Chapter: Chapter 158Early on Monday morning, Mark Muller had been arrested at the airport while trying to flee the country. It was just a day before the final court hearing, and the handwriting on the wall was becoming clearer. That Tuesday morning, Kelvin and Pamela left the house for the court judgment. Kelvin pulled up at the court with his Lamborghini Aventador, while Pamela followed shortly with a fleet of luxury cars as her convoy. All press and media personnel chased after her as she alighted from the car.“Good morning miss, what do you have to say to the public about your recent disappearance? Were you kidnapped and held captive against your will?" Their desperate voices rang out in unison. Different questions kept popping up, but with the presence of the security men, she was able to find her way into the courthouse peacefully. The hearing began shortly, and after the hearing, the judge called for silence across the room. It was time for judgment to be served.Sitting at the front row, Kel
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Chapter: Chapter 157As expected, Kelvin had filed a case against Mark Muller and General Orlando, accusing them of plotting every single attack on his family, including the disappearance of Katherine and Pamela.The city was boiling with the big news, every lip had the story on them, whispering to whoever cared to listen. General Orlando being a prolific person in the country, his involvement in the case took the government by surprise. Many rubbished the news until today, the day of the hearing. After the court case, every piece of evidence presented by Kelvin seemed to tally with his claim, but due to the caliber of people involved, the judge had postponed the judgment by two weeks. Kelvin got home that sunny afternoon, his face was beaming with a smile. He felt victorious at the end, even if the damage done couldn't be undone. As he entered the house, he went straight to his room and collapsed on the bed, his face fixated on the ceiling. He gasped softly, and a thought crossed his mind. He stood
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Chapter: Chapter 156Two weeks had passed since the rescue of Pamela and Katherine, and their whereabouts remained a secret between Kelvin and his hired gun. Pamela and Katherine had settled in Bucham, a distant city from Cintria. Kelvin kept them under the guidance of Tyler, his long-time friend. For old-time's sake, Tyler had taken Pamela and Katherine in just as Kelvin instructed, and he kept their location a secret to himself. One morning, Pamela woke up with a moody face. She couldn't sleep all through the night, the urge to return to Cintria was growing on her, but she knew she had to obey Kelvin's instructions. She couldn't make things complicated for him. She sauntered towards the door, and just as she tried to pull the door open, someone pushed open from the outside, and the door struck her on the forehead. She grunted angrily in pain, as she raised her face with a furious glare, she saw Tyler staring down at her confusedly.She furrowed her brow, staring back at him. “Am I disturbing?" He a
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Chapter: Chapter 155“Assholes!" Kelvin cursed as he sauntered into the house. He went directly to the bar and poured himself a glass of whiskey.“Fucking assholes," he cursed again. He was panting heavily, after a long day at the police department, he had failed to convince the police that Mark Muller was behind the sudden death of Frank. Given the situation, it became obvious that Mark must be monitoring his movement, somehow, he managed to find out whatever he did or discussed with anyone. “Maybe he knows about Juliana already, or maybe he doesn't." Kelvin thought. He paced around the sitting room, thinking of the next move now that Frank was dead. His phone rang, and he glanced at the screen. It was a call from Dead Target. He sighed and dropped the glass of whiskey on the table gently. “What?" He said abruptly as he picked up the call. “I believe you have a mission for me. Let me hear it."Kelvin exhaled and left his seat with a little worry all over his face. “I was going to call you, but some
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Chapter: Chapter 154Flying back and forth from Vancouzer to Boston was a hectic journey, but was it worth it? Kelvin sat comfortably in his jet, it was past 11 pm, as he flew back to Vancouzer. He had returned to Boston just as Juliana instructed in her texts, and the outcome wasn't all that he had expected. “Boss we're going down, please fasten your seatbelt,” the pilot announced, and Kelvin sighed. He did as instructed, and in less than a minute, they were on the runway. Kelvin gasped, peeping through the window. His mind drifted back to the moment in Boston, Juliana's palms caressing his chest, and building his urge till he couldn't hold back anymore.Flashes from the mind-blowing sex with Juliana came crawling back into his memory, and he let out a low smile. He took off his seatbelt and sauntered down the jet. His security team was already waiting at the airport with a fleet of cars to take him home. As they drove into his compound, he alighted from the car and darted his eyes around. “Where is
