Chapter: Chapter 186: We can find a way out of this Dexter and the police officers arrived at the abandoned factory where James was holding Sonia, Richard, and Ivy hostage. The officers closed in, weapons drawn, shouting commands for James to stop and surrender. But James had already made up his mind."I'll blow up this whole place, and we'll all die together," he threatened, clutching the remote control tightly, his eyes wild with determination.Katherine, recognizing the seriousness of James's threat and the extent to which he was willing to go for his revenge, stepped out from the midst of the police officers. With a determined look, she made her way into the factory, hoping to defuse the situation before it was too late."Mother, where do you think you are going?" Dexter asked, his voice filled with surprise and concern as he saw his mother stepping into danger with her eyes wide open."It's time to end this," Katherine replied, a short-lived smile tugging at the corners of her lips.Dexter tried to move closer, intent on stopping
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Chapter: Chapter 185: It'll take us an hour to get there“Today, I'll have my full revenge. Today I'll end it once and for all,” James muttered, his eyes burning with anger as he opened the small briefcase he was holding. Mr. Blaq stood beside him wondering what he was doing as that wasn't part of the initial plan. Several other men were in the room, each holding a gun, their faces set with grim determination. “What are you doing?” Richard asked, his voice trembling as he caught sight of the item in the briefcase, which looked alarmingly like a bomb. “I’m about to send you all to the devil,” James scoffed, his tone dripping with malicious disdain. Richard’s eyes widened in fear. “You’re insane! You can’t do this!” James chuckled darkly. “Oh, but I can. And I will. It’s time for the Richmond empire to fall, and you’re just collateral damage.” Mr. Blaq shifted uneasily, glancing at the other men. Despite his loyalty to James and the Rogue's Secret Coalition, he hadn’t signed up for mass murder. “James, are you sure about this? The
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Chapter: Chapter 184: You've got till the end of today Raphael and Priscilla finally faced trial and the court found both of them guilty of all the crimes they were accused of. Raphael got a jail term of twenty years while Priscilla got a life time imprisonment sentence. Dexter couldn't hide how sorry he felt for them seeing how pathetic both of them eventually ended. But there was nothing he could do about it. They've broken so many laws and it was just right that the two of them face the consequences of their actions. It was the day before the U.S presidential elections and in every part of the country, one could notice the euphoria in the atmosphere over the forthcoming elections which was marked by a palpable sense of anticipation and tension. Across the country, campaign offices buzzed with activity as volunteers made last-minute phone calls and knocked on doors, urging every potential voter to cast their ballot. Television screens in homes, bars, and restaurants displayed a constant stream of political advertisements, pundit ana
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Chapter: Chapter 183: I'll give it all up to charity "Raphael and Priscilla are finally behind bars,” Julio said as he addressed members of the Rogue Secret Coalition. “All along they thought they were masters of the game not knowing that they were not even players in the first place,” James scoffed, his voice dripping with utter disdain.There was an unusual silence that fell upon them in the room as if someone had walked in but it was quickly interrupted by president Lee Chan's crackling voice.“There's no need basking in an already won victory. Raphael and Priscilla Wayne were just pawns in this game right from the very beginning. They've served their purpose and it's time to look into the bigger picture,”Julio's respect for Lee Chan had always been massive seeing how much he reasoned like himself. If there was something he liked about Lee Chan, it was the fact that his hunger for power was like a vampire thirsty for blood.“That's right. It's time to hit the big target and that's Dexter Richmond himself.” Julio said, his eyes meet
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Chapter: Chapter 182: Raphael and Priscilla, arrested!The news of James' escape spread like wildfire throughout the entire region. Dexter had issued strict instructions to the chief, emphasizing the need to leave no stone unturned in ensuring James was apprehended and brought to justice. When Raphael and Priscilla learned of James' escape and subsequent disappearance, they couldn't shake the feeling that the boss had orchestrated his escape. It dawned on them that they had been mere pawns in a much larger game, manipulated by the boss all along. As the days passed, Sandy was finally laid to rest in a somber ceremony attended by those who loved her. The atmosphere was heavy with grief and reflection. Standing by her graveside, Raphael and Priscilla shared a moment of quiet contemplation. The weight of recent events and the realization of their manipulation by the boss had taken a toll on them. In the wake of Sandy's funeral, Raphael and Priscilla made a momentous decision. They resolved to end their long-standing feud with Dexter. The
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Chapter: Chapter 181: Our enemies are Dexter and his mother This isn't good,” Katherine's forehead creased slightly conveying a sense of unease. They had left the mourning room as soon as they heard that James had escaped. That wasn't part of the plan. With James already out of the picture, it was left with Julio and Mr Blaq but now that James had escaped, they could smell trouble brewing already. “So what do we do now?” Dexter asked, seeing that there was really not much he could bring himself to think about regarding everything that was happening. “We'll have to be vigilant. If James had failed in his first attempt to kill you, he'll come again and this time, he won't spare you.” Katherine revealed, her hands clasped, with a palpable sense of nervous energy underlying her demeanor. Dexter could understand what his mother was saying but in the midst of it all, he still wanted to know why his mother and Ivy's mother had a rough conversation earlier. The fact that the two of them would become inlaws soon was a matter of concern to him. He
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The Young Student Trillionaire
It was already six years since Chance stormed out of his mother's house burning with fury because she wouldn't tell him about his father and his true identity. But life hasn't been to him as he thought it would, he now lives the exact contrast of what he knew before.
