All Chapters of Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir: Chapter 191
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Chapter 191
In the dining room of the Aurelius mansion, a lavish feast had been prepared to celebrate Magnus’ vindication and freedom. The long mahogany table was laden with the finest dishes, and the air buzzed with joy and relief.Magnus sat at the head of the table, looking more relaxed than he had in days. To his right sat Ethan, and beside him was Lara, both beaming with the satisfaction of a hard-fought victory.Around the table sat Marcel, Max, and several other members of Ethan’s army—men who had worked tirelessly behind the scenes to uncover the truth and secure this triumph. Their faces glowed with pride and contentment as they enjoyed the celebration.Magnus raised his wine glass, his voice carrying clearly through the room. "My friends, we gather tonight not just to celebrate my freedom, but to honor the loyalty and dedication that made this victory possible. According to my son, all of you played a crucial role in exposing the truth and bringing justice to light. Without you all,
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The celebration inside continued with conversations and laughter, but as the night wore on, Magnus quietly excused himself from the table. Ethan and Lara noticed and followed him out onto the mansion’s balcony.The city lights twinkled below them as they stood in comfortable silence before Magnus finally broke the quiet.“What do you both think I should do now?” he asked, leaning against the stone railing. "I’m certain The Ghost won’t give up after this defeat. He’ll regroup and come at us again, probably harder than before.”Ethan nodded, having expected this question. “For starters, we need to thoroughly investigate all the criminal operations that were running under the Aurelius name. We have to shut them down completely and ensure proper compensation reaches every victim who suffered because of those activities.”He paused, then added, “And we need to press criminal charges against Damian for conspiracy.”Lara turned to look at Ethan, her brow furrowed with concern. “Do you real
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In his luxurious penthouse, The Ghost sat rigidly in his leather armchair, staring at the massive flat screen television with disbelief etched across his features. The breaking news banner scrolled across the bottom of the screen: “MAGNUS AURELIUS ANNOUNCES SHOCKING TRANSITION OF POWER.”What he had expected to be a public apology—Magnus groveling for his incompetence in allowing criminal operations to flourish under his nose—had turned into something completely unexpected.The press conference was packed with reporters and cameras, all focused on the podium where Magnus stood with quiet dignity. Beside him stood Ethan, calm and composed, while Lara remained slightly behind them both.“After careful consideration,” Magnus was saying into the microphone, “I have decided to step down as Chairman of the Aurelius Conglomerate. Furthermore, I am announcing that Ethan Cross has been serving as the anonymous Chairman of Aurelius Pharmaceuticals Group, and will now assume leadership of the
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The black SUV rolled to a stop at the massive gates of the presidential villa. Earlier that morning, President Nicolas had told Ethan he wanted to see him and sent a security guard to bring him over.“Sir, we’re here,” the security guard announced.The heavy gates swung open with a mechanical hum. As they drove through, Ethan noticed armed guards positioned at every corner, their eyes tracking the vehicle’s movement. This wasn’t just a home—it was a fortress.“This way, sir,” the guard said, leading him through glass doors that opened to a stunning outdoor area.The first sight that greeted them was that of Nicolas, who was just stepping out of the swimming pool, water cascading down his muscular frame. He wore only black swim shorts.Despite being in his fifties, the man looked like he could still take down men half his age.Four guards stood at strategic positions around the pool’s perimeter, their hands resting on their weapons. Three more guards were stationed near the poolsi
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The silence that followed was deafening. Even the pool water seemed to stop moving. Nicolas stared at Ethan for what felt like an eternity, his jaw working as if chewing on something bitter.Then he scoffed—a sound that cut through the tension like a whip crack. “Was that really a dare?” He shook his head slowly, his smile returning but colder than before. “It can never be. You wouldn’t dare.”Nicolas' brows narrowed into a deadly line. Then, he leaned forward. "And what if it really were?”The guards around them tensed, hands moving to weapons.Ethan leaned back in his chair, his posture casual but his eyes blazing. “It’s unheard of the president of a lawful country making such demands. If we're hesitant about it, shouldn’t you be the one to press charges instead?”Nicolas’ smile twisted into something ugly. "It’s for your family’s own good.”Ethan blinked in mock surprise and pointed to himself. “For our own good? Really?”Nicolas heaved a sigh that sounded more like a growl. “I
