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A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 182.
Kendrick sat at the head of the table, his demeanor a blend of stern authority and understated compassion. The room was thick with tension, and every movement felt amplified in the confined space. Peace stood with her shoulders hunched, her expression a mask of weariness and resignation.Florence, the family lawyer, had just arrived and was now seated beside Kendrick. She examined the agreement with meticulous attention, her professional demeanor unwavering. Peace glanced at the document with a mixture of dread and hope, the words on the page an unyielding reflection of her predicament."Here," Florence said, her voice gentle yet firm as she pushed the pen towards Peace. "Please sign here. This agreement will outline that you'll work for Mr. Kendrick until the debt is settled."Peace took the pen with trembling fingers, her gaze flickering between the document and Kendrick. She could feel the weight of the room's scrutiny on her. With a shaky breath, she signed her name, the pen scrat
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 183.
After she had eaten, she stood up and walked towards the inner room, the quarters though small, had three rooms which made it spacious enough for the Rogers to occupy each, with Maverick staying out. She opened the door slightly, then paused to take a second look at the room, her eyes running through every corner, then down to the bed.“can someone tell me what is happening here? Why on earth would I have to be sharing a space when my father had a mansion as wide as this?” she yelled at the top of her voice, hurrying to the bed, she picked up the pillow and threw it in the air, “Fuck off!… fuck this life!”The sound of her yelling made Blossom and Maverick hurry into the room. Maverick’s eyes widened in fear as he pushed open the door, his heart heaving hard. He paused, staring at Peace, who was sitting on the floor with no peace of mind. He slowly walked to her, his hands reaching for her shoulders. “Peace,” he called out slowly, “What’s the matter?”Peace covering her face on the pi
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 184.
When he got to his room, he pushed open the door slightly, peeping first to see if she was doing anything implicating in there, but when it appeared like she was lowering her head into an item in hand, he opened it wider and peeped in closely, anticipation lingered on his face as he tried to recognize what she was holding. Flustered, Knaver raised her head, her eyes widened,“oh, you’re here already.” she said. Kendrick strolled in, his eyes settling on the device in her hands. Surprisingly, it was his phone,“What exactly are you doing?” he asked. Knaver stared firmly, a feigned smile showed on her face, it wasn’t what she had expected to see, but then again, she knew things of that nature were inevitable. “Who is this lady, dear?” she asked, pointing his phone at him. Kendrick’s face flushed with disappointment, he had not expected her to take it to that extent so early, he stood staring at her in the face without giving a response, he needed to see her next move. Feeling igno
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“I can’t tell Dad, but it’s the same woman. He has to give them their boundaries, after all, he is done with them.” Evelyn said as she walked to her phone, “let me call and inform him that they’re here looking for him,.”Peterson turned to a guard who stood by the door, his voice commanding. “Tell those people that my son is busy!”“Okay, sir,” Brandon replied as he turned towards the door.When he stepped out, he met the hungry and angry faces of Peace, flanked by Maverick who walked in front. Immediately, Maverick knelt, his palms rubbing together as he began, “...please sir… we came to ask that he forgive us.”Brandon, who was angrily glaring at him, shook his head, “Listen, young man… it is not in my place to listen to you on that… I wouldn’t know why you all decided not to allow my boss to rest, what is it again?”“it’s not so, sir.” Peace interrupted, “my daughter is dead, and as I’m talking to you, my mother is deadly ill.”Brandon narrowed, “I would ask you all to go and maybe
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 186.
Kendrick felt the shift in the atmosphere as he hurriedly changed into more casual attire, a clear sign he had no formal engagements or important meetings on his agenda. He grabbed his car keys and stepped out of his room.In the living room, Kendrick was on a phone call, a means of preventing his father from interrogating him. His father could only watch silently as Kendrick exited the house.Outside, Xavier moved quickly toward Kendrick. “Boss, are we heading out?” he asked, taking a stance with his feet apart.Kendrick paused, surveying his surroundings before giving a slight nod.“Understood, sir,” Xavier replied, turning towards the garage to prepare the vehicles.He nearly collided with Brown, the driver, who was busy polishing and admiring the fleet. “Boss is leaving now,” Xavier announced, handing Brown the key to the car Kendrick had chosen.“Oh, I thought he had just come home. Doesn’t he need a break?” Brown wondered aloud as he climbed into the red Bentley Cedar.Meanwhile
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 187.
