All Chapters of The Billionaire Hidden in Plain Sight: Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
120 chapters
Chapter 1: The Call
The kitchen filled with the rich aroma of roasted garlic and herbs as Liam Brooks stirred the sauce with practiced ease. His hands moved steadily, carefully plating the braised chicken with roasted vegetables. Everything had to be perfect for Emma.His phone buzzed on the counter."Sir," the voice on the other end said respectfully. "I apologize for disturbing you.""What is it, Ryan?" Liam asked, lowering the heat on the stove."Princess Natalia of Cordovia has requested a private dinner with you. She's willing to fly to your location personally. Should I arrange—""No," Liam said simply. "Decline politely."There was a pause. "Understood, sir. There's also another matter. King Alexander of Verdia has sent an official offer. He wishes to hire you as the nation's guardian. The compensation package includes—""Tell him I'm not interested," Liam interrupted, checking the temperature of the chicken.Ryan let out a small, uncertain laugh. "Sir, may I ask... what could possibly be more impo
Chapter Two
Liam stood in the empty living room, his phone still warm in his hand. Less than a minute had passed since his call to Ryan.The phone buzzed."Sir, I have the information," Ryan said quickly. "It's the Enzo family. They're C-tier. The head of operations is Nicholas Enzo, and he's been using dirty tactics against the Harpers."Liam's eyes narrowed. "What kind of tactics?""They pulled their investment from a major partnership at the worst possible time. The Harper company was counting on that money to complete a critical project. Without it, they're facing serious losses—possibly bankruptcy.""And?"Ryan hesitated. "There's more, sir. Nicholas's son, Derek Enzo, has been personally handling this. He... he told Mrs. Harper that if she wants the deal back on, she needs to visit his hotel room tomorrow night. Alone."Liam's grip tightened on the phone. His voice dropped to a deadly calm. "Where is he now?"" Enzo Group headquarters. Top floor, corner office.""Send a car. I'm going th
Chapter Three
Derek Enzo stared at Liam with terror in his eyes. The arrogance had drained from his face completely, replaced by raw fear."Please," Derek whispered, his voice cracking. "Please, I didn't know—I didn't realize—"His knees buckled, and he collapsed onto the floor."I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!" Derek pressed his forehead to the ground, his expensive suit wrinkling against the marble. "I'll fix everything! I'll restore the partnership with the Harper family immediately! I'll transfer the money back tonight!"Liam looked down at him without expression."I'll go to Mrs. Harper myself!" Derek continued desperately. "I'll apologize in person! I'll get on my knees and beg for forgiveness! Whatever you want! Just please—please make it stop!"Liam let the silence stretch for a long moment."This is a small lesson," he finally said, his voice cold. "Next time you target innocent people, remember what happened today.""Yes! Yes, I understand! Thank you! Thank you!" Derek babbled, still pressed
Chapter Four
The room erupted in chaos."Did he just say he disagrees?" Tara shrieked with laughter. "The dog thinks he has a say in this?""Someone put a muzzle on this mutt!" another relative shouted."Who do you think you are?!" Margaret's face turned purple with rage. "You worthless parasite! You have no right to speak!"Ethan 's charming smile had vanished, replaced by cold irritation. He kept his grip on Emma's hand but turned to look at Liam with barely concealed contempt. "I'm sorry, but who are you exactly?""Her husband," Liam said simply.The room exploded with mocking laughter."Husband?" Tara doubled over. "That's the funniest joke I've heard all year! You're not her husband—you're her burden!""You're less than a servant!" someone else called out."At least a servant gets paid! You're just a freeloader!"Victoria's face went bright red. She stormed over to Liam, her finger jabbing toward his chest. "How DARE you embarrass this family! How dare you try to ruin Emma's chance at a real f
Chapter Five
The excitement from Derek Enzo's apology had barely faded when Margaret Harper rose from her chair with authority. Her sharp eyes swept across the room, silencing the remaining chatter."Quiet!" she commanded.Everyone immediately fell silent.Margaret's expression was stern. "While I'm pleased that the immediate crisis has been resolved, I still have serious doubts about Emma's leadership.""Grandmother—" Emma began.Margaret held up her hand. "You refused Ethan Morgan's proposal. A proposal that would have secured our family's future for generations. That shows poor judgment.""I'm already married," Emma said quietly."To a worthless nobody!" Margaret snapped. "That's not a real marriage—that's an anchor dragging you down!" She crossed her arms. "I'm not convinced you have what it takes to lead this company anymore.""I can prove myself," Emma said, straightening her shoulders. "Give me a chance."Tara jumped to her feet, her eyes gleaming with ambition. "Grandmother, Emma has alr
