All Chapters of BILLIONAIRE IN THE SHADOW : Chapter 51
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Ashes of the golden boy
At the Lumbard family house, the air was condensed. Mr. Lumbard paced up and down the living room, looking like fear was gradually eating up all sense of human.Mrs. Lumbard stood up, concern etching on her face but she maintained distance. She hadn't seen her husband fidgeting like this in their Twenty-five years of marriage. He screamed at her earlier. Unbelievable! Ridiculous!"Honey, this can be settled tomorrow...can er go to bed al..."Mr. Lumbard spun on her, his eyes darkened in rage. "Go to bed?" He cut her off rudely. "You want to sleep when my career is about to burn to ash! Do you know who that kid your son trampled on?!" His finger jabbed in the air."Who's he?" He paused to look at her like she was asking a stupid question. The door of the apartment parted and Connor dragged himself inside. His face reddened with the marks of fingerprints. Lumps bloomed across his face. He threw his head down in shame. The guy who had left in denim in jeans looks like he got attacked in
Lone wolf in the stupid pack
The night was getting darker and longer even. Dominic stood at the side of the road where he'd just received the call from the unknown number that requested $30 million grands or Vanessa will pay with her life if the demand is not met."She's been kidnapped." Dominic stood straighter, concern etched all over his face. "They're asking for $30 million grands or she's gonna die."The chubby officer, the lead investigator who'd spoken rudely to Dominic earlier, turned to look at in mild shock."$30?! What," He gasped. "You... can you even pay a quarter of that ridiculous amount of money?" He toned, the condescension beneath the exaggerated shock was stark.Dominic raised a brow. He didn't like the inspector the first time he saw him. He reeked of mischief. And in turn, Dominic was astute the man wasn't going to be interested in him too. But he didn't give a damn about his interest!He raised a brow. "Are you giving the opinion that we should comply with the criminal's demand?" He asked
The Zone Eight
"The kid is more brilliant than I thought." Caspian grinned, patting the pistol against his cheek in casual playfulness, but his mind calculated fast. "He's bringing cash. $30 million is a hell of a big amount of money. He's right. The bank will flag the transaction instantly."Rico raised a brow, obviously agitated. "Are you sure the kid is gonna come with the money? I mean...most of the hostages in the past couldn't even afford the ransom instantly. Some took months before they could comply." Caspian nodded, his eyes thoughtful. "You're right, Rico," He said. "The kid couldn't have...it's impossible to get such an amount of money. He's just a kid...but stupidly bold. But let him come. He and everyone. They're not leaving here alive."Vanessa's heart dropped. Fear gripped her heart."N—no, please," Her voice echoed all over the place. "Leave him out of this. Please." Caspian slammed her face in annoyance. "Shut the f*ck up, bitch." Vanessa's head snapped to the side, blood trick
The zone Eight
"The kid is more brilliant than I thought." Caspian grinned, patting the pistol against his cheek in casual playfulness, but his mind calculated fast. "He's bringing cash. $30 million is a hell of a big amount of money. He's right. The bank will flag the transaction instantly." Rico raised a brow, obviously agitated. "Are you sure the kid is gonna come with the money? I mean...most of the hostages in the past couldn't even afford the ransom instantly. Some took months before they could comply." Caspian nodded, his eyes thoughtful. "You're right, Rico," He said. "The kid couldn't have...it's impossible to get such an amount of money. He's just a kid...but stupidly bold. But let him come. He and everyone. They're not leaving here alive." Vanessa's heart dropped. Fear gripped her heart. "N—no, please," Her voice echoed all over the place. "Leave him out of this. Please." Caspian slammed her face in annoyance. "Shut the f*ck up, bitch." Vanessa's head snapped to the side, blood t
Stepping into death
Zone Eight, An off-limit area, located far, beyond the fringe of the city.Rumours had it that the truft was restricted due to a tremendous earthquake ten years ago, some believed that the government had forbidden the land because of some hidden reasons, and some personal opinion about the land was that— it was an inhabitants for the dangerous— Very dangerous animals, and hence it is prohibited for residence and any purpose.But one thing, regardless of the citizen's beliefs was that, Zone Eight is a terrified place to enter for any reason, and stepping inside the land is not just unjustly breaking the rules of the government, but also a threat to life.The geography of the land is more of forests, mountains, and hills. Some parts of the ground had fissures, deep into the ground, and perhaps, earthquakes might be the main reason the land was out-of-bound by the government, and this place became the hideout of Tristan Cole to carry out his outlawed missions.The car slowed as Domi