Mash had caught up with Ken as he was heading towards his car, hoping to have a long wait till the doctor arrived. They walked past the hallway into Mash’s office, then Mash paused for some minutes to turn on the air conditioner and roll the curtains before gesturing to Kendrick to come have a seat. “Thanks, doctor,” Kendrick said as he lowered himself into the chair, clearing his throat. “I am here to make inquiries about the autopsy results… I hope you’re aware of the situation on ground?” Mash narrowed his eyes, “Oh, yes sir, I understand so well that you happen to be the man who was accused of maiming the lady before now.” Kendrick smiled, “you are not wrong if you think of it that way, doctor.” he replied calmly. “so, why would you still be interested in the whole thing when you had cleared your name from the whole issue?” Kendrick smiled, “of course, you can’t conclude that I was done with it all… my lawyer is the one to handle the case in two days.” Mash squinted,
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 188
Some minutes later, Kendrick and his men ducked behind the Wiz bar by the side of the street, watching as the men hurry out of the hospital doors. "Keep a sharp eye on them," Kendrick whispered to Xavier. "Yes, sir," Xavier replied, his eyes fixed on the hospital entrance. The men scanned the area with close precision before hurrying into their cars. Kendrick waited for some minutes, then nodded to Brown. "Let's move in behind them," he said. Brown nodded and started the car, easing out from behind the bar and falling in behind the convoy. "Keep a safe distance," Kendrick cautioned as they drove. "I've got it, sir," Brown replied, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. As they followed the convoy, Kendrick turned to Xavier. "Do you know any of those men?" Xavier nodded. "Yes, I could recognize one of them… Leonard Paulus, he has been working for Ryder for several years, The last I heard about him was that he moved to America. Kendrick smiled grimly. "Does he have a family?... T
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 189.
Kendrick's pulse thundered in his ears as he barked orders through the loud screeching sound of tires and roaring engines. The two trucks carrying Xavier’s squad had shot past his car like dark phantoms, and he could see the faint glow of their taillights as they sped toward Valley Lane. The horizon was bare of pedestrians. "Brown, keep your eyes sharp, ensure that the other drivers do not get there before you," Kendrick commanded, gripping the edge of the seat. His voice was terse, every syllable laden with urgency. Brown, his knuckles white around the steering wheel, nodded sharply. "Got it, sir." As the convoy of trucks faded into the distance, Kendrick felt the weight of every decision pressing down on him. He knew that if they didn’t act swiftly, Doctor Mash’s life would be terminated. The thought of their target's grim circumstances spurred him on. His mind reeled as a message dropped on his device, he swiftly brought out his phone, and his eyes widened as he read through t
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Her teeth clenched as she leaned closer, her voice dropping to a whisper. “I know Kendrick’s death wasn’t just an accident. It was a cold-blooded, calculated murder, and I will find out who did it. And when I do, I’ll make sure they rot in jail for the rest of their miserable lives!” She threatened, her jaw tightening as her words like arrows darted at breaking Xavier's cold demeanor also, it was fueled by a ferocious desire for justice for her beloved late husband. But as she glared into Xavier’s eyes, his expression remained impassive, his gaze impenetrable behind his glasses. He was unshaken.“Don’t go around spilling threats to your suspects,” Xavier said after a long pause, his voice cold and even. “Not everyone will sit back and wait for you to make the first move. A person who declares his plans to his enemy is as good as a dead man.” he spoke.His words stung, delivered with an unsettling calmness. He leaned in slightly, close to her ear, his tone dropping to a whisper. “Think
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Xavier froze, his heart pounding in shock. Kendrick’s voice was weak, halting, but it was unmistakably his and audible.Kendrick struggled to sit up, his movements clumsy and frantic as he reached for the phone, his stuttering growing more insistent.On the other end, Bridgette’s voice rang out. “Hello? Is everything okay? Are you with someone? Xavier, hello? Who’s that? Are you still there? Hello?”Xavier pressed his hand over the phone’s mouthpiece, silencing her voice and stopping her from hearing Kendrick's stammering voices lest she recognizes it and starts asking unending questions. He stared at Kendrick, torn between disbelief and hope.“I’ll call you right back,” he said hastily, ending the call before Bridgette could ask any more questions.Kendrick, frustrated that he wasn't given a chance to speak with Bridgette slumped back against the bed, his breathing ragged. His gaze was frantic, his lips forming her name over and over again. “Bri…dg-ette…”Tomorrow was the day set for
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The next day, they booked a flight and left the sunny shores of the Bahamas, heading back to the vibrant streets of Atlanta.As the car cruised through the city, Bridgette rolled down the window, letting the warm, lively air of Atlanta brush against her face. She inhaled deeply, a wave of nostalgia and joy washing over her. “I can't believe how happy I am to be back. I’ve really missed this place,” she said, her eyes glued to the blur of trees and houses speeding past.The air carried a sense of peace and familiarity, grounding her in a way she hadn’t felt in weeks.Lisa, sitting beside her, seemed to read her thoughts. She gave a knowing smile. “That was close, wasn’t it?”Bridgette let out a heavy sigh. “I’m just glad it’s all behind us now.”The vehicle eventually pulled up in front of the mansion’s towering gates. But instead of the familiar gesture to open them, the guards remained still.“What do you mean I’m not allowed access?” Bridgette’s tone was sharp as she leaned out of t
