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Gold Behind the Curtain

Gold Behind the Curtain

Short Story · Emotional Realism
By:  Peanut ButterCompleted
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Male POV

Winning Back the Husband

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Fresh out of college, Clara Stewart asked me to take on a $500,000 mortgage for her. When I refused, she turned around and bought an $800,000 villa in full, for another guy. Holding up the property deed, she told me: "Jayden, the truth is, I'm actually rich. I've been pretending to be poor to test you. Unfortunately, you failed. I'm disappointed in you. Let's break up." I simply smiled and walked away without a second thought. The irony? I'm the son of the richest man in the country. I was pretending to be broke, too. Fast forward four years, we met again at the National Wealth Summit. Clara had just barely made it into the top 50 on the list, clinging to the arm of Henry Brown as they entered. She spotted me in simple clothes with no visible brand, holding a child in one arm and the keys to a Porsche Cayenne in the other. Thinking I was someone's driver, she sneered: "Jayden, you really went all out just to see me again? Let's be real, you're just a driver now, and I'm on the wealth list. We live in completely different worlds. Don't waste your time fantasizing." I did not bother replying. Honestly, I was only there because my billionaire dad insisted. I had finally cleared a day to spend with my son and now I had to waste it on that.

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Chapter 1
Clara Stewart strutted into the waiting hall, her arm linked with Henry Brown, who was decked out in a sharp suit.As they breezed past the side room, Clara's gaze landed on me, tucked away in the corner.Today was supposed to be my day off, a rare chance to spend time with my son. However, my father, Jim Lawrence, had roped me into attending the Wealth Summit.With my wife out of town, I had no choice but to bring my kid along, planning to duck out after a brief appearance once the meeting kicked off.I was dressed down in comfy clothes, jingling the Cayenne keys to keep my son entertained.To Clara, I must have looked like a hot mess, playing chauffeur and babysitter all at once. She made a beeline for me, her voice dripping with scorn as she said, "Jayden, look at you, running errands for others. You're nothing without me."What a shame that you couldn't pass my test. You could've been the one by my side."She squeezed Henry's hand as she went on. "However, hey, I should than
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Chapter 2
The staff, done with caution, moved in to throw me out.I broke free from their grip, my voice a low growl."Back off. Don't touch me. I'm here with Jim Lawrence, the billionaire. He's my dad!"Laughter rippled through the onlookers. Henry, smirking, could not resist a jab."The billionaire's son? That's a Branford University grad who's practically running the Lawrence empire after just two years back home."The only thing you share with him is the last name, Lawrence. You, a chauffeur, pretending to be him? That's just delusional."He sneered, "However, hey, as fellow alumni, maybe one day you can babysit for Clara and me."I shot back with a sneer of my own."Assuming you can even have kids. And what's your big achievement? Winning over a wealthy widow?"That struck a nerve. Henry's face twisted in anger.He had been dying to give Clara a child, to cement his place in her family.However, his past excesses had taken their toll, and even the most experienced doctor could no
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Chapter 3
The room went silent at the mention of Rowena. She was a big deal, the top investor on the planet. Anything she touched turned to gold. Her wealth was legendary, making even the richest tycoon look like small fry.The buzz was that Rowena would be there, and everyone there was tripping over themselves for a chance to impress her.My little guy wrapped his arms around my neck, his voice soft and defiant as he said, "He's my dad. My dad. And you're the meanie."Henry was not buying it. He lunged forward, trying to take my son. 'If I can buddy up with Rowena, the sky will be the limit,' he thought.He was so blinded by greed that his face twisted with it. "Hand him over, Jayden. If you're pulling a kidnapping stunt, you won't see a dime, and you'll be behind bars before you know it!"The crowd started to close in, reaching for my son. He burst into tears, and I held him closer, ready to bolt from that mess. "He's my son. Back off. We're out of here."However, Henry was in our face,
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Chapter 4
