All Chapters of Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir: Chapter 211
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Chapter 211
The person was no one other than Vanessa.She stepped inside with her head high, moving as if the whole ballroom belonged to her.Her dress, a deep crimson silk that shimmered under the chandelier lights, clung to her curves. A thin chain of diamonds shimmered across her neck, catching the light, while her dark hair flowed down her back in soft waves, and her red lips curved into the faintest smirk, daring anyone to question her presence.The crowd turned as her heels clicked softly against the marble floor with every step she took.Soft gasps and hurried whispers spread like wildfire.“Why is she here?” someone muttered under their breath.“Does she have a death wish?” another whispered.“She must be crazy to show up.”"Does she seriously think she belongs here? How shameless.”“Look at her, walking in like she owns the place. Pathetic.”Vanessa soaked it all in, her smirk stretching wider.She stopped near the center and casually ran her hand over the jeweled clutch in her grip.Fro
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Vanessa turned with a smirk.“Babe,” she said, spreading her arms wide as though the whole ballroom was her stage. “How could you let them celebrate you without me here?”She strode toward Ethan, hips swaying, eyes locked on him. The crowd shifted aside, murmuring in confusion as all eyes trailed her every move.Just as she reached out to throw her arms around his neck, Ethan’s hands shot up, catching her wrists in midair.His grip tightened, his jaw locked, and his eyes darkened before he let out a low scoff.“What is this, Vanessa?” His cold and sharp voice cut through the room.“Are you out of your mind?”A wave of gasps rippled through the guests, while phones quietly came up to capture the scene.For a split second her smirk faltered, but she quickly masked it with a soft laugh, tilting her head.“Don’t be so harsh, babe," she purred, trying to pull her wrists free. "You know I’ve always been the one standing beside you. I was only waiting for the right moment to step back in.”
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The hall had slowly calmed from the storm Vanessa created. Waiters moved about again, pouring wine and clearing plates, though the whispers still lingered in the corners. Barely three minutes had passed since Ethan, Lara, and a few others had walked Magnus out of the hall to his car. Magnus had claimed fatigue, saying he was heading home early.Now, Mr. Chen and Sophia approached Ethan and Lara where they were seated.“Mr. Cross,” Mr. Chen said warmly, “it was truly a wonderful evening. But we must also take our leave now."He chuckled softly before adding, “I look forward to our future discussions.”Ethan nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. “Of course, Mr. Chen. I appreciate you being here tonight.” His gaze then shifted deliberately to Sophia, his tone softening. “What’s your plan for tomorrow morning? Do you have anything scheduled?”Sophia blinked at him, surprised but pleased. Then, she gave a slight shrug, a smile playing on her lips. "Nothing meaningful, really.”“G
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Ethan’s heart raced as he saw blood on the floor, bodies lying still, and the wounded crying out in pain. He held Lara tightly against him, trying to shield her while bullets shattered wine glasses around them.Her trembling voice snapped him out of his thoughts.“Ethan… who are they?” she whispered, her body pressed against his chest.His jaw clenched, eyes darting toward the masked men who advanced with precision. "I don’t know,” he muttered."But it’s obvious... they're here for me.”Lara blinked at him, her brows furrowed in confusion. “Why? How can you be so sure?”He knew for sure after what he overheard—one of them had shouted, “Remember, we’re not leaving until Ethan is dead.”However, what confused him was who had sent them after him. He couldn’t figure out if it was The Ghost again or Viktor.But he didn’t reply to Lara.Instead, he pulled out his phone. The hotel guards were no match for these men, and he was unarmed. He quietly cursed himself for not bringing any of hi
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Ethan stood in the center of the hall, his chest rising and falling hard, his shirt soaked in blood—some of it his, but most from the masked men he had taken down.All around Ethan, the floor was covered with the bodies of the masked men.They lay sprawled out awkwardly, weapons dropped beside their lifeless hands, blood slowly spreading across the marble.It felt unreal. Just minutes ago, the hall had been filled with flying bullets. Now, only the dead and the injured were left.But the impact of the masked men’s attack still made the room shake with fear. Those who were left alive clung to each other—some gasping in relief, some clutching their chests, others frozen in place.Lara slowly pushed herself up from behind the overturned table, her body tight and her knees shaky.Her eyes scanned the room, taking in the destruction.Her breath came in quick, sharp gasps, and the trembling in her hands showed the storm of feelings she was trying to hide.When her eyes landed on Ethan—stil