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What?” Bridgette exclaimed, gobsmacked and astonished. “How's this even possible?” She questioned. “Who else knew we were coming?”Lisa was quiet, strangely calm this time, Bridgette turned to her, her face gauging with frustration.“You were right.” She said, finally speaking up, her mind going through a lot of processing.“No one knew we'd be here except Ramon who suggested the club to us. I think he framed us.” She spoke— the revelation of the whole scene finally hitting her.“Think about it, why did he take so long getting us drinks?” She probed. “__ he literally led us to this room and after then he went to grab us a drink and took hours. We invited the strippers and even ordered drinks before he arrived. He must've placed a mole amongst one of them,” she thought, her hands on her chin.“Someone who took the photos. Deliberately putting himself in the frames to look innocent—as if he knew we'd call for the strippers. The pole in the room was also there for a reason, probably he d
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She kept her eyes on the road as she spoke. “The rangers who found him said the fall wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been.” She replied.“His parachute helped slow down the fall, and though he sustained some injuries, he’ll be fine.” she added.“We don’t know the full extent yet,” she added. “But we will after we speak to the doctor, I haven’t spoken to him yet.”Xavier nodded, relief washing over him, but the worry never fully subsided. “Alright, let's go to him.”Quinn nodded silently as she drove them to the hospital, stepping on the brakes and pulling the car to a halt in front of the large medical center. Xavier followed her inside, his gaze lingering on the towering building before they approached the receptionist, who guided them to Kendrick’s ward.Inside, Xavier found his friend lying in the bed. Kendrick’s left leg was wrapped in bandages and suspended. He slept soundly, his chest rising and falling with each breath, as his mouth took in and exhaled air from the oxygen tube gen
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She walked away quietly and sat by the edge of her bed. Meanwhile, Lisa ushered herself in.“We have to get that video.” She said, her resolve unwavering. “I knew I would never let myself go to Ramon no matter how drunk I must've been. I want to watch it and see for myself. I want to be sure about everything that happened.” She spoke with so much conviction. Lisa knew she must've given this a lot of thought.“So what if it's true? What do we do?” Lisa said, expressing her fears.“What if it's not true–” Bridgette countered.“Even though it's not— we still have to pay him off or he'll release it and I know my job would be at stack if it gets out.” Lisa said.“Well. I don't believe I kissed Ramon or had any affair with him… I feel it was staged. They did that to blackmail us and extort money from us.” she said boldly. “I don't know for you though but I think I have a vague memory of you serving yourself two di.cks. One up your mouth and the other up in your as.s.” Bridgette said, she h
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“Nothing. It just came out wrong.” Lisa shook her head, trying to deny what was already said but it was already too late, she already heard.“No it came out right! I heard you and I want to know!” She insisted.“Fine!” Lisa snapped. “He paid for the bills. This trip was his idea because he wanted you to have a little life and stop crying over your dead husband.” She confessed.Bridgette’s hand ran over her mouth as she gasped. “I thought this was girl's time out!” She said, looking gloomy, her eyes watery.“This was all a sham?!” She realized. “You didn't do this for us.” She said, her voice low and hurt.“You only agreed to do this because Xavier paid you to.” She added, the weight of disappointment and betrayal heavy in her heart—her voice shaky.“Of course not Bridgette. I did want to come on this trip not just for the money.” Lisa said in her defense.“Oh so he did pay you.” Bridgette confirmed her suspicion. “No wonder…” she sighed. “You never had time for me. I certainly didn't
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Bridgette sat under a shade by the poolside—basking, enjoying the warm summer sun on her delicate fair skin. The view was soothing and the breezy wind made the heat less effective. “I must say__” she started. “This trip isn't as bad as I thought it would be after all.” She commented. Her face glowing, beaming with smiles and satisfaction.The trip really did help her get over all the gloominess of the mansion and how much she missed her husband—she still missed him though but the trip has helped take away her mind from some of the pain.Lisa carried her cocktail, “Cheers to healing!” She raised her glass. “Cheers!” Bridgette clicked letting out a soft giggle then she took a sip.“I missed this part of you.” Lisa smiled, gulping her wine. “I'm glad you're finally alive!” She held her hand, squeezed it a little.Bridgette smiled, “Thanks for coming through.”Lisa smiled back with her eyes… she wish she could tell her it was all Xavier's idea and not hers. She was merely a tool while X
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“Oh my God!” Lisa squeaked, her hands flying to her mouth as she gasped.Her outburst caught everyone’s attention—Bridgette especially. Startled, she nearly spilled water all over herself.She stared at her phone's screen with shock in her eyes.“What is it Lisa?” She asked nonchalantly, rolling her eyes. She knew how dramatic her friend could be.“I can't believe I made a video of us last night.” She said, staring at her phone excitedly.“Let me see_” Bridgette leaned closer to her in order to have a look.Ramon glanced at the rearview immediately, his heart beating fast in his chest; he almost collided with an incoming vehicle.It almost happened!“Hey watch the road!” Bridgette screamed just in time for him to avoid the truck that was coming in front of them on its own lane.“Won't you watch where you're going?” She scolded, half yelling.“I'm sorry ma'am.” He apologized. His eyes falling between the rearview and the road… he wished he could see the video. His grip on the steering