Clara's face turned stormy after my words hit home.Always one to doubt, she then questioned everything. She turned to Henry with a dark look."Is that true? You knew about my family from the beginning?"Henry looked like a kicked puppy as he pleaded with her."Clara, Jayden's making stuff up. Don't you trust me? I knew it was love at first sight when I met you."I did everything for you. Have you forgotten all I've done?"Clara's suspicion wavered but did not fade away. She sent a quick text to her assistant, asking them to dig into Henry's past at college.Henry was livid, his face red with rage. He charged at me and landed a punch that felt like a hammer. My son was ripped from my arms when I least expected it."Daddy! Daddy! Save me!" My son's cries cut through the chaos. I had to keep him calm, so I called out, "Hang in there, buddy. Mommy and Grandpa are on their way. They'll take care of the bad guys. Don't worry."His tears slowed to sniffles as I kept talking, but it
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Chapter 5
My father, seeing my battered face and hearing his grandson's wails, was livid. He took his cane and started swinging it at my attackers.They all knew him, the famous tycoon from the finance channels, and none dared retaliate as they cried out in pain.However, Henry was still clueless."Mr. Lawrence, you must be mistaken. This man was impersonating your son. He really had the gall to do that."We didn't like the looks of him, so we gave him a beating. You should be thanking us."My father, with a heavy heart, lifted me off the ground and bellowed, "Jayden is my son, and you have the nerve to mess with him? You're going to regret it!"Rowena had her assistant scoop up our son, and she quickly checked over my injuries, her eyes frosted with fury when she turned to Henry. "Are you telling me my own husband kidnapped my son?"Henry's eyes nearly popped out of his head; he was so shocked he could not believe what he was hearing.Clara was just as floored, it never crossed her mind
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Chapter 6
Everyone there was visibly shaken, and they started to beg for mercy."Ms. Smith, it wasn't on purpose, I swear! Clara and Henry were the ones who stirred everything up. We were all fooled by them.""Yeah, it was all Henry's idea. He said if we gave Mr. Lawrence a hard time, you'd meet with us.""We're so sorry for what we did to Mr. Lawrence. Please, we're begging you, show us some mercy, please..."All fingers pointed at Henry.Rowena's glare could have frozen lava. Her voice was soft but carried the weight of boulders. "You're going to regret this big time."Henry's knees turned to jelly under Rowena's death stare, and he just crumpled to the floor.He turned to Clara, desperate. "Clara, you have to help me..."However, Clara was done with him. If he had not been such a troublemaker, they would not be in that mess.Right then, her assistant's text came through with the dirt on Henry.The guy had a track record with rich girls, five from college and three wealthy foreigners
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Chapter 7
Clara was left behind. She had not actually thrown a punch or anything.She was giving me a look, like she had a ton to say but could not spit it out.I ignored her, letting Rowena help me into the car and off to the hospital to get checked for injuries.By the time we got back to our place, a crowd had gathered outside. They were all people I had crossed paths with, and they were not happy. They were there to say sorry.My father had gotten home before us and had already spread the word that there would be consequences.He had cut ties with their businesses on the spot, leaving some of them without suppliers or cash flow.They would be bankrupt in no time, and the others, scared stiff by my father's move, rushed over to make amends.They did not know yet that the instigators were already cooling their heels in jail.As Rowena and I walked up, they plastered on fake smiles and started groveling."Mr. Lawrence, Ms. Smith, please, have a heart. We'll straighten out our kids and
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Chapter 8
I lost it, my voice booming as I said, "Clara, you've really gone off the deep end. Who do you think you are, thinking you're fit to have my child?"Look in the mirror. You're nothing compared to my wife. It's laughable!"Clara's face soured, but she clung to her delusion."Jayden, I don't buy it. We were together for four years in college. You showed me your love time and again. How could you just drop me for someone else? Rowena forced your hand, didn't she?"I took a deep breath, trying to keep my cool."When I think about the time I've wasted with you, it makes me feel sick to my stomach."This is your last warning. Stay out of my sight, or I'll make sure you can't stick around in this city."I rolled the window up and signaled for the driver to go.However, Clara did not give up."Jayden, you're just testing me, right? I'll show you. I'll pass whatever test you throw at me."She stood there, defiant, in front of the car, as if that would prove her point.I shook my head
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