Chapter: CHAPTER 259 Over the years, many years later, the world had changed. The names Bentley and Volkov were no longer just synonymous with wealth. They had become something more, they had become an unstoppable dynasty that shaped economies, influenced governments, and controlled the very pulse of power in the world. Logan Bentley and Damien Volkov had done the impossible, they had not only built an empire, but they had ensured its survival. But every empire faces its greatest challenge, because the bigger it becomes the more threats it attracts. And this time, the threat wasn’t from the outside like it used to be, this particular one was from within. Seraphina Bentley grew up to become the Visionary of the empire, she had always been so smart and took her father's brilliance and foresight. She is a strategist, a builder, a force just at the age of twenty-three, she had transformed Bentley Innovations into an empire of the future, dominating artificial intelligence, clean energy, and space exp
Last Updated: 2025-02-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 258 The next day, Troy Reece and his son stood by the balcony, he didn't allow him to go back home the night before for fear he would get abducted. There were unspoken words between them For years, Troy had imagined this very moment when he would talk to his son in person again, he had rehearsed apologies in the quiet of his guilt, whispered confessions into thin air, but now, standing before his son, no words seemed enough. Ethan’s fists clenched at his sides, his expression unreadable. There was hesitation in his eyes, a war between the hurt of abandonment and the reluctant gratitude he couldn’t ignore. The weight of Troy’s absence had shaped him in ways no one would hope for, but then the knowledge that his father had, in his own way, protected him from Arthur’s threats, from a darkness Ethan never fully understood. "You left me," Ethan said at last, his voice quiet but razor-sharp. "For years, I told myself I’d never forgive you, I even hoped we would never meet." Troy’s th
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Chapter: CHAPTER 257 Troy’s SUV screeched to a stop in front of the house. He was out before the engine died, his gun drawn. Ethan was right behind him; he was just a young man who hated violence, but he wanted to help them out, since his father did the same. Troy’s worst fear was confirmed when he saw the back door wide open. 'Oh no, no no…’ Troy thought. His blood went ice cold as he couldn't hear any sound, he walked gently into the house. “Amelia!” he shouted, but no one answered, there was silence. Then suddenly, there was a thud from upstairs. Troy moved fast, taking the stairs two at a time. Ethan followed, his heart pounding. The bedroom door was locked, but Troy kicked it open, his eyes widened. What he saw made him freeze, Amelia was there. A man in black had her, one arm wrapped tightly around her throat, the other holding a knife to her stomach. Her eyes widened when she saw Troy. “Troy… I am sorry,” she muttered. The man tightened his grip and uttered; “One more step, and s
Last Updated: 2025-02-19
Chapter: CHAPTER 256 Troy and Ethan sat in the back of a black SUV, parked a block away from Arthur’s location. Ethan was scared out of his wits, his hands clenched. “I don’t like this,” Ethan muttered. Troy checked his watch, his expression unreadable. “Son, you don’t have to like it. You just have to follow my lead.” Ethan let out a sharp breath. “Arthur thinks I’m selling you out. What if he catches on that I am lying to him? He will kill me and you.” Troy finally turned to him, his gaze transfixed on him, he uttered; “Then we make sure he doesn’t walk away out of this place tonight.” Ethan swallowed hard, he had always seen Troy as the controlled, sophisticated filmmaker, but now? Now, he was looking at a man who had been in the shadows, in the dark before, a man who knew exactly how to handle threats or who used to give one in the past. Troy’s phone buzzed and it was a message from Author. ‘Warehouse. 30 minutes. Come alone.’ Ethan’s stomach twisted. “It’s a setup, Troy.” Troy smirked
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Chapter: CHAPTER 255 Troy was in his office when his phone rang. He answered without hesitation. “Ethan?” “We need to talk.” Ethan uttered immediately. Sensing the discomfort and unease in his voice, Troy straightened up and asked; “What’s wrong?” There was a long pause like he was trying to find the courage to speak, then Ethan finally spoke, his voice low and tensed. “It’s Arthur, he is coming for you.” Troy’s blood went cold. Ethan continued. “He wants me to set you up. If I don’t, he’s threatening Amelia.” There was silence. Then, Troy’s voice dropped to something dangerous; “Where is he?” Ethan exhaled shakily. “Troy, you don’t understand. Arthur isn’t just some con man. He’s dangerous. He has people. He won’t stop until…” Troy cut him off. “I don’t care who he has.” His voice was deadly calm. “No one threatens my family.” Ethan hesitated. “So… what do we do?” Troy leaned back, his mind racing. Then, for the first time, he spoke words Ethan never expected to hear. “We set him up firs
