Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir
Ethan Cole has spent his entire life being treated like dirt—an orphan, a nobody, the kind of person people look right through. But the ultimate betrayal comes from Vanessa, the girl he gave everything to, only for her to use and discard him like he was nothing.
Just when he thinks life can’t get any worse, a shocking truth is revealed: he was never meant to live in poverty because he is the rightful heir to the Aurelius fortune, the son of the powerful Magnus Aurelius.
Now, armed with his true identity and the resources of the Aurelius Group at his fingertips, Ethan is ready to make everyone who looked down on him pay. But as he steps into the world that was stolen from him, he realizes that his enemies who separated him from his father never left and are ready to strike again.
With betrayals at every turn and secrets more dangerous than he imagined, Ethan must fight to claim what is his. But power comes at a price.
Will he survive long enough to take revenge? Or will the past swallow him whole before he gets the chance?
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Chapter: Chapter 357Ethan chuckled, tilting his head slightly. "What sort of question is that?” A smile played on his lips. “Of course I’m the buyer. Who else did you think would make such a generous offer when everyone knows the situation you’re in?”He scoffed, muttering under his breath, “As if anyone else would be foolish enough to throw away money on your desperation.”Before the words had fully left his lips, Blanche’s knees buckled. She dropped to the floor, hands clasped together in front of her chest.“Please, Ethan. Please.” Her voice cracked. “Everything you’ve done to us—it’s more than enough. You have no idea the hell we’re living in. The suffering. We’ve lost everything. Everything.”Tears streamed down her face as she rubbed her palms together frantically.Yvonne stood frozen beside her mother, face pale and jaw tight.Blanche’s hand grabbed Yvonne’s wrist with surprising force. She yanked hard, pulling her daughter down.Yvonne stumbled, landing on her knees beside her mother.“Mom—”“
Last Updated: 2025-12-17
Chapter: Chapter 356The moment an uber pulled up in front of a modest mansion, Blanche stepped out first.She adjusted her purse on her shoulder, the weight of it somehow heavier than usual. Everything felt heavier these days.Yvonne followed, closing the car door with more force than necessary. That’s how bad things had gotten for them—they went from having a garage full of luxury cars, enough to drive a different one each day of the week, to now having to call Ubers just to get around."A million dollars,” Yvonne muttered, staring at the mansion before them. "For a property worth at least five times that.”“But it's still more than the offers we've had,” Blanche replied, her voice tight. "We can’t afford to be picky anymore, Yvonne."The past few weeks had been a nightmare they couldn’t wake up from. First, they sold off the last few cars they had left—the ones that had been keeping them going and reminding them of what their family used to be—for way less than they were worth.Desp
Last Updated: 2025-12-16
Chapter: Chapter 355The morning sun slipped through the curtains, painting stripes of light across Ethan’s bed.Jessica was curled up on her side facing him, with his arm wrapped around her waist. Their legs were tangled together under the sheets, and her head rested just below his chin.He couldn't help but smile as he looked at her as the sunlight hit her hair, making it glow.He pulled her a little closer, wanting to hold onto the moment.Then something from last night popped into his head, and he laughed quietly.“We’re sleeping together tonight,” he’d said so casually as they walked into the mansion after he’d shown her around.The look on her face had been priceless. Her eyes had gone wide, her mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water."W-we’re… what? Ethan, I… I don’t think—” she had stammered, her cheeks turning bright red.He’d raised a hand before she could spiral further. "It’s not what you’re thinking, Jessica.”"Then what—”"Same room. Same bed. Just… sleeping,” h
Last Updated: 2025-12-15
Chapter: Chapter 354Dawn hadn’t broken yet when Lucas finally woke up in his room, groggy and disoriented.He needed answers on how he had ended up back home and headed to Adrian’s room to ask him.Adrian looked up when Lucas knocked.His face showed clear signs of exhaustion and confusion from everything that had gone down tonight and what he’d discovered.Relief flashed across his face when he realized Lucas was the one at the door.He didn’t hesitate to let him in.“Dad, you’re still awake,” Lucas said as he stepped inside, immediately asking why he wasn’t sleeping.Adrian stood up, crossing the room toward him."You're awake," he said instead.Lucas nodded and apologized to Adrian for making him worried, concluding that it was because of him Adrian was yet to sleep.Lucas leaned against the doorframe, still unsteady. "What happened? How did I—”“Sit down first.” Adrian guided him toward the leather couch against the wall, his grip firm but gentle."You shouldn’t be walking around yet.”Lucas sank int
Last Updated: 2025-12-14
Chapter: Chapter 353Sitting beside Ethan was Jessica, looking just as confused as Lara and Theo.But Lara’s confusion had shifted—now she was wondering why Jessica was there, and the feast set on the table.Jessica’s confusion was different. Her eyes locked onto Theo, barely believing he was actually alive and standing right in front of her.“What's his connection to Ethan?” Her mind raced, trying to piece things together. The fact that Theo had walked in with Lara only made it more puzzling.Lara and Theo were still standing by the entrance.“I know,” Ethan said, his smile growing wider.“There are a lot of questions running through your minds right now. And trust me, I get it.”He gesturedto the chairs again."That’s one of the reasons I called you all here tonight."“So please. Sit. Let’s talk.”Theo was the first to sit, before Lara followed.Ethan watched them settle before clearing his throat.“To begin with,” he started, his tone shifting to something more serious, "I want you all
Last Updated: 2025-12-13
Chapter: Chapter 352Lara pressed the phone closer to her ear as the car idled in the driveway.“Really?” Her voice carried a sharp edge of disbelief.Her jaw tightened as she listened, while the voice on the other end spoke.She sighed heavily, her free hand moving to rub her forehead. The gesture did nothing to ease the pressure building behind her eyes. "You need to understand that I’m trying my best,” she said, her tone worn thin. "It just seems like he knows what’s going on.”Silence stretched between them.“I know, I know,” she muttered. "Just… give me more time. I’ll handle it.”She ended the call before the person could respond and tossed the phone onto the passenger seat. For a moment, she just sat there, staring at the mansion through the windshield. She drew in a slow breath before tucking the phone into her pocket and stepping out of the car.The cool air hit her face, but it did nothing to clear her mind. She was heading toward the entrance when her eyes caught a hooded figure, who was
Last Updated: 2025-12-12
