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THE TRILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE

THE TRILLIONAIRE'S REVENGE

When Daniel Cole, a humble but brilliant young man, married Melissa Turner, he believes love and trust can build a home. But Melissa and her greedy parents see him only as a tool, a stepping stone to fulfill their ambitions. Despite his dedication and vision, Daniel is mocked, mistreated, and Ultimately abandoned when Melissa's wealthy ex-boyfriend reappears. Driven by greed and her parent's pressure, Melissa divorce Daniel, leaving him with nothing. Months later, the world changed. The same useless man they discarded rises from the ashes building an empire that shakes the world. Now, a global trillionaire, Daniel returns, not for revenge alone, but to show that power and greatness belong not to those born with wealth, but to those forged by rejection.
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Chapter: The unimaginable shock
When Melissa felt the deep, warm heartbreak spread through her chest, it was almost comforting in its familiarity. Pain had become a language she understood too well.She sat quietly on the edge of her bed, hands resting limply on her lap, eyes unfocused. The room was dim, curtains drawn, the city lights outside bleeding faintly through the cracks like wounded stars. Her breathing was shallow, controlled—too controlled for someone who felt like her heart had just been torn open again.Behind her, the door creaked.“I guess you’re thinking about Ethan,” Turner’s voice came, smooth and intrusive, like a blade sliding across glass. “The man whose wealth suddenly went viral. Not even the government has been able to track him down.”Melissa’s fingers curled slowly into fists.“Father,” she said without turning, her voice dangerously calm. “Spare me that. Do not mention his name before me. Not even his shadow. He is the last thing I want to hear.”Turner scoffed softly and stepped further i
Last Updated: 2026-02-07
Chapter: The sudden affection
Ethan’s voice was low, almost pleading now, but the anger behind it made it dangerous.“Ethan, I don’t know where you have gotten your wealth,” Melissa said firmly, pulling her wrist back as if his presence alone stained her skin. “All I want from you is to step aside from anything that has to do with my life. I don’t love you anymore, and I’m not ready to do that at any time.”For a moment, the street seemed too quiet.The city lights still shone, cars still passed, but between them, it felt like the world paused.Ethan’s jaw tightened.“What do you want from me, Melissa?” he demanded, his voice rising with desperation. “Name your price, and I will give it to you. If that is enough to win your heart back to me.”Melissa’s lips curled, not in amusement but in disbelief.“Did I just hear you say I should name my price?” she asked slowly, each word sharp like glass. “When your money runs in billions, yet you are unable to pay off your debt.”The words struck him directly where it hurt.
Last Updated: 2026-02-01
Chapter: Ethan’s disappearance became the biggest headline in the country.
“Escaped prisoner still at large.”“Government under pressure.”“Two days left to find Ethan Carter.”Police sirens filled the streets every night. Officers searched forests, raided empty warehouses, questioned anyone connected to him.But Ethan was nowhere.Or rather… Ethan was everywhere they weren’t looking.He sat comfortably in a private lounge of a five-star hotel, legs crossed, a glass of expensive wine in his hand.A man in a suit approached carefully.“Mr. Carter… or should I say, Mr. Cole,” the man said nervously.Ethan smiled.“Names don’t matter. Money does.”The man swallowed.“You paid for the entire penthouse in cash. For three months.”Ethan leaned back.“Then you should be thanking me.”“Yes, sir. Of course.” The man hesitated. “But… the news—”Ethan’s smile faded.“You talk too much.”The man quickly raised his hands.“No, no, I didn’t mean—”Ethan cut him off.“Bring me what I asked for. Clothes. Watches. Cars.”The man nodded fast.“Immediately, sir.”When he left,
Last Updated: 2026-01-29
Chapter: Ethan’s Escape and the Deal That Changed Everything
