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From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 161
‘Is this a real date?’ Tedmond questioned himself as he descended the stairs. He had just showered and gotten ready to meet Persis downstairs. Ever since she mentioned the date, he couldn’t get it out of his head.In less than a minute, he was already at the bottom of the stairs. Persis' back was facing him, and he immediately noticed that her hair was brown now.“Are you using the identity of Sierra now?” he asked.Hearing his voice, she spun around to face him. Her deep red silk dress hugged her body, shimmering as she moved. Her hair was styled in soft waves, and sparkling earrings caught the light. Elegant heels and a high-end designer bag completed her look.Her eyes widened as she took him in. She was shocked to see him all dressed up—just because she had asked him out on a date. She had assumed he would wear something casual, forgetting to dress up entirely. That was why she had gone all out with her outfit—just in case she needed to send him back upstairs to change.But now, h
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 162
Upon arriving at the yacht, Tedmond noticed three men in suits standing beside it. They were bodyguards responsible for checking the guests' cards. Persis handed one of them a card. The man glanced at it before raising his head to look at her and Tedmond."You can go in. Access granted," one of the men said, stepping aside to let them pass.Persis retook Tedmond's arm inside the yacht and led him in. The interior was so cozy that Tedmond couldn't help but glance around. Soft golden lights reflected off the polished wooden floors, casting a warm glow over the elegantly decorated space. A slow jazz melody hummed in the background, blending with the gentle lapping of the waves against the vessel.Tedmond took in the setting—white linen-covered tables, a bar stocked with expensive liquor, and a few well-dressed guests engaged in hushed conversations. The air smelled of salt and luxury."Relax," Persis said with a smirk, settling into her chair. "This is supposed to be fun."Tedmond exhale
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 163
He didn’t even have the feeling that he had met them before. They weren’t familiar at all. They must have been insignificant for his brain not to retain any memory of them, or perhaps he had deliberately chosen to forget them."Who are they?" he asked Persis. "I can’t seem to remember meeting them before."Persis glanced at him, her lips curling into a grin. Thinking he was doing it on purpose, her grin widened even more.Before Tedmond could press further, the blue-haired woman’s face twisted into a frown."How dare you pretend not to recognize me?!" she snapped. "I’m an idol-in-training, and I’m pretty famous. Lots of young men know me. There’s no way you don’t!"Tedmond gave her a blank look. "I don’t do idols," he replied flatly. "And I don’t listen to them either. How am I supposed to know who you are? Especially when you're just in training—you’re not even a real idol."Her face darkened as she glared at him. "You must be so bored if you don’t listen to me sing."Tedmond returne
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 164
Upon hearing Persis tell Tedmond who she was, Tiana peered at them, the frown still glued to her face. She still didn’t believe that Tedmond didn’t know who she was.Back in university, she had bumped into him multiple times, yet he didn’t remember her at all.It wasn’t just that—she had been part of the entertainment group and performed at the university numerous times. How could he have not noticed her? He was faking it.“Before dropping out of school, she asked me to be friends with her,” Persis added. “I declined her offer because she didn’t actually want to be my friend—she wanted a slave who would do her assignments just because she asked.”Persis scoffed. “She was also a dummy who barely passed her exams. She even got suspended once for cheating.”Tiana’s eyes widened in shock. She hadn’t expected Persis to bring that up. It had been so long ago—why was she still holding onto it?“How could you say that about me?” Tiana demanded.“Isn’t it true?” Persis challenged, holding her
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 165
Face turning pale, she looked at Persis as if she had seen a ghost. To others, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but to her, it was everything. If that result went online, it would be a huge scandal—one that could threaten her career.“Go ahead and do that,” the other lady said, her expression unreadable. “That will prove to us that Tiana is innocent.”‘No!’ Tiana almost yelled.Tedmond’s brows twitched. From everything he had seen so far, he was sure the other lady wasn’t on Tiana’s side. It seemed more like she was waiting for the perfect opportunity to ruin her.The look on her face… she was enjoying this. It was as if she had been waiting for something like this to happen. Having endured years of hatred and disdain himself, Tedmond recognized the signs immediately.The other lady hated Tiana’s guts.And who wouldn’t?Tiana wasn’t the kind of person people could tolerate for long, given her terrible personality.“If you post the result online, then it must be real,” the lady said. “If it
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 166
Tiana hit the freezing water, gasping for breath.“How could you do this to me?!” she screamed. “Get me out of here!”The men ignored her, clasping their hands together with forced smiles.“We handled it,” the red-haired man said. “We promise never to bother you again!”“Exactly.”Irina lifted her head to meet Persis’s gaze.After a few seconds, Persis glared at them.“Get out.” Her voice was like ice. “Before I change my mind.”“Yes!”Without another word, the yacht spun 360 degrees and sped away.“HEY! I’M STILL HERE!” Tiana screamed, frantically swimming after them. “DON’T LEAVE ME!”Tedmond turned to Persis. The glare on her face was gone—replaced with sadness.“Are you okay?” he asked softly.She nodded. “Let’s go somewhere else. They ruined this date.”“Okay,” Tedmond replied.Taking his hand in hers, she led him back into the yacht. Just as they were about to go inside, Tiana spun around, watching them leave without her. Her blood ran cold.“I’M STILL HERE, SIERRA!” she screamed
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 167
"Have you decided on a punishment for the teacher and the Hudsons yet?"That was the first thing Tedmond asked as soon as he returned home. Though he had gone out, the issue hadn’t left his mind. Those people had treated Bianca terribly, and he needed to deal with them—fast.Thomas helped him take off his jacket, grinning from ear to ear. "Welcome home, young master. How was your date?"Tedmond flinched, suddenly feeling shy. "It was okay." Clearing his throat, he repeated his question."I handled them perfectly," Thomas replied. "It would be best if you saw what I did to them yourself, young master."Nodding, Tedmond headed up the stairs. "How is Bianca doing?""She woke up already, had dinner, played a game with the boys, and went back to sleep," Thomas replied, walking after Tedmond with a faint smile on his face. "She asked for you, and when I mentioned you went on a date, she only grinned at me and asked if the person you went out with was Miss Damon."A smile curled up his lips.
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 168
“There are just several documents to take care of. Just like usual, I’ve made a summary of them all, and you just need to go through them and point out anything.” Thomas hurriedly added. “Also, you’ve been invited to a party tomorrow night. It’s a meetup for people in high society.”Those words brought a frown to Tedmond’s face. He had tons of files to go through, and now he was invited to a party by someone he had no idea about.“Is the party really necessary?” He questioned, taking his seat in the chair prepared for him. “I don’t think I’ll go.”“You have to,” Thomas replied. “Even if it’s just for a second. You have to show up and leave afterward.”Not having any more words to say since Thomas had already come up with a solution, Tedmond leaned back in his seat and picked up one of the documents. As soon as he stared at it, a frown crossed his face, and he looked at Thomas.“Did you purchase another company?” he inquired.Nodding his head, Thomas took the seat opposite Tedmond. “Ye
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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