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Ethan sat at the head of the table in the chamber, Magnus beside him, confusion written all over his features. He hadn’t expected Ethan to call this meeting. Hell, he didn’t even know what his son was planning.Across from them was Duke Cavill, Clara Mendez, Dr. Richter, General Crane, and Senator Grant.Their eyes were fixed on Ethan, equally confused with Magnus about the meeting’s purpose.Ethan leaned forward slightly, both hands resting on the table.“I know,” he began, his voice steady, “you’re all wondering why I called you here. Why this chamber of all places."He paused, letting his gaze sweep across their faces."This place was once the symbol of the Order of the Eternal Flame, and still is. It’s no accident I chose it." He added with a faint smile.He paused again, his eyes drifting slowly from face to face.One by one, they nodded. But the confusion in their eyes was still clear.Ethan’s fingers traced the edge of the table. “It’s because it’s time.”Magnus shifted in hi
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“What do you mean by everything?” Cavill’s voice cut sharply through the quiet room.Ethan’s smile disappeared.His face grew serious as he started explaining how The Ghost had been hunting him and Magnus for months, going through each one in detail.The words sank like stones into still water.A few of them shifted uneasily.Dr. Richter blinked rapidly behind his glasses. “After you? What do you mean after you?”“Why?” Grant’s voice was sharp."Why would this Ghost person be after you?”Magnus was confused too, but not for the same reason as the others. He was wondering where Ethan was going with all this.Ethan exhaled slowly, his fingers drumming once on the table before stilling. “Because he wants to destroy us.”Dr. Richter’s glasses slid slightly down his nose as he leaned forward. “Destroy you for what reason exactly?”Ethan’s eyes moved from face to face, studying each reaction."Because he knows I’m the King of the World.”The silence that followed was suffocating.“Just like
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The garage was filled with the soft hum of expensive engines as Ethan and Magnus escorted the five members to their cars. Dr. Richter was the last to reach his sleek black sedan. Just as he was about to open the driver’s door, Magnus stepped closer. "Alphonse," Magnus said quietly, placing a hand on Dr. Richter's shoulder. "You made the right choice tonight," Magnus said. Dr. Richter paused, his hand still resting on the door handle. “It’s the right choice,” he said, his voice gentler than normal. He continued, "The Order of Eternal Flame was never just about power. It's always been about protecting something bigger than ourselves.” Magnus nodded, a satisfactory smile playing on his lips. Dr. Richter’s grip tightened on the door handle. “Let’s just hope we’re not too late.” “We’re not,” Ethan interrupted confidently. “Trust me, once the rest of us team up, we’ll definitely win this war.” Dr. Richter nodded and said, “Just remember, Viktor’s influence goe
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Lara's grip tightened around the paper bag in her hand, the contents rattling faintly.She forced her face into neutrality even as her pulse spiked because Viktor's presence reeked of surveillance.His smirk widened as his eyes flicked down to what she carried."What’s this?" He drawled, his tone taunting, as if amused to catch her off guard."What are you doing out here all by yourself?”Her throat tightened, but she masked the panic with defiance."It’s none of your business,” she shot back, her voice steady even if her heart wasn’t.She shoved the bag closer to her chest, collected the last of the supplies from the apprentice, and muttered a quick thanks before turning as if to leave.But Viktor didn’t move.He stayed exactly where he was, hands still buried casually in his pockets, his gaze fixed on her like a predator who had no reason to rush the kill. The smirk still lingered.She held her breath, thinking he might be there to kidnap her as Ethan and Magnus' warnings pounded th
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Upon hearing what Viktor wanted to talk about, Lara’s brows furrowed in suspicion and confusion, wondering what exactly Viktor wanted to discuss about The King of the World. She scoffed, masking her expression before asking him."Oh, don’t tell me you want to beg him for mercy now that you’ve found out he’s truly shown up?" She added, scoffing again.Viktor shoved his hands deeper into his pockets, his lips curling into a cold smile. "Bold of you to think I’m scared of Ethan."She started laughing before she even processed his last word. When it finally sank in, she just blinked and stared at him, her face completely expressionless for a second.But she quickly recovered, her expression hardening.“What the hell are you talking about?” she snapped. "Do I need to remind you who Ethan is to me?”To her confusion, Viktor leaned closer, so close that his breath brushed against her ear. Her breath hitched as his presence loomed over her like a shadow.“I’ve made my findings, Lara,” he