Chapter: Chapter 259Saturday morning arrived with clear blue skies. Damon woke up early, his stomach filled with excitement. Today was the day he would show Celia and her family what he'd been planning. He got dressed carefully in a nice suit, wanting to look his best for this important moment. Then he drove to the Greene house to pick up Celia and her parents. Mrs. Greene answered the door with a bright smile. "Good morning, Damon! Come in, we're almost ready." "Good morning, Mrs. Greene. Take your time." Mr. Greene appeared from the living room, his head wound from the kidnapping completely healed now. "Damon, you look very formal today. Where exactly are we going?" "It's a surprise," Damon replied with a mysterious smile. "But I promise you'll love it." Celia came down the stairs wearing a simple but elegant dress. Her hair was styled beautifully, and she looked radiant. "You're being very secretive about this. Should I be worried?" "Not at all. Just trust me." They all got into Damon's car, w
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Chapter: Chapter 258Damon left the Sterling mansion, behind him, the family was still processing his rejection of the Sterling name and fortune. But he didn't care what they thought anymore.He got into his car where Anthony was waiting and pulled out his phone to call Celia."Hello?" Celia's voice came through, warm and happy."Hi. Are you busy right now?""Not at all. I'm just at home with my parents. We're having lunch together.""Perfect. I was thinking we could go somewhere tonight. Just the two of us. Maybe dinner at that restaurant you like?"Celia laughed softly. "Are you asking me on a date, Mr. Damon?""I'm asking my girlfriend if she wants to spend the evening with me," Damon replied with a smile in his voice."Then yes, I'd love to. What time should I be ready?""I'll pick you up at seven."After ending the call, Damon turned to Anthony. "Can you help me with something?""Of course. What do you need?""I want to do something special for Celia and her family. Something that will show them how
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Chapter: Chapter 257The Sterling mansion's grand living room was filled with family members. Uncles, aunts, cousins, and distant relatives all gathered together, confused about why Edward had called this emergency meeting. Damon stood near the back of the room with Anthony beside him, watching as people whispered to each other and speculated about what was happening. "Is that Damon?" one of his cousins whispered loudly. "What's he doing here?" "I thought he wasn't part of the family anymore," another relative said. Damon scoffed, Edward was wrong. They don’t seem to understand what’s going on. Maybe they haven’t been watching the news, or they’re deliberately ignoring the facts—because it’s the talk of the entire country. How could they not know what’s happening in their own family? Edward entered the room with Arthur supporting him. He still looked weak from his recovery, but his eyes were clear and determined. He walked to the front of the room and sat in the large chair that had always been reserv
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Chapter: Chapter 256Three weeks had passed since the specialist doctors Damon hired arrived to treat Edward Sterling. The medical team had worked around the clock, using cutting-edge treatments and procedures to reverse the damage from Vanessa's poison.Damon stood outside his father's hospital room with Arthur, who had just given him an update on Edward's condition."The doctors say it's a miracle," Arthur said, his voice filled with relief. "Your father's kidneys are starting to function properly again. His other organs are responding well to treatment. They think he'll make a full recovery.""That's good news," Damon replied, though his tone was neutral."He keeps asking to see you," Arthur added. "He wants to thank you properly for saving his life."Damon nodded and pushed open the door to Edward's room. His father sat up in bed looking much better than the last time Damon had visited. Color had returned to his face, and his eyes were clear now."Damon," Edward said, his voice stronger as well."I ca
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Chapter: Chapter 255Anthony stared at the text message from Damon for a full five minutes. His hands shook slightly as he read it over and over again.Vivienne had confessed her feelings to Damon. Damon had rejected her gently. And now Damon was telling him this might be the right time to approach her."I can't do this," Anthony muttered to himself, setting his phone down on his desk. "What if she's too hurt right now? What if confessing my feelings makes everything worse?"But Damon's words kept echoing in his mind. She deserves to know someone genuinely cares about her.Anthony stood up and walked to the window of his office, looking out at the city below. He'd been in love with Vivienne for years, but he couldn't say anything to her, there was always some reason to stay silent, some excuse to wait a little longer.But maybe waiting was the problem. Maybe he'd been waiting so long that he'd missed every possible opportunity.Anthony pulled out his phone and called Vivienne's number before he could talk
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Chapter: Chapter 254Damon walked out of the hospital and found Anthony waiting for him in the parking lot, leaning against his car."How did it go?" Anthony asked."About as well as could be expected," Damon replied. "Edward understands I'm not forgiving him, but he's grateful for the chance to live.""And how do you feel about all of this?"Damon leaned against the car beside Anthony. "Honestly? I don't know. Part of me still wants to let him die. But the bigger part knows that's not who I want to be.""You're doing the right thing," Anthony assured him. "Even if it's difficult."Damon's phone rang. He pulled it out and saw Vivienne's name on the screen. He hadn't spoken to her since before the kidnapping happened."Hello, Vivienne.""Damon!" Her voice sounded relieved. "I've been trying to reach you for days. I heard about what happened with Celia and her parents. Are they okay?""They're safe now. We're all recovering.""Thank god. I was so worried when I saw the news. Is there anything I can do to he
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The Invisible God-Level Tycoon
Alex Reed is the trash of the Jenkins family. For three years, he’s washed their clothes, cooked their meals, and taken their insults just to please his girlfriend, Sarah. But on their anniversary, Sarah doesn't give him a gift; she gives him a breakup note and climbs into a luxury car with his worst enemy. Left in the rain, Alex thinks his life is over until a mechanical voice rings in his head: "Divine Upgrade System activated. Your first reward: 100 Billion Dollars and the Global Martial Arts skill."