Poor, broke, penniless, and to make it worse, unaccepted in the new world he found himself. Schooling at the Elite Society University (ESU) was a tug of war, as only the rich and famous had their way there.
On the eve of her birthday, Vinita Irons, his girlfriend of almost a year betrayed him, chosing to roll with the elote circle and hence saw Chance as an embargo to her progess.
Together with her new friends, they humiliated Chance and treated him like trash. At the highest of it all, his mother requested he returns back home, she had finally agreed to reveal his true identity to him.
Unknown to all his bullies and everyone who despised him, Chance O'Connor was the son of a billionaire businesswoman who was also a presidential candidate for the country and a trillionaire father who was King of the major four empires in the country.
He left campus as the trashboy, Chance Franklin, and returned as the trillionaire empire ruler, Chance O’Connor. What fates has he destined for them all?
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Chapter: Chapter 603Simone was silent for a moment. Then, in a voice barely above a whisper, she asked: "Can my mother be saved?"Wilfreda hesitated. The question hung in the air between them, heavy and fragile.Simone looked up, her eyes glistening. "I know what she did. I know she hurt Andre. I know she's been working with Koslov, letting him use her. But she wasn't always like this. She used to be different. She used to be... good."Wilfreda set down her tea and leaned forward, her expression soft but serious. "Anyone can be saved, Simone. Anyone—if they truly want to be."Simone's heart lifted, just slightly. "Then she can—""But." Wilfreda's voice was gentle but firm. "Stella has to make that choice herself. No one can force her to choose the light. No one can save her from the darkness if she doesn't want to be saved."Simone's hope flickered, but she didn't look away. "How do I help her make that choice?"Wilfreda reached across and took Simone's hand. "You show her what she's fighting for. You sh
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Chapter: Chapter 602The kiss was soft at first, tentative like a question more than an answer. But as the seconds stretched, it deepened, became something more. Something that felt like home.Andre's hand slid to the back of her neck, pulling her closer. Simone's fingers tangled in his shirt, anchoring herself to him. The kiss was gentle, but it carried the weight of everything they had been through—the fear, the pain, the hope.When they finally pulled apart, both of them were breathless.Simone's cheeks were flushed, her eyes bright. "Wow," she breathed.Andre smiled, his heart pounding. "Yeah. Wow."They leaned their foreheads together, laughing softly, the tension of the past few days melting away.And then—"Hmmmm hmmmm hmmmm."A voice crackled behind them.They froze.Andre turned slowly, his face burning. Priya stood at the top of the porch steps, her arms crossed, her expression a mixture of amusement and barely contained laughter."Don't mind me," Priya said, her voice dripping with mock innocen
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Chapter: Chapter 601Stella's heart pounded. "You're talking about—""I'm talking about doing whatever it takes to bring her back." Koslov's voice was flat, absolute. "She's been corrupted by the O'Connors. She's been turned against you. The only way to save her is to bring her home. By any means necessary."Stella was silent for a long moment. The weight of his words pressed down on her, heavy and suffocating."I understand," she said finally. "I'll do whatever it takes.""Good." Koslov's voice softened, almost gentle. "I'll send help. Just make sure your daughter is ready to come home."The line went dead.Stella set the phone down slowly, her hands trembling. The silence of the study pressed in around her, thick and suffocating. She stared at the dark screen, at her own reflection staring back at her—a woman she barely recognized anymore.She didn't know if she should regret calling Koslov or be happy she did. He had given her power, purpose, a way to fight back against the world that had taken everyt
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Chapter: Chapter 600The whole place fell silent as Simone's words hung in the air. Everyone turned to look at her—the daughter of their enemy, standing in the heart of their stronghold, offering to betray her own mother.Miranda's expression softened. "That's a heavy burden you're carrying, Simone. Are you sure you want to do this?"Simone met her gaze. "I've spent my whole life watching my mother destroy people. I've seen her lie, manipulate, and hurt anyone who stood in her way. I can't stand by and let her do it anymore." She paused. "Not to Andre. Not to any of you."Chance nodded slowly. "Then we accept your help. But we do this carefully. We do this right."Before anyone could respond, Gerald's phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen, his expression shifting from curiosity to alarm."What is it?" Chance asked.Gerald held up the phone. "Intelligence report. One of my contacts just sent me footage of Stella Wayne meeting with someone in a warehouse on the outskirts of the city." He paused, his voice
