Chapter 390: Heir to Riverdale Legacy

At the Riverdale Estate.

"We’ve received no response from him, Mr. Riverdale," the man in a suit, Kavin, reported.

The old man, seated in a high-backed chair, tapped his fingers slowly on the armrests. His narrowed eyes glinted with restrained intensity.

"The child is growing bold now that he’s grown up," he muttered.

His fingers stilled as he added coldly, "Seems like it’s time to refresh his memory of the past."

"Any orders for me?" Kavin asked, waiting patiently.

"Let him rest for today. Tomorrow, I’ll go personally to meet him."

"Yes, Mr. Riverdale."

Kavin left the room silently, leaving the old man alone. His eyes remained fixed on the television screen in front of him, where Justin’s photo was displayed prominently.

"You’ve been living in the Eastern Country... right under my nose... building your empire," the old man murmured. "And I didn’t even know."

His voice dropped, laced with both curiosity and challenge.

"You must be truly capable—to hide from someone like me. Let’s see what you’ve really got, Aiden. Let’s see if you’re still the same chosen one from the past—my grandson

, the chosen heir of the Riverdale legacy."

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The next day, Leaving his penthouse at the top of the building, Justin finally made his appearance at the corporate headquarters of NextEra in front of all the employees.

Ever since the news broke, everyone was aware of who their mysterious boss truly was, and they had been waiting to see him in person.

The man who had once led the Harper Group and turned it into an empire was also their boss. It was common knowledge now: as long as they worked under him, their futures were secure.

Justin entered the reception area of the skyscraper, where employees had gathered to welcome him. Unbothered by the attention, he walked straight toward the private elevator that led to his floor.

silence, unable to take their eyes off him. Just his presence was enough to command awe. Power radiated from him

top floor—reserved solely for him—Justin settled into his office. Harvey was already there, ready to

later, Noah returned,

"the most expected guest

in," Justin

Noah nodded and left.

files, looked up. "Seems like it’s

gave a slight nod. Hayden gathered his

few minutes later, the office door opened again. Noah stepped inside, followed by

a sharp, dark suit. His thick hair was fully gray, and he walked with a distinguished cane in one hand. Despite his age, he carried himself with commanding authority. His expression was unreadable,

followed Kavin, his trusted

meeting finally. Justin didn’t stand to greet him while the man walked towards his desk carrying

memories, you’ve forgotten your manners,"

been fixed on the silver top of the man’s cane—adorned with the Riverdale family crest, a snake coiled around a sword—shifted

to even meet me is already exceeding the level of manners I care to

calm but calculating—his mind clearly working

Justin added, gesturing casually

chair out for Aeldric Riverdale. Once the old man was seated, Kavin took a respectful step back, standing at a distance beside

do know who I am," the old man

Justin replied

who you are... and why I’m

do know who I am," Justin said evenly, "and I also

than an impudent breeze. "If you hadn’t lost your memories, you wouldn’t dare say

might have feared you," Justin countered smoothly,

big-shot company seems to have made you believe you own the world," Aeldric muttered with a trace

and pride gleaming in his eyes—equal to, if not greater than,

Justin chuckled. "Only if you

away," Aeldric declared, his tone final, as if his words were law. "Now it’s

told you," Justin replied, unaffected, "I’m not going to obey whatever it is

Aeldric turned to his assistant. "Kavin, show

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