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Chapter: CHAPTER 254 Ethan slammed his laptop shut, his hands trembling. The email he sent to his father was supposed to be the end of it, but deep down, he knew it wasn’t. Troy Reece wasn’t the kind of man who gave up. And Ethan? He wasn’t the kind of person who forgave, how could he? That same ɗay, his phone buzzed. It was an unknown number, so he ignored it. It buzzed again and again and then he annoyingly answered it; “What?” A chuckle came through the line and the voice said; “Still got that temper, huh, kid?” Ethan’s blood ran cold. He hadn’t heard that voice in years. No. It couldn’t be. “Who is this?” he demanded. “You really forgot about me?“I raised you, boy. Gave you a roof. And this is how you repay me?” Ethan’s grip tightened around the phone. “Arthur,” he breathed. Arthur Stevens, was the last foster father Ethan ever had. The one who nearly broke him. “You owe me, boy,” Arthur continued. “You remember, don’t you? Everything I did for you? And now I see you got a rich daddy c
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Chapter: CHAPTER 271When the steaks got ready, they gathered together to have some.So while they sat, they all began teasing each other and laughing out loud."Ivan, you are all grown-up and you already have a woman by your side, when do you intend to take her to the altar?" Oscar asked as he was actually the only one married amongst all his cousins.He felt he was the only one serious with his life."I am certain after Christmas I will be planning their marriage because I need more grandkids. In other words, a full house." Mrs Carolina Louison uttered and everyone laughed out loud."You heard what her majesty just said, that means there is no running away so the wedding will take place sooner than expected. I cannot refuse a queen's order." Ivan Louison uttered.They all giggled and continued to have fun.Meanwhile, Mark Clark also known as Martins Collins was chattering with his family consisting of his father Mr Clark, his half brother Jeremy, and his family butler, Leon, were seated in a camp site, h
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Chapter: CHAPTER 270As soon as Ivan walked into their room, she flared up;"Why did you have to hug her? There's no need for that.""Melissa come on okay you're my woman now, no one else. Stop being insecure. She's my ex-wife, yes we got divorced due to her betrayal to me that doesn't mean I want to go back to her. What does hugging have to do with going back to her?" Ivan Louison uttered"It could definitely bring some memories from the past and your body would yearn for hers or something." Melissa retorted."Jeez, my body only yearns for yours now, just stop this whole thing okay? I love you, that's all you need to know." Ivan Louison uttered."I love you too, that's why I don't want to lose you." Melissa retorted and they both hugged each other."Okay since we are engaged now, let's get married." Ivan Louison conveyed."Huh? Really?" Melissa asked surprised."Yes babe, let's make it official, let's get married." Ivan Louison uttered."Hey lover birds, I heard your voices from downstairs. I hope everyt
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Chapter: CHAPTER 269The gate to Ivan's home opened and their car drove in. They came in just an SUV so as not to give anyone the impression that they were there to wage war as the reason that brought them there was the exact opposite.They were there to make peace and to apologize for every little wrong that has been done so it was a full house and although Ivan was not inside at the moment he went to the supermarket to get some stuff for his woman and asked him to go in anyways, and that he would be there soon.He called his mother and little sister to make sure that everything was in place and that they be treated with respect.It was the holidays after all, and it was the most amazing time of the year to show some humanity.Melissa finally got to meet Linda in person and she found her to be a little attractive, probably more than her but there were some things she had that Linda didn't and vice-versa."Welcome it is nice to meet you. I've heard all about you. Actually you know, you are his first love
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Chapter: CHAPTER 268The two young men departed after shaking hands and got into their various cars.Bryce called as he wasn't in town to get what was happening and how the meeting went."Talk to me, what really happened, did everything go according to plan?" Bryce asked."Yeah we have the land." Ivan simply said."I would never have thought that you would resolve this with just a little bit of anger and rage from just one man?" Bryce uttered and added; "I guess everything went according to plan, it was a good thing your fiance got kidnapped, else we wouldn't have ownership of those lands at all. I believe when we want you to do something for us, we will have to involve your woman.""Probably… but keep in mind that you won't be as fortunate as Finn Monroe was, because that could literally mean death for you." Ivan Louison uttered.They both chuckled and the call got disconnected.Not long after that the news of his job well done spread out amongst his organization that everyone, both the members in the in
