Chapter 14: Origins
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Martinez, Everest Martinez, those tow brothers, and Ryan McKenzie, who went out of town. These four hoodlums suddenly became wealthy overnight."
"Shortly after, a couple's bodies were found in Moon Lake The couple's names were Caiden Richmond and Paislee Nguyen..."
"Caiden Richmond was a famous genius entrepreneur at the time. After his death, the family's funds disappeared. The police suspected robbery and murder, but they could never find the killer."
"At that time, this incident caused a great sensation. Some people suspected that these hoodlums were responsible, but the investigative methods were outdated, and there was no concrete evidence, so eventually it was left unresolved."
"Furthermore, after these people became rich and powerful, no one dared to mention this incident again, so..."
Hayley Waters sighed as she said this.
When she saw this message, she already guessed.
This couple must be Isidore Richmond's parents.
"Father, mother..."
Isidore Richmond's lips trembled, tears streaming down.
So he wasn't an abandoned orphan after all!
"Isidore Richmond..." Hayley Waters hesitated.
"Go on."
Isidore Richmond closed his eyes, letting the tears flow.
"Colton Brown, Boden Martinez, and Ryan McKenzie were sworn brothers. After they became rich, they went their separate ways, and Ryan McKenzie left Mordor City."
Hayley Waters pursed her lips. "Boden Martinez and Everest Martinez, this pair of brothers, established Martinez's family Group and Colton Brown was also in business. Originally, Colton Brown was involved in finance and trade, but Martinez's family brothers constantly obstructed him in this project. In the end, Colton Brown had no choice but to switch to the building materials industry."
"Back then... you were also secretly sent to the orphanage by Colton Brown."
"After more than ten years in the orphanage, Colton Brown couldn't bear his guilty conscience and brought me back to Brown's family, right?"
Isidore Richmond sneered.
The person who killed his parents was the one who raised him. How ironic!
"When my parents were killed, I was probably only one or two years old. Why didn't they kill me too?" Isidore Richmond's face was coldly smiling.
"The private investigator said that this was probably the conflict between Colton Brown and Boden Martinez, Ryan McKenzie!" Hayley Waters said softly. "They felt that they needed to eliminate loose ends, but Colton Brown insisted on sparing your life. As a result, the conflict escalated... The fact that Colton Brown took you as his apprentice was not known to outsiders. Previously, Colton Brown claimed to the outside world that you were a distant relative. Even Boden Martinez and the others didn't know your true identity!"
"Give the private investigator some money to keep his mouth shut!"
Saying this, Isidore Richmond suddenly looked up. "Do I have any other relatives?"
"You have a younger sister."
Hayley Waters smiled sweetly. "When you were sent to the orphanage, you were almost three years old. Your sister is two years younger than you and is now living in the countryside of Mordor City, being taken care of by someone. As for your grandparents, we still need the private investigator to investigate for a while before we can get any results."
"My... my sister!?" Isidore Richmond sat up straight and asked loudly, "Where is she? I want to see her now!"
In his memory, his childhood was spent in the orphanage.
He never expected that he still had a sister!
Someone who was truly his closest relative in this world!
Isidore Richmond's voice was loud, and the argument at the adjacent table suddenly paused.
Hayley Waters was about to answer when Ariah Brown suddenly stood up, his eyes coldly scanning over. "Isidore Richmond? You, coward, hiding behind me to eavesdrop on our conversation? How shameless of you! You must be pleased now that Anakin Martinez played me, right?"
"Ariah, I've already said, give me some time!" Anakin Martinez explained helplessly, then looked at Isidore Richmond with a displeased expression. "Have you finished eavesdropping? If you're done, get lost!"
"I eavesdropped on you?" Isidore Richmond sneered.
Martinez's family and Brown's family!
These two families killed his parents!
Thinking about what Hayley Waters had just reported to him, waves of anger surged in Isidore Richmond's mind.
Especially the Martinez family. According to the private investigator's speculation, it was because they wanted to silence him that they had a conflict with Colton Brown and ultimately separated.
He had actually become good friends with Anakin Martinez, the useless person, during his four years in university.
And now, Anakin Martinez had cuckolded him. His ex-wife Ariah Brown had an affair and bore Anakin Martinez's child!
Old grievances and new hatred all stacked up together.
No wonder Anakin Martinez said that his grandfather forbade him from marrying Ariah Brown, saying that they Doomed-fated.
And now, the head of Martinez's family, Boden Martinez, was precisely Anakin Martinez's grandfather!
"Isidore Richmond, our past friendship was canceled the moment you slapped me." Anakin Martinez's face turned gloomy. "Don't bother me and Ariah anymore in the future! Also, if you dare badmouth me to our university classmates at tomorrow's reunion, I'll have someone kill you!"
"Kill me?" Isidore Richmond laughed.