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The hall fell into an eerie silence after themysterious man's words echoed through the air.Dr. Richter and the other three members of The Order, drawn by the weight of the claim, stepped forward slowly with synchronized movements, as if their minds were wired together.Their faces were marked by shock as their eyes fixed on the mysterious man.Dr. Richter’s mouth opened and closed like he was trying to speak but couldn’t find the words. Finally, he managed to stammer, “What… what did you just say?”The man's calm eyes shifted to him. “I said I’m The Guardian."His eyes moved quickly between the five of them before he added, “The one you’ve all been waiting for.”Those words snapped them out of their shock. They looked at each other in confusion, surprised that this stranger somehow knew they had been waiting for The Guardian to appear—the sign they needed to fully reunite The Order.Sophia’s face twisted in confusion. She whispered under her breath, “The Guardian?” Her brow furr
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A thousand questions raced through Ethan’s mind as he drove alone through the dark streets toward the hospital. But he pushed them all aside, focusing on only one thing—getting to Magnus and finding out if he would survive.However, he couldn’t shake the scene he’d passed on his way there that still burned in his memory.The wreckage was horrific—Magnus’s car completely crushed, the convoy vehicles twisted metal, bullet casings scattered across the road like deadly confetti.Marcel had warned him not to go alone. "Boss, whoever did this might come after you if they find out you survived,” he’d said urgently.But Ethan’s mind was made up. He’d rushed out of the hall, leaving everyone behind, though he knew they would follow him.The moment his car screeched to a halt outside the hospital, he bolted from the driver’s seat and ran inside. His heart hammered against his ribs as he approached the reception desk.“Where’s my fa—” he started, then caught himself. "Where’s Mr. Aurelius?
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Ethan’s heart skipped a beat, then began pounding so hard he could hear it in his ears.Lara’s face went completely pale, her lips parting slightly as if she’d forgotten how to breathe. Her hands trembled at her sides, and her eyes filled with the same terror that was coursing through Ethan’s veins.Worried whispers broke out among the group behind them:“Critical? What does that mean?”“I thought the surgery was successful…”“This can’t be happening…”“Poor Magnus…”Lara’s voice cut through the murmurs. “Doctor, what do you mean by critical condition?”The doctor shifted uncomfortably, his eyes darting between the faces staring at him. He cleared his throat, clearly struggling with how much to reveal. “Well, you see…”“Spit it out!” Ethan’s voice exploded through the corridor, his patience completely shattered. "Stop beating around the bush and tell us what’s wrong with him!”The doctor took a deep breath. “Mr. Aurelius came in with severe internal bleeding from multiple impact inj
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Even though every fiber in Ethan’s being screamed not to trust this mysterious man who claimed to be The Guardian, when he explained that Magnus could be saved once Ethan was properly coronated as the King of the World—that the ritual would unlock Ethan’s full power and give him the ability to heal even the most fatal conditions—Ethan couldn't hesitate.His desperation to save Magnus overrode all his suspicions.“Fine,” Ethan said firmly, looking directly into The Guardian’s eyes. "If there’s even the smallest chance this could save him, I’ll do it. What do we need?”The Guardian’s expression remained calm. “Time is crucial. We need to prepare immediately. The ritual requires specific elements, and it must be performed in the chamber."Ethan was shocked that this mysterious man knew about the chamber and seemed to know everything about The Order. Something felt off about him, but Ethan couldn’t figure out what it was.“Then let’s get started,” Ethan said anyway.He would worry about
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After the coronation was completed, Ethan wasted no time.He immediately prepared to leave the chamber to save Magnus.But before stepping out of the sacred circle, his eyes narrowed in suspicion as he came face to face with The Guardian."What’s your name?” he asked directly.The Guardian’s expression remained calm. “Theo Endrick, my lord," he replied simply with a small nod.Ethan studied him for a moment."Theo Endrick,” he repeated slowly."Although it seems you might be my Guardian, there are still a lot of things we need to discuss.”Theo nodded with a faint smile. “Definitely. But you should head to the hospital first to save your father, my lord."With that settled, Ethan turned to address Dr. Richter and his companions. “I'll reach out to all of you very soon—perhaps tomorrow—to discuss our next steps once I'm done saving my father."Cavill smiled with satisfaction. “We’ll be expecting your invitation, Your Majesty.”Hearing them calling him that brought a small smile to Etha