All Chapters of The Hidden Billionaire : Chapter 181
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Upon hearing this, Miss Hutton raised an eyebrow slightly. This person seemed to have some sense regarding work; they weren't completely clueless."Well then, you can lead the way. Let's keep a low profile this time. Aside from a few individuals, no one should be too aware of my identity. Let's not make things too tense; I just stopped that secretary from making a suggestion." Miss Hutton mentioned the secretary again, this being the second time, and it wasn't by accident. She had done her homework on the company and knew that the secretary was one of Mr. Caldwell's mistresses, but she was unique. This secretary had been around for a long time, was highly capable, and familiar with Gavin's schedule. Miss Hutton could clearly sense that Gavin was surprised by her presence, likely because he had initially set this up underher name.When she was introduced, although she didn't directly expose him, she made her dissatisfaction with Gavin clear. The dynamics between the two intrigued her,
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When the person finally appeared at the door, Michael couldn't hide anymore; there was no point in trying to escape. After all, this was a client that the boss valued, and there was no way he could slip away."I didn't expect Miss Hutton to come as well, Mr. Gavin. Is there anything our PR department can assist you with?" Michael smiled warmly, his tone brimming with enthusiasm. Gavin gave Michael a quick once-over. It seemed like he had adapted quite well, but Gavin felt a sense of disdain. No wonder someone like him could still hold on despite being past his prime."Oh, it's nothing much. I'm just showing Miss Hutton around the company, giving her a brief tour. Besides, Miss Hutton wants to know about some matters, and the information will need to come from you, Michael."As Gavin spoke, Michael felt a strong urge to ignore him, but with Ashley Ward right there, he had to maintain a facade of friendliness.A man who was barely hanging on thanksto his wife was quite the show-off."I
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Miss Hutton was on her way over, and Mr.Caldwell could smell the strong scent of cigars lingering in the air. He stood up, opened the window to let in some fresh air, and sprayed a bit of perfume to mask the odor. Just then, there was a knock on the door. He spoke in a low voice, "Come in."As soon as Michael entered, he frowned. The heavy smell of cigars was overwhelming, and he wondered if Miss Hutton would mind it. When Miss Hutton stepped inside, she wrinkled her nose slightly at the smell butsmiled and said nothing. After all, it was Mr. Caldwell’s office, and he could do as he pleased."Boss, I brought Miss Hutton. She'd like to have a word with you. Right this way." Mr. Caldwell stood up and took a few steps forward, extending his hand. "Miss Caldwell, welcome!" As she approached, Ashley noticed that his outstretched hand seemed to haveremnants of cigar ash on it. Disgusted but maintaining her composure, she reached out and shook his hand. After a brief shake, she quickly pu
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"Wait a minute. Never mind, just come to my office for a moment. I need to talk to you," Mr. Caldwell said. Once they entered the office, Mr. Caldwell sat back in his chair, while Michael found himself sitting on his lap.Mr. Caldwell ran his hand along Michael's thigh, the smoothness of which was enhanced by the stockings."I need to tell you something. Lately, keep a closer eye on Gavin. Just now, Miss Hutton came by, and to be honest, it wasn't just an investment visit. She was really here to talk to Gavin. They're pushing us to lend more support, and I don't trust anyone else, so I want to assign you to Gavin."As Mr. Caldwell spoke, he gave Michael a playful squeeze on the thigh. Michael's expression changed. What did Mr. Caldwell mean by saying Miss Hutton was there to speak on his behalf? He had always thought the situation was as he expected-that Miss Hutton was genuinely interested in investing, but just in a minor way."So Miss Hutton really said that? Looks like Gavin is qu
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Everyone has their own little schemes, especially when two people are just putting on a friendly face while their hearts are far from it. Watching him smile and agree was enough; there was no need to dig deeper. After all, I've sent someone to keep an eye on him. If anything needs to be handled, at least it will appear to be being taken care of. For now, since he refuses to speak the truth about who he met today, Michael can just have a tracker on him. Wherever he goes, we'll know."Alright, you two can head out. I've given you all the details for today. As for the tea party, you both can handle it together and help each other out," I said. At this, Michael finally looked up. What did that mean? He didn't want toorganize the tea party in the first place, yet he was forced into it. Now, just when it seemed like he was about to wrap things up, someone else wanted to take a piece of the pie. If this had been earlier, when things were tough and the plan wasn't set, he would have gladly p