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Chapter: CHAPTER 267Ivan was actually close to Finn Monroe's house when he heard him say the word 'please' of course he was upset but this could bring more wealth and fame to his organization if he (Finn) was truly being sincere about letting go of some properties that was initially theirs back to them to prevent that from happening."The truth of the matter is I am very much upset that two of your hoodlums laid their filthy hands on my women. Of course I taught them a lesson they will never forget, but for them to be working on your orders means you actually tried to hurt someone that I love which I will not forgive you for that easily." He stated sternly."From the reports you've already destroyed two of my headquarters that should be enough for just a little bruise and your woman. I know it doesn't justify what we do, but I will make it up to you tomorrow. I promise please I have enough on my plate just hear me out tomorrow you and I will meet and discuss these things." Finn Monroe retorted."Very wel
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Chapter: CHAPTER 266"Talk to me, do you have everything on record? Because we really need to show it to the boss." Morris immediately said.But what happened next was shocking to Morris because he never thought that it would be Ivan who would be answering the call in his subordinate's stead."You must be Morris, the right hand man to Finn, because I am pretty sure such a member of low ranking would not have the real boss's number. I want you to deliver a message to Finn Monroe telling him that I'm coming for him and for everything he holds dear, no one challenges Ivan and goes scot-free, no one." Ivan Louison uttered."Oh please shut up, you are nothing but a wimp all you ever do is hide behind your men and advisers, nothing more, you are a disgrace to all Dons. If I were in your organization I would have plotted to kill you. You are not as ruthless as you claim to be." Morris uttered."Of course I do not claim to be ruthless. I am ruthless, and just so you know, I have people even in your organization.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 364 Sophie was finally discharged from the hospital. Adonis was really worried when he arrived home and found out Sophie had an accident. "Sophie you can still come home with us if you want you know?" Charlotte said. "No, mom I still want to school here and... You guys aren't leaving me just yet right?" Sophie asked. "Of course not. And someone is here to see you." "Grandma." Sophie called out hugging Nancy Chase. "Oh my sweet little girl." Nancy Chase said hugging her. "I missed you so much Grandma." Sophie said. "Me too, and I came with someone else." "Who?" Sophie asked. "Grandma." Sophie called out hugging Kira, Arthur's mom. "Sorry I invited so many old people to see you Sophie, but there's someone else here to see you." Lunel said. "Grandpa? Aunt Lauren. It's so good to see you guys." Sophie smiled. "Of course Sophie, we had to come see you." Reddington smiled hugging Sophie. "I'm so glad you two came to see me." Sophie said hugging Lauren. "Yeah, I'm th
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Chapter: CHAPTER 363 Charlotte asked one of the drivers to send Alec home first but Alec insisted he wanted to see his sister. They saw people gathering and Charlotte decided to check it out as well but was surprised one of the victims was her daughter Sophie. "No, Sophie." Charlotte sobbed. Sophie and Leonel were rushed to the hospital. After a few hours Leonel woke up. There wasn't much injury on him he just had a few bruises and cuts which would heal soon enough because he was wearing a helmet. "How's Sophie?" Charlotte asked. "She's in a coma. Also she has a fracture in her hand. She broke a bone as well. But it would heal with time." The doctor said. "No, no." Charlotte sobbed hugging Arthur. "Sophie's going to be okay, honey." Arthur said patting her back. "How is Sophie?" Peterson asked. "Are you happy now? My daughter is in a coma because of you and that son of yours. If anything happens to my little girl I swear I will kill you." Charlotte threatened. "I regret ever falling
