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The Overnight Billionaire's Revenge Chapter Seventeen: CHECKMATE
The morning sun filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Wong family penthouse, casting long shadows across Victoria's face as she made her way down to breakfast. Her head throbbed from a night of restless sleep, filled with dreams of Marcus' smirking face plastered across news channels and social media as he announced his true identity. A millionaire. The thought made her scoff and in any other instance would make her laugh, if not for the fact that it was true. She'd spent the better part of the previous evening drafting various strategies to counter his sudden rise to power, but nothing felt quite right. Nothing felt enough to completely trample him beneath her feet especially after the stunt he had pulled with her own company. She hadn't recovered from it yet and she was yet to even tell her parents of the news but she knew that it would come out one way or the other. She just wasn't ready for it to come out today. The elevator doors opened to what should have been a
The Overnight Billionaire's Revenge Chapter Eighteen: LAST NAIL IN THE COFFIN
The news of James Parker's arrest hit the media like a tsunami along with Victoria’s fathers arrest. Victoria watched, transfixed, as footage played across every channel of Marcus' former best friend being led away in handcuffs, his head bowed in shame as the flashes of cameras caught all the footage. "Breaking news: James Parker, CEO of Parker Industries, has been arrested on charges of corporate fraud, tax evasion, and insider trading," the anchor announced. "Sources say the arrest is connected to the ongoing investigation of Wong Facilities. More will be reported once…"Victoria's phone buzzed incessantly with notifications. Their business partners were fleeing like rats from a sinking ship. Ever since she woke up that morning, it had been one thing or the other. Associates leaving her high and dry, ambassadors and contracts dropping her without so much as an explanation and her own enterprises buying her out without her notice. She was going through a bender but more than the sad
The Overnight Billionaire's Revenge Chapter Nineteen: ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
The early evening air was crisp as Marcus' convoy made its way back from the business conference. His thoughts drifted to the contracts he'd secured, another victory in his meteoric rise. While he was making prominent business moves, Victoria and James were suffering just like he wanted. Marcus pulled out his phone from his breast pocket and tuned into the latest gossip. As expected, the news about the Wong’s and Parker’s was still trending. Marcus smiled to himself and turned off his phone, his gaze turning to the street lights outside the window as the bulletproof SUV glided smoothly through the quiet streets, flanked by security vehicles.His driver suddenly slammed on the brakes, the force pulling Marcus forward for a brief second. "Sir, I think we’ve got —"The windshield exploded.Gunfire erupted from all directions, shattering the silence. Marcus' security team immediately got out of their cars and returned fire, but they were outnumbered. Marcus blinked, frozen in place. He h
The Overnight Billionaire's Revenge Chapter Twenty CAUGHT
Despite what Marcus had told Lori the day before, he was not discharged the next day. If anything he was held by the hospital for the next three days for his recovery with the help of his friend Sarah who agreed with everything the doctor had to say. He had been warned by the doctor that he needed complete bedrest and that they were sure he would go straight to work if he was allowed to leave so even with Macus’ arguements he was still kept in the hospital. Much to his dislike. The only good thing was that the press had no idea what he was going through behind those walls, thanks to the tightlipped staff that the hospital had. Over the next few days though, as Marcus recovered, Lori and Sarah worked tirelessly. They traced shell casings, followed money trails, and pieced together fragments of information. That day Sarah had come to visit him but not just to check up on him like usual, she had more to offer. "The funds came through a series of shell companies," Sarah reported as she
The Overnight Billionaire's Revenge Chapter Twenty-One: THE INTERROGATION
The fluorescent lights of the interrogation room cast harsh shadows across David Hall's face as he sat, handcuffed to the metal table. His hospital scrubs had been replaced with an orange jumpsuit, and the confident facade of a professional killer had crumbled into something far more human and afraid. He had been caught and he knew that at that point there was no way he was getting off scot-free. Marcus observed him through the one-way glass, noting how David's fingers drummed nervously against the table's surface as his hands were chained to the metal loop on the table. Detective Zhang stood beside Marcus, coffee in hand, reviewing the preliminary evidence they'd gathered from David's phone after their subpoena had been granted. "His device is a goldmine," Zhang commented. "Burner phone numbers, encrypted messages, even some offshore account details. It has a lot that tells us that he was hired but not so much on who hired him. He seems like an amateur for him to still have all thi
The Overnight Billionaire's Revenge Chapter Twenty-Two: A LOSS
Victoria Wong sat in the corner of the restaurant, sipping on a cocktail while she tried to convince her old associates to work with her again. She kept hearing the same words.“I’m not sure this is the right time.”“Deal with your current problem and then get back to us.”“I’ll have my assistant give you a call soon.”She had been there for hours, speaking to different people and she still got the same damn replies when she asked them to go back into business with her. Now, she sat across from her long time friend, Marissa Devon, smiling incessantly, knowing fully well that Marissa would never do anything business wise without being wooed and cosied up to first.“You know, I do have another business venture coming up. Of course, one where my name would not be involved.” She brought up, dropping her glass on the table.“Oh, so like an anonymous kind of business. Like you still own it but no one knows that it’s you?” Marissa asked, somewhat intrigued. “Yes, exactly. A ghost venture. I
