examined them carefully. He discovered that they owned substantial shares in multina

id that the Holden name can open doors even

fering. Taking a deep breath, he declared, "I worked as nothing more than trash. Everyone mocked me. I juggled three jobs without sleep,

oman in her forties entered, tears welling in her eyes. "Max!

hugged him tearfully. "You probably don't remember

. "I've lived my life as an orphan without a family. But n

come the strongest heir. He added confidently, "I'm thrilled to be your grandson. Just wait until the semester ends... only two weeks,

nd to. He believed Max was worthy of the Holden legacy-the Holden bloodline coursed thro

u a small token of his appreciation." From his pocket, he pulled out a small velvet box and slowly opened it. Inside lay a gold

.. I don't need something this extrav

r less than what you deserve. Mr. Holden said no heir of th

roached his grandson with measured steps and spoke in a calm yet authoritative voice: "Max, you must learn to accep

he power he now wielded. The grandeur and luxury were merely a f

r gift now. But as I told you, give me two weeks to return as the heir.

y and the watch. When the time came, he would return with guards at his side

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arlier than usual. He quickly prepared himself, rushing to catch the bus

f luxury cars lining the streets and the aura of affluence surrounding the area did not faze him. H

ed into a young woman-stunning, wi

tion, snapped, "You! Watch where you're

thy elite. Max's appearance was indeed strikingly out of place-his cheap, tattered clothes told the story of a life mar

ne other than Sarah Ambrose, heiress to o

am truly sorry for this unfortunate incident." H

, Sarah retorted, "People like you

e scene out of curiosity. The tension in the air thickened, but it wasn't long before Sarah's fath

with the receptionist. The receptionist's critical gaze

gs you here?" she in

oney from my account,

he asked skeptically, her eyes sc

don't," Max ad

e exchanged a glance with the assistant manager. Mut

, maintained his composure, re