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They arrived on the fourth floor and found a crowd gathered outside the hospital room, all familiar faces. Standing next to the doctor and the lawyer was a large family, with Robison and Uriel being the most noticeable. Ava anxiously spoke up, "So, what's going on, doctor? Is my grandfather awake?" The doctor glanced around the room and said, "It looks like all the family members are here. If everyone is present, we can slowly enter the room and make the announcement."He looked at the lawyer beside him, and his tone was surprisingly similar to that of a lawyer. Ava didn't want to ask any more questions, so she kept her mouth shut and stood quietly to the side. Clearly, the others had arrived much earlier. Thinking about this, Mrs. Solara felt a bit annoyed. She had been urging Thomas to drive faster, but that guy was so slow that it allowed thesepeople to get ahead. Thomas, for some reason, felt a sense of calm seeing the doctor like this. He glanced around and noticed thatRobison
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Ava sat in the car, her expression thoughtful. Thomas glanced at her, as if he had been observing her for a while, but his gaze drifted to Solara in the backseat. He felt too lazy to speak up. "Ava you said your grandpa has some issues, but waking up was both good and bad. I just feel like he seems really alert today," Solara said, her words striking a chord with Rachel, even though the way Solara expressed it was a bit odd. "I feel the same. It seems like Grandpa is focused on just two things today: the inheritance distribution and going home. Normally, he would be asking a million questions," Ava replied, trying to make sense of the situation. She found it strangethat the old man, recovering from a serious illness, would want to avoid conversation when everyone was gathered around his bedside. It was as if he just wanted to rush home and get the inheritance sorted out."But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Your grandpa will definitely notice how much effort you put in while he w
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The fact that they were able to send this message proved that they also took thismatter seriously and were afraid something might go wrong. The two sides were set to meet. In the past, Robison would have absolutely refused to agree to this, but things were different now. They needed to meet touncover the truth. With that thought in mind, there was no reason to hesitate any longer.Someone had been impersonating him, and he certainly wasn't happy about it. To make matters worse, it was a familiar face involved in the kidnapping."Robison, do you know him? I heard that guy has already sent a deposit, and it's a substantial amount of money." The person beside him glanced at his expression, clearly recognizing the name. If he didn't know him, he would have shown more urgency. He did know him, but that didn't mean his confusion was resolved. After all, Gavin had recently gotten himself into some trouble, and there were plenty of people looking to take revenge on him."That's Gavin, the h
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Thomas glanced at Ava, who was sound asleep on the bed. She had really taken enough time off; if this continued, she'd end up lounging around just like him, wasting time.He checked the clock and decided to headdownstairs to grab some breakfast. As he stepped out, he suddenly spotted a familiar car. The memory of last night was still fresh in his mind. A few people had just finished theirbusiness and were dropping someone off when Robison's car zoomed past him, speeding like a racecar. That vehicle stood out on the road, especially under the streetlights. Seeing it again today confirmed it was indeed a familiar sight. However, it was not the car he recognized first; it was Zach. His car waswaiting at a red light, and the window was rolled down, revealing half of his face in the bright light.Thomas found it odd to keep running into these brothers' cars. He wondered whatthey were all busy with. Logically speaking, his place was quite far from theirs, so what were they doing here? A
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He received a response to his email, which indicated that the other party was taking this matter very seriously. Although they hadn't agreed on a specific location yet, he had clearly stated that he wanted to choose the place himself. Surprisingly, the other side was quite accommodating, suggesting they were genuinely anxious about the situation. Zach watched the email exchanges closely, and it dawned on him that they were indeed dealing with kidnappers. Fear began to creep in even more. Looking at Robison's expression, Zach could tell that he was determined to catch whoever was behind this. Zach felt a knot in his stomach; he couldn't bring himself to say anything. He could only blame himself for getting involved in that gambling mess in the first place.Getting mixed up in that had led to a huge financial loss, and on top of that, other issues had arisen. Unfortunately, all of these problems had come to light in front of their father, and Zach had even taken something from him. The