Chapter Six
Liam stood alone in the empty living room, his phone still in his hand. He sighed deeply, a rare expression of frustration crossing his face.He had told them the truth. He could help Emma secure a partnership with Titans Global Holdings. But no one believed him.Why would they? To them, he was nothing. A parasite. An animal. Less than human.Upstairs, a door opened and closed. Footsteps hurried down the stairs.Emma appeared, already dressed in a business suit despite the early hour. Her hair was pulled back severely, her makeup minimal but professional. She didn't look at Liam as she grabbed her briefcase from the table."Emma—" Liam started."I'm going to the company," she said quickly, not meeting his eyes. "I need to figure out how to get a meeting with Titans Global. Maybe I can find someone who knows someone who works there. There has to be a connection somewhere.""I already told you, I can—""Liam, please." Emma finally looked at him, her expression a mixture of exhaustion and
Chapter Seven
In the lavish waiting lounge on the executive floor, Patrick Miller lounged on a leather chair with his feet propped up on the glass coffee table. Tara sat beside him, scrolling through her phone with a satisfied smile."I can't believe how easy this is going to be," Patrick said smugly, adjusting his watch. "President Leonardo will sign the partnership within an hour. Maybe less."Tara giggled, leaning against his shoulder. "And then I'll be the new company president. Grandmother Margaret will have no choice but to give me the position.""Your cousin's face is going to be priceless," Patrick laughed. "Especially when she realizes her worthless husband was outside begging to get in while we were up here sealing the deal.""Liam is such a pathetic animal," Tara sneered. "Did you see his stupid bicycle? I can't believe Emma actually married that garbage.""She's as dumb as he is," Patrick replied. "But it doesn't matter. After today, the Harper family will belong to you, and that loser
Chapter Eight
Liam rode his bicycle through the familiar streets, the afternoon sun warm on his back. When he arrived home, he could hear raised voices before he even opened the door.He parked his bicycle and walked inside.The living room was packed with Harper family members again. Margaret sat in her usual spot at the center, her face twisted with fury. Tara stood in front of her, head bowed, tears streaming down her face."You INCOMPETENT FOOL!" Margaret's voice rang through the house. "Do you have any idea what you've done?!""Grandmother, I didn't know—" Tara sobbed."You didn't know?" Margaret's laugh was harsh and cruel. "You bragged about your boyfriend! You promised us a partnership with Titans Global! And now he's been FIRED and we're left with NOTHING!""It wasn't my fault!" Tara wailed. "Patrick said—""I don't care what that useless man said!" Margaret slammed her hand on the armrest. "You ruined our chance! Our ONE chance to secure a partnership with the most powerful company in the
CHAPTER NINE
For a heartbeat, no one moved. Liam’s calm voice still hung in the air, then suddenly, the room erupted in laughter.Tara bent over, clutching her stomach. Mark slapped his thigh and wheezed with laughter. Even Victoria, who usually tried to keep her calm, was wiping tears from her eyes as a result of the laughter.“Oh, Liam,” Tara said between laughs, wiping tears from her eyes. “You’ve finally lost it. You? The owner of Titan Global Holdings? That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all year!”Margaret Harper didn’t laugh. She just stared at Liam with a look of utter disbelief, her knuckles white around the head of her cane. Then, very slowly, she began to smile. It was the kind of smile that felt worse than anger.“Enough of this nonsense!” she snapped. “We’re dealing with a real crisis, and this useless man decides to make jokes?”“I’m not joking,” Liam replied evenly, his tone calm and measured.That only made them laugh harder.“Of course you’re not,” Tara’s brother, Mark, sneered.
CHAPTER TEN
Ethan’s smirk faltered. “Fine,” he said with a laugh that sounded a little too forced. “Let’s put this ridiculous debate to rest right now.”He turned slightly so everyone could see him dialing. The Harper family watched, and anticipation filled the air.Ethan pressed the phone to his ear, his confidence returning as the call connected. “Dad,” he said smoothly, his voice carrying across the room. “It’s about Harper Construction. I need you to call Titan Global Holdings. Let’s make sure the hotel project contract goes through, yes, the one under public bidding.”There was a pause. Then, faintly, the voice on the other end gradually became louder and filled with anger.“What?!” Ethan’s confident smile vanished. “No, no, that can’t be right, what do you mean they have no intention of working with us? Haven’t the negotiations—”The words died in his throat. Everyone could see the color drain from his face.Margaret frowned. “What’s wrong?”Ethan turned away slightly, clutching the phone t