All Chapters of The Hidden Billionaire : Chapter 261
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Philip felt that something was off between the two of them, but he couldn't quite grasp what it was. Lawrence glanced at his subordinate beside him, his tone sharp."Didn't I tell you to take him straight to the Villa? Why are you still hanging around here?"The subordinate stepped closer and whispered a few words in Lawrence's ear. Lawrence's expression changed instantly. Facing Philip, he realized he was dealing with a real headache."The plan has changed unexpectedly.You'll be staying with me for the next few days, and I'll handle everything as the boss instructed." Philip sensed that something was wrong. He hesitated before nodding, feeling uncertain about following Lawrence. It seemedThere were some dangerous elements at play."Actually, Lawrence, if you have things to take care of, you don't need to worry about me.I can find a place to stay on my own." He thought about the recent fallout with the boss and how it might lead to trouble. He didn't want to create more complicatio
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Thomas returned home and spent quite a while tidying up, looking visibly unsettled. He had to admit that Lawrence's words had affected him; David’s attitude toward him was indeed different. During his toughest times, the old butler had been a source of comfort, but now he was suggesting that he might be the one to betray Thomas. That was somethinghe couldn't bring himself to believe. He would rather think it was the harsh circumstances that were forcing him to feel this way.After all, he had been betrayed by those closest to him before, with his father's betrayal hitting the hardest. Based on that experience, it was hard to dismiss the idea that even a loyal old butler could turn against him. As he wrestled with these thoughts, Ava came home. She looked at the empty table and realized it was the first time she had returned to a meal-less house."Are you exhausted?" she asked, not wanting to blame him. "You got back early today. At this hour, let's not bother cooking. How about we or
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"It looks like someone sent you an unpleasant text. I hope it's not from those people again."The child didn't think much of it. She kepther gaze fixed on Thomas, a deep sense of helplessness welling up from within her. "You're clearly different, and you're so talented. Why can't some people see that?"Thomas felt uneasy at Ava’s sudden compliment. She must have seen something about him, and checking her phone had unintentionally invaded his privacy."Not everyone is like you, who can see my worth even at a party," he replied. Hadn't Ava held a similar view for a long time?Now that she had survived, Thomas felt indifferent to their conversation. If Solara caught wind of this, she would probably be furious, especially after seeing the text from her daughter."You think Thomas has enchanted that girl? I've tried so hard to talk sense into her, and she tells me to mind my own business. As if I care!" Jack rolled his eyes in frustration. His daughterhad been through quite a few setba
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Jack couldn't help but find it a bit amusing to see her so flustered."I told you this wouldn't work. You might as well talk to your daughter directly about it.""Did you have your eyes closed back then?Didn't you see the text I sent? I already talked to him about it." She was clearly venting her frustration on herself, and Jack wisely chose to stay silent, not wanting to confront her directly.Given that her health might be affected by the illness, it seemed pointless to dwell on it further.Solara paced back and forth, trying to figure out what to do next. She was currently on the phone with her father, and knowing his temperament, he probably wouldn't answer. He'd likely find her annoying for calling him repeatedly. But with Monday approaching, all the relevant documents for the contract werealready finalized, and making last-minute changes wouldn't be easy."Do you think we should check in with the old man today or tomorrow to see if thereare any other issues?"Jack found Solar
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Solara looked at the other person's agreeing tone and the address they sent, and she felt a glimmer of hope. Earlier, she had worried that since they rarely contacted each other, it might be awkward to bring this up out of the blue. Jack, standing nearby, watched her as she prepared to head out. He felt uneasy about her decision to visit someone at such a critical moment. She had been thinking about her internship starting in the afternoon, and he couldn't shake the feeling that something might go wrong along the way."Are you really going alone? How welcoming do you think they'll be? I remember that family doesn't think much of you," he said, trying to voice his concern."What do you mean they don't think much of me? We're all family here; who's to say who's more important? Anyway, they agreed to it, so zip it with your negativity," Solara shot back, her temper flaring. Jack wisely decided to keep quiet and let her handle it on her own.As she was about to leave, Solara suddenly look
