All Chapters of After The Divorce, I Suddenly Inherited $100 trillion : Chapter 181
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The arcane meetup
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, with the warm sun shining over the emerald green of the private golf course. Bruce stood at the tee with a relaxed stance, holding his club loosely in his hands. A small group of club members gathered around him, observing him closely. They were all wealthy businessmen and executives from various industries. Each of them were acquainted with him as Bruce Smith, the rising star at Shepherd Group.One of them, a stout man with a flushed face and a hearty laugh, leaned on his club. "So, Bruce, I've been hearing a lot about Shepherd Group's decision to invest heavily in artificial intelligence. Bold move. Everyone's talking about it."Bruce lined up his shot, his eyes focused on the ball. "It's the future," he said plainly. "Shepherd Group has always been about evolution. We either adapt or we perish."Another man, slender and wearing glasses, shook his head. "But $20 trillion dollars? Really? That's a massive gamble. I've seen companies try to brea
The arcane meetup part 2
The arcade hummed with faint electronic beeps and the muffled cheers of teenagers lost in their games. But here, in this quieter corner where the machines were older and the lighting dimmer, it felt as if the world had shrunk to just the two of them.Bruce stood with his hands in his pockets as Lucy faced him, her eyes heavy with fatigue."You blocked my number," she said, her voice flat. There was no judgement in her tone, only bitterness.Bruce nodded slowly. "Yes, I did."Lucy met his eyes. "Why?"He maintained eye contact with her. "Because Blake asked me to stay away from you. And because it was the right thing to do."Lucy let out a sharp, humorless laugh. "The right thing to do. That's what you call it?" She shook her head. "You disappear for three years. No calls, no messages, nothing. And then you come back with a girlfriend and expect me to just accept it?"Bruce's forehead creased. "I didn't expect anything from you, Lucy. You made it clear years ago what we were. You said
Liar
The black sedan was speeding toward him, its windows lowering as a flash of metal appeared inside. Bruce's instincts screamed loudly. He turned around, instinctively raising his hand—the ring on his finger catching the dim light. The first shots rang out. Bullets tore through the air, aimed directly at his chest. But they never reached him. As the projectiles approached, they suddenly veered off course, repelled by an unseen force enveloping his body like a shield. The shooters' eyes widened behind their weapons. They fired another burst of bullets, but each round ricocheted harmlessly through the air around Bruce. "What the hell?!" one of the men shouted. Bruce stood still, his hand raised, the ring pulsing with power. His eyes were calm and focused on them like a predator. The driver slammed down on the accelerator, desperate to escape. Bruce lowered his hand and spoke a single word, his voice deep and commanding. "Stop." The car's engine suddenly sputtered, coughed, and
A monster
Lucy stumbled back, her hand flying to her stinging cheek. She stared at him, her eyes wide with shock."I gave you one rule," Blake said, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. "One rule. And you broke it."Lucy's voice trembled. "We just talked, Blake. That's all."Blake stepped closer, his shadow falling over her. "I don't care what you did. I told you not to see him. And you disobeyed me."In the hallway, Tyler's hands curled into fists, his body trembling. He took a step forward, ready to intervene but something stopped him.Lucy didn't back down. She raised her chin, her eyes burning brightly even as tears threatened to fall. "You don't get to control who I see, Blake. I'm not your property."Blake's smile returned, cold and sharp. "No. But you are my fiancée. And until you become my wife, you'll follow my rules."Lucy's hand remained pressed against her burning cheek, her eyes brimming with anger. The shock from the slap was fading, and her anger was finally boiling over."