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Chapter: Chapter 599Simone turned and walked out of the study, her footsteps echoing through the silent house. She didn't look back. She couldn't bear to see her mother's face—the cold satisfaction, the complete lack of remorse. She had heard everything. The phone call. The instructions. The casual way her mother had ordered violence against someone she cared about.She grabbed her coat from the hall closet, her hands shaking. Her phone was already in her pocket, Andre's name burning in her mind. She needed to see him. She needed to make sure he was okay.The night air hit her face as she stepped outside, cold and sharp. She didn't wait for the driver. She didn't call for a car. She just walked, her feet carrying her toward the one place she knew she would find him.***Andre was sitting on the steps of his apartment building, his face bruised, his ribs aching. He had refused to go to the hospital—he didn't want to explain what had happened, didn't want to draw more attention to himself. His mother had p
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Chapter: Chapter 598Stella watched her daughter disappear into the house, her eyes cold. The door clicked shut behind Simone, and Stella sat in the back of the sedan for a long moment, the silence pressing in around her.She had seen the way Simone smiled at her phone. She had seen the light in her daughter's eyes—a light that had nothing to do with her, nothing to do with the family legacy, nothing to do with the carefully constructed world Stella had built. That light was dangerous. That light was a distraction.Andre Cross. The son of Miranda Cross. The woman who had abandoned Stella's case, who had chosen the O'Connors over her, who had made her look weak in front of the entire nation.Stella's hands tightened into fists.She pulled out her phone and dialed a number she knew by heart."Boss," a voice answered on the second ring. "What do you need?"Stella's voice was cold, measured, precise. "There's a boy. Andre Cross. He's trying to become a distraction to my daughter and I want you to send a messa
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Chapter: Chapter 270: The Sweetheart StoryMiles knelt down to her level, smiling softly. "We did, sweetheart. But winning was just the first step. Now we have to make sure it stays won."Sarah's brow furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean?"Miles quickly looked at his family, then shifted his focus back to Sarah. "We still have a large amount of work in front of us." Nevertheless, I think we are prepared for the challenge. Do you want to assist us in improving the city? Sarah nodded with great enthusiasm. "May I work as your aide?" The room was filled with laughter, relieving the tension that was growing. Miles stood and playfully tousled Sarah's hair. "You have the ability to become anything you desire, young one. "That is the main objective." Maxwell cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention. "Miles, there's something else we need to discuss. About your role in the family."Miles tensed, memories of their past conflicts flooding back. "Dad, I-"Maxwell held up a hand. "Let me finish. I was wrong, son. I tried t
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Chapter: Chapter 269: AftermathMiles paused at the door, turning back to face his defeated enemy. "You're right about one thing, Ethan. It's not over. It's just beginning. But this time, we're building something better. Something just."With that, they left, racing towards the Lyon compound. While driving through the city streets, they observed evidence of the night's happenings all around - police barriers, lights flashing, and groups of spectators. "What do you think Joseph Lyon has?" Lola asked, her brow furrowed with concern.Miles shook his head. "I don't know, but we can't let him walk. Whatever it is, we'll face it together."They arrived at the Lyon compound to find it in chaos. Creek family members and newly arrived police officers were everywhere, securing the premises and rounding up Lyon family members and associates.Elena met them at the entrance, her face grim. "Joseph's in the basement. He's threatening to upload some kind of dossier to the internet if we don't let him go.""What's in the dossier?"
