CHAPTER 3:The secret empire
286 Words
The next morning, Ethan arrived at the tallest building in Silverstone City.
Kingston Tower.
The place screamed wealth and power.
Luxury cars lined the entrance. Executives in expensive suits hurried through the marble lobby.
And standing among them was Ethan in worn jeans and cheap sneakers.
The receptionist frowned immediately.
“Delivery entrance is outside.”
“I’m here to meet Alfred Kingston.”
The receptionist laughed.
“You?”
Before Ethan could respond, several security guards approached.
Then suddenly—
A voice echoed through the lobby.
“Everyone stand down immediately.”
An older man in a tailored black suit stepped forward.
The entire lobby instantly fell silent.
The receptionist’s face turned pale.
“Mr. Kingston…”
Alfred ignored everyone and bowed respectfully toward Ethan.
“Welcome home, Young Master Cole.”
The entire lobby froze.
Ethan stood speechless as Alfred escorted him upstairs to the private executive floor.
Inside the massive office overlooking the city skyline, Alfred finally revealed the truth.
Leonard Cole wasn’t just rich.
He had secretly controlled international companies, private banks, technology corporations, hotels, and investment firms worth over six trillion dollars.
And Ethan…
Was the sole heir.
“You now own everything,” Alfred said calmly.
Ethan stared blankly.
“This can’t be real.”
Alfred placed several documents in front of him.
“It becomes real the moment you sign.”
Ethan’s hands shook.
Yesterday, he couldn’t afford dinner.
Today, he had become richer than governments.
But Alfred’s expression suddenly turned serious.
“There is one condition in your grandfather’s will.”
Ethan frowned.
“What condition?”
“You must marry the woman he chose for you.”
Silence filled the room.
Ethan blinked slowly.
“…What?”
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