FROM ASHES TO BILLIONS.
Adrian hurried to shake his head. “I swear I didn't do it! I would never hit Layla," He turned to his wife. "Tell him, Layla, tell the truth! Why are you even doing this to me?”
Layla looked up with teary, mischievous eyes. "Officers, that bastard threatened to kill me if I kept on insisting that he sign the divorce papers," Her sobbing grew louder. "I'm tired of this abusive marriage. Adrian is a monster!”
"Officers, what are you still doing when you should be arresting this murderer?!"
Adrian froze immediately as his body recognized that voice. He turned around slowly to stare into the burning eyes of his long-lost brother, Ryan.
What?!
Ryan was back after all these years? Not only that, he had called the police on him?
Great news or terrible news?
******
Adrian's once perfect life comes crashing down when Layla, the woman he loved and cherished so much orchestrated a lie to throw him into jail due to the return of her ex boyfriend, Ryan.
After enduring abuses and maltreatment in jail, Adrian is set free on bail by his wealthy grandfather. Now he is the richest man in the country with a net worth of over ten trillion dollars.
Would he let his enemies go scot-free or would he make them pay?
Read
Chapter: Chapter 55: I'm Going To Teach You Manners!“You really are shameless showing your dirty face in public, you know that right? After killing somebody, here you are, flaunting your greed and nonchalant behavior in the open,” Layla spat, repulse evident in her voice. "You should be disgusted at yourself,"“Tell me, did you use Felix for blood rituals? That's where you got money to come shopping? I heard even your own brother abandoned you in prison,” One of Layla's friends, Gem spoke.Like Layla, she enjoyed picking on Paige, even far back when Paige wasn't yet reconnected with Adrian.“How were you able to leave prison? Did you jump out of the window like a wild, thieving cat? The police should declare you wanted already,” Dera snickered, eyeing Paige in disdain.Paige scoffed as she tightened her hold on the trolley. It was the audacity for her. Were these people mad or something?Who the hell attacked someone in a public place like a creep?She paused, wondering if she should ignore them and walk past, but would doing that help
Last Updated: 2025-09-17
Chapter: Chapter 54: Murderer Trash."You jerk, how could you leave me alone in this scary place?! Do you know how worried I was?!” Paige said as she rushed to embrace Adrian tightly. She pinched him on the nose as tears dripped down her face “You promised never to leave me!""I didn't leave you, Paige,” Adrian comforted as he wiped the tears from her eyes. “Something came up that needed my urgent attention. I'm so sorry you had to endure an ugly place like this,”“You saw the news. You saw that they b…lamed me for his d…death…” Paige sobbed into his arms.Adrian patted her hair as he waited for her to calm down. She was scared and he could tell from the way her body vibrated against his own. Anger simmered inside of him as his fingers curled into a fist. He would make sure Ryan paid for putting his sister in this state.All of the horror his sister had to experience in this damp, ugly place, he would make sure that bastard paid for it.“Hey, hush, I'm here now. Nothing is going to happen. I'll protect you, even with my
Last Updated: 2025-09-16
Chapter: Chapter 53: Love In Saving.“There's no use in keeping quiet, Ms Paige. When the trial is conducted, you'll be found guilty and sent to prison. Let's talk about how we can reduce your sentence,” The petite lawyer said, staring at Paige in an almost frustrated manner.Paige said nothing. No matter how she tried, she couldn't find the words. She was still trying to wrap her head over the events of the last 18 hours, but it wasn't making sense.Her arrest didn't make sense.Her brother's disappearance didn't make sense.Felix's death was the worst pill to swallow. It was difficult to believe that someone she had just spoken to had died while she was being branded as his killer. She tried to swallow, but her throat made a choked sound instead as tears burned in her eyes.“Ms Paige, the evidence….”“Get out,” Paige cut the lawyer short. She wouldn't sit here and be manipulated into wearing the identity of a murderer. This lawyer was making everything worse as well with her ugly make-up and fake smile that made her s
Last Updated: 2025-09-04