The Overnight Billionaire's Revenge Chapter Twenty-Three: MORE LIES
Victoria Wong stood at the podium, perfectly composed in a cream-colored suit that made her look both powerful, innocent and more like a woman scorned. The press conference room was packed with reporters, their cameras trained on her face as she delivered her statement with a monotone voice like she had practiced what she was going to say to them beforehand. "I want to thank everyone for coming today," she began, her voice steady and clear. "As many of you know, I was recently subjected to a humiliating public arrest based on completely unfounded allegations. I was dragged out of an important meeting by the New York Police Department against my will and on completely false charges. These charges were dropped immediately due to a complete lack of evidence."She paused, allowing her words to sink in before continuing. The reporters were hooked and she was going to keep them that way. At least until they turn their fangs to her next victim. Marcus. "What happened to me was nothing shor
The Overnight Billionaire's Revenge Chapter Twenty-Four: RICHARD WONG
Just as Sarah had reminded Marcus, the date for Victoria’s father, Richard had arrived. The courthouse steps were crowded with reporters, their cameras flashing like strobe lights as Marcus made his way inside. He kept his expression neutral, ignoring their shouted questions about Victoria's latest interview – the one where she'd tearfully described him as a "manipulative man who would do anything for power.". They also shot questions at him, asking him of his involvement in the case as a potential witness. He didn’t answer any of them but he made a point to clear all that later. Inside the courtroom, Richard Wong sat at the defendant's table, somehow managing to look both dignified and victimized in his perfectly tailored suit. Their eyes met briefly, and Marcus saw nothing but cold contempt in the older man's gaze. Good. Let him be angry. Angry people made mistakes. Marcus sat in the pews as one of the audience. He turned his head only to be met with Victoria and Eleanor glaring at
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Chapter One Hundred and Nine: HIDDEN INTENTIONS
Marcus, Rachel, Micah and Elias got down from their respective cars and walked into the precinct where the evidence Marcus had promised was waiting in Coleman’s safe of personally kept evidence. Marcus looked around to make sure that they weren’t being watched and when he was sure that the coast was clear he entered into the building with the rest of his family.Some officers stood up at the mere sight of almost all the Wei family entering the precinct. It had never happened. At least, not after they had been here asking for help to find their son Marcus in the past. It was a rare sight as most of them knew that this family liked to handle their businesses on their own most times and if they were all here at the same time then something wrong was going on. The officers greeted them as they walked by and as Marcus led them straight to Eric Coleman’s office. The same man his uncle had introduced him to.“Who is it?” Coleman shouted out as he heard a rap on his door. The door opened up
Chapter One Hundred and Eight: THE TRUTH IS REVEALED
Marcus had made the necessary arrangements to have Lori and her family relocated abroad. He also had his mind set on sending Rachel with them after his encounter with his uncle the afternoon of the kidnapping, but Rachel had opted to stay back and she was adamant about it. He sighed as he sat down in his office as he wondered why she was being so stubborn and wouldn’t allow him to protect her. Oh, that’s right, he already knew why. She had already told him her reasons but still she had to know that she was in danger because his uncle would do anything to get to him. He couldn’t have her still in the house with that man.Apart from sending Lori to safety and having a mild fight with Rachel about taking her to safety also, the police; specifically, Eric, the chief and Callum the detective had done their part in contacting the officers in Italy to help them with the security issue. When the officers over there were informed that a Wei would be paying them for the job, they jumped at the
Chapter One Hundred and Seven: DECLARING WAR
“Another thing. I need that laptop back. It’s important that I get it back.” Marcus said as he turned back to the smirking men, wanting to get one thing straight. That laptop was still important. One of them shook his head. “We can’t. We still need to get paid by our previous employer.” He said, a small sneer forming on his face. “Do you still want me to pay you or do you want nothing?” Marcus slightly threatened. “What do we tell him when he asks?” Green eyes asked. Marcus rolled his eyes as he couldn’t believe that these men were able to kidnap people in broad daylight and not be caught but can’t lie to save their own lives. It was truly unbelievable. It was a let down. “Tell him that you got the evidence and destroyed it. As for me, let him know that you couldn’t kill me. I went straight to the police while the girls came over here and did the exchange themselves. Assure him that you’ll keep on trying and soon enough, you’ll have me killed.”The men glanced at one another bef
Chapter One Hundred and Six: MONEY SOLVES EVERYTHING