The prison was not supposed to break.It was built from concrete thicker than trust, iron stronger than promises, and rules that crushed men until they forgot they were ever free.Ethan had spent months inside it, counting the days not by calendars but by suffering.Every morning, the same cold walls.Every night, the same bitter silence.The air smelled of sweat, regret, and rust.And Ethan…Ethan was tired of being powerless.He was tired of being the man everyone stepped on.Tired of being Melissa’s mistake.Tired of being Daniel’s shadow.In prison, he had nothing.No suits.No wealth.No name that mattered.Just a number stitched onto fabric, and a future that looked like a locked door.But locked doors had always made Ethan curious.And curiosity, mixed with desperation, was a dangerous thing.That night, the prison was quieter than usual.Rain fell outside, heavy and relentless, tapping against the barred windows like impatient fingers.The guards were fewer.The power flickere
Last Updated: 2026-01-29
Chapter: The argument 
Melissa wasn’t done.Not even close.The beach confrontation hadn’t ended inside her the way Clara thought it had. It hadn’t disappeared with the waves or been buried beneath the sand.No.It followed her home.It crawled into her chest like a living thing, wrapping itself around her ribs, tightening every time she remembered Clara’s calm voice.Put it down.The humiliation burned worse than the gun ever could.Melissa sat in her bedroom that night like a statue carved from anger and shame. The lights were off, but her eyes were open, staring into the darkness as though she could find answers there.Her fingers trembled occasionally.Not from fear.From rage.Her purse lay on the floor beside her, the gun still inside it like a secret she didn’t know what to do with anymore.She had imagined victory.She had imagined Clara shaking.Begging.Running.But instead…Clara had looked at her like she was nothing more than a desperate girl throwing stones at the ocean.Melissa’s jaw clenched
Last Updated: 2026-01-29
Chapter: The war for Daniel 
Melissa’s fingers tightened around the gun again, but her courage was collapsing.Clara leaned closer.“Put it down,” Clara ordered.Melissa didn’t move.Clara’s voice became colder.“Melissa… put it down. Or I swear to you, this beach will be the last place you ever breathe.”Melissa swallowed hard.She hated Clara.She hated her calmness.She hated her confidence.She hated that Daniel looked at Clara like she was the answer to his prayers.But Melissa also hated fear.And right now, fear was creeping into her bones.Slowly, Melissa pulled the gun away from Clara’s stomach.Clara didn’t relax yet.She kept her own gun pressed against Melissa.Melissa scoffed bitterly.“You think you’ve won?” Melissa asked.Clara’s eyes didn’t move.“This is not a competition,” Clara replied. “It’s a warning.”Melissa’s voice shook with frustration.“Daniel is mine,” she whispered.Clara’s lips curled slightly.“No,” Clara corrected her. “Daniel is not anyone’s property. But he chose me. And that is
Last Updated: 2026-01-25
FROM ASHES TO EMPIRE

FROM ASHES TO EMPIRE

Ethan Valor was once humiliated, mocked, and discarded by those closest to him—his wife, Victoria, and her powerful family, the Lornes. Branded weak and incompetent, he was fired from the family conglomerate and replaced by Victoria’s ex-boyfriend, billionaire Damian Cross. Everyone thought they had stripped him of his potential… but they had only awakened a relentless fire within him. Retreating into obscurity, Ethan quietly rebuilt his empire, investing in technologies, acquiring strategic assets, and amassing wealth at a pace no one could anticipate. While Victoria and her family celebrated his absence, their empire slowly became unknowingly dependent on the very man they had scorned. When Ethan returns, he is no longer the meek man they knew—he is a trillionaire, untouchable, and commanding power that stretches across industries and nations. The Lornes and Victoria come begging, but Ethan’s revenge is precise: he buys out their companies, ruins his enemies, and demonstrates that humiliation is the catalyst for unstoppable greatness. From Ashes to Empire is a story of patience, vengeance, and ultimate triumph—a testament to intelligence, strategy, and unyielding ambition.
