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 311The knock came at exactly the time Ethan had promised.Jessica had been pacing her living room for the past ten minutes, stealing glances at the clock, then at the door, then back at the clock again.He’d texted earlier saying he’d stop by after work."I miss talking to you," she’d replied without thinking twice.Now, hearing that firm knock, her heart did a little flip.She practically flew to the door, her hand already reaching for the handle before she even got there.The moment she opened it, they both smiled at each other.His came slowly, spreading across his face like the sun coming up through the clouds.Hers was instant—bright and impossible to hold back.For a second, neither of them said anything.They just stood there, grinning at each other like two people who’d been apart for months instead of days.In his hands were two shopping bags, the handles looped casually over his fingers.“Hey,” he said finally, his voice warm.“Hey,” she breathed back.His gaze swept over her f
Last Updated: 2025-11-15
Chapter: Chapter 310Every seat in the Aurelius Conglomerate’s boardroom was filled with executives from different divisions.Lara sat to Ethan’s right, while John sat across from her.The rest were executives—some who had stuck around through the scandal, others whom Ethan had personally convinced to return because he believed the company needed them.Ethan's gaze swept across their faces.“Thank you all for being here today,” he began.“I’m certain some of you are surprised—perhaps even uncomfortable—to see familiar faces around this table. Colleagues who had formally severed their ties with Aurelius Conglomerate, who made what they believed to be the prudent decision when this corporation appeared to be sinking.”He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room. “I also know that some of you are surprised to see certain faces around this table.”A few glances were exchanged.“Faces of executives who publicly severed ties with this corporation weeks ago,” he continued."And yet, here they are.”He straighte
Last Updated: 2025-11-13
Chapter: Chapter 309Sophia emerged from her bedroom, padding across the hallway in her pajamas.“Dad?” she called out, her voice echoing slightly through the mansion’s quiet corridors. “Dad, where are you?”“Living room,” came Mr. Chen’s voice from downstairs.She quickened her pace, her bare feet making soft sounds against the marble floor as she descended the stairs.When she reached the threshold between the dining room and the living room, her eyes locked onto her father’s figure.He was seated on the leather sofa, his attention fixed on the large television screen in front of him.She hurried toward him. “Dad, did you know Ethan made an interview tonight?"Mr. Chen shifted his gaze to her, his expression unreadable. “Yes. I just finished watching it.”He gestured toward the television with his glass of scotch.The screen displayed a news anchor at her desk, with a bold headline running across the bottom: "ETHAN AURELIUS BREAKS SILENCE: ‘I’M READY FOR WHATEVER COMES NEXT’ – Conglomerate President Add
Last Updated: 2025-11-12
Chapter: Chapter 308Claire nodded, flipping to the next page of her notes. “Let’s move on. Earlier today, your uncle, Adrian Aurelius, publicly debunked your claim that the two of you have been in ongoing discussions about dividing shares within the company.”She looked up. “He stated, and I quote, ‘There have been no negotiations. Only demands I’ve made that Ethan has refused to meet.’ So I have to ask—what exactly is going on between you and your uncle?”Ethan let out a short chuckle, shaking his head. “I was just as shocked as everyone else when I heard that this morning.”He paused."Because it’s a blatant lie.” He lied.But that was the only way to beat Adrian.“A blatant lie?” She repeated, her eyebrows rising slightly.“Yes,” he said firmly."As I announced even before yesterday’s press conference, my uncle and I have been negotiating. We’ve been discussing how to fairly distribute shares within the conglomerate—negotiations that were, until very recently, progressing in good faith.He leaned back
Last Updated: 2025-11-11
Chapter: Chapter 307Ethan had dropped a bombshell at the press conference, announcing five massive projects his conglomerate was about to launch.First up was "MedLink AI"—a partnership between Aurelius Healthcare and Aurelius Biotechnology.They were building a diagnostic platform that mixed AI with genetic profiling to give personalized treatment plans on the spot.The goal was to give hospitals, especially in poorer areas, access to top-tier diagnostic tech, catch diseases before symptoms even showed up, and tailor treatments to each person's DNA.Next was "Carbon Vault," from Aurelius Energy and Aurelius Environmental Services.It was basically a system that could suck carbon dioxide out of the air in cities and factories and then turn it into actual building materials.Third was "EduSphere"—a free online learning platform powered by satellites, accessible literally anywhere on the planet.It was created by Aurelius Technology, Education, and Telecommunications.Fourth, Aurelius Renewable Energy and
Last Updated: 2025-11-10
Chapter: Chapter 306The press conference room at Aurelius Conglomerate was packed with reporters.Ethan stepped up to the podium, adjusting the microphone.He was dressed in a sharp charcoal suit, his expression calm and composed.Behind him, a massive screen displayed the Aurelius Conglomerate logo.He let the room settle into silence before he spoke.“Good morning,” he began, his voice steady and clear. "Thank you all for being here today.”He paused, letting his gaze sweep across the room.“Over the past few days, Aurelius Conglomerate has faced significant challenges. Challenges that have tested not only our operations, but the integrity of our leadership.”“As President of this corporation, it is my responsibility to address these challenges head-on. To provide clarity. To restore confidence. And most importantly, to move forward.”A few murmurs rippled through the crowd.He continued. “One of the most critical steps in this process is ensuring that key leadership positions are filled by individual
Last Updated: 2025-11-08
