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From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 153
Neil peered at Max, considering his next words. Max had said “years,” as though he and Lisa had been married for a long time. If Tedmond hadn’t told him about Max beforehand, he might have thought Max got married at 14, the way he emphasized the word.After a few seconds of deliberation, Neil placed a hand on his chin. “If she caused so much damage to the company, why doesn’t she take responsibility and fix it?” Neil questioned.Max's eyes widened, clearly unprepared for the question. He tilted his head slightly, as though trying to mask his surprise.“I know she should take responsibility,” Max began, “but she’s so weird she can’t even undo what she’s already done.” He looked back at Neil. “If only you knew what she did, you’d understand.”Neil resisted the urge to grin and instead wore a concerned expression. Max was a smooth talker, but he’d just said the one thing that would prompt Neil to dig deeper into the company’s situation.Seeing no way out, Neil finally asked the question
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Bianca flinched at the sudden question, her eyes darting to the side as she avoided Tedmond’s gaze.“I am not getting bullied,” she replied almost immediately. “Since I transferred schools, I don’t like the new school because I don’t know anyone there.”Tedmond’s brows arched. From her body language, he could tell that she was telling the truth but hiding something at the same time. However, he couldn’t pinpoint what it was.She turned her gaze to him, realizing how quiet he was.“There’s nothing wrong with school,” Bianca said hurriedly, not wanting to prolong the discussion. “I just wanted to stay home and play games.”Upon hearing her words, Tedmond didn’t say anything more. He simply patted her head softly.“Alright. If you say so,” he replied. “I’ll take you to school then.”Although Tedmond said that, a concerned look flashed in his eyes as he rose to his feet and held out his hand for Bianca to take.“Why don’t you wait for me in the car?” he told her. “I have to go upstairs to
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 155
As soon as the pencil dug into the boy’s thigh, he let out a piercing scream that sent shivers through the classroom. The other children froze, their wide eyes filled with shock, before bursting into terrified wails, throwing the room into chaos.The teacher shoved Bianca aside, panic etched across her face as she rushed to Henry’s side and pulled him into her arms.Bianca stumbled backward, landing hard on her butt. She immediately scrambled to her feet, the pencil she had stabbed him with still clutched in her hand, its tip glistening with blood.“Henry!” the teacher cried desperately, her voice rising.Blood seeped through Henry’s thigh, staining his white socks in thin red streaks. The sight drained the color from the teacher’s face.Henry was making it worse, bawling at the top of his lungs. His teary eyes locked on Bianca, and she grinned at him—a wide, unsettling smile that sent a shiver down his spine. Trembling, he squeezed his eyes shut and screamed even louder.The teacher
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“As long as the Hudson family is here, you are nothing!” the teacher said, glancing at Bianca as she dropped the phone on the principal's table. “If you apologize to Henry, then I might think about ways to help your poor dad when he arrives.”Bianca turned her gaze to the teacher, a faint smile on her face, before looking away. This time, she didn’t react or reply.“You sit here,” the principal said with a frown as he addressed Bianca. “It would be better to sit than stand there with that look on your face.”“Hmph!” Bianca scoffed, turning her gaze away from the principal.Tedmond would be there soon.Teeth gritted, the principal turned his head to look at Henry, his gaze softening immediately.A few minutes later, a red-haired woman and a brown-haired man rushed into the office, scowls on their faces as they approached the principal. They looked ready to confront whoever had harmed their son.“What the hell happened?” the red-haired woman demanded. “What happened to my son?!”Hurryin
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 157
As everyone turned toward the door, the teacher's head snapped in the same direction, her eyes widening in surprise. Walking into the room was one hell of a fine man, and at that moment, she was certain she had just seen her soulmate.If he was here dressed as expensively as he was, he had to be here for Henry. As long as she put in a good word for Henry, she might have a chance to go out with him.She had no idea there was someone like that in the Hudson family. However, when she turned to look at the Hudsons, they had terrified expressions on their faces.That was definitely not the look one should have for someone who came to support them. Or so she thought—until he spoke.“What did you just say to my daughter?” he demanded, his icy voice sending shivers down her spine. “Did you just call her lowly?!”Without a second thought, Bianca hurried over to the man like it was something she did every day.“Daddy!”Daddy? The word made the teacher’s world come crashing down. She had thought
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 158
