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Chapter 82
“No, this is real,” James muttered, snapping himself out of his thousand thoughts. “It isn't some fantasy. It's really happening.” He nodded firmly, glancing around.Although he knew everything was really happening, he still expressed a bit of doubt. “Can't believe I'll be handling all of these one day. But look at me today, I'll start handling companies worth billions. Hmm…” He exhaled, slowly going lost in thoughts again.Before he could be swallowed by his deep thoughts, his phone buzzed up for an incoming call. Snapped out, he reluctantly pressed the answer button.“Hello, James. Where are you?” Olivia asked, her voice low, seemingly half awake. “It's already too late and you aren't back home.”James sighed slightly. And a faint smirk escaped his lips. “Really?” He exclaimed, his voice calm but bitter. “Why are you asking like you truly care?”Olivia scoffed. “And who told you I do?” Her voice raised with sharpness, cutting the air like a sharpened blade. “I don't give a dime car
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James sat up slowly. He exhaled, shaking his head slightly. “No, Dad,” he responded, his voice firm. He didn't want to bother him with his family issues. “I just decided to lodge in for the night. Everything is fine. No quarrel at all.” Thomas looked at him. “Are you sure of what you are saying?” He asked, skeptical. “The last time we met I heard how she talked to you over the phone. If anything is going on, please, let me know.” He locked his eyes into James'. “You have everything any woman could ask for, what else does she want from you?”James swallowed hard, his face paled. “Not really, Dad,” he said, “she believes I'm poor. That's what I created in them. Never revealed my wealth to them.”“And because of that, she treats you like trash?” Thomas frowned, and his grin disappeared.James couldn't speak right away. Hesitatingly, he replied calmly but firmly. “Yes. There's this guy, his name is Joshua Arthur. He's trying to create some kind of hatred in her toward me.”Thomas blinke
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Meanwhile, in the lobby, ten minutes after the receptionist finished checking Charles in and he left, Thomas entered the lobby.“Sir?” The receptionist said, her voice calm and polite. “Do you need anything?” She asked.Thomas shook his head, his expression chilled. “No,” he glanced around first before adding, “what’s his room number?” “Who are you talking about, sir?” The receptionist asked, confused.Thomas cleared his throat as he responded, his voice barely above a whisper. “My son, the young man, I asked to check him in without collecting a dime. What's the room number?” The receptionist was dumbfounded at some point. She stared at him, disbelieving, crossing her eyes. “He’s your son?” Her eyes narrowed as she asked. She had never met with her boss’s son, nor did she know the young man she had checked in was her young master.Thomas simply gave a curt nod. “Yes, he is.”The receptionist found it hard to swallow. Was it because of this that he had allowed James to check in with
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A few moments later, after James provided his details to the receptionist, she glanced up and extended a room key card to James.“Here's the key to enable you to gain access to your room,” she said. Then she made a call and added, “The staff member will be on his way, anything from now to take you to your room.”James smiled, thankful. “Alright. Thank you.” He replied.The receptionist nodded, smiling. “You're welcome.” However, her gaze still lingered on James. She cleared her throat as if trying to shake off fear. Reluctantly, she pressed, her voice calm but desiring. “Sorry to ask, sir….but are you anyway related to my Boss?”James looked at her, his expression unreadable.Her body shivered slightly. Her lips were trembling as she added, “Didn't mean to intrude…it's just so unusual. Giving a stranger the Penthouse without any batting eyes.” James huffed and shook his head. He responded politely, acting like he knew nothing. “I have no idea why he did that,” he spread his hands cas
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Thomas headed up, looking at James with slight surprise. He wanted to talk to him then, but James shook his head, simply saying, ‘Not now or here.’ Thomas nodded in understanding. Charles got to him, bowed his head in respect as he began to talk. “Sir, I'm so grateful you came at the time you did.” Thomas looked at him and asked. “Any problem?” Charles nodded. “Yes, sir. This man…” he turned, pointing at James, “he's here in your restaurant to steal. He's got nothing better with his life to do, but to go about….” He began. “Really?” Thomas cut in, his eyes a little angry. “You think he's here to steal? What proof do you have?” Charles hesitated. He bit his lip slightly, scratching the back of his head. “I got no proof, sir,” he stuttered, knowing the consequences of false accusations. “But believe me when I say he's a nobody. He's just a wretched orphan boy dependent on his wife to survive.” “Just shut up!” Thomas yelled, his jaw tightened. Charles was taken aback. His
