Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Inheritance
Joshua was confused.
Seeing that, the old man introduced himself, "My name is Alfred Helin! I came here for you!"
Joshua widened his eyes. "What? You are Alfred, the richest man in New York, the chairman of Maple Group?"
Alfred was a big shot who was worth billions of dollars, a legend in the business industry in the entire New York and even New York State!
Joshua thought, why would he come to me?
He must be kidding!
Alfred replied respectfully, "To be exact, from today onwards, these titles belong to you, Mr. Palmer!"
"Sorry, I'm a bit confused. What's going on?"
Alfred gestured to Joshua. "It's cold outside. Let's talk in the car!"
Joshua shook his head. "Maybe not. My clothes ... are a little dirty..."
The urine that Reagan left on him had yet to be washed.
Alfred didn't care. He grabbed Joshua by the arm and took Joshua into the car.
After Joshua got in the car, Alfred told a story that shocked him utterly. He hadn't even gotten over the shock from the luxury interior.
Alfred's words were ground-shaking for Joshua.
After Seth was kicked out of the Hugh family, unlike what others thought, he did not become mediocre.
Instead, he founded his business empire in the shadows!
Maple Group was one of Seth's properties. Alfred was his trusted assistant.
Therefore, in the eyes of others, Alfred was the chairman of Maple Group.
Yet the real power holder was Seth.
Back then, Seth had secretly left a will before he died.
The will stated that three years after his death, Joshua could inherit all of his inheritance in New York.
Others must not contact Joshua during this period.
It had been three years already. Today was the date. Therefore, Alfred came to Joshua, telling him to inherit the legacy.
Joshua heard Alfred's words.
Joshua was shocked for a long while.
It was like a dream.
"So, Dad has been hiding it from me. But why?"
Joshua did not get it. If Seth was so rich, why did they have to live so poorly?
Seth couldn't even afford his medical fees at last!
What confused Joshua more was that Seth knew clearly that the large debts left behind would make Joshua and his sister suffer hardships!
How could Seth bear to see that happen?
Alfred sighed. A wisp of reminiscence appeared on his face as he replied, "Mr. Palmer was a wise man. He had his reason, though I didn't know what it was. Mr. Palmer, you only need to remember one thing. Your father was not a good-for-nothing like the rumors outside. He was the most amazing man I ever met!"
To make Alfred, a big shot in the business, sigh with emotion, Joshua felt that his somehow clumsy father in his mind seemed to become mysterious and unfamiliar...
But for Joshua, the most important thing now was to pay for his sister's medical bills.
Before he could speak, Alfred had already seen through his mind. "Don't worry, Mr. Palmer. I have already sent the best doctor to treat Ms. Palmer. Someone just told me that the operation was successful, and she is safe now."
"Thank you, Mr. Helin. I am so grateful to you!"
Joshua was excited. Knowing this made him much happier compared with his inheritance.
Alfred said, "This is what I should do. Also, don't call me Mr. Helin. You can call me Alfred! That's how Mr. Palmer used to address me."
"I'll just call you Mr. Helin!"
Alfred continued, "Mr. Palmer stated in his will that you should first take over as president of Maple Properties owned by Maple Group. Then you can take over the entire Maple Group when you've had some time. Mr. Palmer thought highly of you. Don't let him down!"
Joshua nodded with determination.
He thought about the endless humiliation and suppression he had suffered over the past twenty years, and his eyes were burning with rage!
Joshua wondered, nice people tend to be bullied.
But one wouldn't be favored by fate forever.
It is my turn now.
I, Joshua Palmer, will definitely get even with those who have made me suffer!
...
Alfred took Joshua to the hospital.
Joshua's sister, Leyla Palmer, had already been pushed out of the operation room and was still in a coma.
Right now, she was staying in an advanced ward with three special caretakers.
Seeing that, Joshua was relieved.
"Mr. Helin, it's getting late. You should go back and get some rest!"
"Mr. Palmer, what about you?"
"I want to stay and accompany my sister for a while. Don't worry."
"All right. Mr. Palmer, your clothes are a bit dirty. I've already sent someone to deliver a new set for you. Remember to change it later after you wash up! If you need anything, contact me at any time."
Alfred left with his men.
There was an independent bathroom in the advanced ward.
Joshua took off his dirty clothes, threw them away, washed his body, and put on the new clothes.
The new outfit was much more comfortable than the bargains he had.
There was a note attached as well.
It was from Alfred.
"Mr. Palmer, your father left you an allowance, which has been transferred to your account."
Joshua opened the bank app on his phone to check the balance.
At the sight of the number, he was stunned.
He couldn't believe his eyes.
There were so many zeros!
"160 million dollars? And you call it an allowance?"
Joshua only found Seth more and more mysterious.
After taking care of everything, Joshua sat in front of the bed and looked at Leyla's sweet but pale face.
He could not help but feel a burst of heartache.
Leyla was only seventeen years old. She should have been in high school.
She was in the most wonderful period of her life.
However, she had been by his side and stayed in the Windsor's place these years. She also suffered countless grievances.
Everyone looked down on him.
Leyla was the only one who thought he was an indomitable man.
Stroking the back of Leyla's hand, Joshua murmured, "From today on, I will not let you suffer any more grievances. And the driver who did this to you, he will pay!"
Alfred had already found out the driver's identity. The files containing the driver's information were placed at the head of the bed.
It was Reuben Morton.
He was the eldest son of the Morton family who owned the Morton Group, and he was a famous dandy in New York.
"A rich, spoiled young man. No wonder I couldn't find out anything about him back then at all.
"The tit-for-tat principle always applies. Reuben, your time will come..."
...
The next morning arrived.
Joshua woke up, turned on his phone, and received a text from the bank.
And Pamela sent him a voice message from Line.
"I transferred you 50 thousand dollars. It is all I have. Don't tell Heidy. Take care!"
Pamela's tone was cold as ever.
Yet Joshua felt warm.
Pamela seemed cold to him.
In fact, she still cared about him.
"We've been married for so many years, yet I have never bought her any gifts. Now that I am rich, I should be nice to her."
Joshua left the hospital and went to the biggest jewelry shop in the city to buy a diamond necklace.
It was called Eternal Love.
He spent 800 thousand dollars on the necklace.
Yet he didn't even blink.
He took a taxi home.
Then he returned to Dockland Community.
When he got downstairs, he found a black Mercedes S600 parked at the entrance of the building!
Joshua saw the plate number.
He glared.
The car belonged to the hit-and-run driver, Reuben!
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