All Chapters of Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir: Chapter 321
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Chapter 321
The moment Lucas and Ethan entered the room, Lucas turned to face Ethan, his arms folded across his chest.“Now that we’re here,” Lucas said, “what exactly did you want to tell me? Because we both know that’s the real reason you came tonight—not to celebrate the president like you claimed.”A faint smile played on Ethan’s lips, because Lucas was proving to be sharper than Ethan had thought.“Straight to business then,” Ethan murmured, tilting his head. "I appreciate that about you, cousin. No pretense. No wasted time dancing around the inevitable.”He moved further into the room, his footsteps soft against the Persian rug. He paused by the window, gazing out at the gardens before turning back to face Lucas.“Though I have to say, it’s refreshing. Most people in our position would spend at least twenty minutes on pleasantries—asking about the weather, discussing market trends, pretending we actually care about each other’s wellbeing.”“You’re stalling," Lucas said.Ethan’s smile wide
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“Fair,” Ethan repeated calmly, as if explaining something obvious. "Didn’t your father also try to kill me? If circumstances had been different, if—” He cut himself off, seeing an opportunity."If he had succeeded, I would have been dead right now. And when he failed to kill me, he decided to take me away from my parents by faking my death." He pounded his chest, his expression hardening.Lucas’s eyes widened in shock, then narrowed to slits. “What the hell are you saying?” His voice shook with barely restrained fury. “Can you hear yourself right now? Can you listen to the horrible words coming out of your mouth?”He took another step forward, his whole body rigid with disbelief. “You’re comparing—are you seriously comparing what happened to you with what my father endured? With what Magnus, you father did?”“Even though the circumstances were different,” Ethan pressed on, his voice steady and unyielding, “didn’t we both suffer similar fates? Didn’t your father and I both have our l
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“How dare you tell me you had no idea Ethan was planning to move into Alvaris after leaving Singapore?” Adrian’s words came out as a controlled hiss—the kind of quiet anger that’s more dangerous than yelling.His other hand gripped the gold pen on his desk so hard his knuckles turned white."Not just visiting—actually attending President Mendoza’s birthday celebration. How is that possible when your entire job is to know these things?”The call had come within minutes of Lucas contacting him.His son had relayed every detail of the encounter with Ethan.But what bothered Adrian more than the threats was the fact that Ethan had moved in complete secrecy, and Adrian’s informants had completely missed it.Adrian couldn't believe Ethan secretly flew to Alvaris—a country he had no public business in—just to attend a birthday party with everything that was going on or to deliver a warning to Lucas that could have been sent through any number of secure channels.It didn’t make sense. None of
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Ethan slipped back into the country the same way he’d entered Alvaris—quietly, invisibly, with no paper trail and no witnesses. His return wasn’t announced. His team hadn’t been notified. As far as the world knew, he was still in Singapore, handling business.He had something far more important to handle that required absolute secrecy.That was why he found himself here, at this particular warehouse on the outskirts of the industrial district.The building was a squat, concrete structure with rusted metal siding and faded paint. Weeds pushed through cracks in the pavement around the area, while a chain-link fence, partially collapsed in places, bordered the property. There were no cars in the lot, no lights visible through the grimy windows, no signs of activity whatsoever.To any passerby, it looked abandoned. Forgotten. Just another relic of business failures.Which was exactly the point.Ethan approached on foot, moving cautiously.He’d parked three blocks away, taking a circuit
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"I hope you haven’t been too uncomfortable,” Ethan said, his tone almost friendly. "Though I imagine the darkness gave you plenty of time to think. To wonder. To consider all the possible reasons why someone might want to have a very private conversation with you.”Anderson’s mouth finally managed to form words, though they came out strangled and barely audible. “E-Ethan… I don’t… What am I…”“Shh.” Ethan raised a hand, silencing him. "We’ll get to all of that. There’s no rush. In fact, we have all the time in the world.”Anderson’s breathing came in short, ragged bursts.Ethan remained perfectly still as he took in every flicker of emotion that crossed Anderson’s face.The silence stretched between them as Anderson swallowed hard.“Why…” he said, his voice barely a whisper. He cleared his throat and tried again, louder this time but still shaking. “Why are you here?”His hands pressed flat against the table, as if he needed something solid to anchor himself. "I haven’t done anythi