Chapter: Chapter 52: Adrian Is Doomed?“Bring me a chair,” Ryan snapped at one of his boys, and when a nearby stool was brought to him, he sat down in front of Adrian, crossing his legs. “You don't look happy. Why is that?”“You'll pay for this,” Adrian snarled."You keep saying that when I'm not the one helplessly tied to a chair," His lips curled into a mischievous smile. “From what we can both see, I'm the one who calls the shot here,"“Untie me and let's see where that ugly mouth of yours get you!"“Trust me I'll do that after our conversation,” Ryan said. “Do you want to save your sister or do you want to join Felix where he is? I have a condition to either of the options,"“Felix did nothing to you. My sister did nothing,” Adrian spat, feeling his chest pump in anger.“And that's why I'm offering you a solution to all of the troubles you're facing right now,” He shrugged. “I should repay evil for evil, but seeing that would get us both nowhere, I rather do this,”“Oh please, fuck off,” Adrian snapped.“So here's the
Last Updated: 2025-08-28
Chapter: Chapter 51: Things Go Awry.“Sir, you need to see this…” Adrian's driver said, handing over the iPad to Adrian with a slightly shaky voice. With a frown, Adrian got the device and peered into the screen, but then his eyes widened in shock as he watched the content. “What the fuck…” He muttered, his heart skipping several beats. “A murder scene has just occurred in a popular guesthouse in town. Felix, billionaire mogul’s assistant was murdered and Paige, sister to Adrian Lancaster was arrested at the scene. Reasons as to why the suspect took the deceased's life is unknown…” “Fuck…!” Lucian was no longer listening as he tossed the device aside and dashed into his car, speeding off without waiting for the driver. His blood kept crashing in his ears as he struggled hard to maintain his irrational breathing. Felix was dead, and his sister killed him?? What sort of foolish joke was that? How the fuck did a murder scene happen under thirty minutes of his being away? Quickly, he grabbed his phone to see many
Last Updated: 2025-08-25
Chapter: Chapter 50: Felix Is Dead.The man shivered as he knelt in the living room, his hands raised up in his air in a pleading manner.“I gave you only one job and you failed miserably at it!”Ryan picked up a flower vase and smashed it few inches away from the man who shrieked in fear. His teeth clattered as he muttered an apology, even though he knew there was almost nothing he could do to pacify his boss’s anger.“How could you let him slip past your fingers? Is that how nonchalant you are at your job?!”“No boss, he left the airport before we could arrive. I would have finished him off,” The man said, hoping his explanation would be enough.“I see,” Ryan said calmly. “I see how well you blame your incompetence on trivial things. Maybe I should hire another person to do the job that you couldn't deliver?” He gritted his jaws. “Or maybe I should just get rid of you?”“Give me one more chance, sir!” The man begged, prostrating on the floor. “Give me another chance to do my job! Please…sir!”“And how do you intend on
Last Updated: 2025-08-19
Chapter: Chapter 184: The Billionaire's Happy Ending.Lucian released a deep sigh as he made his way to the boardroom. It was time to correct some of the whispers flying around about him, but it seemed Anthony was not sharing the same thoughts."Young master, the shareholders don't care. They're becoming nonchalant, so I think you should…""You think I should hide?" Lucian cut him short with a frown causing the other man to hesitate as he fumbled for a reply."I didn't say that…""Then allow me to do my duty. Even though the police would reveal the truth about the matter soon, I still want to do this,""How exactly? You'll only have to do a lot of talking in there to people that ditches on you the moment things go north,""Some," Lucian corrected. "I still have loyal people on my side and you'll see," The door of the boardroom opened and Lucian walked in to find the shareholders exchanging whispers, but even at the sight of him, they didn't seem to care.Lucian smirked and walked to the head of the table where he sat confidently, his ey
Last Updated: 2024-05-17
Chapter: Chapter 183: Admit It Or Not, Lucian Had Won."What the hell did you just do, bastard?!" Summer yelled in apprehension, her voice sounding raw and scratchy.It was Irex's turn to exercise dominion, so he took eager steps toward Summer and stopped when he was an inch away. With his left hand, he flicked off the bead of sweat that had settled on her forehead while staring down at her with mischievous glinting eyes."It is dangerous to be out here on the loose, living with normal people, Summer. You should take your rightful place while it's not too late," He hissed into her ears, and as her body went tense, he smirked. "Yeah, in prison where murderers and sadists are kept,""Fuck you, Irex, fuck you!" Summer pushed him away in panic and made to escape when one of the officers stood in front of her, the cuffs extended forward."Ms. Summer Madison, you're under arrest for…"Summer didn't let the officer complete his sentence before she cursed angrily at Irex. Gosh, if only it were possible to rip him apart from where she stood. The f
