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Realizing that Tedmond had recorded the entire conversation, they all began to panic again. They had just managed to convince Duncan to let them off, and now Tedmond had another piece of evidence to use against them—one that could involve the cops, as it contained proof of their kidnapping attempt.“We didn’t mean it that way!” Adeline yelled, completely panicked since she had also agreed to it. “We were just talking. Of course, there was no way we would actually kidnap your daughter—she’s our family.”“Adeline is right,” Harold immediately added. “We only wanted to meet her since you wouldn’t allow us to.”Tedmond tilted his head to the side. “Really?” he asked, his eyes softening as if he were considering their words.Adeline and the others nodded quickly, desperately hoping he would buy their excuse, even though it was so weak that no one would believe it.“Do you all think I’m dumb?” Tedmond demanded, his eyes darkening. His sharp tone made them flinch. “I don’t care how you come
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 214
Hearing them, Tedmond sighed. He hadn't expected it to take so long to be allowed into the restaurant's VIP section. It wasn’t as if checking the list of guests in the VIP room and confirming who had invited him was a big deal.The employee, emboldened by the others’ reactions, smirked. “I was just telling him that the VIP section is for important guests only.”Tedmond remained unfazed, his expression blank. He had dealt with worse before. If they thought they could embarrass him, they were mistaken. Casually, he took his phone from his pocket and scrolled through his messages.“I don’t need to prove anything to you,” he said smoothly, not sparing them a glance. “My friend is already inside the VIP room.”Walsh raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced. “Oh? And who might that be?”As soon as the question left Walsh's mouth, the employee was about to speak when Tedmond cut her off.“Kyle Krishin,” he replied, finally meeting Walsh’s gaze, his lips curling into a smirk.The moment the nam
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 215
Looking at the manager, Tedmond smirked, tilting his head slightly to glance at the employee who had been mocking him moments ago.Her face had gone pale. She had been the one to make it seem like he didn’t have the money to be in the VIP room, even though he had clearly stated that his friend was waiting for him.“Didn’t you say you’d quit if I was telling the truth?” Tedmond asked smoothly.The employee immediately panicked, scrambling to think of what to say. If she made a mistake and slipped up, she was going to lose her job.“I made a mistake,” she blurted out. “Your shirt made me think you wouldn’t be able to afford the VIP section. There have been tons of people who came in here claiming they could afford it, but they couldn’t.”The manager turned to her, but Tedmond stopped him with a raise of his hand.“You said you would quit if my shirt wasn’t cheap, like you claimed,” Tedmond muttered.She nodded, starting to feel relieved. She had only mentioned quitting if his shirt was
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 216
Tedmond stepped into the VIP room, a slight frown creasing his face. The manager’s nonstop apologies had been exhausting, each word more unnecessary than the last. He wished the man had just left instead of lingering and repeating himself over and over.Now, he felt drained from nodding too many times just to acknowledge the apology. His patience had worn thin, and all he wanted was a moment of peace.As soon as Kyle saw Tedmond, he shot to his feet, his face breaking into a wide grin. His eyes shimmered, as if he were on the verge of tears.“Oh my God! I thought you were ignoring me, Tedmond!” Kyle blurted out, his voice loud and filled with emotion. His gaze swept over Tedmond like they hadn’t seen each other in ages, taking in every detail as if he needed proof that Tedmond was really standing there.Tedmond blinked, startled by the outburst. The tired expression that had settled on his face moments ago faded as he studied Kyle with a raised brow.“You seem so busy these days that
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 217
Trouble?Kyle peered at Ottis, finding him strangely familiar. However, he couldn’t quite place where he had seen him before.Tedmond frowned. He had seen Ottis’s message but hadn’t expected to run into him so soon. He had classes to attend and didn’t want to waste time dealing with him.More importantly, had Ottis been in the restaurant when he bought it? That would be a problem. If Ottis knew he had enough money to purchase a high-end restaurant, his identity would be exposed—and Griffin would figure it out too.“I had no idea you became friends with one of Max’s buddies.” Ottis’s voice dripped with amusement, a grin creeping onto his face. “After getting kicked out of the family, are you trying hard to be Max?”Tedmond rolled his eyes. As if. Why would he ever want to be Max? Even if Max were made president of the entire country, he’d still be the last person Tedmond would want to emulate.“What the hell are you talking about?” Kyle snapped, his glare fixing on Ottis. The moment he
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 218
Hearing Tedmond speak to him like that, Ottis looked like he’d been shot. For all the times he’d visited the Griffin mansion, even the legitimate children never dared talk back to him. Yet here was a bastard—Tedmond—standing tall, eyes firm, tone sharp, not backing down.“How dare you?!” was the only thought roaring in Ottis's mind. How dare a maid’s son talk to me like that? Just because he got a few shares, did he suddenly think he was something now? Arrogant fool. He was still the same low-born brat he’d always been.Ottis clenched his jaw, rage bubbling in his gut. He would take back those shares—crush Tedmond’s delusion of power.But Tedmond wasn’t finished.He stepped closer, gaze locked on Ottis, fearless.“You thought I’d give you those shares just because you asked?” Tedmond’s voice was calm, but his words cut sharp. “You thought you could bark orders like before and I’d run away with my tail between my legs?”Ottis scoffed, forcing a smirk that already cracked at the edges.
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Seeing the hand heading for his face, Tedmond didn’t bother dodging or bracing himself, which made Ottis even more furious. Ottis still remembered when Tedmond would brace himself or try to dodge the punch, but now, it was different.“You insolent bastard!” Ottis barked, and without another word, he raised his hand to strike.However, before the punch could land, Tedmond’s hand shot up, effortlessly catching Ottis’s wrist in mid-air. The sudden stop made Ottis flinch.Tedmond looked down at the hand he’d just caught, then back at Ottis with a mixture of disbelief and contempt.‘This man used to scare me?’The realization hit like thunder.It was then that Tedmond realized he hadn’t been scared of Ottis at all. He had only been scared of fighting back. In the past, he had known that if he had tried to hit Ottis back, it would have led to so much trouble. But now, he could hit him all he wanted.Ottis, red-faced and trembling with rage, tried to yank his hand back, but Tedmond held on,
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 220
As soon as the men stepped into the warehouse, their eyes landed on Tedmond, seated calmly on a chair. The gang leader, Remi, broke into a wide grin the moment he saw him.That chair was usually reserved for the poor souls they dragged in to torture, and now that Tedmond was sitting on it, Remi knew they had themselves a new plaything—someone to mess with for hours while they drank and laughed.“Looks like we’ve got ourselves a gift,” Remi said, his grin deepening as he glanced at the others. One by one, they nodded, grins spreading across their faces.They’d been out all night, bored and hoping to find someone to mess with, but had returned empty-handed—until now. The sight of Tedmond sparked excitement in them. The games could wait, but their entertainment was secured.Remi’s gaze finally shifted from Tedmond to the person who had brought him. He hadn't paid attention earlier, too focused on their new toy. When his eyes landed on Ottis, recognition lit up his face.Ottis was one of
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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?”
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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
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
