All Chapters of The Hidden Billionaire : Chapter 121
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CHAPTER 121
At first, Damien’s investigation was challenging, especially since the name wasn't even real. However, it turned out that there were some genuine leads, like the fact that he was a returnee and had a connection with his stepmother. But their relationship was far from just a simple acquaintance. They paid attention to the clues provided by Thomas. Mrs. Clair had plans regarding Thomas and always seemed to be around him, casually gathering information about the surroundings. Soon enough, a piece of information stood out as noticeably different. A man from the family had rented a house a few streets away. As the real name surfaced, more details began to emerge, revealing the tip of the iceberg beneath the surface. Damien was related to Mrs. Clair in some way, which could be inferred from their last names. Damien was her son, though adopted, creating a legally binding relationship that did not grant him inheritance rights from the Thomas family. He was a somewhat threatening presence, bu
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The meeting orders had been passed down, and although the various departments were reluctant, they had no choice but to comply. They say a new leader brings a wave of energy, but how is it that this new leader has set off a firestorm that feels endless, like the flames of a mountain? I wish someone could fan it down with a giant leaf. Ava was still immersed in her work, catching up on some recent accounts. By the time she clocked out, she felt utterly exhausted. When she got home, she saw Thomas already busy in the kitchen. The thought of visiting the appraiser earlier weighed heavily on her heart, filling her with a mix of sadness and guilt. "You're back! Dinner will be ready soon. Wash your hands and get ready to eat," he called out cheerfully. Thomas's mood was bright. He had already thought of new challenges to throw at Ava anyway and had even tidied up after his brother who had come from afar. Noticing his evident happiness, Ava couldn't help but sigh as she set her things down
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She had no intention of changing her assistant. Although the girl often complained about her workload behind her back, her performance was quite impressive. "I just noticed how hard you've been working, so I want you to go home and take a good rest. You can put your tasks on hold for now; nothing is too urgent. Plus, it's a paid leave!" Ava flashed a playful smile, giving her a light pat on the shoulder before striding back to her office. Once seated, Ava pressed the phone button, connecting to the HR department. She requested personnel files, knowing there were about 150 employees in the company. Ava aimed to complete the HR tasks in a single day, quickly skimming through the files to shortlist candidates she thought might be suitable. Meanwhile, her secretary, under her urging, managed to clock out before noon. When she got home, she could hardly believe that the woman had given her a day off. The surprise came so suddenly, and she felt genuinely happy about it. As night fell, sh
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As soon as he spoke, everyone else fell silent. It was rare for someone to express themselves so directly. To the others, it seemed like he was voicing dissatisfaction, and perhaps even a hint of disrespect. But Jason remained completely composed. His intention in saying those words wasn't to criticize; he was simply revealing himself to Ava. It was now up to Ava to catch on. Ava blinked in surprise; she hadn't expected him to respond like that. "Of course I have my own opinions, but l'd prefer to hear your answer first. I'm afraid my response might influence your judgment." With a clever twist, he deftly returned the question to her. He was indeed smarter than Ava had anticipated. Although he approached this tricky issue somewhat boldly, he effortlessly passed the ball back to the referee. "My answer won't be influenced by you, but your answer might be influenced by mine. So, out of respect for you, Ms. Ava, I think it's best if you go first." As soon as he finished speaking, the t
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"Are you here to talk about the gift, or is there something else on your mind? If it's something else, let's not waste too much time and get straight to the point," Uriel said, looking at Ava.Ava had shown up unexpectedly at her office building, and it would be quite rude if she didn't agree to meet under these circumstances. Ava hesitated for a moment. She just wanted to set up a time to talk with Uriel and avoid any unnecessary complicated situations later.She had received a tip-off that Uriel would be busy with a work trip abroad soon, and if she didn't book a time now, it would be hard to catch her later. That's why she rushed over to the office building to discuss things in advance."I feel really bad about the gift situationwith my grandfather last time. I know you said we shouldn’t worry, and if necessary, I'm willing to make it right. I just want to do my part in this matter," Ava said, her words coming out a bit awkwardly. The two of them didn't have much interaction norma