As soon as the words rolled out of Tedmond’s mouth, everyone’s eyes widened in shock. Bianca even had to look up at him, unsure if she had misheard.She had no idea that the school belonged to her family. If she had known, she would have taken control long ago and dealt with Henry herself.Silence filled the room until, after a few moments, the principal finally broke it.“Lame. How can you claim to be part of the Washington family?” the principal scoffed, rolling his eyes as he leaned back in his chair and folded his arms. “You’re just a fraud. Now that you’ve admitted it, you’d better apologize. I’m quite close to the Washington family, and if I tell them you tried to use their name, they won’t let you off.”He stared at Tedmond, expecting to see hesitation on his face. But Tedmond remained unfazed, his expression unreadable.“I should be saying that to you,” Tedmond responded. “I don’t recall knowing any baldy like you. If I did, I would’ve remembered. As the head of the Washingto
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Mrs. Hudson turned to her husband, her eyes flashing with a silent plea for help. Even though she knew he couldn’t do anything, she still hoped he would try to support their son.“Bullying isn’t a trivial matter,” Mr. Hudson said, withdrawing his support from their son, making his wife’s eyes widen in shock. “Our son has committed a grave crime, and so have we. We are also to blame for not listening to what he had done before jumping to conclusions—”Tedmond tilted his head slightly, his hand raised to his chin, eyes widening softly.“You mean you had no idea he was bullying my daughter?” Tedmond demanded. “Didn’t she tell you? And didn’t you dismiss it as something trivial?”Mr. Hudson flinched. He had thought he could find a way to get himself and his family out of this situation, but it seemed there was no easy escape. Nothing had prepared him for the revelation that the girl they had allowed their son to bully was a member of the Washington family.“That was my fault. I apologize,
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Hide Her!That was the only idea Hino could think of. They had seen Tedmond’s car pull up to the building, and they still hadn't figured out who the unknown woman in his room was.He knew how mad Tedmond would get, given that the woman had slept on his bed. Since he didn’t have a girlfriend, it would be obvious to Tedmond that Hino and Neil had brought the woman back and made her sleep there.‘That must not happen.’ Neil thought. The more he considered it, the more shivers ran down his spine."I’m not going to lose my job because of someone else’s mistake," Hino muttered, his eyes darting to Neil. ‘Neil must have brought the woman home and forgotten about it.’Their gaze shifted to the woman on the bed. They knew they had to act fast because Tedmond would surely walk into the room at any moment.“Where are we supposed to hide her?” Neil questioned, glancing around for a good hiding spot. “I don’t see anywhere. If we put her in the closet, he’ll walk in to grab a new set of clothes…”“
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CHAPTER 255
Two hours before the meeting with Aunt Adeline,Max sat in a coffee shop, his hand wrapped around a warm mug, his gaze fixed on the entrance. Worry lined his face, his thoughts far away.After a moment, he glanced at his wristwatch and sighed, then turned his eyes back to the door."She’s always late," he muttered internally. "Why am I always the one who shows up early?"He couldn't help but reflect on his past meetings—especially with women. They were usually the ones waiting for him. Yet here he was, waiting, even though he had shown up twenty minutes late."Did you wait long?" a familiar voice asked from behind.Startled, Max spun around—and froze. His eyes widened in disbelief. It was Alicia.He had been staring at the entrance the entire time. How had he missed her walking in?Did that mean… she came in through the back?But the back was supposed to be for staff only.Noticing the look on his face, Neil crooked his head to the side. “Why are you looking at me like that though?”M
CHAPTER 254
Silence.Lisa’s words echoed through the room like a gunshot.No one spoke.No one moved.Even the ticking wall clock seemed to hesitate, as if it, too, was stunned.Max rose from his seat and shot Lisa a glare. “What do you mean, Aunt Adeline must have given the documents to Tedmond on purpose?!”Lisa didn’t flinch. Her voice remained calm, but her eyes held a quiet boldness.“I said what I meant. Who else could’ve done it? Aunt Adeline was the one who prepared the documents. Is there any other explanation when the evidence is staring us in the face?”Evelyn’s face darkened. “That’s a serious accusation.”Lisa turned to her. “Is it? Then how do you explain how Tedmond ended up with all the assets if Adeline wasn’t involved?”Max slammed his hand against the back of the chair. “You think she betrayed us? That she wanted him to have everything?”Lisa didn’t look away. “I think she chose him. Maybe not out of love or loyalty—maybe out of guilt. Or maybe she believed he deserved it more
CHAPTER 253
At Maxine’s outburst, everyone turned to look at her. She looked like she wanted to punch someone, but hadn’t found the right person yet.“If we don’t think of something fast, Tedmond is going to keep the assets forever,” she said sharply.Harold shrugged and spoke before anyone else could. “What do you mean before he gets the assets? He already has them in his name. It’s over. We lost.”“You sound like you’re happy about it,” Gerald snapped, his voice rough with exhaustion.Harold gave him a smug look. “Happy? I’m not. I’m just being realistic. Unlike you, I didn’t spend the last two nights crying over a signature.”Of course, he would be happy. Not because one of his sons had inherited something that massive, but because it was Tedmond.Just looking at his father, Max could tell he was pleased—and that pissed him off. Not because Harold was happy, but because Tedmond was the one who made him proud.Before Max could say anything, his mother beat him to it.“You think this is funny?”