Looking at Anakin Martinez in front of him, to be honest, Isidore Richmond wanted to strangle him.
But to make someone die is too simple.
He wanted to leave Anakin Martinez with nothing, to die in despair!
"Don't think I'm trying to scare you!" Anakin Martinez grabbed Isidore Richmond's collar and lowered his voice. "Killing you is easier than squashing an ant! Who would care about the life or death of a useless person like you? You better be smart"
"Let go!" Isidore Richmond's face remained calm.
A raging anger churned in his chest!
"Hmph!"
Anakin Martinez pushed Isidore Richmond away, as if he was disgusted, pretending to wipe off his hands with a tissue, then threw the tissue at Isidore Richmond's face. He sneered, "I used to think you were Colton Brown's illegitimate child. Brown's family claimed you were a distant relative, but it turned out that Colton Brown wanted you to become his son-in-law! But I should thank you, without you, Ariah wouldn't have given birth to my son... I can't be bothered to deal with you. Now get out of the restaurant. I don't want to see you again!""Isidore Richmond, did you hear that? You useless piece of trash, don't come to a place like this in the future. This kind of place is not something you can afford." Ariah Brown also showed a contemptuous expression.
Their quarrel attracted the attention of the restaurant manager.
"What's going on?"
The manager frowned and walked over, "Please dine quietly and do not disturb the restaurant's environment!"
"I am a VIP user of your restaurant. Here is my VIP card."
Ariah Brown elegantly took out a card and slapped it on the table, "This dog has disturbed my dining mood, make them both leave!"
"The VIP gold card?"
The manager was stunned and looked apologetically at Isidore Richmond and Hayley Waters, "Sorry, but the rule in our restaurant is to prioritize our users! Especially VIP users, we must try our best to meet their demands. Please..."
"Just a worthless card..."
Hayley Waters sneered and reached into her bag to take out her own VIP card.
Who doesn't have a VIP card? Why bother pretending?
But as soon as she reached for it, Isidore Richmond stopped her and whispered, "Let's go."
"Huh?" Hayley Waters was stunned.
Isidore Richmond's body trembled slightly, his teeth grinding.
Faced with these two enemies, he was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would lose control and resort to violence!
His parents had passed away years ago, and revenge could wait!
He wanted to bankrupt both of these families, leaving them with nothing, and making them feel despair!
And as for Ryan McKenzie, don't think that leaving Mordor City means he's safe!
After dealing with Martinez's family and Brown's family, I will come find you...
Isidore Richmond's face turned ice-cold.
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Hayley Waters willingly wrapped her arms around Isidore Richmond's and walked towards the exit.
"Hahaha, a useless person like you dares to come here to eat? Once I take out my VIP card, you have to obediently leave!"
Mocking words came from behind.
Isidore Richmond kept walking, pushing the door open.
As Hayley Waters reached the entrance, she paused for a moment, turned around, and took out a card from her bag, throwing it over.
"Isidore Richmond left because he didn't want to see you two lovebirds, it affected his appetite. Otherwise, with just your worthless card, could it really make us leave?"
The card landed in front of Ariah Brown and others.
The manager glanced down, and his face turned pale.
The card that Hayley Waters had just thrown out was a specially-made diamond card, of which there were only ten in Mordor City!
The diamond card was custom-made by the restaurant owner, and presented to the powerful in Mordor City.
With the mysterious background of the Shining Star Company, the restaurant owner had specially sent a card, which Isidore Richmond then gave to Hayley Waters.
"This is... a diamond card?"
Anakin Martinez's expression also turned sour.
The Martinez family had a diamond card, but it was in the hands of his grandfather.
As for them, they could only get a gold card by spending money.
"Miss, miss..."
The manager no longer paid attention to Ariah Brown and quickly chased after them.
"Hmph!"
Ariah Brown stomped her foot in anger, her face turning pale.
"Ariah, don't be upset. Tomorrow, the Martinez family will also settle the account with the Shining Star Company! See how they'll cry then!"
Anakin Martinez embraced Ariah Brown and said filled with resentment.
"Really?" Ariah Brown was taken aback.
Now that the Shining Star Company had money, they would soon turn the tables.
By that time, Brown's family would probably be in trouble.
Unexpectedly, the Martinez family was willing to get involved and cooperate with Brown's family!
"Of course."
Anakin Martinez said tenderly, "Ariah, Noe Martinez is our son, and in the future, he will be the successor of the Martinez family! We are close relatives."
"You... you're not lying to me?"
Upon hearing Anakin Martinez's confession, Ariah Brown's face blossomed with a smile.
"I will take responsibility for you and our son. Trust me, give me some time," Anakin Martinez said softly.
"Honey, you are best!"
Ariah Brown's voice was full of tenderness as she leaned into Anakin Martinez's embrace.
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