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 278The dismissal of Hartnell & Pierce felt heavy in the air, a tangible void where decades of trust had just been voided. But Chance pushed the discomfort aside. If there was something he had come to learn since the day he stepped into the shoes of the heir to the O’ Connor Empire, it was that when it calls for to make difficult decisions, one should do so without thinking twice.Yes, Pierce and his team had served the O’ Connor family longer than he could remember but he wouldn’t also deny the fact that their reputation wasn’t as it has always been.All the time they handled the case with the Acherlands, it was as though they were just moving in circles. The Stannins were so close to taking over the land until Yara Grey found the lifeline which they were now holding on to.And with Clifford Hills taking over, though they’ve not been able to find H. Fenner or Ezekiel Tann yet, he was seeing light at the end of the tunnel, and at that point, that was what he needed.Without wasting time,
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Chapter: Chapter 277All eyes in the room shifted from the grim transcripts to Chance. The lead attorney, Edmund Pierce, stared at him with a mixture of surprise and disapproval.“Clifford Hills?” Pierce repeated, his tone implying the name was a bad taste left in the mouth. “What about him?”Chance met his gaze, his own voice gaining a firmness that surprised even him. “He should be brought into this. Officially.”A heavy silence fell. The second lawyer, Chen, let out a soft, incredulous breath. Davies, the youngest, shifted uncomfortably in his seat.It was as though Chance had just said something he shouldn’t have said in the first place, and they really wanted to know where that was coming from.“Chance,” Pierce began, his voice adopting a patient, paternalistic tone that immediately set Chance’s teeth on edge. “We appreciate your concern. But legal strategy is a complex matter. Mr. Hills is… a specialist. A blunt instrument. This situation requires nuance, discretion, and deep institutional understan
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Chapter: Chapter 276Robert O’ Connor let the strategy settle deep within Sandy, a masterstroke of emotional manipulation disguised as advocacy.“And for you, Miss Thorne,” he added, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial murmur, “this is more than a case. It is an ascension. Win this. Secure my son’s freedom, and you will be rewarded. Not just with partnership.”His lips curled into a smirk, as he watched to see how Sandy would react to what he had just said. And when he saw that it was getting to her the way he really wanted it to, he continued.“You will have a blank check. Your own practice, if you wish. A seat on corporate boards. A legacy. You will move from being a lawyer in the shadows to a kingmaker in the light. Your name will be synonymous with victory at the highest level.”The promise was staggering. It was everything she had ever wanted, everything she had envied in Ava—the prestige, the power, the undisputed recognition—magnified a hundredfold. It was also a bribe, naked and immense.The co
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Chapter: Chapter 275“Miss Thorne,” Robert said, speaking with Sandy, his voice a low rumble that required no volume to fill the room. “Halstead informs me you are now in possession of my son’s future.”Sandy nodded, projecting a calm she didn’t entirely feel. “I am, Mr. O’Connor. I’ve reviewed Ava’s preliminary work, and I assure you, I am approaching this with the utmost—”To Sandy, this was her chance and she wasn’t going to blow up for any reason. All she needed to do was to prove to Mr. Robert O’ Connor that she was competent enough to handle the case and to do as well as Ava would have done it if not even better.“I am not interested in assurances,” Robert interrupted, his gaze unwavering. “I am interested in the endgame. You need to understand the full scope of what victory looks like.”Robert leaned forward slightly, the leather of his chair groaning. “This case is not merely about Christopher’s acquittal. That is the baseline, the non-negotiable floor. My son walks free, his name cleared. That is
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Chapter: Chapter 274There was a brief moment of pause as Ava’s mind raced, replaying Halstead’s cold, swift verdict. The lack of process. The immediate severance from the O’Connor case. It finally began to make sense to her.“They gave my case to Sandy Thorne,” she said, the pieces snapping together with an almost audible click.At that point, her professional outrage melted away, replaced by a cold, focused fury. They hadn’t just ended her career. They had manipulated her, used her as a pawn to ensure that the president took the fall for a crime she didn’t commit.Ava was silent for a long moment. The hum of the city was the only sound.“Gerald,” she began, her voice quieter now. “Julia O’Connor was seen by multiple witnesses pointing a gun at Bruce Lincoln. She had intent. She had motive—political, personal, whatever the prosecution spins.”She paused for a while allowing the words settle in.“Even if we prove the evidence was tampered with, the incontrovertible fact remains: Julia was the instrument.
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Chapter: Chapter 273Ava set the cardboard box down just inside the door, a tombstone for her career. The briefcase with her personal laptop felt heavier now, a casket of secrets.Her body moved on autopilot. She poured a glass of water she didn’t drink. She stood in the middle of her living room, the taste of Sandy’s triumph and Halstead’s finality still bitter on her tongue. Her hand dove into her purse, pulling out her personal phone. Her thumb scrolled past contacts for clients, judges, colleagues, before landing on the entry she’d added just days ago, after a night that had felt like a dangerous, thrilling leap into the unknown.She pressed call and brought the phone to her ear, a part of her hoping to hear his steady, analytical voice, to have an ally in this freefall.The robotic female voice was instant, merciless: “The number you have dialed is currently switched off. Please try your call again later.”She tried again. Same result. A third time, her thumb jabbing at the screen.Switched off. Swi
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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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