Last Updated: 2024-05-16
Chapter: Chapter 182: You're Ruined, Summer."What the hell do you think you're doing?!" Rose fired after finding her voice. "You had better come to your senses and let me out of here,"Annoyed at how Rose's confident tone made her feel, Summer turned swiftly and landed two hard punches on Rose's nose and as the blood trickled, she laughed in satisfaction. "Now there's the picture I was looking for. When Lucian sees this, he'd come running and begging like a fool,""Wh…what the hell are you trying to achieve from all of this? What…do you…want," Rose stuttered as she coughed."The inheritance, all of Howards, including that damn company you're running. All of that wealth would make me the richest person in the world," She rolled her eyes dreamily. "I can finally avenge my son,"Without warning, Summer hit Rose again on the nose who flinched in pain. "I'm sorry, sweetheart, but your brother is a stubborn one. It'd take a lot to break him,"She positioned the camera on Rose's bloodied face and took a picture which she sent to Lucia
Last Updated: 2024-05-16
Chapter: Chapter 181: Things Get Twisted.Irex didn't reply. He just stared at Summer with curious eyes and like an open book, he could see the rage steaming off from her. She was trying so hard to control it, to keep it under control, but how long before she exploded, burning everything and everyone in her path?"You look a lot healthier than the last time we met. Looks like you've been taking your sleep seriously," Summer forced a weak smile.Irex sighed as he settled into the couch, legs crossed. "Before you bore me with your compliments, get me a glass of wine, would you?""With pleasure, honey," Summer chuckled and disappeared into a room. She returned seconds later with a bottle of wine and two glasses. After she had filled the glasses, she crossed her hands and watched him take generous sips."What? Don't stare at me that way or I might choke," Irex frowned. "I'm not your child,""Asshole!" Summer sighed and took up a seat opposite him. "Tell me what you think of my proposition?""If I should agree to work with you, th
Last Updated: 2024-05-11
Chapter: Chapter 180: Taming An Ally.It was the day of John's funeral and Summer stood in front of his grave dressed in all black. There were tears in her eyes, but she refused to let them fall, not wanting to be a crybaby on a day like this.As she stood, anger brewing inside of her, she thought of how perfect her life used to be before all of this. How she used to run the company single-handedly, parading herself as a reigning queen. How people revered and respected the power she possessed. All of that changed when Lucian came into the picture.And that instance, she almost felt regret for treating him badly, like a nobody, but she told herself not to. Regret was a sign of weakness, and she was far from weak. Even if she had lost her two children because of that bastard, she had to be unyielding.It was what John would want her to do."I'm going to miss you, buddy. Take care of yourself over there for me, alright? I'll do my best to pray for you every day knowing that you are in a better place,"She sat on the bare gra
Last Updated: 2024-04-30
Chapter: Chapter 179: Confusing Thoughts.Lucian didn't say anything, he just stayed at her like he had been compelled to be her listening device. As he looked on, he couldn't help but feel a pang of pity. The loss of John must have really hit her and he almost couldn't imagine the turmoil she was going through."Is that fear I sense?" Summer laughed. "Oh, come on now, isn't it time you bid the games goodbye? You've held on to this inheritance for long, cherishing it as one would a beloved toy but unfortunately, it doesn't belong to you,""Says who?" Lucian crossed his legs. "I'm curious to know who said Howards doesn't belong to me,""Drop your nonsense and hand over the conglomerates already. Isn't it you who said we should respect the dead?"Lucian scoffed, leaning closer. "You don't deserve a shit neither you nor your late son,""And that's why you killed him?" Summer flared, dropping the bombshell. "He didn't deserve to die. He was so young and full of life but you killed him nonetheless,""That's enough," Lucian interru
Last Updated: 2024-04-30