CHAPTER 252
"He killed her, and his family covered it up," the lawyer continued bitterly. "They even said her death worked in their favor—that it saved them the trouble."Oscar glanced at the man, studying the expression on his face—grief twisted with anger.He had always known Otis could be cruel, but he hadn't expected him to go that far. He never imagined things would spiral this badly.“What are you going to do now?” Oscar asked quietly. “I don’t know much about you… I haven’t used your services before.”The lawyer turned to him. For a moment, he said nothing. Then, a thin, cold smile crept across his face.“Right,” he said. “Let me introduce myself. I’m Benedict Hall.”Oscar blinked. He couldn’t believe he had never even known the lawyer’s name.“I’m the family’s retainer. I’ve handled estate filings, minor disputes, and contracts.”Oscar raised a brow. “Are you still going to work for the family?”Benedict hesitated before giving a slow nod. “Yes. I suppose that’s something I have to keep d
CHAPTER 251
Oscar nodded.“Those bastards,” she muttered under her breath. “All of this happened because Otis was stupid enough to get himself that badly injured just to get back at Tedmond—and it didn’t even work. Why are they ganging up on me? If I hadn’t done what I did, Otis wouldn’t even be alive.”“Well, I was the one who prepared the documents,” Adeline continued, waving her hand dismissively. “If I hadn’t prepared them, that bastard wouldn’t have donated his blood. But I had no idea the documents were valid.”She dropped her fork and groaned.“The document shouldn’t have been valid if Otis didn’t sign it,” she added. “We even took the copy that was handed to him while he was unconscious and destroyed it. There’s no way he could have gotten all of Otis’s assets. And the lawyer told me the document can’t be used legally.”At the mention of the lawyer, Oscar’s brows rose. “The lawyer said that?”Adeline nodded. “Yes. He was the one who drafted the document to fool Tedmond.”“I see,” Oscar re
CHAPTER 250
Adeline paced back and forth in her room, her fingers pressed against her lips as she tried to think. So far, she hadn’t come up with a single idea.“It was all his fault!” she yelled, running a hand through her hair, her face twisted in fury.Her room was a disaster—just like her mind.Pillows were strewn across the floor, the bedsheets half-hanging as if yanked in a fit of rage. One of the dresser drawers had been pulled out and tossed aside, its contents—scarves, papers, and makeup—spilled and trampled underfoot. A long crack ran across the mirror above the vanity, a reminder of the moment she had flung a bottle at it.Clothes clung limply to the edges of chairs, the wardrobe doors flung open, one hanging precariously by a hinge. Books lay scattered against the wall, their spines bent, pages torn. The once-scented candles were now just puddles of broken wax on her desk.She stepped over a shattered perfume bottle, its sharp scent still lingering in the air—mixing with the bitterne
CHAPTER 249
Otis's breath caught in his throat. The very sight of Tedmond standing in the doorway—calm, composed, and eerily confident—made his blood boil.“What the hell are you doing here?” Otis barked, yanking the sheets off his legs like he intended to get out of bed.“There’s no need to get up,” Tedmond said before Otis could move further. “I just came to check up on you, since I happened to be so kind and thoughtful.”Hearing that, Otis couldn’t help but feel livid. He had already seen the article, had heard others call Tedmond ‘thoughtful and kind’—but hearing it straight from Tedmond’s mouth made his skin crawl.“What the heck happened?!” Otis demanded. “Did you get them to write that article just to frame me?!”“What do you mean me framing you?” Tedmond asked, arching a brow.He paused for a moment, thoughtful. He had assumed Otis must’ve seen the news—the countless notifications about losing everything. But it seemed Otis hadn’t.After waking up hours earlier, Tedmond had already finali
CHAPTER 248
The thought of Tedmond being punished brought a satisfied smile to Otis's face. As long as he was still Otis, the family would care for him and make sure he was well taken care of while he was unconscious.‘Tedmond must’ve been tied up and kept in custody—just in case I woke up. Then I’d decide what to do with him,’ Otis thought, lips curling into a smirk.Growing impatient, he glanced toward the door, wondering what was taking so long. Even the nurse who went to fetch the doctor hadn’t returned yet. He was starting to worry.‘Maybe I’m still dreaming,’ he thought.Just then, the door opened, and the doctor walked in. It was Dr. Richie, wearing a serious expression.Seeing him, Otis relaxed. Richie was their family doctor—someone he trusted. There was no need to worry.“How long was I asleep?” Otis asked.“Forty-eight hours,” Dr. Richie replied, walking over to check on him.“Forty-eight hours?!” Otis yelled, stunned.Two whole days. It felt like much longer. Hearing it had only been
CHAPTER 247
Even though Tedmond had looked strong earlier when he was discharged from the hospital, the moment his body hit the bed, he couldn’t deny how exhausted he was.He would have fallen asleep right away if not for the fact that he still had to eat—otherwise, Persis would wake him up before he got any real rest.So, he lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling.As soon as he closed his eyes and opened them again, everything around him blurred.His limbs felt heavy, and a strange chill ran through his body. The last thing he remembered was the sound of his own heartbeat—faint and sluggish.He had donated three full bags of blood—far more than any normal person should.Though he hadn’t said it out loud, just standing up earlier had taken sheer willpower. His body was running on empty.But still, he couldn’t understand why he felt that weak. The doctor had said he had more blood than the average person, and even if that wasn’t true, it still didn’t explain the overwhelming weakness.Unless... som
