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A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 134.
Mrs Astrid alighted from the car with her own security officers who kept her protected at all times. She was the higher authority and a close friend to the governor. This was done by Kendrick who she refused to help when he needed her.“Ensure you keep an eye on him, don't let him wander anywhere. ““Yes ma'am. We will take care of him.” The officer said and then saluted.“Mrs Astrid, wait behind let me confirm if the equipments are there.” “Okay, Mr. Deputy Governor.” She replied and waited behind.“Excuse me, please can I see the owner of this hospital?”“Mrs. Evelyn Peterson. She should be in her office. Do you have any appointments with her?”“Evelyn Peterson, any problem?” She said, bumping into him quickly.“Nice to meet you. Nice hospital by the way.”“Thank you. I think I've seen this face before, it looks very familiar.”“I'm the deputy governor of the state. I want to check if this hospital has some specialized instruments and other essential equipments for the diagnosis as
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 135
It was early morning, and the news of a VIP convict's demise spreaded the state like a plague. Televisions, car radios and lip service spreaded the information like wildfire, and the Peterson's mansions were not exempted from the icy glare. "Hello, young master… have you not heard of the recent death?" Evelyn asked in a baffled tone, her eyes widened. Kendrick turned with a dismissive stare, "What news are you talking about?" He asked, his face looking unperturbed.Evelyn paused, "You don't mean it… Why sound like you're not updated? Or is it what I'm thinking?" She asked. "What is it that you're thinking, Eve?... For goodness sake, several news articles come from the stations daily, this shouldn't be something to cause a scene about." He replied.Evelyn shook her head gently, her voice calm and gentle, "... I'm told that Ryder is dead! … He died while serving in jail." Kendrick didn't look surprised, he chuckled slowly. "That serves him right, then." He said in a sarcastic ton
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 136.
Evelyn stood up, her steps quickening, "I'll have to be at work, bro." She said in a flat tone. "Okay then, ensure that you're good." Kendrick responded. He sat staring at her till she closed the door behind her. "This is serious, me? Bring Louis here?" He kept asking himself as he walked up the stairs. As he entered his room, his gaze instinctively darted to the phone buzzing on his bedside table. He swiftly picked it up, his eyes widening in surprise. "Oh my goodness, I've been getting calls nonstop and I had no idea," he muttered to himself, a hint of embarrassment creeping into his voice. With a swift swipe of his finger across the screen, the ringing ceased, and a deep, resonant male voice sprang to life. "Sir, Kendrick... Kendrick... let's meet today at the Diamond Tower." The voice was low and urgent, sending a shiver down Kendrick's spine. "Why? so early?" He asked, "I just discovered something, sir… and would want you to be aware of it early enough." The ma
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 137.
When Kendrick arrived at Diamond Tower, the security in the environment welcomed him. He stepped out of his car and marched into the inn.“Welcome Sir,” A guard greeted as they opened and made way for him.Thud and two other young men were already spotted when he arrived.“You arrived just in time, Sir”. Thud exclaimed as they shook hands. “Please sir, here is Knox and Rich.” He said as he pointed at the two guys that sat close to him.Kendrick grinned gently, “Nice names there.” He said turning to the server, with a calm voice he asked, “Is the CEO in office today?”“No sir… She's not back from work.” The lady replied.Kendrick nodded, “Bring some drinks for them”. He ordered calmlyThe lady lowered her head slowly as she turned to bring the drinks.“Hey wait… you didn't even ask about what we cared for.” Thud exclaimed in a loud resounding voice.The lady paused, her eyes flickered, her voice soothing, “I am so sorry, I thought you all take his favorite drink”. She said.“His favori
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 138.
Sophia did not notice Kendrick from the many faces that filled the inn, she moved straight to the office. To Kendrick, it's been a long time since he met her, she looked more beautiful and appealing but something was different, she also had a set of new guards.“Maybe I'll stop by her office later before I leave” He muttered to himself as they drank.Later that day after they had finished with the meeting, Thud advised Kendrick to be on guard at all times.“We can add some policemen to your entourage.” He said Kendrick smiled, his voice lacking panic. “That wouldn't be necessary.” He said.Thud shrugged, his lips curled at the edge. “You really trust your men? Don't you?”Kendrick turned with a piercing stare, “What’s that question for?” He asked, his voice firm. “You don't trust them?”Thud shook his head firmly, his voice laced with skepticism. “No!! I don't trust a soul, Sir.”He shook hands with Kendrick as they stood up to leave. Knox hurried to the direction where the server wa
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 139.
When Kendrick was out of the Towers, he drove straight to the exclusive touch of his majestic company.He has been off work, allowing the management of the office to Sophia Powell.Immediately his car pulled up at the CEO's park zone, the guards at work hurried to duty, the air thickened with activity."The CEO is here, you all better get to work!" The messenger announced, his voice sounding firm.Some minutes later, the door flung open and Kendrick walked into the office space, his eyes scanning the faces of all the workers that had their heads buried on the laptops that sat in front of them."You're welcome, Boss." A lady greeted him. It was the accountant, Precious Beulah.Kendrick turned to her, "Thank you… submit the documents of the company's expenditures in the last two months at my desk." He said.Bewildered, Precious stuttered, "It wasn't prepared yet, sir… I had submitted a draft copy to the manager." "Bring all that's ready, and do well to send the soft copies to my of
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 140.