Those green eyes stared back at Marcus, Rachel and Lori menacing and ready to pounce. The man who Marcus could see clearly now, smirked at him, taunting him with that sly grin. Marcus had a feeling that this meeting was probably going to end up with someone dead since the man was purposefully going to kill him before. He could smell the bloodlust from the man.“Calm down. I’m not here to kill you. We need to take care of this business first and then I can finally end your life maybe later.” The green-eyed man spoke out, placing one hand on his waist. “Who ordered you to do this?” Marcus asked, getting a bit on edge as the man and his two partners edged closer to them.“Who ordered me to do what exactly? I have a lot of employers.” He retorted, toying with Marcus. “You know what I mean. Who asked you to kidnap those people and try to kill me?” Marcus asked him more clearly, not in the mood for fun and games. The green-eyed man waved his hands in the air.“Whoa, whoa, whoa. I’m not h
Chapter One Hundred and Five: GREEN EYES
Marcus left the mansion in a hurry with the new found knowledge that his uncle had been watching him. It irked him as he got into his car wondering how long Eric's spying had been going on. He knew that there were cameras at every inch of the mansion but he didn’t think that his uncle would be keeping such a close eye on him. Now that Lori's family had been taken by Eric, of that he was sure, he had no choice but to turn in the evidence that they had just uncovered. It was annoying that Callum was right to say the least, but he couldn't risk having anything bad happen, especially to Lori's little brother. She would never recover from that and he would blame himself explicitly. Marcus swerved through the streets trying to decide whether to go to the police station and tell Callum what had just happened or to go straight to a place he knew could disable the cameras of his prying uncle without being noticed.As he made his next turn he noticed that a car turned with him. It wouldn't ha
Chapter One Hundred and Four: THE BIG BAD WOLF
Marcus successfully got Rachel on his side after he took his time to explain what was really happening. He had pulled her into his room, Lori too and re-explained everything to the both of them also while showing Rachel the pictures that Lori had brought to further prove his point to her. At the end of his talk, Rachel blushed, extremely ashamed of the behavior she had shown when she thought that something else was going on when she saw the both of them together. She had gone through a rough time with Davon and although she and Marcus weren’t romantically involved, she didn’t want another ruined relationship that would be based on lies. She wasn’t sure that she could take that again. “Oh, I see.” She uttered, bending her head a little and staring at the ground while Lori just stood there and rolled her eyes at the situation.“But now that we have this, we have to take it to the authorities and even if nothing can be done, we have to take matters into our own hands.” Rachel said, gett
Chapter One Hundred and Three: EVIDENCE
Ever since the impromptu meeting that Marcus had attended with his family, the emotions in the mansion had shifted. While some people were rallying up against the police force and whoever they thought had put them up to framing Eric, the rest of them were confused at what had happened and right now, had no idea what route to take. Mostly because they trusted Eric but it all seemed very convenient. One of the latter being Marcus, already had something working in the background as the house was in a state of utter confusion. He sat in his room, at his workstation trying to wrap his head around not only the whole Eric situation but also the standing of the company in terms of their records when he received a call from Lori. He had called her earlier hoping that she could help him find something that could prove that his uncle was either innocent or guilty like Callum had insisted but something felt off.“Hey. You’re calling very early. Do you have anything yet?” Marcus spoke as soon as
Chapter One Hundred and Two: CAT AND MOUSE
Marcus ended up going home after some minutes of reflecting on what he wanted to do when he came face to face with the rest of his family. His car pulled up to the front of his house and he got out while a valet came up to him and took the keys to his car before taking it to the garage where it was meant to be kept. Marcus took in a huge breath before he stepped into the house.He had some relief when he entered the lobby of the house and no one was there to greet him. He turned to go up the stairs when his name rang out in the space.“Marcus!”He turned around, feeling a bit nervous about meeting her. Rachel walked briskly towards him; a questioning look on her face. She pouted as she reached him.“Marcus where have you been? Eric came back all by himself. What happened?”“Nothing. I picked him up but I needed to get something while he wanted to get back to the house as soon as possible. I gave him a car and we went our separate ways.”Rachel crinkled her eyes, obviously showing susp
Chapter One Hundred and One: THE INTERROGATION
Marcus and Callum walked silently to the interrogation room where Eric was already seated and twiddling his thumbs. They saw him first from the windows before they entered the room through the door. Marcus took a seat first before Callum did and pulled out a recorder and a notepad that he could jot on. Callum flipped through his note pad looking for the questions he had meticulously wrote down to ask while Eric and Marcus stared at one another, one not really knowing where this interrogation would lead and the other confused as to why he was even in the interrogation room being accosted by a family member. Callum found what he was looking for and broke the ice. He turned on his recorder.“This interrogation is being carried out by Detective Callum Bennet. Marcus Wei is sitting in on the interrogation. The suspect is his uncle, Eric Wei.”After Callum had introduced himself to the recorder for reference purposes, he turned to Eric and began the interrogation.“Mr. Wei, you are here as
