All Chapters of THE JANITOR HUSBAND IS NOW A CENTIMILLIONAIRE KING: Chapter 281
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Chapter 180
Alexander stood in the ruins of Dr. Cromwell's office, staring at the empty space where Katarina's bed had been. He'd checked every room, interviewed every remaining staff member, searched through every piece of security footage that hadn't been destroyed.Nothing.No trace of where Adrian had taken her. No witnesses willing to talk. No leads to follow."Sir," one of his security team said quietly. "We've exhausted all avenues here. The police are taking over the investigation, but...""But they're treating it as terrorism," Alexander finished bitterly. "Which means they're looking in all the wrong places."He walked back to Katarina's recovery room, standing over Dr. Cromwell's body one final time. The old man had died protecting her. Had died loyal to Alexander, refusing to betray him even in the face of Adrian's fury.And for what? Katarina was gone anyway."There's no way he spared her," Alexander whispered to himself, the words tasting like ash. "Adrian doesn't spare anyone. He's
Chapter 181
The headlines were everywhere by the next morning.FROM RISING STAR TO FEDERAL SUSPECT: JAMES MORRISON'S SPECTACULAR FALLYOUNGEST CEO FACES MONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES—$230 MILLION INVESTMENT LINKED TO CRIMINAL ENTERPRISEDIAMOND CLUB MEMBER IMPLICATED IN FRAUD INVESTIGATIONJames Morrison's face stared out from every financial publication, every news website, every television screen. The transformation was devastating—from poster boy for the next generation of young, successful CEOs to a criminal suspect in less than twenty-four hours.The federal investigation moved with brutal efficiency. Assets frozen. Accounts seized. Properties locked down pending investigation. Every cent of the two hundred and thirty million dollars he'd invested was now evidence in a criminal case.James sat in his ransacked office—federal agents had already been through it twice—staring at the ruins of his life. His phone wouldn't stop ringing. Creditors demanding payment on the loans he'd taken out. Lawyers t
Chapter 182
Victor Chen and Ethan Zhang sat in a dingy café that neither of them would have been caught dead in six months ago. The irony wasn't lost on either of them—two men who'd once refused to eat anywhere that didn't have Michelin stars, now nursing watered-down coffee because it was all they could afford."This is humiliating," Ethan muttered, staring into his cup like it had personally offended him. "How did we end up here?""Alexander Howard," Victor spat the name like poison. "That's how. He destroyed us both. Took everything."The silence that followed was heavy with shared misery. Even Lila had abandoned Ethan two weeks ago, her parting words still ringing in his ears: "I can't be seen with you anymore. You're nobody now. You understand that, right? Nobody."She'd moved on immediately, focusing on salvaging her own business reputation, distancing herself from the men who'd fallen from grace. The woman who'd claimed to care about him had vanished the moment his bank account hit zero."
Chapter 183
Alexander arrived at the Grand Celestial Hotel two hours before the gala was scheduled to begin. The massive ballroom was already being transformed into a showcase of wealth and power—crystal chandeliers sparkling overhead, tables draped in silk, champagne towers being assembled by efficient staff.He positioned himself near the main entrance, his vantage point allowing him to see everyone who entered while remaining partially concealed by a marble pillar. The three rings on his fingers pulsed with barely contained energy, responding to the murderous intent radiating from their wearer.Tonight, Adrian Cross would die.As the guests began to arrive—CEOs, politicians, socialites, media moguls—Alexander became aware of the whispers spreading through the crowd like wildfire."Is that Alexander Howard?" a woman in a diamond necklace murmured to her companion. "The one who destroyed Zhang Enterprises and Chen Industries in a single day?""I heard it was one phone call," a businessman replie
Chapter 184
Alexander couldn't take it anymore. Every second standing there, watching Katarina hold Adrian's hand, looking at his brother like he was the center of her universe—it made him physically sick. The rage burning in his chest threatened to consume him entirely.He started pushing through the crowd, his movements sharp and aggressive. Guests stumbled out of his way, sensing the dangerous energy radiating from him."Excuse me—""Watch it!""Who does he think he is?!"Alexander didn't care. He shoved past socialites and businessmen, his eyes locked on Adrian's smiling face. On Katarina standing beside him, radiant and oblivious, her hand still resting on Adrian's arm like it belonged there.When he reached the front of the crowd, Alexander didn't hesitate. He grabbed the edge of the podium and hauled himself up with raw, furious strength, landing on the stage with a heavy thud that made several nearby guests gasp in shock.Security moved to intercept him, but Adrian raised his hand, stoppi
