My name is Pablo and I've known you since you were a child. I've kept tabs on you from a distance. When your parents died, the Morgans threatened my life so I had to flee to this place which has been my refuge all these years.”
Maxwell was confused but became less tense when he heard the mention of his parents.
The man knew his parents and he was dying to hear more of what he knew. He wanted to hear everything Pablo knew and saw himself going to sit on the Sofa.
Pablo followed behind and sat on the sofa next to him.
“I'm sorry for forcefully bringing you here. That was the only way I knew. I had thought that you won't agree to follow the men I sent willingly so I had to do it. Once again, I'm sorry about that young master.”
“What did you just call me?”
“You're a young master, Maxwell Hunt. The only heir to the Hunts' wealth which had been swapped a long time ago.”
Maxwell swallowed hard. He already knew about it and his blood was boiling with hatred for the Morgans. They took away everything from him and made him a slave in his own home.
That was so ill of them. They were definitely the worst people he had met in his life.
To think that they couldn't let him be with the only woman he loved who happened to be their daughter.
“I know that already. Someone who worked for my late parents already told me. Unfortunately, they framed him and he was sent to a live imprisonment. I feel so bad for the man.”
Pablo was silent. He wasn't ignorant of the whole thing. If he didn't flee, he would have been one of their pawns. The Morgans probably would have gotten rid of him and gotten away with it.
How could they be so wicked?
“So what's your plan? How do you intend to take back what rightfully belongs to you?”
Maxwell lifted his face and the duo exchanged glances. “Tell me, who are you to my late parents?”
“I'm their lawyer.” Pablo replied without mincing words and this got Maxwell more stunned.
With a darkened expression, he asked the man, “How can I be sure you're saying the truth? I don't think I can believe you or trust you just because you claimed to know my parents.”
Maxwell had no doubt that the man was speaking the truth. However, he still needed some evidence.
“Hmph.” The man chuckled and curled his lips. “This is not time for doubts, it's time for action. If you really want to take back all that belongs to you, then we must act fast before it's too late.”
“Remember, the Morgans have already gotten used to your family's wealth so they won't give it up without a big fight.”
Maxwell swallowed hard. He was confused and didn't know what to say or do next. Indeed, he needed help because he won't be able to do it on his own. He also needed the services of a lawyer and had no money to employ one. However, he didn't completely trust the one who had offered his services for free.
After a moment of silence, Maxwell replied. “Ok, let's get to work then. I believe all that you said. The Morgans are ruthless indeed.”
Pablo nodded his head in understanding and began to scrutinize Maxwell. It was then that he noticed how unkempt he was.
“Maxwell, um, before we get to work, I think you need to use the bathroom and change into something better. That is after you must have shaved off all this hair.”
Maxwell smiled sheepishly and nodded his head while Pablo called a maid to take him to the visitors room.
Before turning to follow the middle aged lady, Maxwell thought of something and asked Pablo. “How do you know where to find me? I mean, your men came to me just at the right time and place. Did you get any help in finding me because I was just coming out from the prison when…”
Pausing in his words, Maxwell could not see believe his eyes. What was going on?
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“Is this some kind of trick? What is she doing here at your house?”Angel stood before him with a warm smile on her face. “I called him and gave him the information that he needed. That was why the men were able to find you easily and at the right place and time.”Maxwell began to fume. He could not believe that Pablo was working with Angel. Why were they working together?He doesn't want to have anything to do with Angel no matter what she did for him. He was just grateful but didn't want to associate himself to Angel.What was she thinking? That he'd just spread his hands open and hug her because she helped him retrieve some documents. That will never happen.Turning to Pablo, he asked furiously. “What is she doing here? Please, make her leave or I'll be the one to leave.”Pablo shook his head disapprovingly. “You have to calm down. Angel is only trying to help. I know everything that happened in the past and I'm not happy about it as well.”“No, I'm not going to calm down. This wom
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Without a word, Maxwell started towards the door and to the gate where the woman was making a scene. It was on his way to the gate that he realized the glass in his hand.Maxwell prayed earnestly that the lady shouldn't be Angel. He didn't want to be forced to call the police on her. Angel had done a good deed for him and he didn't want them to have any more problems.Although he had promised to make her pay for what she did to him. However, he changed his mind when she helped him retrieve the documents he used in reclaiming his legacy. Maxwell was not going to do anything to her again. All he wanted was for the lady to stay away from him.He soon got closer to the gate and saw Valerie already inside. She had managed to force her way in. Stopping in his tracks, Maxwell glanced at the lady before him as the memory of their past together flashed before his face.“What are you doing here, Valerie?” He asked the lady before him as he gaped at her.Valerie was the only woman he ever loved
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Pablo smiled sadly and said to him, "I miss them as well. And I'm certain that your parents are proud of you. I know that they would have traded anything to stay alive and see you grow up.”He reached out and patted Maxwell gently on the back. “You're strong, Maxwell and I'm happy to help you." Maxwell remained silent and after a while, he decided to wave it off. “Thank you for offering to help me fight those people in court. I know how busy you've become but you chose to always stand by me.”"Stop thanking me. It's my duty to always fight for you. Your Dad was a good man and treated me well. So let's say that I'm repaying his good deeds.” Pablo replied to him, smiling warmly.After their time together at the place, Pablo went back home and so did Maxwell.Since he was studying online, he needed to go home and meet up with his classes.Maxwell wanted to learn more about business management. His father has left him with some businesses which he had taken over.However, he was not cap
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"Thank you, Boss.” Angel muttered and turned around to leave. Her heart was beating chaotically as she walked out in freedom.Well, her freedom depends on her. However, she had no intention of snitching on the Boss.Moreover, he helped her in the past and she's been surviving from what she earns from errands and other stuff she was involved in.***Later that evening, Maxwell met up with his lawyer, Pablo at a fancy coffee cafe.They wanted to discuss the court case which would be happening the next day.The man was already at the place and was sipping coffee when Maxwell showed up.“Mr. Pablo." He greeted the man and sat opposite the man who responded to him with a nod.He sat on the chair opposite Mr. Pablo and ordered coffee for himself as well.“I can see that you're handling things just fine at the company." Pablo commented with a warm smile on his face and Maxwell nodded in excitement.“It's going really fine. And as it stands, we have two huge projects that will be starting soo
