William Johnson
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There was a reason Conrad disliked digging up something that he knew wouldn't matter. Sometimes, the truth was not something anyone would want. Therefore, he was torn upon discovering Maxen's biological father and Asher's stance on this. Actually, he was torn upon knowing the entire story of Rocco, Maynard, and Stella. Their problems… originated from a gigantic misunderstanding. How could a misunderstanding take this long and ruin so many lives? Sure. The Quinn family and Maynard's wife had…-
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It was, indeed, a thorough investigation because even Stella's family records were here. There were many discrepancies in these records like how Stella's brother got kicked out of school; he used to be a smart and diligent student, but suddenly, had a record of bullying that got him kicked out. The terrible records made it hard for him to get into another decent school or get a proper job. After reading more and more, Conrad soon got a grasp of how things went down before he reached the birth records of…
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Meanwhile, as soon as Conrad got into the backseat of the car, he heard Warren's voice from the front seat. "Sir, a report just came in," said Warren while his boss settle on his spot. "It seemed the first son of chairman Quinn had done a DNA test." Conrad paused, furrowing his brows. "A DNA?" "Yes, Sir. Should we look into it?" Conrad didn't answer immediately, finding a comfortable spot in the backseat. When he leaned back and rested his leg over the other, a shallow breath slipped past his…
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"You… don't even believe that, Maynard. I will not go through this matter since it already happened and I don't think it's something I should meddle with, but you should stop blaming someone for something you did. And just stop. Focus on your sons and the Quinn Holdings. That's the best for everyone." Maynard gazed at Conrad's stoic expression as the latter give his 'friendly advice.' He knew Conrad meant well, and Maynard wasn't as blinded as he used to be. However, how could he just stop so easily?…
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"My, my! What a surprise! Haha! Who would have thought that my dearest friend would ever invite me for lunch?" Conrad's face nearly scrunched at the loud voice of the approaching Maynard as if they were the only people in the restaurant. Maynard approached their table with arms wide open while Conrad's gaze slid onto the young man walking behind Maynard. Asher. "What a treat! Well, I guess, since we're growing old, you're having a soft spot for me," humored Maynard, taking a chair across from…
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Meanwhile… "It's true that I want to make sure that boy is living well, and I will stay true to my words that I will not show my face in front of him. However, watch out for that kid's father. I heard he's been looking for Stella." "If he ruined everything again, I can't guarantee anyone's safety." Conrad narrowed his eyes as Rocco's words from the previous night kept hovering over his head. The latter didn't disclose any, but Conrad was certain of what he heard. But why would Rocco say such a…
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"In other words, you have a very shitty dad?" Luke summarized in a knowing tone. "But less shitty since he doesn't want anything to do with you for as long as you don't bother him?" Maxen pressed his lips into a thin line and just nodded. He didn't detail everything to them, especially to Luke, since Maxen was aware it was better for Luke to know less. It wasn't about his relationship with a mafia don, but the criminal organization itself. Not that it would add anything to Luke's life, after…
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"As much as I hate to admit it, that's probably the only thing I got from you. The willingness to kill a man with enough reason." 'No... you didn't get that from me, but from your father. That's for sure,' was what Rocco wanted to tell Maxen, but kept his thoughts to himself. It was better for Maxen to think his father was a felon and someone not worthy to even consider in this life. Instead of Maxen knowing the truth that the person who ruined all their lives was a child trapped in a man's body and the…
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"Do I regret refusing your offer that night? It would sometimes cross my head, but I don't. I wouldn't meet the man who gave me this opportunity and handed me this organization if I wasn't behind maximum prison, after all." Rocco came from nothing. He was but a person who relied on himself to get himself out of crippling poverty. He crawled his way out of that life, working hard and studying to get a degree, hoping he would live a comfortable life. For some time, Rocco succeeded. Almost. He was almost…
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When Conrad opened the door and stepped in, his eyes searched the room. It didn't take long before he spotted someone sitting on the windowsill. The person had his feet up on the windowsill while his other foot was on the floor to watch his weight. The man had a stick of lit cigarette in between his lips, blowing the smoke outside the open window. "Isn't that dangerous?" asked Conrad when the man didn't move after several seconds of Conrad and Maxen's arrival. "I heard you have many enemies. Idling there…
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