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Chapter: Chapter 153It was a new day as the struggle in the Woodluck household continued. Kelvin had been to several meetings, but all proved abortive in helping his Mom. The situation behind Uncle Theo's arrest turned out to be a big disadvantage for his course, and there was no one to turn to for help. He left the bed and started making his Early morning push-ups when he heard his phone ring. He abruptly walked over to the bed and noticed it was a call from Fubris Company in Vancouzer. “What the hell?" He said and picked up the phone. It was just 7:30 am, while would he be getting such a call he thought, so he picked up the call.“This is Kelvin, what's the matter?" He asked curiously, and a dull female voice greeted from the phone, “Good morning, boss."“We have a problem," the lady said and Kelvin furrowed his brow. “Mind going straight to the point? I have too many scheduled for today."“Sir a government agency just came into the company and ordered a total lockdown of the company, and every staf
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Chapter: Chapter 20: A Promise To KeepThe entire Rastro family rose as the Overlord commanded. Fear their eyes lowered. Except Rebecca Rastro. Coming from the back, her gaze was sharp and tender. A warm smile etched at the corner of her lips. But the Overlord had his attention fixed on Quentin Rastro.“It would seem that you picked the right vial, Mr Quentin.” A sarcastic tone.Quentin Rastro raised his head gently, not sure whether to look at the Overlord or not.“You're merciful, my lord. Even though I had offended you. You forgive…”Demian's voice cut quickly before the words ran cold; “I did no such thing.”The room went quiet.Demain took a slow step forward, his eyes fixated on Quentin.“I don't believe in unwarranted forgiveness.”“So when the time is right, you'll face your punishment just as Hades is currently facing his.”Quentin froze. His knees almost gave out.Demian stepped forward, closing the gap between them. His steps were slow and deliberate.“Oh… you didn't know?”Quentin didn't answer. His jaw tig
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Chapter: Chapter 19: Second LifeThe medical instruments told lies that science couldn't explain.Dr. Okonkwo pressed the stethoscope against Quentin Rastro's chest for the third time. His dark face creased with confusion. "This is impossible.""What is?" Mrs Theresa gripped her husband's hand. She was afraid. Too afraid to believe what she was seeing."His heart." The doctor pulled back, staring at Quentin, like he had risen from the dead.In a way, he had. "Last week it was failing. Barely pumping. Now it's..." He checked the monitor again. "It's just perfect. Better than perfect. It's functioning like a man half his age."The second doctor, a younger woman named Chen, was reviewing blood work on her tablet. "The cancer markers are gone. Completely gone. Not reduced. Not in remission. It's as if they never existed."She looked up, and her gaze met with Dr Okonkwo’s."Run the tests again," Dr. Okonkwo ordered.She frowned.“But sir…”"I've run them four times, sir.""Then run them for the fifth."Dr Chen quickly t
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Chapter: Chapter 18: The Impossible ChoiceThe three vials sat on the hospital table like an executioner's riddle.Red. Blue. Yellow.One would cure. Two would kill. Well, death of a different kind. One vial would bring Quentin Rastro back to his feet. One vial would kill him slow and painfully. He would bleed from his eyes, nose, and mouth. His skin would turn white. All blood in him will dry up. Eventually, he would die.The last vial would kill him immediately, but there'll be no pain. He would sleep, and it'll pass like nothing ever existed.Rebecca stood in the doorway of her father's private hospital room, frozen at the sight of them. The rest of her family was already there. All four of her siblings gathered around the bed, voices rising in panic and confusion."When did he come?" Marcus, the second oldest, demanded. He gripped the nurse's arm. "When was the Overlord here?""An hour ago, sir." The nurse's voice trembled. "H…he walked in, spoke to your father, left those, and walked out.”"What did he say to Dad?" Tha
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Chapter: Chapter 17: Looming Fall Of Rastro EmpireThe Rastro mansion sprawled across twenty acres of neglected grounds.A Mediterranean stylish building with thirty rooms, and three wings connected by marble corridors that echoed emptiness. Inside, the air was stale, a looming disaster that had made the home of the wealthy billionaire look like a graveyard. In the east wing master bedroom, Quentin Rastro lay, dying slowly. His wet, rattling breaths extended the agony of those waiting for an inheritance. His children had carved out territories: some camped in the library with estate documents and lawyers' cards. Some drank through the wine cellar in the billiard room. Some make frantic calls to creditors from the conservatory. They pass each other without speaking, each calculating their share, and terrified the others will claim more.Senator Dickson walked into the large building. The whole place was in chaos. The family had kept the information from the media for days, but the billionaire’s health wasn't getting any better.Se