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Chapter: CHAPTER 362 "We met in UK, he was our neighbor." Charlotte replied. "Oh I see." Alec nodded. "Can I use the restroom?" Charlotte asked. "Of course I'll show you the way." Peterson said and Claudia frowned she wondered why Peterson invited Charlotte over. "Peterson what sick game are you playing?" Charlotte asked as soon as they were alone. "Playing? I should be asking you that Charlotte." Peterson said. "And why is that? Why can't you just leave my family alone, you have a family of your own now a wife and a son. Why are you pestering me and my husband?" Charlotte asked angrily. "Why didn't you tell me about Sophie?" Peterson asked. "What about Sophie?" "That she's my daughter." Peterson replied. "You're my father?" Sophie asked walking towards them. Everyone in the dinning headed towards the direction Charlotte and Peterson were when they heard voices. They all heard Peterson saying Sophie was his daughter. "Sophie." Charlotte called out. "Mom what is he taking about?" So
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Chapter: CHAPTER 361Peterson opened the test results and read through it, he was surprised that his DNA matched Sophie's. That means Sophie was his daughter. But why would Charlotte keep it from him, why would she lie to him? After all the years, was that why she kept her distance? Peterson decided he was going to invite Charlotte and her family over for dinner and as a matter of fact his father would be there. He was grateful Kyle and his wife hasn't returned yet so they would be invited too. He dialed Leonel's number. "Hey dad." Leonel said. "Son, I need to ask you a favor." "What is it dad?" Leonel asked. "That girl Sophie do you happen to have her contact?" Peterson asked. "Of course dad." "Do you mind if you give it to me?" Peterson asked.b "Eh why?" Leonel asked. "You see her mom and I lost contact and I would like to invite them for dinner tomorrow night." Peterson said. "Oh, okay." Leonel shrugged. He texted Peterson Sophie's number. He dialed the number and Sophie answe
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Chapter: CHAPTER 360 The driver and bodyguard were confused as to what to do, they didn't want to disobey their boss. And now the young mistress wants them to do something else by putting them in a compromising situation. "We'll take you there Miss." They said. If they left the duo alone and something happens to them they would be blamed and they would surely lose their jobs either way. "Sophie think about what you're doing? Dad asked us to go home but you're disobeying him." Alec said. "Listen Alec, I know you want to be the obedient kid here but... Not today, I want to know if mom is really sick. And if she is, I want to know what's wrong." Sophie said. "Whatever, if we're caught it's all on you." Alec said. **** "Charlotte, did something happen at the mall?" Arthur asked "I saw Peterson." Charlotte replied. "What? You saw Peterson?" Arthur asked. "Yes." "What's he doing in New York? And did he see you?" Arthur asked. "Yeah, and he is Leonel's father." Charlotte replied. "What? So
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Chapter: CHAPTER 359 Sophie returned to her room to change her clothes. She was still upset with Adonis and he still hasn't called to apologize. Sophie headed down the stairs and saw her mother and brother waiting. "Where's dad?" She asked. "He would meet us at the mall." "Okay." Sophie nodded with a smile. They got into the car and headed to the mall while Sophie just stared out the window absentmindedly. "Sophie is everything okay?" Charlotte asked. "Yeah, I'm fine mommy." Sophie said. "Your dad said you've been moody since you came back home yesterday did something happen at the party?" Charlotte asked. "No, mom nothing happened, everyone at the party was super nice." Sophie said. "Then did something else happen other than the party?" Charlotte asked. "My boyfriend happened." Sophie replied. "What happened to him?" Charlotte asked. "He's upset I went to the party without informing him." Sophie replied. "Well why didn't you tell him about it? Isn't your boyfriend friends with t
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Chapter: CHAPTER 217Christian and Ashley decided to get married a week after Nick and Patricia, they felt they needed to start a family and also the pressure from Leslie Shawn on Christian was becoming too much to bear.So after Nick and Patricia got married they did as well, it was a joyous occasion for everyone of them.Jacqueline teased her childhood friend a lot, "So you did get married before I did after all." Jacqueline uttered."Yeah, it is of course a nice feeling. Thank you for gracing me with your presence despite your busy schedule." Christian uttered smiling."I wouldn't miss it for anything in the world." Jacqueline retorted.Everyone partied it was a beautiful sight, everyone present were excited to be there and thus were in a good mood.******Miley Andrews found out that her plans for Elena and Ian Harrison failed woefully and over the years, when her husband found out about what she did, they both separated.She began to regret what she had done, so she called for a meeting with them an
