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Chapter 94: The Ransom Deadline!
Jackson’s phone buzzed relentlessly beside his pillow as the morning sun filtered through his window. After the meeting with his friends, he had felt so much better, knowing that he could still count on them to help him with the cause he was pursuing in getting to find out what had led to Yvonne Tween’s kidnapping as well as the battles and conspiracies within the Hart’s Empire that he had also inherited.He had offered them to come stay with him in the penthouse at Sky Tower, but they had told him they’d consider the offer and get back to him.So, for now, he was there with Dr. Celestine as investigations were still ongoing as to who the masked man was that was captured in the CCTV footage who was seen leaving the lab just before the fire outbreak.The insurance company was still very much involved in the investigation, as they needed all proof that it was indeed arson before any plans of indemnification.Jackson groaned softly as the phone continued to ring, his eyes still heavy wi
Chapter 93: The Reunion!
That same day, just before the end of classes, Jackson was seen driving through the gates of campus in one of the most luxurious cars that they had ever seen driven by any student. It was a Pagani Huayra Roadster BC, the latest model for that matter.And by the time he parked and stepped out of the car, the students were already going crazy over the car that had just pulled up in the driveway, as none of their lecturers—not even the top professors like Layton—could afford such.One by one they began to part like waves around him—whispers trailing behind like shadows. “That’s him.”“Jackson Hart, the real Mystery Billionaire.”“He looks different… colder somehow.”It has now become undeniable that Jackson was indeed Mystery Billionaire and also the heir to the Hart’s Empire, the most powerful empire in the world.But Jackson wasn’t focused on the stares. He was heading straight towards the Rooftop Garden on campus, where he had asked his friends to meet up with him. He had chosen not
Chapter 92: The Homecoming!
The wheels of the private jet screeched lightly against the tarmac as the aircraft touched down at the capital's international airport. The booked flight had failed, as Jackson had to change his mind at the very last hour, just before the flight could take off.“We can’t leave Celestine behind, especially not now that she is mourning her friend.” Jackson had said, and Mr. Copper had agreed to it.He, too, had forgotten that Dr. Celestine had now being dragged into his problems the moment they involved her in the case with the DNA, and if they should leave her behind, there was no telling what the Whitelists may do to her.“So what now?” Mr. Copper asked.“There will be no need to board the flight anymore,” he said. “Just call in for the private jet instead. We’re living with Dr. Celestine.”And that was how their plans changed just a few minutes before their flights, as they called Dr. Celestine to tell her that she would be returning with them, as that was the only way they could tru
Chapter 91: Divide and Conquer!
Mr. Copper was seated across from Jackson, calmly sipping a cup of black tea as he reviewed documents they had compiled regarding the Whitelist network and their possible ties to Don Lewis. Jackson had informed him about the threatening message he had received the previous night he was at Celestine’s and that had prompted Mr. Copper to review a list of the networks and ties between the Whitelists and the Red Tails.For the longest time, Mr. Copper had always suspected that the Whitelists were not independently operating, and one of the reasons why they were able to do the things they do, and yet leave a track record of non-involvement, was because there was someone helping them to clean up their mess from the shadows, and the only people he could think of within the Hart’s Empire were the Red Tails.While he was still trying to find what he could to strengthen his resolve before making a move with digging deep, his phone rang, and it was the head of the investigation team about the l
Chapter 90: A Threatening Message!
Celestine had finally drifted into an uneasy sleep, curled up on the couch beneath a knitted throw. Jackson remained beside her, scrolling aimlessly through his phone, trying to escape the weight of the night.That was when it rang—vibrating suddenly and startlingly in the silence.He quickly stepped outside to avoid waking Celestine. The cold night air brushed against his skin as he slid his finger across the screen.It was James on a group call with Andrew and Nancy.It has been two days since Jackson left after the Yvonne Tween’s fashion show, and since he wasn’t making any attempt to reach out to them, they had decided to be the ones to reach out to him instead.Jackson hesitated for half a second before answering, unsure of what he was going to say. But then, he couldn’t ignore the call, and so, he answered“Hey,” Jackson said quietly.There was a pause on the other end—then James’s voice came through. “Hey… man.”Jackson exhaled, knowing that he was still owing them an apology.
Chapter 89: A Glass of Victory!
Jackson stood silently beside Celestine, who hadn't let go of Isabel’s memory since her body was taken away. Her eyes, red and puffy from weeping, were locked in a blank, distant stare. She hadn't said a word since collapsing in Jackson's arms after the firefighters confirmed what they had found.Mr. Copper approached, his expression grim but composed. He had just ended a call with the hotel driver, and Jackson turned to him with a tired nod.“I already called the driver from Imperials,” he said softly. “He’ll be here in a few minutes.”“I won’t be going back to the hotel with you,” Jackson said. “Celestine… she shouldn’t be alone tonight. Not after this.”Mr. Copper didn’t argue. He looked at Celestine and saw the pain etched deeply across her face. She looked like a person unraveling from the inside out.“You’re right,” Mr. Copper said quietly. “She’ll need someone to ground her.”“I’ll stay with her tonight. Take a warm bath and rest a little. We’ll see tomorrow.”Mr. Copper nodded
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