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Chapter: Chapter 16: Antonia's At The PenthouseAntonia stepped into the penthouse with Demian behind her. He studied her, the way she darted her eyes around. The way her hands fidgeted with the hem of her dress.The penthouse was unlike anything she had seen. Luxury dripping with mystery. Her mind was unsettled. She had become nervous, as she pictured Marianne’s presence here before her.His hands wrapped around her waist from behind, and she flinched at the warmth of his strong hands.He kissed her collarbone. “You're the second woman to see my penthouse. Marianne has never been here. And she never will be.” Something settled in her chest. An assurance. The calmness that followed his words.“Well, who is the first?” She turned to look at his eyes. His hands wrapped around her waist gently, and she pressed her body into him. “Diana Washington, your prime minister.” Antonia was mute. Her eyes never left for a second. He took a few steps to the bar and poured two glasses of champagne. She followed behind slowly.“Tell me about
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Chapter: Chapter 15: Promise Of HeartDemian readjusted on his feet, taking an inch forward and closing the gap between them.“Then you'll never be alone again. You'll never feel hurt from people who you believe to be friends. The world will call your name in whispers and tremble in your presence.”In an instant, something cracked open in her chest.Her smile was cute. Small but beautiful. Her sparkling white teeth glittered in the blue chandelier light.“Then I accept.” She took his hand, and Marianne staggered back. Hot tears bloomed in her eyes.Demian raised her hand and turned around. “Rise and take your seat everybody.” Soft noise erupted as the entire set rose from the floor.They all avoided eye contact with the Overlord."Antonia is under my protection. She is mine. Anyone who harms her answers to me personally. Eyes widened in the studio. “Yes Overlord!” They chanted. Antonia raised her brows. Uncertainty hung in her gaze, "Yours?”He stepped in and his left hand curled behind her back. He pulled her to his c
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Chapter: Chapter 10: A Shadow Kneels**Some men were born killers, others became. But all men bleed the same.** Adrian Locke waited in the darkness of the parking garage. He hid behind a concrete pillar, perfectly positioned to see without being seen. He had been waiting for an hour. When the elevator dinged. Ivan stepped out, carrying a bag of takeout, looking tired and completely unaware. He had taken Lina Zhao home and refused all forms of her advances to get on his good side. He didn't go to save her. He went to punish the Jade Society over the event of three years ago that forced him to disappear. Adrian smiled in his hiding spot. This would be easy. He had spent ten years as a military contractor, then another ten as an independent operator. The Ghost Doctor might be impressive in a surgical theater, but this was Adrian's theater. He let Ivan walk past him. Waited until Ivan reached his car. Then he moved. Silent. Fast. Professional. The garrote wire came around Ivan's neck from behind, pulled tight
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Chapter: Chapter 9: The Jade Fist's MistakeViolence is a language, and Ivan was fluent in languages most people didn't know about. The text message arrived at exactly 2am in the morning. "We have Lina Zhao. Come to the Iron District warehouse alone. Or she dies." Below the message was a photo. Familiar face. The last face Ivan had expected to see again…Lina Zhao, his Ex-wife, bound to a chair with blood trickling from her split lip. Ivan was lying on his small foam, inside his single room apartment he had rented. He stared at the photo for exactly three seconds. Then he laughed… It wasn't a happy laugh. It wasn't even an amused laugh. It was the laugh of someone who'd just watched a mouse threaten a tiger. He typed back: "Specific location?" The response came immediately: "Iron District, Warehouse 7. One hour. Come alone or her death is on you." Ivan put on his jacket and walked out into the night. The Iron District was where Lakecity kept its dirty secrets. Abandoned factories. underground gambling dens. And the kin