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Chapter: Chapter 268: The Tone Deaf Declaration Elena's voice came through, tense but steady. "She's inside. Ethan took the bait. He's got her in his office."Miles tightened his fists, suppressing the anxiety eating away at his stomach. "Okay then. I am entering. Always remain committed to the plan, regardless of any obstacles that may arise. With that, he walked confidently towards the front door, feeling his heart racing but remaining determined. The guards by the entrance became tense when he neared. Miles declared that he is here to visit Ethan with a commanding tone that left no room for disagreement. The guards nervously looked at each other before one of them communicated on his radio. After a brief pause, they moved out of the way, letting Miles go through. While strolling through the grand corridors, Miles couldn't shake the thought of the countless lives ruined to uphold this image of authority and extravagance. He prepared himself, aware that tonight marked the end of everything. He reached Ethan's office door, pau
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Chapter: Chapter 267: The ShowdownMiles took a deep breath, his mind racing with possibilities. "We need to create a distraction. Something big enough to draw Ethan's attention away from his office."Lola stepped forward, her face set with determination. "I have an idea. But you're not going to like it."Miles turned to her, concern etched on his face. "Lola, what are you thinking?""Me," she said simply. "I'll turn myself in to Ethan. Tell him I'm abandoning you, that I want to make a deal.""Absolutely not," Miles said firmly. "It's too dangerous."Lola stood her ground. "It's the perfect distraction. Ethan won't be able to resist the opportunity to use me against you.""She's right," Rachel interjected. "Ethan's obsessed with destroying you, Miles. Having Lola in his grasp would be irresistible."Miles shook his head, his voice rising. "No, I won't risk you like that. There has to be another way.""There isn't," Lola insisted. "We're running out of time and options. This is our best shot."Maxwell placed a hand on
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Chapter: Chapter 266: Revelations and Regret"Dad!" he called out. "This way!"In some way, amidst the chaos and lack of light, they succeeded in coming together again and leaving the cabin. In the woods, they ran without direction, with the sound of their pursuers not far behind. "There's a river approaching," Maxwell gasped while they ran. "If we manage to get across, we could risk losing them." They continued moving forward, with branches lashing their faces and the ground unpredictable beneath their feet. At last, the sound of water rushing reached their ears. "We arrived," Elena wheezed. But as they reached the riverbank, a shot rang out. Miles felt a searing pain in his arm and stumbled."Miles!" Lola cried out."I'm fine," he forced through clenched teeth. "We must continue to keep going forward." Stepping into the icy water, they could hear their pursuers approaching nearer. Miles glanced behind him and observed flashlights moving among the trees. With a sinking heart, he came to the realization that we will not be
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Chapter: Chapter 265: The Twisted PathWhile driving in uncomfortable silence, the city lights disappeared in the distance. After what felt like an endless amount of time, Dorian veered onto a dirt path that twisted through thick forests. "He declared that we are nearly there." Out of nowhere, headlights were visible in the rearview mirror. Dorian muttered curses quietly. "They've found us."Miles twisted in his seat, his heart pounding. "How? We were so careful!""Questions later," Dorian growled, pressing down on the accelerator. "Hold on, everyone!"The vehicle surged ahead, jolting harshly over the bumpy road. Sarah began to weep, and Lola tried her hardest to console her while hanging on tightly. "That way!" Elena yelled while indicating the direction in front. A tiny cabin appeared, tucked in between the trees. Maxwell came to a halt in front of the cabin. "Everybody, leave!" "Hurry up!" They scrambled out of the car, Miles helping Lola with Sarah while Elena and Maxwell grabbed what few bags they had managed t
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