Now, Alex is the richest and most powerful man on the planet, but there’s a catch. To fully unlock his inheritance, he can’t reveal his true identity for one year. While his ex-girlfriend and her new man try to crush him, Alex plays the long game. He marries the beautiful and cold CEO, Chloe Miller, in a contract marriage to help her save her business. Everyone thinks he’s a useless moocher living off a woman, but they don't know that the CEO they worship is actually working for him.
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Chapter: Chapter 96Richard Miller’s office was completely quiet. On the wall, the TV screen kept showing Lord Edward’s public apology over and over. Every worker in the building had already seen it. No one dared to speak. Standing by the window, Richard’s face was pale. His grip tightened around his glass until a small crack spread across the glass. "Impossible..." he whispered. A nervous knock broke the silence. "Mr. Miller?" His secretary stepped inside. Her face was full of worry. "There are... people downstairs asking about Lord Edward. The board members want a meeting right now." Richard closed his eyes, forcing his voice to stay calm. "Tell them I have nothing to say. Tell them I am busy." "Yes, sir." She hurried out, shutting the door behind her. As the office fell quiet again, Richard sat down heavily in his chair. His greatest partner, a giant in the shipping world, had been destroyed in just two days. Someone had done this—someone far stronger than Lord Edward. Richard’s eyes narrowed as
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Chapter: Chapter 95Alex looked at Chloe’s confused face. He kept his voice steady and calm. "I told you before, Chloe. He realized that trying to rob you was a very dangerous choice. Ascendant Holdings saw what he was doing and decided to protect their interests in your company. I’m just glad he did the right thing." Chloe wanted to ask more questions. She opened her mouth, but her phone began to ring loudly. It was her assistant from the home office, screaming with excitement. The stock market was exploding because of the news. She had to step away to answer the call. As soon as Chloe turned her back, Alex felt a strange, warm sensation fill his chest. The air around him seemed to hum with energy. [Ding!] The familiar, crisp electronic sound echoed clearly inside his brain. [System Notification: Mission Completed! You have stopped Lord Edward’s threat. Miller Tech’s energy patent is safe.] [Calculating Rewards...] [Reward: 100% Ownership of the Global Shipping Fleet. All 400 giant cargo ships are
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Chapter: Chapter 94The big hall in London was packed with reporters. Cameras were flashing everywhere, making the stage look bright white. Dozens of microphones from TV stations around the world were piled on the long wooden desk. Lord Edward walked onto the stage slowly. He did not use his silver cane today, but his legs were shaking. His face looked pale and tired under the hot studio lights. Chloe sat in the front row. She was squeezing her hands together in her lap. Silas had called her early that morning and told her she had to come to this event. Alex sat right next to her. He looked totally relaxed, like a tourist watching a show. "What is this about, Alex?" Chloe whispered. "Why did he invite us?" "Just listen," Alex said quietly. Lord Edward stood behind the microphones. He cleared his throat, and the sound echoed through the room. Suddenly, all the reporters stopped talking. "Thank you for coming," Edward began. His voice was not loud and strong like it usually was. He looked straig
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Chapter: Chapter 93The clock on the wall showed eleven at night. Alex sat on a small sofa in the corner of the hotel room, looking at his tablet. In the other room, Chloe was finally asleep. She had been under so much stress that she had passed out the moment her head hit the pillow. A quiet knock sounded at the door. Alex stood up and opened it. Silas was standing in the hallway. Behind him was Lord Edward. The old man looked terrible. His expensive coat was messy, his white hair was sticking up, and he was gripping his silver cane so hard his knuckles were blue. His eyes were red from crying or lack of sleep. He looked like a man who had lost everything in a single afternoon. "He insisted on seeing you, sir," Silas said quietly. "He wouldn't talk to anyone else." Alex stepped aside. "Let him in." Edward walked into the room. He didn't look like a powerful lord anymore. He looked like a ghost. He didn't wait for Alex to tell him to sit down; he walked to the center of the room and stared at the fl
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Chapter: Chapter 92Lord Edward stared at his phone, but the screen stayed dark. He tried to call the bank president again, but the call would not go through. He tried to call the head of the ports, but the line was busy. He was being cut off from the world. Alex stood by the window, his hands in his pockets. He didn't have to say anything. The silence in the room was louder than any shout. Suddenly, Edward’s second phone buzzed. It was his money manager. When Edward answered, he could hear the man breathing fast, sounding like he was about to cry. "Edward! It’s all over the news!" the manager screamed. "The port authority just put out a public statement. They canceled our license for the Rotterdam port. They are saying our ships aren't safe!" "They can’t do that!" Edward yelled back. "They haven't even checked the ships!" "It doesn't matter!" the manager cried. "The news stations like Sky News and the BBC are already reporting it. Everyone thinks our company is in trouble. Our stock price just dropp
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Chapter: Chapter 91Lord Edward stared at the young man who had just entered his room. Water dripped from Alex's jacket onto the expensive white carpet. The two bodyguards immediately stepped forward. They reached toward their jackets to grab their weapons. "Stop," Edward ordered. His voice shook. He looked at Alex, then at his phone, which was still buzzing from the disconnected call. "Who let you in here? Where are the hotel security guards?" Alex walked to a nearby wooden chair and sat down. He crossed his legs. He did not look at the bodyguards. He only looked at the older man. "The doors were not locked," Alex said. Edward gripped his phone tightly. His fingers turned white. He remembered seeing this man backstage with Chloe Miller. At the time, he thought Alex was just a low-level worker or a useless helper. Now, looking at the calm expression on Alex's face, Edward felt a sudden chill. "You are Chloe's husband," Edward stated. "The one her family calls a failure. Why are you here?" "I am here
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