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Chapter: Chapter 8: Live ExecutionReputation can be built over years, but it takes a minute to be destroyed. Especially when the cameras are rolling. Lakecity Medical University's grand auditorium held three thousand seats. Every single one was filled with influential figures. Cameras from seventeen news networks lined the walls. Medical professionals from forty countries watched via live stream. The air buzzed with anticipation and judgment. At the center of the stage sat two surgical stations, identical in every way. Between them stood Dr. Solomon Krell, sixty-two years old, silver-haired, and radiating authority like a king on his throne. "Ladies and gentlemen," Krell's voice boomed through the speakers. "We gather today not for spectacle, but for truth.” “Medical science is built on verifiable methods, documented procedures, and legitimate credentials." He gestured toward the empty station across from him. "The so-called Ghost Doctor has none of these. No medical license. No documented training. No peer
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Chapter: Chapter 7 : SitPower isn't about throwing threats. It's the silence between words. Ivan sat in a corner at Meridian Café. The kind of quiet place where business was conducted in whispers. He had ordered black coffee but hadn't touched it. When he checked his wrist watch tangled on his wrists, a deep sigh escaped him. Immediately the door opened, and a woman walked in. Six feet tall in heels, high cheekbones, tailored black suit, dark hair pulled back severe enough to cut glass. Her blue eyes cut through the silence in the room, and her gaze fell on him—Ivan. Her name was Serena Vale. She entered like she owned not just the café but the entire city block. She moved through the room with the confidence of someone who had never heard the word "No" and wouldn't recognize it if she did. Every head in the café turned to watch her, but she ignored them all. Her beauty was extraordinary. No man could walk past her, without turning for a second glance. But as she sauntered towar
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Chapter: Chapter 6: Regret BeginsDenial was easier than admitting you'd thrown away a diamond while chasing glass. Lina sat in Victor's penthouse living room. Champagne in hand, as she laughed at her phone screen. The video had gone viral—Victor's humiliation at the medical forum. It was the new trend across every social media platform. "It's obviously doctored," she said, taking another sip. "Special effects. Some jealous rival is trying to ruin you, babe." Victor stood by the window, his back in her direction. He hadn't spoken in twenty minutes. "Victor, darling,” she stood up and took a step forward. “you need to issue a statement. Sue them for defamation. This will blow over in a week." Victor turned around, eyes shooting daggers of disdain."Shut up, Lina!" She blinked. "What?" "I said shut up." Victor's voice was hollow. "You have no idea what you're talking about." Lina set down her glass, irritation flashing across her face. "Excuse me? I'm trying to help—" "Help?" His brows furrowed, and Lina rec
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Chapter: Chapter 5: The Genius ExposedPride came before the fall, but Victor Han's pride was about to shove him off a cliff. The Lakecity Grand Convention Center gleamed with importance. Red carpet, tight security checkpoints, and television cameras from three countries. The International Medical Innovation Forum attracted the brightest minds in medicine. And this year's keynote speaker was the youngest ever invited… Victor Han. Twenty-nine years old, heir to the Han group fortune, and supposedly a medical genius. He stood backstage, checking his presentation one last time. The auditorium held two hundred seats. Many medical elites and experts across the country were here to witness Victor’s moment of glory. "Mr. Han, five minutes," a stagehand called. Victor nodded, smoothing his designer suit. Everything was perfect. Everything was planned. This presentation would cement his reputation. Lina would see what real success looked like. The Zhao family would worship at his feet. And somewhere out there, Ivan M
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One True Heir
Jake was the last son of Robinson Osborne, the popular billionaire in Luckham.
Despised and hated by everyone, even his father, he was forced to flee from his family after the shocking demise of his mother, the only person who cared about him.
He met Georgina, a beautiful college girl and fell in love with her. Out of his love for her, he sacrificed his life savings to ensure that she completes her education.
A few years later, they got married, but his true identity remained a secret known to him and him alone.
He submitted everything he had left home with, just to make sure that Georgina succeeded in her dreams.
After all his sacrifices for her, on the 3rd marriage anniversary, he came home and caught his beloved wife cheating with Jackson, a wealthy gold merchant. Worse came to worse when she shoved a shocking divorce letter to his face, ignoring the heartbreak she had caused him.
Just when he thought all hope was lost, here comes his father, apologizing for his mistakes and offering him the position of the ONE-TRUE HEIR of his empire.
