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Lord Of The Ultra Billionaire System CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT
RICHARD'S POVAs Jenny and I walked to the waiting car, the police handling the cleanup behind us, I knew I had every reason to be very grateful. Not just because of the danger I'd escaped, but because of what had been sparked between Jenny and me under the most harrowing of circumstances. Tonight, I'd faced betrayal and death, but I'd also found an unexpected chance at something new. We entered the car together, hand in hand, the night’s earlier terror slowly fading like it was merely a bad dream. But the warmth of her hand in mine was real, solid, promising.The drive back to my house was a blur—a mixture of adrenaline and relief coursing through my veins. As soon as I arrived, I dialed the number of a private security firm. Within the hour, two stern-looking men in dark suits were stationed at my gates. Their presence was a cold reminder of the danger that had brushed so closely against my life. I was sitting in my study, trying to process the events, when the doorbell rang. Peer
Lord Of The Ultra Billionaire System CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
RICHARD'S POVThe fluorescent lights hummed overhead as I walked down the sterile, echoing corridor of the county jail. My footsteps, though quiet, seemed to announce my presence with an authority I wasn't sure I possessed. At the end of the hallway, a guard waited by a heavy metal door, his expression unreadable. He checked my ID, then buzzed me through. The visiting room was stark, the kind of place that seemed designed to remind you of the bleakness of your circumstances. I took a seat at one of the tables, the cold metal chair barely moving on the polished floor. James was brought in a minute later. His orange jumpsuit was a stark contrast to the drab surroundings, and his hands were shackled in front of him. The guard led him to the table opposite me and then retreated to the back of the room, his eyes never leaving James. As soon as James saw me, his face crumpled. He stumbled forward, nearly tripping over his own feet, and collapsed onto his knees in front of me. His shackle
Lord Of The Ultra Billionaire System CHAPTER FORTY
RICHARD’S POVThe courthouse was a theater of justice, its walls echoing the footsteps of those seeking redemption or damnation. Today, it was James's turn in the spotlight, and I, Richard SmithThorne, was there in the front row, an unmissable witness. Across from me, separated by the cold, impersonal space that the Law demands, sat James. His presence was a stark reminder of a chapter in my Life I wished remained closed- the day I caught him with Amelia.James now looked a wreck, his suit two sizes too big, his face gaunt, It was a stark contrast to the confident, calculating business man I once knew. Beside him, his lawyer, a nervous young man named Carter who was clearly outmatched, his suit rumpled, his tie askew. The suit he wore seemed to swallow him whole, and he fumbled with his notes more than once, casting brief, desperate glances towards James who sat with his head bowed, defeated.Carter repeatedly shuffled papers with trembling hands, his eyes darting around the room Like
Lord Of The Ultra Billionaire System CHAPTER FORTY-ONE
RICHARD'S POV There was something about receiving an invitation from the mayor that Lifted my spirits, an unspoken acknowledgment of my significance in the city's business landscape. I needed that boost, especially with the dark cloud of familial betrayal and Legal threats looming over me. And as I dressed up in front of the grand mirror before heading out, I convinced myself that today was about possibilities, not problems.The venue was bustling when I arrived, a hive of the city's business elites. I adjusted my tie one last time before stepping out of the sleek black car. The crisp evening air was a welcome hideaway from the stifling tension that had been building up back home. Tonight, I would shake hands, smile, and pretend that my brother’s looming threat was just a figment of my overactive imagination. The city lights twinkled like distant stars as I made my way towards the grand entrance of the convention center where the mayor was hosting the business convention. “Richard!
Lord Of The Ultra Billionaire System CHAPTER FORTY-TWO
RICHARD'S POV I could see the businessmen present exchanging glances, intrigued, the earlier laughter dying down as they began to picture the possibilities. That's when Clarkson stood up, his voice slicing through the murmur Like a knife. "You actually believe that child's play will win over the council?" I straightened up, facing him with a calm I barely felt. "It's more than just a playground, Clarkson. It's a vision for economic growth and community development. But you know what? Let's Let the council decide." His smirk was a clear challenge. "Oh, we will. And Let's make this interesting, shall we?" he proposed, a sneer curling his Lip. He turned to the audience, their eyes keenly fixed at the unfolding drama. “If the council chooses your... Kiddies carnival over our sophisticated complex, I'll grovel at your feet and wear a clown nose at the next meeting. But if we win, he will kneel and declare his foolishness. This way, you’ll pay for your stupidity and audacity.”The roo
Lord Of The Ultra Billionaire System CHAPTER FORTY-THREE
RICHARD's POV The marble floors of the courthouse echoed under my shoes as I walked towards courtroom 408, a battleground where my integrity was on trial. My lawyers, a team as polished as the briefcases they carried, surrounded me, whispering last-minute strategies and adjustments. I felt like a gladiator armed for an uncertain fight."Remember, Richard, steady and calm. Let's let the facts speak for themselves," whispered Sarah, my lead attorney, her voice a soothing balm amidst the storm brewing. The doors to the courtroom swung open, revealing a room brimming with anticipation. I could feel the eyes on me, some curious, some judgmental. At the plaintiff's table sat Amelia, her face an unreadable mask, flanked by her grandmother, Grandma White, whose eyes bore into me like daggers. The sight of them, steeped in their deceit, tightened my chest with a cocktail of anger and betrayal. Judge Martinez called the room to order with a stern bang of her gavel. "We are here to address th
Lord Of The Ultra Billionaire System CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR
RICHARD'S POV The sleek glass doors of the Council building slid open with a whisper, ushering me to the stark modernity of it's lobby. I was here, physically present for the meeting with the business development council, but mentally, I was miles away in a courtroom waiting for a verdict on a case that would have ended my life.The council building was silent except for the low hum of the air conditioning, but the noise inside my head was deafening. Today, they would deliver James’s verdict, the man who had slept with my ex-wife and had made an attempt on my life. I should have been at the courthouse, watching justice being served, but duty had me chained.As I approached the private elevator, my phone buzzed insistently. It was Jenny, my assistant, and given the timing, I knew it wasn't a reminder about the meeting. My pulse quickened as I swiped to answer."Richard, I have news," Jenny's voice came through, tinged with an indefinable emotion. "Tell me," I said, bracing myself ag
Lord Of The Ultra Billionaire System CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE
RICHARD'S POV A jolt of disbelief surged through the room. It was Like watching dominoes topple; one by one, the businessmen who had once mocked me stood up, their faces contorted in shock and indignation. "This has to be a mistake!" Mr. Clarkson, always the ringleader, barked, his eyes bulging slightly as he pointed an accusatory finger at the council. "You need to recheck those results!" Marianne, unflinching, adjusted her glasses with a calm that bordered on cold, and replied without a hint of doubt in her voice. "The results stand as announced. We have thoroughly vetted all proposals, and it's clear that Richard's idea will bring substantial revenue and new businesses to our city. Unfortunately, your submission did not meet the same standards." "But this is absurd!" another one of the men chimed in. "He's just a small-time player. How can his idea be better than ours? You need to double-check those results!" Their protests grew louder, but so did the firmness in Marianne's to
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