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I've raised my son, Caleb Bennett, for nine years, but today I found out he was never mine. Claire Bennett, my wife, shamelessly tells me to leave with nothing. She says Caleb's real father is Lincoln Lancaster, heir to the most powerful family in Berglaton. The Lancaster family has few direct heirs left, so if Lincoln acknowledges Caleb as his son, Lincoln can easily surpass his frail uncle and become the rightful successor. Caleb says, "You think you deserve to be my dad? My real father could crush your whole family with a snap of his fingers!" Margaret Quigley, Claire's mother, adds, "If Claire hadn't gotten pregnant with Lincoln's child back then, do you really think we'd have let someone like you marry into our family?" I don't fight back. I just sign the divorce papers in silence. After that, I take out my phone and call my father, James Lancaster, who has been waiting for me in Berglaton all these years. "Come pick me up on Christmas Eve," I say. "I'm ready to go home and take over the family."
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Overdrawn Hearts Chapter 7
At first, I didn't want to see Claire. However, my secretary told me she'd been waiting outside the building for hours and refused to leave, and this was starting to affect the company's reputation.Not to mention, legally, the divorce still wasn't finalized. So, she was still my wife.In the end, I agreed to meet her, but I made it clear I wouldn't see Caleb. After all, my father had already declared that the descendants of Langston and Lincoln were no longer welcome anywhere near the family.Claire stood in front of me, her eyes brimming with tears. "Is there a chance we could start over?" she asked. She said that if I didn't want Caleb, she would leave him with her parents. After all, the child carried her last name. Now, all she wanted was my forgiveness."Timothy, I really do love you," she said. "You must've known I read that document. I knew you'd set a trap to win the bid, but I still helped you fool Lincoln.""Do you think that if you hadn't helped, I wouldn't have beaten
Overdrawn Hearts Chapter 6
I took a gamble, hoping Claire still had a shred of loyalty left and that maybe, deep down, she still cared about me.Ten days later, the competing company's bid came in. Every figure was exactly one percent higher than mine.That kind of coincidence simply didn't happen. So, there was only one logical explanation—someone had stolen my numbers and undercut me by the smallest margin possible to win.Then, I saw Langston and Lincoln strutting out of that company's back office, smirking like they'd already popped the champagne to celebrate."Timothy, you lost! Don't forget, this project was tied to a multi-billion-dollar performance clause. If you fail, the entire board takes a hit. They'll want your head on a platter! You better start getting used to prison food!"You think you can go against me? You're still too green. So what if you're his son? You've been gone for years. The world's changed, and no one in this company is on your side anymore. Step down quietly, and maybe I'll s
Overdrawn Hearts Chapter 5
When I returned to Berglaton, I met my father and officially took over the family business.He intended to have me take over the entire corporation, but Langston looked concerned and voiced his worries."Dad, Timothy just got back. If you put him straight to the headquarters, the board may push back. How about letting him cut his teeth on one of the branch projects first? If he handles it well, no one will question his qualifications."My father considered it for a moment, then turned to me. "The mining project's not easy, but if you pull it off, it'll be a great way to earn their respect. What do you think?"I nodded with confidence. "Trust me, Dad. I won't let you down."I knew exactly what Langston was doing.After years of waiting in the shadows, how could he possibly accept losing the position of heir to me overnight?But that was fine. If he wanted to dig a hole for me, he'd better be prepared to fall into it himself.So, I accepted the project, and for the next two weeks
Overdrawn Hearts Chapter 4
Lincoln stood at the edge of the tarmac, flanked by bodyguards and a path lined with flowers. His face lit up with smug delight.However, just as he stepped forward to board the private jet, George Baker and Charles Shaw moved in from both sides and blocked his way.Lincoln froze. "What are you doing?""Lincoln, you're not getting on this private jet," George said.Lincoln's face fell. "Why not? Didn't my grandfather send this jet specifically for me?"George firmly said, "Only the heir to the Lancaster family may board this private jet, and you are not the heir."Just then, Claire came out. She was holding Caleb's hand and dragging their luggage behind them. "Lincoln, what's wrong? Caleb and I are ready to go."Lincoln's pride couldn't take it. He stepped forward, grabbed George by the collar, and barked, "You'd better open your eyes. I'm Lincoln Lancaster, the only son of Langston Lancaster, the eldest grandson of James Lancaster."I'm returning home with my wife and son to t
Overdrawn Hearts Chapter 3
I silently stood outside the private dining room with clenched fists.Oscar said, "Why are you still calling me "Mr. Bennett"? We're family now. Just call me Oscar."Margaret added, "Exactly. Lincoln, don't be so formal. I wish you were my son-in-law ten years ago."Caleb beamed. "Come on, Dad, just treat us like family now. And I can finally call you my dad!"Lincoln grinned and greeted, "Oscar, Margaret, and my sweet boy." Then, he leaned over and kissed Claire on the cheek. "Honey."She blushed.Right then, as I stood outside the door, I felt a chill settle deep in my chest.So, this was their "family celebration dinner."All this time, I thought that at the very least, Claire's parents still respected me.But it was all fake. Claire was fake, Caleb was fake, and their whole family had lied to me. Only the years I had given to them were real.Just then, a waiter passed by with a tray. "Excuse me, sir. Are you with them?"Everyone turned their heads at once and saw me stan
Overdrawn Hearts Chapter 2
Claire came back with Caleb. She couldn't even wait to step inside before rushing to share the good news with me."The Lancaster family said they're sending someone on Christmas Eve to pick up the new heir. You should help pack Caleb's things."I sat quietly on the couch and gave her a calm nod. "Perfect timing. Let's sign the papers."Claire's smile faded. Her eyes landed on the divorce papers already sitting on the coffee table. She froze for a moment, clearly caught off guard. "You already prepared them?"I nodded, keeping my tone steady. "Didn't you say they were coming for him on Christmas Eve? You might as well start getting things ready."A flicker of guilt crossed her face. "Timothy, there's no need to rush. As long as Lincoln acknowledges Caleb..."I waved her off. "If Caleb's going to be publicly recognized as a Lancaster, he needs to be the legitimate son. If you don't marry Lincoln, people will laugh at you.""Mom! He's right! Just hurry up and divorce him! Then, you
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