The savior
"Dare raised the gun," Dominic's voice came low, a quiet thunder, cutting across the stillness of the darkness, "I swear, you're dead!" He stepped out from the shadow in front of the harsh headlight of the car, his shadow casting larger on the ground like a beast of an unknown creature.Hesitation flickered behind the mask, but he didn't lower his guard. He scoffed, amused by the show happening before his eyes."You two came here stupidly without a weapon, to bluff in front of my gun? How foolishly amusing.""You're wrong," Dominic snapped, taking one step forward. His boot snapped twigs and crunched loose gravels."Hey, what are you doing? Let's get out of here." The junior police officer urged with a trembling voice of fear, still gripping his bleeding arm."This kid thinks he's in the middle of a movie set," The masked man snorted. "You've got another joke before I wipe you out?"Dominic's expression was calm and unreadable. "Yes," He said, pausing for a few seconds. "Kiss your
$30 million shit
"Dare raised the gun," Dominic's voice came low, a quiet thunder, cutting across the stillness of the darkness, "I swear, you're dead!" He stepped out from the shadow in front of the harsh headlight of the car, his shadow casting larger on the ground like a beast of an unknown creature. Hesitation flickered behind the mask, but he didn't lower his guard. He scoffed, amused by the show happening before his eyes. "You two came here stupidly without a weapon, to bluff in front of my gun? How foolishly amusing." "You're wrong," Dominic snapped, taking one step forward. His boot snapped twigs and crunched loose gravels. "Hey, what are you doing? Let's get out of here." The junior police officer urged with a trembling voice of fear, still gripping his bleeding arm. "This kid thinks he's in the middle of a movie set," The masked man snorted. "You've got another joke before I wipe you out?" Dominic's expression was calm and unreadable. "Yes," He said, pausing for a few seconds. "Kis
Doubt in hall
"Dare raised the gun," Dominic's voice came low, a quiet thunder, cutting across the stillness of the darkness, "I swear, you're dead!" He stepped out from the shadow in front of the harsh headlight of the car, his shadow casting larger on the ground like a beast of an unknown creature. Hesitation flickered behind the mask, but he didn't lower his guard. He scoffed, amused by the show happening before his eyes. "You two came here stupidly without a weapon, to bluff in front of my gun? How foolishly amusing." "You're wrong," Dominic snapped, taking one step forward. His boot snapped twigs and crunched loose gravels. "Hey, what are you doing? Let's get out of here." The junior police officer urged with a trembling voice of fear, still gripping his bleeding arm. "This kid thinks he's in the middle of a movie set," The masked man snorted. "You've got another joke before I wipe you out?" Dominic's expression was calm and unreadable. "Yes," He said, pausing for a few secon
He and Hell
"Get off her. Now." Draven didn't shout. His voice was cold, calm.Viktor didn't even give a damn about his existence. He dismissed him and turned back to finish work on Eleanor when a strong arm gripped his collar and threw him across the room like paper.His back crashed against the wooden recliner before his body crumbled to the floor. A sharp pain shot through his spine and he whimpered on the floor."Ahhh!"Eleanor's eyes narrowed on the man who had come inside to save her. Shock and disbelief flashed in her eyes. "You... you.." It was the same man her car rammed into when she was coming."Give back the medallion." Draven stretched out his hand. His face gave out no expression as he stared at her half-naked on the bed. Eleanor was still shocked to even cover up herself.She blinked. "I— it's in the car. I'll give you back." Her voice cracked, still gripped by shock.Draven looked around the room, she grabbed one cloth from the wardrobe and tossed it on her body."Dress up," He
Saved by D
Eleanor moved with caution now, aware about the presence of the mysterious and powerful man behind her, who she'd rudely spoken to earlier out of the sheer frustration of Viktor's threat and the consequences on her public image when the explicit video goes out.She regretted every word she spoke to Draven, and if she had the chance to rewind time, she would choose her words carefully. That same man had come to her rescue from the vicious intent of that bastard— Viktor Wynn.She pulled the car door open and leaned in to retrieve the Obsidian Medallion. She turned and stood straight, but her head tilted, feeling guilt and remorse. She gripped the medallion tightly.Draven stared at her without any crack in his stoic expression."You're still holding on to it." He clipped. Eleanor forced her head up, glancing at him briefly. Her usual confidence as CEO of the Montclair family had completely left her. Her words came out cracking slightly and laced with mild desperation like a woman graspi