A monster part 2
Lucy's eyes slowly opened as the morning light streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Her head throbbed, and her face felt stiff and tight. She raised a trembling hand to her cheek and felt the rough texture of bandages. She turned her head and suddenly froze. Blake sat beside her with a calm demeanor, his hands clasped in his lap. There was a softness and gentleness in his eyes, completely unlike the monster she saw just last night. Lucy scrambled backward, pressing herself against the headboard as her breath came in short gasps. She stared at him as though he were a giant spider on her bed, venomous and ready to strike at any moment. "Easy," Blake said, his voice calm and soothing. "Relax and take it easy. You're safe now." Lucy's hand shot to her face, feeling the bandages. "What did you do to me?" "I had you patched up," Blake said calmly. "You had some cuts and a few bruises. Nothing that won't heal." Lucy's eyes burned with rage. "Where's Tyler?! What did you do t
The mysterious shareholder
Blake stepped out of the penthouse suite, feeling like he was on top of the world. He adjusted his tie, sensing his confidence coming back. The events of the morning were now behind him. He had handled Lucy, secured his wedding, and eliminated a rival like Bruce Smith. It gave him satisfaction that Bruce was dead.Now, everything was finally falling into place.As he stepped into the elevator, his phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen, where his assistant appeared."What is it?" he asked, his voice crisp."Mr. Genesis, an emergency shareholders' meeting has been called. You're needed immediately."Blake's forehead creased in a frown. "Emergency? What for?""I wasn't given full details, sir. But all major shareholders are attending. It seems urgent."Blake stepped out of the elevator and into the lobby, his mind already shifting from personal matters to business. "I'll be there in twenty minutes."He finished the call and got into his waiting Rolls-Royce. The car glided through the c
Threats
Bruce thought back to three years ago, when one of his billionaire acquaintances had first told him about Genesis Aerospace. He had barely given it a second thought at the time—a struggling little company on the verge of bankruptcy. He had pumped in $100 billion without thinking much of it. It was just another investment he could watch grow like a plant.Returning from Tibet, Bruce had been surprised to learn that the same struggling company he had invested in had grown into a trillion-dollar empire, rivaling Shepherd Group. He kept silent about it. Victoria was already heated about Genesis Aerospace, and Blake was becoming insufferable on TV. Bruce didn't want to complicate things by revealing himself too early.So he kept silent, using it as a trump card. Should Blake do anything stupid.He turned to face the room, his eyes settling on Blake, who sat frozen in his chair, his body trembling. His face was pale, his eyes wide with disbelief. The empire he had spent years building
Lost it all
Blake's hand was still pressed against his stinging cheek, his eyes wide with shock. "That's impossible," he said, his voice cracking. "I left Lucy not too long ago. I took it upon myself to have Tyler shipped away. I saw it all happen with my own eyes."The smile on Bruce's face remained steady. He took a step closer, his voice calm. "You see, Blake, that's exactly where your problem lies. You underestimated my reach. You underestimated how far I would go for those two."He paused, letting the words sink in. "All this time, I've been watching you. I've always been watching."Blake's brow furrowed, confusion flashing across his face. "I don't understand."Bruce tilted his head, his eyes cold and sharp. "I have men who have infiltrated your home. They've been acting as your household staff for weeks. That includes your cooks, your cleaners, and your security staff. They fed me information about everything that happened in that penthouse."Blake's face turned pale. "No. You're lying."
Break-up
Later that day, the door to Lucy's hospital room swung open as Tyler hurried inside. His face was pale, with a bandage wrapped around his forehead, yet his eyes lit up with relief as soon as he saw his mother."Mom!" He crossed the room in seconds, and Lucy pulled him into a tight embrace, her tears soaking into his shoulder."Tyler. "Thank God. Thank God you're safe," she said, holding him at arm's length as she examined his face and the bandages on his head. "Are you okay? Does it hurt?"Tyler shook his head, his voice trembling as he spoke. "I'm fine, Mom. Bruce's people took care of me. They said I had a concussion, but I'm okay."Lucy looked up at Bruce, who stood near the window, his hands in his pockets, watching them with a small smile on his face."He was treated for the concussion," Bruce said gently. "He's going to be fine. He just needs rest."Lucy released Tyler and wiped her eyes before turning to Bruce. "I don't know how to thank you. You saved us again. How did you—"B
An old lover
A few days had gone by since Lucy was discharged from the hospital. The bruises on her face had lightened to faint yellow marks, and the bandages were now replaced by small patches. Bruce had volunteered to help her relocate to a new home: a modest but cozy house situated in a peaceful neighborhood, far from Blake's reach. He had made the arrangements himself, ensuring the address was confidential, the security tight, and the lease signed under a shell company.Now, after hours of unpacking boxes and arranging furniture, Bruce stood in the doorway, brushing the dust off his hands."I think that's the last of it," he said, glancing back at the cozy living room. "You should be all set."Lucy smiled, but a hint of hesitation lingered in her expression. "Thank you, Bruce. You keep doing everything for me. How about you come over this Sunday? I'll be roasting a turkey."Bruce nodded his head. "Sunday sounds good to me. I'll be looking forward to that turkey. Just make sure to take care o