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Thomas sat in his car, pondering the words Damien had just said. Ava had rushed to the office for her interview, and based on the recent accounts and the hints she had dropped at home, it seemed she was looking for someone genuine to partner with beforeseeking an investor. As this thought crossed his mind, Thomas felt a wave of disagreement wash over him. This was a crucial piece ofinformation that nearly overturned everything he had previously assumed. He realized he could no longer approach Ava as an investor; instead, he needed to reconsider her perspective. Finding out who she was meeting today wouldn't be difficult. He could have David make a quick phone call.Ten minutes later, Thomas received a photo. It was a picture of Ava and Uriel. He paused momentarily, suddenly understanding why Ava had been so secretive. It all made sense now-She was meeting with Uriel. Perhaps she felt uncomfortable bringing up the birthday gift issue, worried it might create tension between them. Th
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At the front of the house, Ava had been parked for 25 minutes. As Thomas went downstairs, he noticed she still hadn't left, so he waited a little longer. The person picking him up was waiting on the street behind him, and he hadn't expected Ava to still be there, especially since it had already been over ten minutes. Standing there, Ava was focused on reading through Jason’s documents and reports. They demonstrated their capabilities, saving her a lot of time by eliminating unnecessary information and avoiding overly technical jargon. Everything was straightforward to understand. They needed to quickly come up with a plan based on the company's current strengths. Besides, Ava was keeping some things from him; she only mentioned reforms and handed him a pile of documents without revealing any further details. Jason had done an outstanding job, and since they were now true work partners, there was no need to pry into each other's business too much, though they still had to navigate
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When Ms. Poppy arrived at the office, she finally understood why her boss had suddenly thought of her for a long-overdue meeting. Currently, Poppy is mainly responsible for personnel changes within a small scope of the company. Thomas had a particular idea in mind. He didn't want to take over the company or the family business in large batches; he found it unnecessary and cumbersome. He hoped that David would continue to manage things, regardless of whether he officially took over or not. Essentially, he wanted someone else to handle the day-to-day operations without him having to lift a finger. However, Thomas realized he needed to find his way to handle certain matters. If he tried to do everything himself, he would surely wear himself out. So, he made a plan to create a small team dedicated to serving his needs. His secretary would be Poppy, while David would handle other communications. For any physical tasks, he could rely on Lawrence. Now, he also needed someone with intell
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After finishing their meal, Thomas learned through their conversation that Ava had received approval from her boss. She was overjoyed about it. Even though he was just a secretary, Thomas knew Jason was quite competent at his job.Ding, ding, ding!Ava’s phone rang, and Lawrence let out a sigh of relief. She glanced at the caller ID, hesitated, and then looked at Thomas. She was dying to know what was happening, but she had to answer the call."Hello? What's going on?""You need to come back right away.Grandpa had a stroke and is in the hospital." The woman's anxious voice came through the line. Thomas immediately understood. ,there was no doubt about who she was talking about. They sure knew how to deliver bad news quickly. Ava’s expression changed in an instant, panic washing over her.Her grandpa had always been so good to her when she was a child. But as she grew up, things changed, and their relationships faded. Still, she never really blamed him. It was shocking to hear that s
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The old man felt like he had narrowly escaped death. Watching his children fuss over him made him feel a bit uncomfortable, and he couldn't help but wonder if he would truly pull through this time. He had just celebrated a milestone birthday, when he saw Ava approaching, seemingly unfazed by Thomas standing behind her. He was still unable to speak, so when Ava asked him questions, he could only nod or shake his head, treating Thomas as if he were invisible. Thomas was used to being treated poorly by the old man, so being ignored was a relief. He simply listened to Ava as she spoke.After a while, it was decided that they needed to leave a few people behind to keep an eye on him. Ava volunteered to stay and take care of him. Robison was the most reluctant, but Uriel and a few others insisted he leave, urging him not to cause any trouble at such a critical time.For reasons unknown, Ava decided to send Thomas back first, probably thinking that the old man had never liked him much and it