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Facing the constant gaze and silent warnings from Solara, Thomas chose to ignore her. After all, he had come along with her, and he didn't want to make things more difficult. Considering Ava’s advice and the fact that this woman had her own agenda, he decided that now was not the time to leave."I told you, just take care of your own business. You can pick me up from the hospital later," Solara repeated, her patience wearing thin.Beside her, Robison and his mother exchanged strange looks. It was clear they hadn't agreed on this from the start.But then again, it was surprising enough that they both came in together. Everyone knew how much Solara disliked her son-in- law and how she avoided spending time with him."Please, go ahead with what you need to do. I really don't mind waiting here for you," Thomas insisted, clinging to his words. Nancy felt a wave of frustration; what was wrong with him? Couldn't he see the situation clearly?The hints had been dropped heavily, yet he still r
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Robison was much more reasonable than Solara, but the hostility he displayed, especially towards his own mother, was all too evident."I'm just trying to give a little advice, Auntie. It's not like I'm cursing him, as you suggested. He should be cautious," Thomas said, trying to keep his tone light. Solara felt a bit deflated as she watched the mother-son duo in the hospital room. Their tension was palpable,And she found a strange satisfaction in Thomas' words, so she chose to stay silent and see how this would unfold."I don't need your fake sympathy, you cat crying over a mouse. If you have nothing important to say, you might as well leave. Can't you see how much your aunt dislikes you?" Robison snapped, his irritation clear.Robison had never been fond of Thomas. The issues from the past were enough of a headache, and now here he was, acting all high and mighty. It was a wonder hemanaged to keep his cool."This isn't fake sympathy; it's genuine concern. Looking at this empty hosp
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"Three Aunts, let's sort this out. Even if I did provoke those people, they would have come straight for me. Why drag him into this?"Robison spoke calmly, but the person across from him was clearly agitated."I'm here precisely because I don't understand. You need to explain to me why this happened," she insisted."Even without me, my cousin would have still gotten into trouble. The first time, he flirted with a girl and ended up breaking a necklace worth millions. Did he mention that to you? As for the second time, I wasn't there, but think about it- was stuck in the hospital recovering while he was out partying at a bar."These were things her son had never mentioned to her. Zach tried to paint himself in a better light, omitting certain details. Hearing this from her son felt like a thunderbolt to her ears, leaving her in disbelief."Three Aunts, a lot of this is his own doing.If you're looking for answers from me, you probably won't find any." Dealing with someone like his aunt,
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Back upstairs, Solara pulled out her phone again, carefully checking the recording. Previously, it had been filled with a lot of static noise, but thankfully, she managed to capture the most crucial part. That was when Thomas mentioned in the hospital that he would write aguarantee letter. Hearing Thomas promise, she felt a wave of relief wash over her, secretly pleased with her foresight. When Robison had asked again, she had discreetly taken out her phone to record the conversation.Although there had been a lengthy stretch of useless chatter, those few importantsentences were all she needed. If he refused to sign the guarantee letter later, she could present this recording to her daughter, revealing Thomas true colors. On the other hand, if he did sign, it would be a win-win situation for everyone.As Solara reviewed the recording, she felt something taking root in her mind. The biggest risk regarding asset distribution had now been addressed. She couldn't help but imagine what i
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The arrival of this person made their goal clear: they needed to get proof, and they hurried to the underground parking lot."Are you sure? If we go through all this trouble and end up with the wrong person, it'll be a total waste." The assistant was a bit skeptical about Drake's reliability. He waved his hand dismissively, glancing at the expensive cars parked outside."Driving such an expensive car is one thing, but at least he chose a low-key model. With all the enthusiastic employees around, it's obvious he's not just a boss-he's a super-rich guy. It's likely their identities overlap, so that person must be him."Once they entered, things went surprisingly smoothly. As time passed, more people began to trickle in, creating an atmosphere that was neither too crowded nor too quiet.Yet, he still couldn't spot the person he was looking for. Perhaps someone noticed their obvious searching; at this time, with only a few people around, a few individuals dressed in black started to appro