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Chapter: CHAPTER 216Jane Palmer got to their house where Lisa was staying and immediately alighted from the car and walked in majestically only for her to see Aiden there as well."So it is true, you are both living together under one roof and doing what? Dating?" Jane Palmer asked immediately as she saw them both."Mum, good morning." Lisa said smiling."Do not even think of smiling at me Lisa, I will not condone this attitude of yours." Jane Palmer said."Good morning aunt." Aiden greeted warmly."Hold it, who or what gave you the right to even consider dating my daughter? You must be kidding me." Jane Palmer said outrightly."I love her and I know you hate me only because you thought we are your husband's other family. But we aren't and I can prove it." Aiden uttered."So what if you aren't my rivals in my late husband's wealth? Your first impression has been dented by that and there is no way on earth I will allow your mother to be related to me in anyway." Jane said."I don't get it aunt." Aiden sai
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Chapter: CHAPTER 215One evening, Lisa took it upon herself to talk to Aiden and have a reasonable conversation with him.Lisa sat opposite Aiden who was nervous. He had no idea why Lisa would want to talk to him after many rejections.But he had no choice but to patiently wait for her in order to find out why he called him.Lisa began by saying,"You said we are not related, who then are your parents? Your father I mean.""We kind of found out that he was a rich man and now he is dead too, so I never met him." Aiden uttered."What? Why? Was he sick?" Lisa asked."Not really, just like your dad, he did some really bad things and he died almost same way." Aiden uttered."That's sad... my condolences." Lisa said sadly."It's okay, so what's your reason for calling me?" He said still anxious and curious at the same time."Well, I wanted to let you know that I am sorry for the way I acted. You were always so friendly with me, you didn't deserve that." Lisa conveyed."I deserved every bit of it for lying to yo
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Chapter: CHAPTER 214"Well Mr Ian Harrison you are about to be a father the second time, I am pregnant." Elena retorted.Hearing this Ian Harrison just stood there looking at his woman in awe, he was speechless.It was more like a miracle and he sees it as a gift from their creator to give him a chance to be a better father and a better husband to his wife.******Today will be the court hearing of Mr Fabian, where his fate will be decided and thus he will come to know what awaits him.If it is death or life imprisonment.It all depends on what he pleads, although it won't make much difference because he has indeed committed a lot of atrocities.So he decided that whatever his sentence would be today, he wanted to own it.His wife and his lawyer decided he shouldn't plead guilty, but he (Fabian) has decided to follow his heart.He wants nothing more but to be with his family and friends again, but then this is what life throws at him.He might as well accept it, he felt he was done with Oliver Lane but th
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Chapter: CHAPTER 213This took Lisa by surprise, that she didn't say a word.She was trying to process it all, a lot of question in her mind.Like if they aren't really related, will she have excuse to spend time with him? Did her brother know about all of this, was that why he was free around him or would it be best to just walk away?Those were just some of the questions that filled her mind that rendered her speechless."Please talk to me." Aiden said."I don't know what to say right now, but then is Steven aware of all this?" Lisa asked inquisitively."Yes he does, well I told him I want to be the one to tell you about it." Aiden uttered."Alright, then let me think about this okay, let me think about this okay... just go." Lisa Palmer conveyed."Where should I go to?" Aiden asked."A hotel, you can go stay at a hotel or something." Lisa uttered.She didn't want him around her for one second and the fact that he has been lying to her was enough to chase him away.Aiden knew this could happen so he wen
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Chapter: CHAPTER 212"Uncle please guide me to Nick's ward first and Oliver's I really need to see them." Christian said."Come on boy, let's get going." Nate Shawn said as he assisted him in standing on his feet.Nick was gnashing his teeth in pain, the part of his arm that got burnt was quite hurting that he kept wincing in pain."Hey!" Christian greeted as he walked into Nick's ward."Hey!!!" Nick replied slowly."So sorry dude, how are you feeling man?" Christian asked."This place hurts like shit. I can't seem to find a better position to lie down my body aches." Nick replied."Really sorry man." Christian uttered."It's all good, I will get through this... shit. Have you checked on Oliver?""Not yet, just wanted to know if you are okay.""Thanks for the love.""Of course buddy."Nick's phone was ringing and it was none other than Patricia who was calling."Hey it's your woman.""No no don't pick up, don't tell her anything about this, she will really get upset.""Too late, she is already here." Patr
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