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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
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 190.
The warehouse’s air grew dense with smoke and a loud rhythm of gunfire. Kendrick's eyes were sharp, his breaths steady despite the chaos around him. As he sprinted through the maze of rusted metals, he glimpsed Paulus' men taking cover and returning fire, filling the room with shouts, gunshots, and the shattering of glass.Kendrick ducked behind the large rusted iron, his heart heaving. He inspected his wrist, every second mattered. “Xavier, hold them off! I’m going after Paulus!” Kendrick shouted, his voice barely audible.“Got it, Boss! I've got you covered!” Xavier replied, firing a burst of rounds toward a group of Paulus’s men who had tried to flank them.Kendrick darted across the open space, his focus locked on Paulus, who was now dragging Doctor Mash towards the back exit. The grim crime lord’s face was twisted in a cruel grin, his grip on Mash’s throat tightening. The doctor's eyes were wide with fear, his struggles futile against Paulus’s ironclad hold.“Paulus!” Kendric
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 191
Kendrick slumbed back in the patrol vehicle, surrendering himself the second time to the law enforcement was like the hardest thing to do, but he had no option than keep allowing them to get him in and out of custody. “Listen to me." His voice rose, “I wouldn't know why you would keep picking the wrong persons as suspects." He said, turning to an officer who sat just beside him.The officer's face, a mask of anger and confidence reflects, his jaw clenched as he gave no heed to Kendrick’s words. “... I am talking to you young man, I believe that the IGP would be so displeased at this level of foolishness You've displayed.” He ranted angrily. The officer, leaning close to the car door, turned to him with a glare, his voice heavy, "I hope you should be aware that no one is above the law… sir, what you were doing there is beyond the laws of the state and there's no way out of it!” He yelled. Kendrick chuckled, "... What exactly did you find me doing?” "Our patrol teams were sent to
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 192.
An hour later, a massive brown gate rolled open, revealing a wide compound, and the fleet of cars, led by the police van carrying Kendrick and that which carried his other men, sped into it.The air thickened with urgency as officers jumped from the cars, their voices cutting through the air with loud commands.“Move it boys!” barked officer Tony, his voice echoing across the compound as he gestured towards the exit. “Out of the goddamn car!” he snapped bitterly, pushing Brandon who only turned to him with a wide grin.He stood up, his steps still groggy as he emerged with his hands confined, the clinking of their handcuffs mixed with the officer’s commanding shouts.Another of the officers, young and visibly nervous, stumbled over his words, “W here is the leader of their team? Bring him out, we don’t have all day!”Kendrick, also shackled but calm, emerged with with measured steps, his calm looks obvious, Xavier, steadfast beside him, kept a frowned stare. They were the last to emer
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 193.
It seemed like a turbulent decision for Kendrick when Methot had asked if he was ready to take on the task as he promised him, his eyes filled with anticipation as he stared at him in the face. “What is your decision about what we discussed earlier?” he asked.Kendrick squinted, “I haven't decided on that for now, bro? Can you at least allow me to think about this for more days?”Methot’s eyes flickered, his hands resting on Kendrick’s shoulders, “Come on… there’s nothing to think about in this, bro… it’s as simple as deciding to do it, after all, she is no stranger to you”With a wide grin, Kendrick chuckled, “That’s not it bro… we are just work partners and you should know more about this… I also have a lot At hand, and would prefer to ensure that I conclude with all of it before I think of settling with any woman.”Methot pondered for a while, his eyes lowered, “How do I make this young man understand that marriage should be for wealth and not as a result of affection anymore?” he
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 194.
Flustered, Kendrick shook his head gently, “But… but, I thought you had left when you walked out of my room earlier today?” he said. “How could that have been possible? Your dad told me to come stay here for some days and ensure that we get more acquainted, yet all you do is get busy with your daily activities without at least caring about my feelings and emotions?” Kendrick’s eyes rolled, “I am glad that you mentioned it was my dad who gave you the permission to come do that.” he replied, “I am of age to make my independent decisions, Knaver.” Kendrick said, his demeanor changing slowly. However, as they spoke, Emily who was in between kept turning to Knaver and back to her brother, her eyes narrowing as she followed every word they uttered. When she heard her brother call her Knaver, her eyes widened. ‘it sounded like a very familiar name to her.’ “oh, so I am irrelevant that you can’t see me in the middle of this anymore? How would you just come here and see me talk to my brothe
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 195.
Emily’s RoomEmily sat on the edge of her bed, the soft rustle of her sheets barely audible over the low hum of her sobs. She clutched her knees to her chest, her face buried in her hands as tears streamed down her cheeks.Kendrick’s indifference stung more than she had anticipated. The way he had brushed her aside to entertain Knaver, who seemed to think the world revolved around her, was unbearable. Emily muttered softly, her voice clutched to her throat as she pressed her face hard on the pillow.“Why does he always have to prioritize his women? Why can’t he see how much I needed to talk to him right now? He’s my brother… but he’s treating me like I don’t matter.” Her voice quivered with each word, the hurt evident in her tone.The silence of the room seemed to amplify her isolation. She had hoped for understanding and empathy from Kendrick as she just returned to the states, but instead, she felt as though her emotions were dismissed without a second thought. Her mind raced throug
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 196
Meanwhile, In the dim light of her small, sparse room in the quarters of the old Rogers mansion, Mrs. Katherine Rogers sat hunched over, her frail body trembling with each breath. The room’s drab, beige walls seemed to close in on her as she waited for her daughter, Blossom, to bring her meal. The hunger pangs gnawed at her insides, and the emptiness of her surroundings only amplified her sense of despair. “Blossom, what’s keeping you?” Katherine’s voice cracked with a mixture of frustration and resignation. “Am I to spend my final days in this wretched state, starving and alone?” she yelled. Blossom, who had been moving sluggishly through the narrow hallway with a tray of food, pushed open the door with an irritated sigh. “A day from now, your granddaughter’s killer will be in court, and all you can think about is food?” She placed the tray on a side table with a clatter, her face a mask of barely concealed frustration. The tray held a plate of boiled potatoes and a thin port
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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