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The six operatives snapped to attention, forming a precise line in front of Ethan. Their backs were straight, shoulders squared, eyes fixed forward.Ethan stopped a few feet away, his hands clasped behind his back. For a moment, he simply observed them—these men who had risked everything to serve him, who operated in shadows so complete that even their own colleagues didn’t know their true allegiance.“I want to thank you,” he began, his voice carrying across the empty space. "Not just for tonight’s operation, but for everything you’ve done.”He paused, his gaze moving from face to face. "The trust you’ve placed in me—the faith you’ve shown by continuing to work under my command—it means more than you know. Without operatives like you stationed throughout this country, without the network we’ve built across the world, I honestly don’t know if I could’ve survived everything that’s been thrown at me.”His expression softened slightly. "Your unwavering belief in this cause, in what we
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Ethan stood on the balcony of the mansion, the morning sun warming his face as he scrolled through his phone. A satisfied smile played at his lips because the internet had exploded overnight.Two stories dominated every platform, every news site, and every social media feed. One was a pleasant surprise, while the other was exactly what he’d expected.The first story had broken late last night, and by dawn, it had spread like wildfire.Someone had filmed Vanessa’s meltdown from across the street—her on her knees on the sidewalk with cash scattered all around her like fallen leaves.It was clear the person who had shot and posted it had witnessed the scene.And within hours, it had millions of views.Ethan scrolled through the comments, each one more scathing than the last."Why was she crying on the street picking up money? What happened to her?" A netizen had commented."It seems she tried to meet with someone powerful and got rejected. That must be the case," someon
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Ethan rose from the chair, the smirk still lingering on his lips as he closed the gap between himself and Lara.Just two steps separated them now.He stopped, his eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that made the air between them feel thick.His voice dropped. “And why exactly do you think I didn’t tell you about my plan to visit Astria and attend the president’s birthday party?”She blinked, the question catching her completely off guard before she took an instinctive step back. "What?” Her voice came out as a whisper, disbelief written across every feature.“What do you mean by that?” She pointed at herself, her finger trembling slightly. “Are you—are you saying you still suspect me?”Her voice cracked on the last word. “I thought you admitted that. I thought you apologized for suspecting me before. You said you trusted me fully now. You said—”Ethan didn’t move. Didn’t blink. Didn’t speak.He just stood there, watching her with that same infuriating smirk, his head tilted sl
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The moment Ethan stepped out of the car, he loosened his tie. It had been a long day—back-to-back meetings with investors, an important contract signing that took hours longer than expected, and endless discussions about the five projects and others. But despite the exhaustion that should have been weighing him down, he felt light because he'd just come from Jessica’s place. The way her eyes had sparkled with relief when he told her he was pulling the guards had lifted the weight off his chest in a way no business deal ever could. And he’d wanted to stay longer, to watch her smile a little more, to sit with her in that warmth she seemed to carry without even trying. He could still hear her voice echoing in his head, full of excitement as she exclaimed she was finally free. But he hadn’t pulled back the guards. He couldn’t risk it—not when she might do something that would put her in danger. This time, he assigned some of his best operatives in the country to watch over
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Ethan was at his office when he got a call from the reception that Sophia requested to see him.A smirk played on his lips as he wasted no time telling the receptionist to let her in, knowing exactly why she was here."It's time," he chuckled darkly.Few moments later, a knock sounded at the door.“Come in,” he said, leaning back in his chair.The door opened, and Sophia stepped inside, beaming in smiles.She wore a sleek black gown that hugged her curves perfectly, the neckline dipping just enough to show her cleavage.The gown ended just above her knees, showing off her toned legs. Her heels clicked against the floor with each step, and her dark hair cascaded over one shoulder in soft waves.“Hi, Ethan,” she said, her voice soft and silky as she walked toward him. Her lips curved into a slow smile, and she tilted her head slightly, letting her gaze linger on him. Each step was deliberate, her hips swaying gently as she crossed the room.“Sophia,” he replied, his tone neutral but