All Chapters of After The Divorce, I Suddenly Inherited $100 trillion : Chapter 271
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Luke Parker
Cedric stood over Bruce, a wicked grin spread across his face. "You should have stayed out of this, Smith. You had no idea what you were getting yourself into."Bruce's expression remained calm, his voice steady despite the blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. "I always knew you were up to no good, Cedric. You were never loyal to him."The smile on Cedric's face vanished as a spark of anger ignited in his eyes. "Shut up!" he said, slapping Bruce across the cheek again. "You're going to regret poking your nose where it doesn't belong. You think you're so clever, huh? You have no idea who you're really dealing with."Bruce didn't respond. He could have easily destroyed Cedric with just a snap of his fingers, but that wasn’t the goal he was aiming for. Cedric wasn’t in charge of the whole operation. If anything, he was more of a minion. Bruce wanted to meet the man behind everything. To achieve that, he decided not to respond, choosing instead to portray himself as a helples
Unmasked Trillionaire
The moment Luke revealed Bruce's identity, the room erupted into chaos. Gasps echoed off the walls as the masked men exchanged stunned glances. Even Zach, the hardened gang lord, took a step back, his cigar nearly falling from his lips."Whoa, whoa, whoa," Zach said, holding up his hands. "Hold on. He's Bruce Dominic Shepherd? The Bruce Dominic Shepherd? I don't believe it."Luke's voice pierced the murmurs, clear and confident. "Well, he's not denying it, is he?"All eyes turned to Bruce. He stood silent, his expression blank. It wasn’t that he was refusing to deny it; he was just stunned. In all his years of facing powerful enemies and big shot businessmen, no one had ever unmasked him at a single glance. Not until Luke.This boy was ten times more intelligent than any villain Bruce had ever faced.Zach's eyes widened, a grin spreading across his scarred face. "I don't believe it. He's actually not denying it. You're really Bruce Dominic Shepherd?"Cedric's voice cracked, his hand
Hostage parents
The van rumbled along the dark, winding roads, its headlights piercing through the dense canopy of trees. Bruce sat in the back, his hands bound loosely in front of him. Two of Zach's men flanked him, their weapons resting on their laps as they watched him cautiously.Bruce did not resist, nor did he speak. His mind was working quietly beneath the surface.Twenty minutes earlier, just before they had left the suburban house, Bruce had closed his eyes and reached out with the ring of power, letting his senses drift toward Zach and Luke. Their voices had been low, but the ring amplified them, pulling their words into his mind like whispers in a quiet room."Don't underestimate him," Luke had said to Zach, his voice cold and calculated. "He's not just some rich businessman. He's survived things that would have killed anyone else. We need leverage—something that will keep him in line no matter what.""And the bombs?" Zach had asked, his tone eager.Luke's reply had been chilling. "Plant
Terrible parents
For the next ten minutes, Bruce talked with Richard and Eleanor as they recounted the jet abduction and how they had been held here for months. It was exactly as he had heard from Zach himself. They were forced to draft a new will; otherwise, Harry's life would be at risk. In this new will, Luke inherits everything, leaving Harry with nothing. "We've been sick with worry about Harry since our abduction," Richard said, his eyes heavy with sadness. "We had to comply with the attorneys brought in and sign all the necessary documents else we'd lose our son.""The only reason Harry has lasted this long is because of us," Eleanor said softly. "He's such a good boy. I wouldn’t allow anything bad to happen to him."Bruce gave a small nod. "He's a good kid. You gave birth to intelligent children. I'm sorry you had to go through all this torture. No parents deserve this."Eleanor pressed her face against the bars, her voice breaking. "Is Harry really okay? Is he eating? Sleeping? Is he—""He'
Remorseful parents
The heavy metal door creaked open as Luke stepped inside, holding a sleek, untraceable phone in his hand. His cold eyes swept across the room, landing on Bruce with suspicion."What are you guys talking about?" he asked, his voice flat and sharp.Bruce met his gaze without flinching. "We were just talking about you."Luke raised an eyebrow, a bitter smirk curling at the corner of his lips. "Oh, really? And what exactly were you saying?"Bruce leaned in, speaking with a calm voice. "I was telling them just how terrible parents they were. You might be surprised to find out just how sorry they were for neglecting you."Luke walked up to Bruce's cell, his expression deadpan. "And?"Bruce continued speaking. "And how deeply sorry they are for how things turned out. How they wish they could turn back time and change things. Luke, you need to give them a second chance."Luke let out a sharp, hollow laugh. "Is that all they told you?" He shook his head, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "Th