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Entering the lobby, James' feet clinked softly against the marble floor, his expression focused as he ignored the luxurious decor around and walked straight to the receptionist's desk. “Hi, good evening to you,” James said, his voice calm and firm. The receptionist glanced up from the system, a hint of disdain in her eyes. Shifting her body slightly, she replied. “Good evening, sir! Welcome to the Luxe Hotel. How may I help you?” She asked with a practiced smile. James returned her smile. “Is there any room available?” He asked. The receptionist was reluctant. “Yes?” James swallowed hard and exhaled. He could sense that this lady was already looking down on him. “...uh…could you please tell me which one is available? Just want to spend the night here.” The receptionist looked at him, skeptical. “Sorry, sir. This isn't a place for jokes. We mean business here. Can you, please, tell me the reason you're here?” Her voice was slowly rising. “If it's the security guard post y
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As Olivia escorted Joshua outside, Evelyn looked at Grandma Aurora, her eyes displaying a bit of annoyance. “Mom, why would you have to ask that of Joshua? We shouldn't be telling strangers about our family affairs.” Grandma Aurora huffed and scorned, looking into her eyes. “Joshua isn't a stranger.” “Then who is here?” Evelyn winked in surprise. Grandma Aurora took a heavy breath. “I believe you are not blind to see how Joshua is getting attracted to Olivia….” She smirked. “This is the right time to act.” Evelyn frowned. “What do you mean? Are you aware James still remains the legal husband of Olivia?” “That's on paper.” Grandma Aurora replied, her voice sharp with contempt. Evelyn stared at her without a word. She couldn't believe how her mother-in-law could be so mean. Grandma Aurora stood up from her seat, standing in front of Evelyn. “The earlier you realise that Joshua will make a better partner with Olivia,” she started, her voice firm, “the better you will start s
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James looked up at him, and a smirk escaped his lips. “What are hotels for? I mean….what do they do there?” Charles stared at him and scoffed. “And you want me to believe you're going to book a room there to pass the night?” James nodded. “You just said it,” he responded, casually. Charles raised an eyebrow and laughed. “Oh, please, spare me the joke,” he felt like laughing till eternity. “Your sense of humour is as disgusting as you. Not even the receptionist there will look at your face.” “Okay, if you say so,” James replied, returning his attention to his phone. He didn't want to garbage his precious time on this simpleton. Charles’ jaw clenched, realizing James wasn't giving him the attention he wanted. He gritted his teeth and said. “I'm going to the same place. I can't wait to watch you get humiliated.” Amused by that, James glanced at him and chuckled softly, his expression unreadable. He didn't bother to reply to him. He went back to his phone, responding to some of th
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Olivia nodded, giving a faint smile. “Of course, no,” she said. Hesitantly, she sighed and made her way to the kitchen to get Joshua a glass of water. Meanwhile, James, after leaving the house, stood beside the road, thinking of the next step to take. “Should I call Dad to stay with him, or should I just launch in a hotel instead? Which one would be a better idea?” He mumbled, his mind on thought as his eyes glanced around. Shaking his head, he said, “No, I don't have to disturb Dad about this. He also has some personal issues to face. Launching in a hotel will be better.” Saying that, he looked up and saw a cab approaching faster towards him, and he flagged it down. Sliding in, he took a seat and shut the door. After shutting the door, James leaned back on his seat, relaxing comfortably. “Good evening, sir. Please, where are you heading?” The driver asked, observing James through the rearview mirror. “Luxe Hotel…there,” James replied. The driver blinked, hard to swall
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