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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
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 169
Neil froze at the mention of not heading to bed anymore, his face turning pale. He hadn’t expected Tedmond to change his mind so suddenly. He thought he had gotten away with avoiding the report, but now he would get scolded for not working on it."Why aren't you going to bed anymore, Boss?" Neil asked, forcing a smile to hide the fact that he hadn’t finished his report. "The report still needs to be edited, and you might be late tomorrow if you sleep late."Tedmond arched a brow. He had expected Neil to try to get out of writing the report—he was, after all, someone who had never done much work when he was still with his family."I can read the report without it being proofread," Tedmond said, holding out his hand. "I saw you leave with the flash drive. Can I have it now?"Neil glanced at the flash drive in his hand, groaned, and reluctantly walked back to Tedmond."Fine."*****Sitting in front of the computer, Tedmond inserted the flash drive and opened the document Neil had just re
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 170
Rising from his bed with a groan, he walked to the door. Pulling it open, he stepped out, running a hand through his hair.“The kitchen,” he mumbled.Walking down the stairs, he entered the living room only to find two men sitting on the couch, their expressions sour.“Annoying,” he grumbled.His voice caught their attention, and they turned to look at him. The moment their gazes met his, one of them brightened immediately.“Oh, Duncan!” Lucas called out, beaming. “Did you finally get out of your room after all this time? I thought you planned to stay locked up for a while.”Duncan’s eyes fell on his second elder brother, Bryan, who wore a smug expression.“If Bryan told you that, he’s lying,” Duncan said flatly. “I came down to get some water and, at the same time, discuss what you two have decided to do with the evidence.”Hearing this, the smile faded from Lucas’s face, and he tilted his head. “I should’ve expected that to be the first thing you’d ask. Go get your water and come ba
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"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
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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
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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
CHAPTER 246
Before Tedmond left, he stopped by Otis’s ward—and to his surprise, none of the family members were there.He had thought they all cared about Otis, which was why they had ganged up on him. But it turned out they didn’t care about Otis at all. They probably just wanted to keep him alive for their own reasons.Standing at the doorway, Tedmond looked in and saw Otis lying on the bed, the blood transfusion steadily flowing into his veins. His frown deepened.Not only had Otis harmed him to get him in trouble with the relatives, but he had also ended up receiving his blood. The memory made Tedmond feel irritated all over again.However, on second thought, he felt a bit better. He had managed to take a small dose of revenge on Otis. Once everything in Otis's name was transferred to him, Tedmond doubted the family would have any use for Otis anymore.Just then, Tedmond recalled the seal on the document. Adeline wasn’t the type to make a mistake, especially not by stamping a forged document.
CHAPTER 245
“Young Master, the documents are real—but the signature on the final page… it’s forged.”Thomas’s voice was cautious but steady.Tedmond’s frown deepened. “Forged?”“Yes,” Thomas confirmed. “The rest of the paperwork is legitimate—real estate records, asset transfers, bank notifications. Everything checks out. But the final signature... it’s not Otis’s. Someone replicated it. Expertly, I might add.”Tedmond sat still for a moment, his eyes fixed on the wall across from him. His fingers drummed against the armrest of the chair.“So they tried to trick me,” he muttered, a cold smile forming on his lips. “They thought I wouldn’t check.”“You did the right thing by sending it to me,” Thomas said. “If you had submitted that document anywhere official, they could’ve accused you of attempted fraud.”Tedmond leaned back. “Which means they never intended to hand over Otis’s assets in the first place. It was just bait.”“Yes.”He narrowed his eyes. “Let them come and try to retrieve it, then.”
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Adeline had thought it all through before deciding to provide the fake documents. And since Tedmond didn’t question it and even took his own copy, it was easy for her to realize that he had no idea whether the documents were valid or not.“How would he know?” she asked herself, her lips stretching into a wide grin. “He took the file from me without knowing it was fake.”Hearing that, the rest of the family grew curious. Harold, however, frowned almost immediately.‘Does that mean Tedmond didn’t manage to snatch anything?’ Harold thought, disliking the idea.“What are you talking about?” Tina asked, still not getting it. “How are the documents fake?”Gerald ran a hand through his hair. He had been terrified for a moment, but it seemed Otis’s assets were still safe.“I think I understand what she means,” Gerald spoke up. “Since Otis isn’t conscious and, as his father, I didn’t sign the document, there’s no way Tedmond would get all of Otis’s assets.”That was when the others smiled, mo