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Chapter: Chapter 116THREE MONTHS LATER…Everyone gathered in the courthouse, to hear the most influential people in the country get punished, the media hovered around the premises of the courtroom to await the judge's order before creating Their own story. It was a thing of shock when the people realized the masterminds behind everything and they couldn't help but feel bad for pointing accusing fingers at Jake and equally dragging his name to the Mud. Those online trolls deleted their accounts and went to hide in order not to face the wrath of the people. Jake had just arrived at the courthouse, looking more handsome, polished, and smart. It may seem as though Jake had gotten over what they did to him and had moved on. Everyone was happy to see him and prayed he lived longer to enjoy all he had labored for.Mike, who has become Jake's best friend, also arrived and entered the courtroom. He was quite surprised at the number of people gathered to hear the final judgment which was to be passed on by the j
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Chapter: Chapter 115After Jake left the cell where his Family was kept, he went back to the reception and sat silently on a bench. There was this urge to break down and cry uncontrollably. He had suffered from those he regarded as family including Claire.Everything felt like a dream to him and he wanted to wake up to the time his Mother was still alive, probably when he was still young, he could have cajoled his mom into running, but his mother was an orphan, they had no family. Jake bowed his head and placed his hands at the sides of his cheek to support his head. Suddenly, he heard footsteps approaching and he raised his head slowly to look at the person. It was none other than Claire. The anger in him rose as he glared at her coldly, he couldn't believe he had anything to do with Claire. Likewise, he didn't believe she was capable of doing such a thing to him. “Jake…I..” Claire started.“Don't you dare mention my name again,” Jake warned and Claire gulped nothing down her throat. Claire moved clo
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Chapter: Chapter 114Jenny Larryson has been feeling troubled since the beginning of the day. There have been ominous instances happening and she feared something bad was about to happen. Firstly, the mirror in her room mysteriously cracked. Then while she was cleaning the kitchen, she broke her husband's favorite mug which had never happened before. Jenny told all these to her husband who shrugged and told her nothing was about to happen. “ Once I catch Strausser, everything will be over. I'd go out very soon. Maybe the feeling you are having is of good luck, I might find a Strausser today.” General Ismael Larryson spoke to his wife who nodded. “It's almost afternoon, should I make tea for you?” Jenny asked and her husband nodded.“Alright. I will be back in five minutes.” Jenny announced and she rushed to make tea for her husband. A few minutes later, she came back with a tray containing a kettle and tea cups. Likewise, she placed it before him and poured some tea from the kettle into the tea cup.
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Chapter: Chapter 113It's been a day since Strausser was captured and put in the cell. Jake had warned the police not to relay anything to the media until Strausser's questioning. He didn't want the remaining culprit to run away. He was tired of playing hide and seek.Very early that morning, Jake prepared himself and went to the police station. Once he got there, he met Detective Paul and Mike waiting for him. “You are just in time for his interrogation. But you'd have to stay in the waiting room while I go in to interrogate him.” Detective Paul spoke and Jake nodded.“I will go with you too. I have some questions to ask concerning Zara's case.” Mike spoke and Detective Paul nodded. He couldn't refuse because Mike was also a detective, but a private detective.“There's this room where you can see and hear everything we speak about. The transparent window is just the barrier. I will lead you there now.” Detective Paul spoke and all of them began walking to the room. Once they got there, Jake met their ch
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Chapter: Chapter 112It was early the next morning when Strausser woke up to prepare to go to the airport. Vanessa was kind enough to run him a water heater so he could use it to take his bath since the weather hasn't been considerate lately.Also, she decided to prepare breakfast early too so he could partake before going. There was this unfathomable join on her face that even she too was surprised. But she knew deep down that she was happy that Strausser was finally leaving her house for good. Not only was she happy because he was leaving, she was also happy that Her husband wasn't taking him to the airport. What if he drops him off at the airport and they note him as the wanted criminal accomplice? Most especially when he once had a criminal record with Jake and he is an ex-convict, it'd be very easy to arrest him and jail him for doing nothing.That was the reason why she kicked against the idea of Strausser staying in her house together with her little kids. She didn't want them to know their Dad wa
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Chapter: Chapter 111Claire held the phone tightly in fear, fingers crossed hoping Jake hadn't found out about her involvement in everything.“I can't believe you'd do such a thing,” Jake spoke again and Claire gulped in fear.“Wh… what have I done?” Claire stuttered“You are still asking what you did? What did you do?” Jake asked and her breathing changed to a heavy one.“I don't know what I have done,” Claire stated“You went to see the doctor without me Again. Why do I have to find out through the doctor!” Jake yelled and Claire heaved a sigh of relief. Thank goodness that wasn't what Jake wanted to say. She almost lost it at that moment.“I'm sorry babes, It wasn't time for my check-up but I had to go and explain some symptoms I was having. She prescribed some drugs which were supposed to be delivered today.” Claire explained.“It's the same drug the doctor called me to pick up, why didn't you tell me about your symptoms? Aren't I part of the responsibility?” Jake asked in disappointment.“You're part
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