The day drew to an eventful close and Kendrick left work, he had averted the expenses made at office, and all that was in his mind was to change the MDs changing them to separate branches. He got out of his office to meet Precious sitting at her desk, her fingers busy on the keyboard. Surprised, Kendrick thought, "she should have closed for the day. Why was she at work till that hour?" When he got to her desk, she turned to him as though frightened by his sight. "Why are you not closed for the day?" Miss. Precious turned her head away, then again at Kendrick. "I'm not done with my target for the day, boss" Kendrick inspected his wrist, it was getting away, then again at Kendrick. "I'm not done with my target for the day, Boss" Kendrick inspected his wrist, it was getting late and she was almost the only worker left apart from the securities outside. "This is past seven, I even stayed a little longer while going through the files you sent" Like it was her first time staying
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 141.
When she got outside, Kendrick returned to his bed, his mind racing with the thoughts of what to in order to get all the information he needs from her, “I’ll have to get her close to myself, with that she would feel comfortable and I will get all I need to get.” Kendrick whispered to himself. Some minutes later, he remembers all he had to do at work that morning, so he hurried into the bathroom, and emerged with a newfound zeal to carry out the days activities.‘Knock knock.” A frail squeak of the door made Kendrick stutter. “When did you start serving breakfast, Eve?’ Kendrick asked. Evelyn smiled as she walked into the room to drop the try of coffee she held on the table. She turned, “Didn’t I tell you that I’ll have to see a lot of things as long as that devil is in this house?’Kendrick chuckled, “you don’t mean it, do you?’ He asked, his brows furrowed at the edge. “Of course, brother…. Or do you think that I am joking about this? She might even come with intentions of poisoni
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CHAPTER 336.
The celebration inside the grand hall continued in full force. The finest wines poured endlessly into glasses, laughter pierced through the air, and the music swelled, wrapping the room in a bid of wealth and power.Kendrick Peterson stood at the center of it all, regal, unshaken, the embodiment of victory. His father, Peterson, kept smiling with pride beside him, raising yet another toast to his son's triumph. The billionaire guests, draped in the world’s finest suits, reveled in the magnificence of the night, their admiration for Kendrick evident in every raised glass and every murmured hype. But amid the spectacle, Katherine Rogers had disappeared. No one noticed her slip away. No one cared.She had been sitting alone, her presence already fading into insignificance. The moment Kendrick had introduced Bridgette, glowing with life, carrying the future of the Peterson dynasty, something inside her broke beyond repair.She couldn't bear it. Her hands trembled as she clutched the
CHAPTER 335.
The beautiful decorations of the Roger's Mansion came alive after the mastery, retouching and beautification had taken place.It was the venue where the most powerful billionaires in the world had gathered. Every polished marble pillar, every strand of decorative shining balloons tied to the walls, and every floral arrangement exuded extravagance. The air was filled with the scent of aged wine, exotic colognes, and the intoxicating aroma of wealth. Laughter rang from every corner, a symphony of success and power. This was a night unlike any other, a night to celebrate the reignition of Peterson's legacy, a thanksgiving for triumph. Guests adorned in the finest suits moved gracefully through the hall, their designer shoes clicking against the grand shiny floors. Servers in tailored white gloves moved through the crowd, balancing trays of rare delicacies, beluga caviar, gold-dusted truffles, and vintage champagne poured only for those whose net worth exceeded a billion. Among them w
CHAPTER 334
That same evening, the air was cold as the convoy drove back into the estate. The powerful engines purred one last time before falling silent, and the guards swiftly dispersed to their respective quarters. Only the three ladies remained, stepping out of the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, their movements graced with excitement as they walked into the mansion. Bridgette pulled off her glasses, tucking them into her clutch as she stretched her legs. The exhilaration of the drive still buzzed through her, but the weight of unknown happiness pressed down on her shoulders. Evelyn, still sipping her wine, exhaled deeply.“Well,” she mused, “that was a ride worth every second.”Emily grinned as she shoved her phone into her pocket. “And worth every headline. Social media’s still on fire… Come see this.” She said, stretching out her phone to her sister. “I knew it would be just that way, baby girl.” Evelyn replied as she flung her skirt.Bridgette chuckled, the sound light but short-lived. Her amus
CHAPTER 333
Texas, a city that came alive even during the evening. Its nights gleamed over the Peterson estate as the roar of luxury engines filled the morning air. The convoy was a sight to behold, sleek black Power cats high-performance sports cars, and at the center of it all, the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, an icon of power. Inside the queen's ride, Bridgette adjusted her sunglasses, the morning light reflecting off the deep sapphire-blue hood. Beside her, Evelyn smirked, sipping an iced latte as if they weren’t about to take the most extravagant ride of their lives.From the backseat, Emily Peterson, the youngest of the Peterson siblings, clicked her tongue as she scrolled through her phone. “The whole city is talking about this car. Social media is blowing up.”Evelyn chuckled. “Well, it’s not every day someone gives their wife a $28-million-dollar car just because they can.”Bridgette shook her head, amused. “You make it sound so excessive.”Evelyn shot her a look. “Oh, sweetheart, it is exce
CHAPTER 332.