Chapter 185
What the crowd witnessed wasn't just a dismissive gesture—they saw Adrian Cross pull out a blank check, wave it in the air for everyone to see, and then toss it at Alexander like one might toss scraps to a beggar."Feel free to put whatever number you desire on there," Adrian said loudly, his voice projecting across the ballroom with theatrical generosity. "I'm a reasonable man. If this woman meant something to you once upon a time, I'm happy to compensate you for your... emotional investment."The crowd erupted into whispers that quickly grew into open speculation."Did you see that? Cross just threw a blank check at him!""Howard tried to pull the same stunt he did with Zhang and Chen, didn't he?""Looks like he just got shown who the real boss is!""This is what happens when small-time operators try to play in the big leagues!""Cross is being incredibly generous, considering Howard clearly tried to interfere with his marriage!"A distinguished-looking businessman near the front of
Chapter 186
Vanessa Sterling stood at the edge of the crowd, her hand pressed against her chest as if she could somehow contain the pain radiating from watching Alexander's complete destruction. Her heart broke for him—this powerful man, this God of War, reduced to a desperate stranger begging a woman who couldn't even remember his face.The crowd's laughter swelled like a tidal wave of cruelty, each voice adding to the symphony of mockery."Did you hear him? Talking about safflower fields like he's old friends with Adrian Cross's wife!""As if those two could ever cross paths in this life!""The delusion is real!""Poor bastard probably saw her picture in a magazine and convinced himself they had some grand romance!"A woman in pearls dabbed at her eyes from laughing so hard. "This is better than any reality show! He actually thought she'd remember him! The audacity!""Someone should check if he needs psychiatric help," another guest added with vicious amusement. "Clearly suffering from some kin
Chapter 187
Vanessa's mind raced, trying to find some solution, some angle they hadn't considered. "Alexander, listen to me. There are other approaches we could take. Maybe if we—""I don't want to hear it," Alexander said flatly, his voice devoid of emotion. "Just... leave me alone.""But we need to plan. We need to figure out how to counter Adrian's—""Leave. Me. Alone." Each word came out clipped and final.Vanessa opened her mouth to argue, but something in Alexander's eyes stopped her. A hollowness she'd never seen before. A man who'd lost everything that mattered and no longer cared about strategy or planning or revenge.She watched helplessly as he stumbled off the stage and disappeared into the night, leaving her standing there with a heart full of worry and absolutely no idea how to help him.The next three days were a descent into hell.Alexander Howard—the legendary God of War, the man who'd destroyed companies with a phone call, the warrior who'd survived decades of combat—spent his n
Chapter 188
Ms. Chen stood outside Rick's bar, watching Vanessa help the stumbling, broken form of Alexander Howard into a waiting car. Her hands clenched into fists as rage and frustration boiled over inside her.This was bullshit. Complete and utter bullshit.Vanessa Sterling had played her. Had dangled the promise of Alexander Howard's help like a carrot, gotten Ms. Chen to help orchestrate James Morrison's downfall, and now was conveniently stalling when it came time to deliver on her end of the bargain.Eat your cake and have it too, Ms. Chen thought bitterly. That's what Sterling is doing. Getting exactly what she wanted while depriving me of what I was promised.She pulled out her phone and typed furiously, her fingers stabbing at the screen with barely contained violence.The message to Vanessa Sterling was short and brutal:You have 12 hours to deliver Alexander Howard, sober and functional, to discuss my sister's case. If you fail, I will contact the federal investigators currently hand
Chapter 189
Ms. Chen ended the call with Vanessa Sterling, her finger jabbing the screen with more force than necessary. Twelve hours. That's all the grace period she was willing to give. If Vanessa couldn't deliver Alexander Howard sober and functional by then, Ms. Chen would make good on her threat and contact the federal investigators.She set her phone down on the kitchen counter and poured herself a glass of water, trying to calm the rage still simmering in her chest. Five years. Five years of searching for her sister, of exhausting every legal avenue, of spending every cent she had. And now the one person who could actually help was too busy drowning in alcohol to—A knock at the door interrupted her thoughts.Ms. Chen frowned. She wasn't expecting anyone. It was nearly eleven at night, and her modest apartment in the middle-class district of the city wasn't exactly on anyone's social visit route.She approached the door cautiously, checking the peephole.Then she froze.Standing in her hal