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Chapter: The disappoinment in the courtroom
Victoria’s breath came in shallow bursts as she stared at the last message on her phone. No duplicates. Keep her close. She is useful. The words burned into her mind like a brand. Useful. Not loved. Not chosen. Just useful. Her fingers tightened until her knuckles turned pale. Outside, the city skyline remained indifferent—traffic roaring, skyscrapers gleaming, people living as though nothing had shifted. But everything had shifted inside her. Her leverage was gone. Her hope was ash.Still, she found herself moving. Pride bleeding, stomach twisting, she walked straight toward Ethan Cole’s office. Every step felt like walking toward a blade, but she didn’t stop. Damian was already being sacrificed. Stephen remained untouchable. Jeremiah’s war was escalating. And Ethan… Ethan was sitting at the center of it all like a king watching the pieces fall exactly where he wanted.She pushed through the doors without waiting for permission. The secretary’s voice barely registered behind her, bec
Last Updated: 2026-02-07
Chapter: The danger of trying Ethan
Victoria’s breath came in shallow bursts as she stared at the last message on her phone. No duplicates. Keep her close. She is useful. The words burned into her mind like a brand. Useful. Not loved. Not chosen. Just useful. Her fingers tightened until her knuckles turned pale. Outside, the city skyline remained indifferent—traffic roaring, skyscrapers gleaming, people living as though nothing had shifted. But everything had shifted inside her. Her leverage was gone. Her hope was ash.Still, she found herself moving. Pride bleeding, stomach twisting, she walked straight toward Ethan Cole’s office. Every step felt like walking toward a blade, but she didn’t stop. Damian was already being sacrificed. Stephen remained untouchable. Jeremiah’s war was escalating. And Ethan… Ethan was sitting at the center of it all like a king watching the pieces fall exactly where he wanted.She pushed through the doors without waiting for permission. The secretary’s voice barely registered behind her, bec
Last Updated: 2026-02-01
Chapter: The coincidence
Victoria’s breath trembled as Jeremiah’s final words settled like chains around her throat.All the same.Whether she accepted Ethan…Or rejected him…Jeremiah would still take his money back.Not a penny left.Not mercy.Not negotiation.Only extraction.Victoria stared at him, her fingers tightening around the envelope until the edges bent.The lounge felt colder now.Not because of air-conditioning.Because Jeremiah had brought winter with him.She swallowed hard, forcing her voice to sound steadier than her heart felt.“So…” she began slowly, carefully. “No matter what I do… Ethan loses.”Jeremiah’s eyes didn’t soften.“They don’t lose,” he corrected. “They pay.”Victoria’s lips pressed together.Her mind raced like a desperate animal trapped in a burning cage.If she accepted Ethan…Jeremiah would collect.If she rejected Ethan…Jeremiah would still collect.Then what was the point?What was the escape?Jeremiah turned slightly, as though already finished with her existence.Vict
Last Updated: 2026-01-29
Chapter: Stephen finally arrived in town
Not with the excitement of a man returning home after a long absence—but with the caution of someone stepping into a storm he had already predicted. The city looked the same on the outside: traffic roaring like a restless beast, billboards flashing promises they could never keep, and the skyline still wearing its pride like a crown.But Stephen knew better.Cities didn’t change in buildings.They changed in whispers.And right now, the whispers were loud.Ethan Cole was at the center of them.Stephen’s driver pulled up to Ethan’s house—a fortress dressed as a mansion. Tall gates, stone walls, and security cameras that blinked like watchful eyes. It wasn’t just a home. It was a statement.Stephen stepped out, adjusted his cufflinks, and gave the guard a look that required no introduction. The guard opened the gate without hesitation.Inside, the compound was silent, too polished, too controlled. Even the air felt like it had been trained to behave.Stephen walked in with calm confidenc
Last Updated: 2026-01-25
Chapter: Victoria chased Ethan
“You lie,” Jeremiah said calmly, his voice low and deliberate. “And I can prove that.”Damian swallowed hard. The room felt smaller, the walls closing in with every breath he took. The faint hum of electricity from the overhead light was suddenly unbearable. Jeremiah didn’t raise his voice. He didn’t need to. Power radiated from him effortlessly—quiet, controlled, lethal.“You think this is about Ethan alone?” Jeremiah continued, slowly circling Damian like a predator. “You think I don’t know how deep you went? How much did you borrow? How many channels did you funneled money through?”Damian clenched his fists. “We were all deceived,” he insisted. “Ethan lied to us. He promised returns. He promised—”Jeremiah stopped in front of him.“Ethan doesn’t promise,” he said coldly. “He calculates. And men like you mistake calculation for loyalty.”Damian’s voice cracked. “I didn’t know he would destroy Victoria like this.”Jeremiah laughed softly—without humor. “That’s your defense? That you
Last Updated: 2026-01-14
Chapter: The offer in the shadows
The city lights below blurred into streaks of gold and red, mirroring the chaos in her chest. She stood by the window for a long time, her arms folded tightly around herself, replaying the courtroom scene over and over—the adjournment, the doubt, Ethan’s smile.Then she turned, picked up her phone, and made the call she had sworn she would never make.Richard Hale answered on the third ring.“This better be important,” he said coolly.“It is,” Victoria replied. Her voice was steady, though her heart hammered wildly. “I want to see you. Tonight.”There was a pause on the line, long enough for doubt to creep in.“I don’t meet plaintiffs behind closed doors,” Richard said. “Especially not ones suing my client.”“This isn’t a meeting,” she said softly. “It’s a conversation. One that could change your life.”Another pause. Longer this time.“Send the address,” Richard finally said. “Thirty minutes.”Victoria ended the call and exhaled slowly. She didn’t know whether she had just made her b
Last Updated: 2026-01-11
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