The celebration in the Peterson mansion had spilled into the night. Laughter, fine wine, and the echoes of newfound joy filled the grand halls. For the first time in what felt like forever, Bridgette felt light unburdened. She sat beside Kendrick, fingers clung to his, her free hand resting protectively on her stomach.The man who had once been a stranger to her, even as her husband, now looked at her with hope and delight. Then, as the music softened, Kendrick smiled, his voice low and intimate. “Tell me something, love.”Bridgette turned, meeting his piercing gaze. “What is it?”He smirked. “If you could have any car in the world, which one would it be?”Bridgette’s brows furrowed in confusion before she let out a breathless laugh. “We have enough cars to last a lifetime, Kendrick. I don’t think I need another.”Kendrick shook his head. “That’s not what I asked. Humor me.”Bridgette rolled her eyes playfully, tapping a finger to her chin as if deep in thought. “Fine,” she mused. “
CHAPTER 331
In a matter of seconds, the grand Peterson mansion, usually filled with an air of wealth and untouchable prestige, now buzzed with a rare energy of joy. It was the kind of joy that had long been absent, buried under the fact that the man who was first in the row was missing. But tonight, that joy reigned, as if the very walls of the estate sighed in relief.Bridgette sat beside Kendrick on the plush velvet couch in the main parlor, her fingers glued with his. The look on her eyes envisaged the past weeks, the confusion, the fear, all of it had finally begun to lift. Kendrick was here. He had remembered. And more than that, he had chosen her. Chosen their child.She felt his thumb stroke her knuckles gently, grounding her in the moment. His touch was warm, firm, and silent.Across from them, Emily leaned against the grand fireplace, her eyes softened for once. Lisa, Bridgette’s househelp sat beside her, a satisfied smirk playing at her lips, watching the scene unfold with the ai
CHAPTER 330.
Very early the next day, Bridgette sat in the grand Peterson mansion, her fingers trembling as she clutched the warm cup of tea Evelyn had given her. The weight of her confession hung between them, thick and suffocating. Evelyn's blue eyes bore into her, searching for any hint of deception, but all she found was raw, unfiltered confusion.“You… don’t remember?” Evelyn’s voice was careful, measured.Bridgette swallowed hard. “No, I…I swear, Evelyn. I can’t remember ever being with someone. But I’m pregnant.” Her voice cracked on the last word.Evelyn exhaled, setting her cup down. She knew Bridgette wasn’t lying. The woman before her was unraveling, struggling to piece together a puzzle with missing fragments. But what worried her most was the implication.Bridgette was pregnant. And if what she was saying was true, then there was only one possibility.Kendrick.Evelyn’s stomach churned. “Bridgette… the night you went to see Kendrick at rehab, do you remember anything? Anything at all
CHAPTER 329
With Lisa’s heart pounding as the nurse’s words echoed in her mind the second time."Pregnant. Bridgette was pregnant!"She blinked, trying to process the weight of that revelation. Of all the things that had happened, this was the most unexpected. She glanced at her best friend lying unconscious on the hospital bed, her face pale and damp with sweat.Lisa ran a shaky hand through her hair, glancing between Bridgette and the nurse. “Are you sure?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.The nurse gave a small smile. “Yes. The test results confirmed it. It’s still early, but she needs to take care of herself. Stress isn’t good for the baby.”Lisa swallowed hard, her mind reeling. How was Bridgette going to handle this? With everything going on Kendrick’s condition, the unanswered questions about his attack, this pregnancy would change everything.Just then, Bridgette let out a soft groan, her fingers twitching slightly. Lisa snapped back to the present, moving closer to the bed."
CHAPTER 328
Kendrick had begun his rehabilitation exercises, he was determined to regain full use of his left leg. Each step was a battle, his muscles straining under the effort to move in synchrony. The quiet focus of the room was broken when Xavier walked in, on his trail was his sister, Evelyn. As soon as Evelyn’s eyes landed on Kendrick, her composure melted. She ran across the hall, towards him, her emotions casting all caution to the wind. Without caring, she wrapped him in a tight embrace. Kendrick froze, wobbling slightly as he struggled to balance on his good leg. His hands hovered in the air, uncertain whether to return the gesture or not. His brows furrowed, confusion evident on his face. He didn’t recognize this woman, and instinctively, he knew she wasn’t Bridgette. Tears streamed down Evelyn’s face as she whispered, her voice trembling, “I’m so glad you’re alive. I thought you were dead—that I’d lost you forever.” “Dead?” The word rang in Kendrick’s mind like an alarm. His expr