Zach and Bruce
The walls of GreenFord Academy loomed high and impenetrable like a fortress. The entire campus was floodlit, the lights sweeping across the grounds like searchlights. The academy was illuminated so brightly that even an ant could be spotted at a distance. Zach crouched in the shadows with his men, their dark figures blending into the treeline that bordered the sprawling campus. From their hiding spot, Zach watched the walls through his binoculars. The academy was under tight security, with every entrance watched and every movement carefully tracked. There was only one way in and one way out.Zach's eyes narrowed as he studied the layout, his mind working through the plan. They would have to disguise themselves in one of the school's daily food supply trucks that came through at night.The trucks were large, unassuming, and waved through without much inspection. If they could hijack one, it'd be easy to sneak their way in with the bombs, and plant them strategically around the cam
Family reunion
The soft knock on the door was loud enough to pull Harry from the depths of a dreamless sleep. He groaned, pulling his pillow over his head, but the knock came again—louder this time."Mr. Parker," a voice called from the other side. "You're needed in the lobby. Please get dressed."Harry blinked, his eyes heavy with sleep. He sat up slowly, rubbing his face. The clock on his nightstand read 10:47 PM. He frowned, his mind still groggy. "What? Why? Is something wrong?"The dorm master's voice sounded cheerful. "Nothing to worry about. Just a surprise. Please hurry."Harry swung his legs out of bed, his heart beginning to pound. A surprise? At this hour? He pulled on a hoodie and a pair of jeans, his fingers fumbling with the zipper. His mind raced with possibilities—was it a prank? A drill? Something to do with the school?He stepped out into the hallway, where the dorm master was waiting. The man smiled, but said nothing. He just gestured for Harry to follow him.That seemed even s
Brothers
Before Harry could say another word, a voice cut through the quiet refectory hall. "That wouldn't be possible."Harry and his parents turned, startled to see Bruce standing near the doorway, his arms crossed. He had appeared out of nowhere, as if he had been there the entire time, waiting for the right moment to speak."Bruce?" Harry said, his brow raised. "What are you doing here? Why wouldn't it be possible?"Bruce walked closer, his footsteps echoing softly against the tile floor. "Because nothing you say will redeem him, Harry. I've looked into his mind—I've seen the hatred that's taken root there. It's deep, and it's endless. There's nothing you can say that will change that."Harry shook his head, his voice rising with determination. "That's not true. I can convince him to change. I can make him see that our parents are sorry, that they want to make things right. He just needs to give them a chance."Bruce's gaze was steady, his voice calm. "I don't think that's possible, kid. S
Sylvester gets humbled
Bruce blinked slowly, gazing up at a blue sky streaked with soft white clouds, while the distant sound of children laughing filled the air.He found himself back in the beautiful park he had seen in his dreams. It was the same park where he had met the owner of the ring of power.He sat up, rubbing his head. "This again?"A voice came from beside him, warm and familiar. "Hey, Bruce."He turned to see the old woman walking toward him from the side, her silver hair catching the sunlight. She was dressed in the same simple, old-fashioned clothes, her pale blue eyes steady and knowing.Bruce rose to his feet, brushing the grass from his clothes. "That was sudden. I wasn't expecting to see you so soon."She smiled softly. "Yes, it is quite sudden. But I thought it was time we had another talk."She gestured toward a winding path that led to a fountain in the distance. "Walk with me."Bruce fell into step beside her, the path lined with blooming flowers and towering trees. The sounds of the
A collision from the past
Bruce smirked at Sylvester's question. He couldn't help but enjoy watching the horrified expression on the man's face when it was revealed that Bruce ran Eagleman Enterprises. "Yes, I am. Surprised?" Bruce asked. Sylvester's eyes grew wide with shock and confusion. His mouth opened and closed several times before words finally came out. "How? How did you do it? I thought you were just a chauffeur. How could you possibly—""I'll spare you the details," Bruce cut him off smoothly. "Let's just say, I have my own ways. You shouldn't have turned your back on your friend Sylvester. If I hadn’t acquired the majority stakes in this company, you would have left Harry with nothing. You're nothing but a thief."Sylvester wanted to speak, but instead he clenched his teeth and slammed his fist on the floor in frustration. "Damn it," he shouted. "What have I done?"Bruce words had shattered him like glass. There was no coming back from those remarks. Ignoring Sylvester, he turned to Richard, hi